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K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie: Capital Area
Seoul and Gyeonggi restaurants from Netflix's K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie, from a 30-year galbi house to a Michelin one-star table.
Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie (미친맛집: 미식가 친구의 맛집) is a Netflix series in which Korea’s Sung Si-kyung and Japan’s Yutaka Matsushige — later joined by Ayaka Miyoshi — trade their favorite restaurants. This list covers the show’s appearances in this region.
- Buil Sutbul Galbi (부일숯불갈비) — Yeongdeungpo, Seoul. Charcoal-grilled pork galbi. Season 1, episode 7 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Pildong Myeonok (필동면옥) — Chungmuro, Seoul. Pyeongyang naengmyeon. Season 1, episode 8 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Hodukkakki Hodugwaja Yaksu (호두까기호두과자 약수점) — Yaksu Market, Seoul. Walnut cakes. Season 1, episode 9 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Pungmi Bunsik (풍미분식) — Yaksu Market, Seoul. Glutinous-rice donuts, kkwabaegi, and goroke. Season 1, episode 9 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Dieoseu Beikeori Sindang (디어스베이커리 신당점) — Yaksu Market, Seoul. Goroke, red-bean bread, and cream puffs. Season 1, episode 9 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Hanseong Kalguksu (한성칼국수) — Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul. Suyuk, stir-fried octopus, and assorted jeon, with kalguksu to finish. Season 1, episode 12 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Ujeong Yang Gopchang (우정양곱창) — Sinsa-dong, Seoul. Premium beef gopchang. Season 1, episode 13 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Jinmi Ori Sutbul Gui (진미오리숯불구이) — Wabu-eup, Namyangju. Charcoal-grilled duck. Season 2, episode 2 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Masjoeun Sundaeguk (맛좋은순대국) — Jayang-dong, Seoul. Sundaegukbap. Season 2, episode 4 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Seohojang (서호장) — Gwansu-dong, Seoul. Korean-style Chinese dishes. Season 2, episode 5 — face-off format. Source
- Haetae Sikdang (해태식당) — Bongcheon-dong, Seoul. San-nakji three-course: raw, grilled, and boiled. Season 2, episode 10 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Yongcheon Tongdak (용천통닭) — Jeil Market, Uijeongbu. Old-style fried chicken. Season 2, episode 12 — face-off format. Source
- Hwanggeum Kongbat (황금콩밭) — Ahyeon-dong, Seoul. Tofu dishes. Season 3, episode 4 — with guests Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers. Source
- Choenejip Budae-jjigae (최네집 부대찌개 본점) — Songtan, Pyeongtaek. Songtan-style budae-jjigae. Season 3, episode 12. Source
- Eulji Son Kalguksu (을지손칼국수) — Euljiro 3-ga, Seoul. Hand-made dumpling kalguksu, sagol broth and mugwort noodles. Season 3, episode 13 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Mugyodong Bugeo Gukjip (무교동북어국집) — Mugyo-dong, Seoul. Bugeo haejangguk. Season 4, episode 1 (Korea part). Source
- Tongilchon Jangdan Kong Maeul (통일촌 장단콩마을) — Tongilchon, Paju. Jangdanbean set meal: sundubu, biji, doenjang, and cheonggukjang. Season 4, episode 3. Source
- Seoryung (서령 본점) — Namdaemun, Seoul. Sinseollo, yukjeon, hanwoo bulgogi, and buckwheat sunmyeon. Season 4, episode 5 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Jaesudon Gamjatang Wangsimni (재수돈감자탕 왕십리점) — Wangsimni, Seoul. Gamjatang full course. Season 4, episode 7. Source
- Noryangjin Fisheries Market (노량진 수산시장) — Noryangjin, Seoul. Fresh raw fish, segosi, and assorted seafood. Season 4, episode 8. Source
- Sanseongdaega (산성대가) — Namhansanseong-myeon, Gyeonggi Gwangju. Umnamu baeksuk. Season 4, episode 9. Source
- Kape Oroji (카페 오로지) — Namhansanseong-myeon, Gyeonggi Gwangju. Snow-flower patbingsu and handmade jujube tea. Season 4, episode 10 (Korea part). Source
- Daram Gangdong (다람 강동본점) — Seongnae-dong, Seoul. Premium pork with seven kinds of kimchi. Season 5, episode 7 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Sansugapsan (산수갑산) — Euljiro, Seoul. Dae-chang sundaegukbap and sundae platter. Season 5, episode 8 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Yeonseo Market (연서시장) — Yeonseo Market, Seoul. Market food court eats. Season 5, episode 9 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Wonjo Masan Halmae Agujjim (원조마산할매아구찜) — Sinsa-dong (Seocho-gu), Seoul. Ganjang gejang, crab-roe rice, and shrimpjang. Season 5, episode 10 — introduced by Miyoshi Ayaka. Source
- Wonjo Hosu Samgyetang (원조호수삼계탕) — Singil-dong, Seoul. Perilla-seed samgyetang. Season 5, episode 11 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Yujin Sikdang (유진식당) — Nagwon-dong, Seoul. Pyeongyang naengmyeon, pork suyuk, and mung-bean jeon. Season 5, episode 12 — introduced by Sung Si-kyung. Source
- Hanseong Hanu (한성한우) — Majang-dong, Seoul. Hanwoo from Majang Livestock Market. Season 6, episode 7. Source
- Wau (와우) — Majang-dong, Seoul. Table service for market-bought hanwoo. Season 6, episode 7. Source
- Eohang Jogae-jjim (어항조개찜) — Sindang-dong, Seoul. Jogae-jjim, flatfish sashimi, and steamed octopus. Season 6, episode 8. Source
- Giwakang (기와강) — Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul. Contemporary Korean cuisine. Season 6, episode 9. Source
- Kkoyetteul (꼬예뜰) — Danwol-myeon, Yangpyeong. Wild vegetable set meal and jeongol, from self-grown produce. Season 6, episode 10. Source
Notes: this list is updated as new episodes air; Season 7 was still airing at the time of writing. Locations are given at neighborhood level and no prices are listed. Episode links rest largely on roundup sources; where a listing is uncertain, the row notes it.