Chef's Go-To
Where do chefs go to eat? Korea's top chefs have their go-to spots, and there's something special about them. Hearty dishes from a no-frills auntie, with words warmer than the food. Stories unfold at her table, from quiet moments to genuine laughter. Chef's Go-To, your next favorite.
Seasons
1. "5-makase" special at Gyeongdong Market
Air Date: 2025-08-26
Even the pickiest chefs have a spot to relax. Our first chef, Kim Miryeong, is the original K-auntie chef with 40 years in Korean cuisine! Where's her secret go-to spot with no sign? Enjoy her 5-course omakase set along with the chefs' flavor combos. Auntie's flavors and memories, now revealed.
2. Savory overload: Hanwoo beef tripe
Air Date: 2025-08-26
Braving the rain comes our second featured chef, the queen of dim sum, Jung Jisun. In party-central Dangsan, she reveals her one and only go-to spot. Savor rich Hanwoo beef tripe and the must-have Korean-style fried rice to finish. Plus, her bold flavor combo is revealed for the first time!
3. Michelin-worthy Bar Bites: A Gourmet's Favorite Pub
Air Date: 2025-09-02
Dessert icon Chef Park Junwoo reveals his go-to spot, but it's a pub?! From crispy yet juicy whole flounder fry with Auntie's flair to yukjeon and leaf mustard kimchi combo that wowed Dujun! Premium flavors and service delight the crew. Namno and Taehoon face off in a flavor battle - who will win?
4. Flavors of Time: Pork Gopchang Hot Pot
Air Date: 2025-09-09
In timeless Jeonnong-dong, today's guest chef is Korea's teppanyaki master Lee Gyeongjin. First stop, one of Seoul's top three pork gopchang hot pots. The Foodie Brothers face unfamiliar flavors - will they win over the crowd? After 20 years of friendship, Namno and Gyeongjin cross knives!
5. Mom's Cooking: A Nostalgic Beer Diner
Air Date: 2025-09-16
It's time for the Jeonnong-dong retro food tour, part 2, where a small corner store turns out to be a nostalgic beer diner. From handmade gimbap and pork cutlets to fresh yukhoe, a mom's cooking brings back memories. A sweet cream bread brings the tour to the perfect finish!
6. Philosophy in Every Bite: A Meat Restaurant Perfected from Scratch
Air Date: 2025-09-23
It's Sacheon Special Part 1! Chef Kim Minseong, a.k.a. the Dragon King, steps in as guest chef with special guest Heebab. His go-to spot serves only pork belly—precise cuts, perfect thickness, and a golden fat ratio. Add aged kimchi and rich soybean paste stew, and it's Pork Belly 101!
7. Seasonal Seafood Feast: Samcheonpo's Local Tavern
Air Date: 2025-09-30
It's Sacheon Special Part 2! Today's spot greets us with a sea breeze. From summer gizzard shad found only in Samcheonpo to a nonstop feast of meat, seafood, and poultry! Come on down to Samcheonpo's local tavern for fresh seasonal seafood and Heebab's expert pairings, packed with flavor and heart.
8. Chefs' Favorite Spot for Team Dinners: Spicy Braised Chicken
Air Date: 2025-10-07
Chef Kim Taesung, the aglio e olio master, sets Namno straight! What is the secret of this go-to spot that even Namno and Taesung visit? Thick chicken in rich, sweet, and spicy sauce, plus Cheongyang pepper prawn pancakes with a nutty kick! A true favorite that even the pickiest chefs cannot resist.
9. 45 Years of Flavor: Legendary Old-School Fried Chicken
Air Date: 2025-10-14
Today’s go-to spot comes from ex-journalist and food columnist Chef Jang Junwoo. This 45-year-old chicken joint serves golden fried chicken from a pressure cooker, along with Auntie’s yangnyeom and curry chicken. The Foodie Brothers go wild over nostalgic flavors because chicken is always right!
10. K-Street Food Heaven at Namdaemun Market
Air Date: 2025-10-21
With 600 years of history, Namdaemun Market greets Song Junghun, founder of America's cup-bap craze. The Foodie Brothers tour K-street food gems: 35-year hotteok master, sweet and spicy tteokbokki, and cauldron-fried donuts. Finally, Song reveals his spot, selling 8,000 juicy jumbo dumplings a day!
11. Korean Soul Food: Ox Blood Hangover Soup
Air Date: 2025-10-28
Buon giorno! Chef's Go-To welcomes Michelin-starred chef Fabri from Italy. His surprising pick is ox blood hangover soup! The broth is slow-simmered to perfection, packed with tender ox blood curd, with unlimited special side dishes. This Korean soul food even makes a foreign chef crave a drink.
12. 50 Years of Flavor in Gwanghwamun: Pork Belly and Soybean Paste Stew
Air Date: 2025-11-04
Chef Taehoon takes special guest Orbit to his go-to spot in the heart of Korea, Gwanghwamun. From savory pork belly with perfect side dishes to soybean paste stew made from scratch, discover the 50-year secret behind this BBQ spot. Orbit adds a spoonful of science to the taste!
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Rating
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Release Date
2025-08-26
Episodes
10 (1 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
Studio Ah Yeah