S2 E123 min
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?
K-foodie meets J-foodie
The Ultimate Taste-off
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12 episodes · First aired 2025-05-22
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S2 E224 min
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!
S2 E323 min
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.
S2 E420 min
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.
S2 E522 min
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?
S2 E623 min
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.
S2 E721 min
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.
S2 E820 min
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.
S2 E929 min
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?
S2 E1022 min
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.
S2 E1123 min
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.
S2 E1228 min
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!