The Shop next to the best

The Shop next to the best

On a mission to shed light on small businesses overshadowed by their larger, more famous neighbors, hosts explore hidden gems around Korea.

Reality

Seasons

1. Episode 1

Air Date: 2021-02-06

The extraordinary Geumdwaeji Sikdang got Michelin-status for their pork belly. The unlucky Bokdwaeji barbecue restaurant is right next door. Is it any good?

2. Episode 2

Air Date: 2021-02-13

Gyerim's garlic-imbued braised chicken has been the star of Jongno for over 50 years. Their suspicious neighbor has something very similar. Is this a grudge?

3. Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-02-20

This place looks like a front for gambling. But don't say that too loudly! Beware the owner who has the courage to open a furniture store next to IKEA.

4. Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-02-27

Lee Young-ja's favorite restaurant sells hundreds of roast chickens in Hannam-dong daily. The neighbors also sell chicken. They're nice until you complain.

5. Episode 5

Air Date: 2021-03-06

Famous chefs have memorized their menu. If you're from Sadang, you know! The aunts have claimed a similar restaurant next door, where fritters are for friends.

6. Episode 6

Air Date: 2021-03-13

Korea's largest outlet complex is in Gasan, Seoul. But what's with all the vacancies? This is serious! The team investigates the crumbling Manseung Outlet.

7. Episode 7

Air Date: 2021-03-20

Who was first? The town's been dominated by Boyoung Mandu's dumplings and spicy noodles. Merely steps away, Boyong Mandu says their recipe is the original.

8. Episode 8

Air Date: 2021-03-27

Suwon's "Chicken Street" is a must-see! Kim Gu-ra investigates the poultry hub, but he's not eating at famed Jin Mi Chicken. This restaurant is different!

9. Episode 9

Air Date: 2021-04-03

Where is everybody? They're all at "Dessert Street"! Known for sweets, some cafés seem to have infinite customers. But that gloomy-looking one — is it open?

10. Episode 10

Air Date: 2021-04-10

How about a little white powder? No wonder the chitterlings place is always full. But next door, there's hardly anyone. Looks like Kim Gu-ra's met his match!

11. Episode 11

Air Date: 2021-04-17

On "Lamb Skewers Street" near Konkuk Univ., a restaurant pleads for help! Next door is a popular knife-cut noodle shop. Which recipe should they cut? Be honest!

12. Episode 12

Air Date: 2021-04-24

The restaurant requested to be blurred out. It's all about the food! The rib joint next door isn't as popular, even with its creative name. Same menu, too!

13. Episode 13

Air Date: 2021-05-08

All the way here — just for gimbap? Even celebrities line up for this Jeju restaurant. But there are customers leaving to eat at the neighbor's? Impossible!

14. Episode 14

Air Date: 2021-05-15

Let's put Heebab, famed mukbang star of Jeju, to shame! Pork galbi's on the menu next to a restaurant famous for its Jeju black pig dishes. Better get to work!

15. Episode 15

Air Date: 2021-05-22

It all comes down to this moment! They made gosari stew famous, but their neighbor? The owner has changed his mind five times in three years. Help his stew!

16. Episode 16

Air Date: 2021-05-29

17. Episode 17

Air Date: 2021-06-05

18. Episode 18

Air Date: 2021-06-12

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Rating

0.0/10

Release Date

2021-02-06

Episodes

18 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Production Companies

Kakao Entertainment

Kakao Entertainment