Episode 1
Chang Ki-ha 'Anyway, it's Gamjatang'
Feb 22, 2025
Kang-rok's dream restaurant is all about filling the blanks. But how does one fulfill an order for a pork back-bone stew that pairs well with wine?
Episode 2
Jung Hae-in 'Can one dish break down stereotypes?'
Feb 22, 2025
The second order requests "a dish that shatters conventions," turning Kang-rok into a contrarian. Will his unorthodox dish shatter all conventions?
Episode 3
GABEE 'Paris Hilton's midnight snack'
Mar 1, 2025
What dish should we serve to a celebrity night owl? Late-night snacks and beer don’t sound right for someone on a diet. The reveal shocks Kang-rok.
Episode 4
Kang Leo 'The unforgettable tilefish dish'
Mar 8, 2025
Bring out a tilefish dish that is out of the box and out of this world! Who's this zealous tilefish gourmet? Could it be who Kang-rok is thinking of?
Episode 5
RISABAE 'Show me your spicy taste'
Mar 15, 2025
Just spicy doesn't cut it. Kang-rok has all kinds of hot flavors in his arsenal to captivate our guest! Don't they say variety is the spice of life?
Episode 6
Young K 'Course meal reminiscent of bass'
Mar 22, 2025
What doesn’t stand out but is a crucial part of any band? Bring on the bass guitar. Kang-rok composes a course meal that boasts a deep resonance.
Episode 7
John Park, The Noodle to forget your first love
Mar 29, 2025
Help me get over my first love! Today’s guest craves relationship advice. Kang-rok prepares a noodle dish cold enough to shock him into forgetfulness.
Episode 8
SANA 'Gratin of a Summer Child Born in Winter'
Apr 5, 2025
What gratin would a winter-born summer child enjoy? Will the guest go bananas for bananas? Kang-rok's banana gratin will put a smile on their face.
Episode 9
Chun Woo-hee 'Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dad'
Apr 12, 2025
Buckwheat noodles and pork cutlets are reminders of the good old days with her father. Kang-rok is about to revive childhood nostalgia for one guest.
Episode 10
JISOO 'a bowl of warm soup in Alaska'
Apr 19, 2025
An order for warm soup arrives from a faraway cabin in Alaska. Is our guest feeling okay? Kang-rok fixes a dish to relieve both hunger and loneliness.
Episode 11
Joo Hyun-young 'Unfamiliar Home Hood'
Apr 26, 2025
I want to try something new! Today’s guest finds it hard to wean off her mother’s kimchi-jjigae. Kang-rok serves a braised dish to relieve her doubts.
Episode 12
Moon Sang-hoon 'Luxurious Mazesoba'
May 3, 2025
Sang-hoon makes a surprise entrance as a guest to celebrate his final day! Kang-rok prepares a sumptuous mazesoba dish to send him off the right way.
Episode 13
Jang Do-yeon 'A dish that you won't regret eating even if you die'
May 10, 2025
Today's guest wants a long and healthy life — and a dish that leaves her with no regrets. Hyun-young joins in as Kang-rok makes a case for longevity.
Episode 14
KEY 'Fish Dishes on Special Days'
May 17, 2025
I'd like a chef-inspired fish entree! Today's guest had fish on special days. Kang-rok's sea bream and seasonal veggies will make this a special day.
Episode 15
Yoo Seung-ho 'The food that is good as it is'
May 24, 2025
Today's guest deserves a fierce meal after a life of hard work. This dish doesn't need to be perfect or complete. Life doesn't get better than curry.
Episode 16
Chung Seung-je 'Fine dining without the aftertaste'
May 31, 2025
Why does fine dining makes one crave junky food? Today's guest is all about MSG. Kang-rok serves a dish bursting with the flavors of the sea and land.
Episode 17
Park Soi 'Chef Choi's Special School Meal'
Jun 7, 2025
Today's guest looks a tad young and craves a school meal. Kang-rok whips up some Western cuisine that is served at a school cafeteria on special days.
Episode 18
Kang June Elizabeth 'Appetizer can be a meal, too'
Jun 14, 2025
Today's guest is in a cheesy mood. Be it sweet, salty or nutty — variety is key! Kang-rok prepares five cheeses, an appetizer to rival the main dish.
Episode 19
TABLO 'Elementary School, the Taste of Those Days'
Jun 21, 2025
On the final day, a contemporary requests a dish that piques nostalgia. Kang-rok delivers a modern taste of the good old elementary school days.
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