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Season 1 • Episode 12 • 50 Years of Flavor in Gwanghwamun: Pork Belly and Soybean Paste Stew
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Chef's Go-To Season 1, Episode 12: 50 Years of Flavor in Gwanghwamun: Pork Belly and Soybean Paste Stew
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! Watch Chef's Go-To Season 1, Episode 12 50 Years of Flavor in Gwanghwamun: Pork Belly and Soybean Paste Stew in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Chef's Go-To Season 1, Episode 12 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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20 episodes
"5-makase" special at Gyeongdong Market
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.
30 min
Savory overload: Hanwoo beef tripe
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!
26 min
Michelin-worthy Bar Bites: A Gourmet's Favorite Pub
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?
26 min
Flavors of Time: Pork Gopchang Hot Pot
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!
30 min
Mom's Cooking: A Nostalgic Beer Diner
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!
26 min
Philosophy in Every Bite: A Meat Restaurant Perfected from Scratch
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!
28 min
Seasonal Seafood Feast: Samcheonpo's Local Tavern
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Chefs' Favorite Spot for Team Dinners: Spicy Braised Chicken
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45 Years of Flavor: Legendary Old-School Fried Chicken
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29 min
50 Years of Flavor in Gwanghwamun: Pork Belly and Soybean Paste Stew
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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29 min
A New World of Fried Delights: Late Night Kushikatsu
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A Fiery Temptation: Taking on the Fermented Skate
In trendy Seosulla-gil, "Genius Restaurateur" Chef Jo Seohyung picks a 60-year-old fermented skate spot featured in the comic "Sikgaek." From skate trio with pork and kimchi to steamed skate and skate nose, its addictive aroma and sharp flavor captivate everyone. Can first-timer Dujun handle it?
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30 min
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