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S1 E1 Matsushige's 13-Year-Long Favorite Restaurant Ballad 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! 27.02.2025 24 min

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S1 E2 The Most Expensive Cheesecake in Japan Kamakura 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? 27.02.2025 22 min

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S1 E3 Tear-Inducing Taste, Legendary Yakiniku Matsushige digs in at a legendary yakiniku spot from Solitary Gourmet, and Si-kyung is enthralled. Their chopsticks are flying. Praises are soaring. 06.03.2025 23 min

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S1 E4 The Best Gourmet Pairings for Fine Drinks, Omakase Yakitori Welcome 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. 13.03.2025 22 min

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S1 E5 Mt. Fuji at Dusk and Exquisite Pudding In 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. 20.03.2025 20 min

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S1 E6 A Beloved Spot for 40 Years: A Legendary Chinese Restaurant Memories 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. 27.03.2025 23 min

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S1 E7 The Dignity of a 30-Year-Old Legendary Restaurant – Bu-il Charcoal Grilled Ribs The 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. 03.04.2025 26 min

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S1 E8 "Addictive Love" – Pyeongyang Cold Noodles Si-kyung is filled with childhood nostalgia at a cold noodle spot boasting decades of culinary tradition. Will Matsushige enjoy Pyeongyang naengmyeon? 10.04.2025 24 min

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S1 E9 Sweet Recharge Station: A Dessert Tour of Yaksoo Market Si-kyung knows the perfect place for Matsushige’s sweet tooth. Come visit the marketplace for some walnut balls, donuts, croquettes and red bean buns! 17.04.2025 20 min

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S1 E10 Seafood Buffet Right by the Ocean A seafood tour at Karato Market builds friendship like no other place! Matsushige and Si-kyung learn what piques their appetites by the calm seashore. 24.04.2025 23 min

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S1 E11 Young Matsushige's Soul Food The 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. 01.05.2025 22 min

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S1 E12 Kal-guksu? Just a Sidekick According 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! 08.05.2025 22 min

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S1 E13 The Luxury Brand of Gopchang With 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. 15.05.2025 20 min

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S2 E1 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? 22.05.2025 23 min

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S2 E2 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! 29.05.2025 24 min

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S2 E3 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. 05.06.2025 23 min

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S2 E4 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. 12.06.2025 20 min

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S2 E5 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? 19.06.2025 22 min

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S2 E6 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. 26.06.2025 23 min

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S2 E7 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. 03.07.2025 21 min

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S2 E8 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. 10.07.2025 20 min

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S2 E9 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? 17.07.2025 29 min

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S2 E10 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. 24.07.2025 22 min

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S2 E11 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. 31.07.2025 23 min

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S2 E12 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! 07.08.2025 28 min

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S3 E1 400 Years of Sweet Tradition The foodies take a business trip to Kyoto. In this historic land, Si-kyung discovers his favorite mochi place. But will he find a favorite restaurant? 14.08.2025 45 min

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S3 E2 No Crime in Tteok's Twist On a tasty business trip to Busan, Matsushige and Si-kyung get their fill of rice cakes. Garaetteok is good, but are they ready for spicy tteokbokki? 21.08.2025 25 min

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S3 E3 Red Means Apple, Black Means Tatin Sweet tooth Matsushige offers a dessert tour of Kyoto that includes the tarte tatin that changed his outlook. But what drink would pair well with it? 28.08.2025 21 min

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S3 E4 Wednesday Special: Golden Tofu Today, we have a tofu special for Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers. From pan-fried to braised, which recipe has captured the hearts of the Wednesday cast? 04.09.2025 24 min

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S3 E5 A Kyoto Mother’s Simmered Mackerel One would be missing out on life if they never tried simmered mackerel from Matsushige’s recommended spot. The savory omakase may topple his sobriety! 11.09.2025 31 min

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S3 E6 Clam Soup that Welcomes the Dawn At a restaurant in Busan that specializes in clam soup, the foodies dine on hangover soup and simmered mackerel. Naturally, Si-kyung craves liquor. 18.09.2025 20 min

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S3 E7 The Master’s Jingisukan Sapporo is a foodie’s paradise with its offerings of lamb and Jingisukan. Matsushige proposes a place that boasts lamb sashimi and a legendary menu. 25.09.2025 22 min

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S3 E8 Home Run! The Flavors of Busan Busan’s own Lee Dae-ho pulls out the works with bossam, bulgogi and whole octopus. Matsushige channels his inner Korean by being hands-on with kimchi. 02.10.2025 28 min

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S3 E9 Heavenly Asahikawa and the Taste of Mom’s Cooking The two foodies visit Hokkaido’s Asahikawa to visit Matsushige’s culinary mentor, finding joy in delicious home-style dishes and drinking snacks. 09.10.2025 22 min

