K-foodie meets J-foodie
2025 · Reality, Talk · 7 Seasons · 85 Episodes ·
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.
Episodes
1. Matsushige's 13-Year-Long Favorite RestaurantBallad King Sung Si-kyung and Solitary Gourmet Yutaka Matsushige are on a grand foodie tour. Where better to start than Tokyo? Things might get spicy!
2. The Most Expensive Cheesecake in JapanKamakura is famous for Slam Dunk and also happens to be Matsushige’s go-to food spot. Now, where do they sell the most expensive cheesecake in Japan?
3. Tear-Inducing Taste, Legendary YakinikuMatsushige digs in at a legendary yakiniku spot from Solitary Gourmet, and Si-kyung is enthralled. Their chopsticks are flying. Praises are soaring.
4. The Best Gourmet Pairings for Fine Drinks, Omakase YakitoriWelcome to a yakitori restaurant that is delicious and easy on the wallet. As Si-kyung guzzles and digs in, Matsushige can’t help but also take a sip.
5. Mt. Fuji at Dusk and Exquisite PuddingIn the second installment of Matsushige’s top dessert picks, the duo tries pudding at Mount Fuji. Prepare to be moved by the ambiance and the flavor.
6. A Beloved Spot for 40 Years: A Legendary Chinese RestaurantMemories of hope and hunger endure in the Chinese restaurant where Matsushige once worked decades ago. A viral menu of pink fried rice awaits the duo.
7. The Dignity of a 30-Year-Old Legendary Restaurant – Bu-il Charcoal Grilled RibsThe duo heads to Seoul for Si-kyung's top picks. Matsushige tears into timeless pork ribs like a black panther. The friendship deepens with each ssam.
8. "Addictive Love" – Pyeongyang Cold NoodlesSi-kyung is filled with childhood nostalgia at a cold noodle spot boasting decades of culinary tradition. Will Matsushige enjoy Pyeongyang naengmyeon?
9. Sweet Recharge Station: A Dessert Tour of Yaksoo MarketSi-kyung knows the perfect place for Matsushige’s sweet tooth. Come visit the marketplace for some walnut balls, donuts, croquettes and red bean buns!
10. Seafood Buffet Right by the OceanA seafood tour at Karato Market builds friendship like no other place! Matsushige and Si-kyung learn what piques their appetites by the calm seashore.
11. Young Matsushige's Soul FoodThe boy from Fukuoka is now a man - with a taste for nostalgia. Matsushige brings his pal to savor manju and some udon he would pick as his last meal.
12. Kal-guksu? Just a SidekickAccording to Si-kyung, today's place was beloved by three generations. The noodles here are but a sidekick for the suyuk and the stir-fried octopus!
13. The Luxury Brand of GopchangWith the help of Si-kyung, Matsushige is initiated into the world of premium gopchang. The savory flavor keeps the soju flowing. A decision is made.
