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Discover real Korean regional foods you saw on screen — and where locals actually eat them.
Culinary Class Wars
(흑백요리사: 요리 계급 전쟁)
The two chefs prepared Bakpo Galbi and Mu Saengchae for the Black-and-White Team Battle.
Lim Sung-geun, Drunken Rice Master
One-on-one survival match using Wonju Hanwoo beef tongue.
Son Jong-won vs Three-Star Killer
Uiryeong quail challenge.
Lee Jun vs Quail Genius
Paju cheonggukjang challenge.
Lim Sung-geun vs 4-Pyeong Loner
Search by area to see what locals are actually into.
A warm, homestyle tofu house in Gangneung known for its housemade modubu and a range of sundubu and cheonggukjang stews. Great for comforting, protein-packed meals with options for children and shareable hotpot sets.
A straightforward Gurye eatery known for generous yukhoe bibimbap variations (raw or briefly cooked) and comforting Hanwoo beef soups — a good stop for hearty, locally minded meals.
A casual Cheongju spot built around an enormous variety of mandu — steamed, fried, spicy and mild — plus comforting dumpling soups and popular Korean street-food sides.
A straightforward Mokpo seafood spot known for its nakji (octopus) dishes in shareable sizes and grilled abalone. Great for groups who want lively, spicy coastal flavors without fuss.
A straightforward Chinese-Korean spot in Geoje City offering a wide range of seafood-forward plates and spicy noodle soups. Great for groups — many dishes come in shareable sizes and you can choose spice levels to suit your taste.
Hometown-style spot in Gimhae known for robust maeuntang (spicy fish stews) served in shareable pots with choices like catfish, crucian carp, or a local freshwater fish.
A simple, local Cheongsong eatery focusing on tojongdak (native Korean chicken) presented as an assorted-cuts Dalgiyaksu set. It’s the kind of place locals go to taste the firmer, more flavorful native bird in an unpretentious setting.
A straightforward Daejeon spot specializing in agu jjim — spicy braised monkfish — known for generous portions and a communal, no-frills vibe.
A straightforward charcoal-grill place in Ulju County where locals come for well-marbled cuts and several styles of yukhoe. Expect simple, hearty accompaniments like doenjang-jjigae and refreshing naengmyeon to finish the meal.
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Fermented vegetables, usually napa cabbage, seasoned with chili pepper and garlic
Small side dishes served along with rice in Korean meals
Fermented red chili paste, a staple Korean condiment
Traditional Korean rice wine with a milky, slightly sweet taste
Grilled pork belly, often enjoyed with lettuce wraps and ssamjang
Mixed rice with vegetables, meat, egg, and gochujang sauce
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