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S3 E10 Busan’s Ganjjajang and Ulmyeon In Busan, the foodies visit a Chinese restaurant run by a huaqiao living in Korea. The ganjjajang and ulmyeon are good enough to make a foodie sing! 16.10.2025 20 min

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S3 E11 Actors' Hideout The foodies head to an izakaya in Osaka that Matsushige once frequented after work. Their conversation is as rich as the variety of the food served. 23.10.2025 22 min

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S3 E12 The Original Taste of Budae-Jjigae The foodies are off to taste the original budae-jjigae of the Songtan variety. Steak and bacon are unusual additions, but they sure pique the palate! 30.10.2025 25 min

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S3 E13 To Melt Into the Kal-guksu Si-kyung recommends a kal-guksu place in Euljiro that serves mugwort noodles in bone broth that captivates Matsushige. There's even a secret menu! 06.11.2025 22 min

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S4 E1 A Night Parfait and a Morning Soup Drinking culture is explored at length in this tasty tour of local flavors. Sapporo calls for parfaits after drinking, while Korea has morning soup. 13.11.2025 41 min

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S4 E2 Ginger Ramen that Keeps Getting Gingerier In Hokkaido, a ramen dish has a hold on Matsushige. The foodies can’t get enough of its gingery broth! But this may be their last time to enjoy it. 20.11.2025 20 min

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S4 E3 Deep Flavor of Jangdan Soybeans Beyond the Civilian Control Line Just minutes from North Korea, in the Demilitarized Zone, is Jangdan Soybeans village. Its delicious, savory dishes cause tension between the foodies. 27.11.2025 23 min

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S4 E4 Chanko Nabe of the Strongest Champion In Asahikawa, a renowned sumo family runs a Chanko Nabe restaurant that serves a tower of ingredients — the likes of which Matsushige has never seen. 04.12.2025 26 min

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S4 E5 Korean Culinary Treasure Matsushige is taken by the culinary treasures that this luxurious Korean restaurant has to offer: sinseollo, yukjeon, bulgogi and buckwheat noodles. 11.12.2025 27 min

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S4 E6 Busan Taxi Drivers’ Favorite Eateries All the taxi drivers in Busan rave about this secret spot. Si-kyung can’t stop himself from gorging on its hairtail dishes, be it grilled or stewed. 18.12.2025 25 min

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S4 E7 The Deep and Rich World of Gamjatang Today’s gamjatang is enough to impress Si-kyung. He offers a bite to Matsushige, who gets a full-course meal of meat, fried rice and vegetables. 25.12.2025 25 min

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S4 E8 Seafood Tasting Menu At Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, the foodies scout for fresh hoe. Matsushige tries bone-in hoe for the first time. A special dish follows. 01.01.2026 27 min

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S4 E9 A Korean Restorative Feast The foodies visit Namhansanseong to savor baeksuk. Between sips of savory, restorative broth, Matsushige learns about three kinds of chicken soups. 08.01.2026 22 min

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S4 E10 Chilled Desserts From Korea and Japan Foodies delight over famous cold desserts from Korea and Japan, such as Hokkaido soft ice cream and snowflake patbingsu drizzled in condensed milk. 15.01.2026 22 min

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S4 E11 The Pork Soup of a Corporate Tycoon The foodies meet in Busan to savor pork soup and handmade sundae. CEOs are known to sup at this delectable spot! Matsushige and Si-kyung are besotted. 22.01.2026 20 min

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S4 E12 Traditional Charcoal-Grilled Chicken, Shinkoyaki In Asahikawa, the foodies discuss the joys of sharing good food over grilled morsels of shinkoyaki. For once, Matsushige joins Si-kyung with a drink. 29.01.2026 29 min

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S4 E13 A Korean-Japanese Collaborative Table To celebrate their first anniversary, Matsushige and Si-kyung prepare a meal for each other. Warm tonjiru and spicy jeyukbokkeum awaken good memories. 05.02.2026 28 min

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S5 E1 A new encounter Si-kyung meets Japanese top model and actress Ayaka Miyoshi as a new dining buddy. After exchanging greetings at a cafe in Tokyo, the two head straight to a famous tsukemen restaurant. With the first bite, Si-kyung realizes that Miyoshi is a true connoisseur of taste. 12.03.2026 27 min

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S5 E2 5 kinds of teppanyaki course A store with no signboard in the old shopping street. In this place, which is only operated by reservation only, you can enjoy a full course of teppanyaki from super-large steak, bony tataki, grilled scallops, menchikatsu, and monjayaki. 12.03.2026 38 min

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S5 E3 Miyoshi's hometown restaurant Si-kyung visits Miyoshi's hometown, Kawagoe, Saitama. He tastes juicy gyoza at a regular spot Miyoshi frequented during her school days. With spontaneous exclamations of delight, the beer flows down smoothly. 19.03.2026 30 min

