Sung Si-kyung
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K-foodie meets J-foodie (2025)
The Ultimate Taste-off
Korea's top foodie Sung Si-kyung joins Japan's beloved Yutaka Matsushige on a tasty adventure as they explore culinary gems across Korea and Japan.
Released Feb. 27, 2025
Episode 24 min
None+
Genres: Reality, Reality TV, Talk
Keywords: mdblist.netflix-original
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Network: Netflix
Country: South Korea
Languages:
Japanese,
Korean
S2E1 - Wild Instincts, Native Chicken Charcoal
The prelude is over, and the taste-off begins! Matsushige deals the first blow with charcoal-grilled chicken. The mood is right, but what about taste?
May 22, 2025, midnight
S2E2 - Duck Rebellion: Charcoal-Grilled Duck
It’s Korea’s turn to present a charcoal-grilled dish. Si-kyung's delectable duck transports Matsushige. It's so good, a new recipe is in the works!
May 29, 2025, midnight
S2E3 - Tonkotsu ramen with a deep, savory pork smell
A savory battle of pork bone broth commences. It's tonkotsu ramen versus sundae-gukbap! Matsushige goes first, but his tastes clash with Si-kyung’s.
June 5, 2025, midnight
S2E4 - Sundae Gukbap by the Minister of Gukbap
Following Japan's tonkotsu is Korea's sundae-gukbap. Si-kyung reveals his personal favorite as Matsushige gets creative using a secret ingredient.
June 12, 2025, midnight
S2E5 - Six Decades of Tradition and Taste: Korean-Style Chinese Cuisine
The two foodies find themselves in a Korean-style Chinese restaurant. What is Matsushige's preference for eating tangsuyuk, jajangmyeon and jjamppong?
June 19, 2025, midnight
S2E6 - Matzzigae’s All-Time Favorite Yakisoba
If Korea has jjajangmyeon, then Japan has yakisoba! Matsushige's favorite place in Osaka has the most magical okonomiyaki and smoky-flavored yakisoba.
June 26, 2025, midnight
S2E7 - Go to the Han River, get your ramen on
The two foodies convene at the romantic Hangang Park, indulging in homemade kimbap, delicious ramyeon and takeout food. This date is going swimmingly.
July 3, 2025, midnight
S2E8 - The most expensive Mont Blanc in Kyoto
For his date, Matsushige chooses an exclusive Mont Blanc shop in Kyoto. The two foodies even share a bingsu, relishing the sweetness of camaraderie.
July 10, 2025, midnight
S2E9 - Double Hit Live Squid
A battle of the mollusks commences. Matsushige goes first with a double feature of tasty squid, enjoyed raw and fried! Will he win this Squid Game?
July 17, 2025, midnight
S2E10 - Three-course octopus set menu
Up against Fukuoka’s live squid is Korea’s live octopus! A full-course spread of raw, grilled and boiled octopus piques Matsushige’s interest.
July 24, 2025, midnight
S2E11 - Father's Unagi Restaurant
Matsushige picks a legendary unagi place with 152 years of history, a favorite of his father's. Invigorated, the foodies begin a friendly competition.
July 31, 2025, midnight
S2E12 - Korea's Soul Food, Classic Whole Chicken
Matsushige heads to a traditional market and is captivated by the market's charm. He finally finds what he came for: old-fashioned fried chicken!
Aug. 7, 2025, midnight
Network: Netflix
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 1032 min.
Released: Feb. 27, 2025
Last Air Date: Dec. 11, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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