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S5 E4 The taste of the sushi craftsman A high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo introduced by Korean Si-kyung to Japanese Miyoshi. A seventeen-course sushi meal presented by a sushi master with 26 years of experience. Will Si-kyung be able to win over Miyoshi's palate? 26.03.2026 30 min

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S5 E5 Yakiniku Omakase Si-kyung and Miyoshi visit a yakiniku restaurant located in Roppongi, a hot spot in Tokyo. At this special restaurant, which is said to be frequented by famous Korean and Japanese celebrities, they enjoy the finest Matsusaka beef as an omakase meal. 02.04.2026 25 min

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S5 E6 Miyoshi's secret hideout Miyoshi reveals her secret hideout to Si-kyung. Not only are there delicious drinks and snacks, but the owner even recommends perfect pairings! Si-kyung is extremely satisfied, but at the same time, he says he has a certain worry... 09.04.2026 26 min

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S5 E7 Invitation to a Korean restaurant Si-kyung and Miyoshi's gourmet date has resumed in Korea! Si-kyung is confident that he has prepared a fantastic lineup; where is his first restaurant? It is a yakiniku restaurant featuring seven types of kimchi made by a kimchi master and premium pork. An invitation to a Korean gourmet restaurant. 16.04.2026 30 min

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S5 E8 The Sundae Gukbap of My Life Found in Hipjiro A grand reveal of Si-kyung's true favorite sundae gukbap spot, worthy of being called the 'Minister of Gukbap.' Miyoshi, who accompanied Si-kyung to this famous sundae restaurant boasting a 40-year history, devours a bowl of rice in the blink of an eye! 23.04.2026 22 min

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S5 E9 Food paradise Yeonseo Market Upon hearing that Miyoshi liked traditional Korean markets, Si-gyeong guided her to Yeonseo Market, a food paradise. Here, where a wide variety of foods can be enjoyed, the two fully savored the flavors and charm of a Korean market. 30.04.2026 22 min

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S5 E10 Korean food most loved by Japanese people Soy-marinated crab, the Japanese people's favorite Korean dish! Today, Si-kyung visits a famous crab restaurant in Seoul chosen by Miyoshi. As a lavish spread is laid out, featuring soy-marinated crab, marinated shrimp, and crab roe rice, Miyoshi shares her memories of Korea. 07.05.2026 26 min

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S5 E11 One&Only nourishing perilla samgyetang On a day perfect for a nourishing meal, Si-kyung introduces Miyoshi to a restaurant specializing in perilla seed ginseng chicken soup. The two marvel at the thick, nutty broth and tender chicken. On top of that, the Cheongyang peppers served as a side dish add a surprising spicy kick. 14.05.2026 23 min

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S5 E12 Pyongyang Naengmyeon for you A crazy restaurant in Jongno that Si-kyung carefully chose for Miyoshi, who loves Pyongyang cold noodles. For just 11,000 won, Pyongyang cold noodles, boiled pork slices, and mung bean pancakes are served, and Miyoshi succeeds in finishing the entire meal at an incredible speed. 21.05.2026 24 min

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S6 E1 My first dream, in Kamakura The first destination for Shikyung and Miyoshi, who are embarking on a culinary dream trip, is Kamakura, the pilgrimage site of Slam Dunk. Hamburg steak and beef stew enjoyed in an old house in a tranquil seaside village. They become fully immersed in the rich flavors and atmosphere. 28.05.2026 24 min

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S6 E2 Luxury course meal featuring Mount Fuji Shikei and Miyoshi visit Yamanashi, where Mount Fuji welcomes them. Finding a high-end restaurant where the chef personally harvests seasonal ingredients to serve a course meal, the two experience a world of gourmet dining unlike anything they have experienced before. 28.05.2026 29 min

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S6 E3 Unstoppable Kushiyaki A unique kushiyaki omakase encounter in Shibuya, Tokyo! An endless parade of skewers that continues until they shout "Stop." Captivated by the fantastic taste, the two forget the timing to stop and get lost in an endless skewer mukbang. 04.06.2026 25 min

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S6 E4 Beautiful Mushroom Hot Pot Miyoshi confidently led Si-kyung to a famous mushroom hot pot restaurant in Omotesando. Si-kyung was completely disarmed by the rich broth infused with over ten varieties of mushrooms. It tastes the best, and they say it's the best for beauty too? 11.06.2026 29 min

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S6 E5 Yamanashi Foot-kneaded Udon Si-kyung and Miyoshi savor special udon in Yamanashi, nestled in the embrace of Mount Fuji. The noodles, perfected using the foot-kneading method, boast an exquisite chewiness. After enjoying the udon with various combinations, the two finally discover the perfect pairing. 18.06.2026 20 min

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S6 E6 Premium Sukiyaki on a Rainy Day Si-kyung and Miyoshi enjoy sukiyaki at a 100-year-old traditional house in rainy Kamakura. Moved by the taste, Miyoshi performs an impromptu dance, which leads to an unexpected MBTI conversation. What are the two of their MBTI types? 25.06.2026 22 min

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S6 E7 Beef Omakase as I Please A culinary dream trip in Korea begins. The first special course prepared by Si-kyung is the Majang Livestock Market, where you can enjoy top-quality meat at a reasonable price. While enjoying a private omakase for the two of them, Miyoshi makes a surprising confession. 02.07.2026 31 min

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S6 E8 Si-Kyung's steamed clams Si-kyung is finally taking the plunge and revealing it! It is Si-kyung’s favorite seafood and shellfish specialty restaurant, which he reportedly visits three times a week. They say the combination of salt and flounder here is the number one contributor to Si-kyung’s diet. Will it be able to win over Miyoshi’s taste buds as well? 09.07.2026 24 min

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S6 E9 The Taste of Korea Chosen by Michelin Si-kyung and Miyoshi visited a Michelin 1-star Korean fine dining restaurant. Elegant transformations of familiar Korean dishes such as marinated crab, salted seafood, and sliced ​​boiled pork. A dish that received enthusiastic applause from the two also makes an appearance. I wish this course would never end! 16.07.2026 28 min

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S6 E10 Wild vegetable set meal capturing the essence of nature Deep in the mountains, a country meal known only to those in the know. The set meal, prepared with fresh, seasonal wild greens foraged by hand, elicits admiration from the two. Captivated by the taste that embodies both nature and sincerity, Miyoshi showers it with praise, saying she wants to eat it on her birthday! 23.07.2026 25 min

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S6 E11 Si-Kyung's family's secret hideout Introducing a stone-grilled pork belly restaurant, a favorite hangout spot that serves as Si-Kyung's family's secret hideout. Miyoshi savors the pork belly sizzling golden on the stone plate, followed by hearty wraps. Watching her, Si-Kyung finally manages to make a comment. 30.07.2026 20 min

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S6 E12 An addictive taste that calls you back A popular stir-fried duck restaurant bustling with regulars. Miyoshi is nervous at the bright red appearance, but quickly falls for the taste, which exceeds her expectations. After eating frantically, the two cleanse their palates with rice water and pick up their chopsticks again. 06.08.2026 22 min

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S7 E1 Sapporo, the city of gastronomy The city of taste and romance, Sapporo, awaits! After enjoying Sapporo's signature summer beer festival, the two head to Jogai Market. Master-steamed Hokkaido hairy crab and king crab, with Yubari melon for dessert—it's pure romance! 27.08.2026 27 min

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S7 E2 Sapporo Salty & Sweet Course A soup curry restaurant run by seasoned grandmothers. Si-kyung, who used to boast about his tolerance for spicy food, gets teary-eyed, while Miyoshi remains completely calm? Time to soothe that burning mouth with a seasonal fruit sandwich. Si-kyung and Miyoshi's sweet and salty course is complete! 27.08.2026 25 min

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S7 E3 Yoichi Self BBQ The two met at Yoichi Beach, the home of whiskey. A self-service barbecue following the sunset—this is just perfect! With the meat browning nicely over the charcoal, the atmosphere is in full swing. But Miyoshi has something to confess? 03.09.2026 27 min

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S7 E4 Seafood Festival Si-kyung and Miyoshi visit the Sapporo Outer Market, where a feast of Hokkaido’s seafood bounty is spread out before them. Miyoshi bursts into laughter at Si-kyung’s humming—he’s clearly in high spirits—and decides to playfully probe into his dating style. 10.09.2026 27 min

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S7 E5 Jingisukan, Captivating Korean and Japanese Stars Si-Kyung and Miyoshi head out to taste *Jingisukan* (Hokkaido-style grilled lamb), a signature dish of the region. True to its reputation as a favorite haunt for Korean and Japanese stars, the flavor is guaranteed—they polish off six servings of lamb in no time. The conversation then shifts to the culture of Korean company dinners, and a single remark from Si-Kyung leaves Miyoshi wide-eyed with surprise. 17.09.2026 21 min

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S7 E6 Charcoal-grilled feast right before your eyes: Robatayaki. The two headed to a *robatayaki* restaurant in Sapporo with a 72-year legacy. Charcoal-grilled snacks paired with drinks—the taste and atmosphere were simply superb! Then there was Miyoshi’s impressive appetite as she expertly dismantled a whole fish. She’s going to eat *that* part, too? 24.09.2026 23 min