1 00:00:06,256 --> 00:00:11,136 [Paik Jong-won] The final survivor of Infinite Cooking Hell… 2 00:00:11,803 --> 00:00:13,805 [dramatic music playing] 3 00:00:14,681 --> 00:00:16,850 [Paik Jong-won] If that's true, he really is a monster. 4 00:00:17,475 --> 00:00:19,853 [Sung-jae] Everything on that plate supported the carrots. 5 00:00:20,979 --> 00:00:22,939 The final survivor is… 6 00:00:23,565 --> 00:00:25,525 [dramatic music continues] 7 00:00:28,695 --> 00:00:30,780 …Black Spoon Chef Culinary Monster. 8 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:32,824 …Black Spoon Chef Culinary Monster. 9 00:00:34,159 --> 00:00:37,495 CULINARY MONSTER SURVIVES 10 00:00:39,122 --> 00:00:39,956 [exhales] 11 00:00:44,210 --> 00:00:46,629 HOU DEOK-JUK ELIMINATED 12 00:00:50,884 --> 00:00:51,968 I think both of them 13 00:00:52,051 --> 00:00:54,053 -did a great job here. -Yes, yes, I agree. 14 00:00:54,137 --> 00:00:56,431 -But in terms of creativity… -Looking at that. 15 00:00:56,514 --> 00:00:59,100 -…his was stronger. -[Sung-jae] Yeah, by just a hair. 16 00:00:59,184 --> 00:01:01,603 I thought the Yuxiang carrot was delicious, 17 00:01:01,686 --> 00:01:04,689 but it's similar to a Chinese dish called Yuxiang eggplant, 18 00:01:04,773 --> 00:01:07,859 and I wish he'd made something a bit more innovative. 19 00:01:07,942 --> 00:01:11,321 It was razor thin, but the carrot dessert 20 00:01:11,404 --> 00:01:14,741 left more of an impression on us, and that gave it an edge. 21 00:01:16,618 --> 00:01:18,787 He's been cooking for longer than I have been alive. 22 00:01:18,870 --> 00:01:21,915 So, It's been an honor to have him as my opponent. 23 00:01:22,540 --> 00:01:25,794 I promise to work hard and give it my all in the finals. 24 00:01:25,877 --> 00:01:26,753 Thank you. 25 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:31,633 I came into this competition alongside many talented chefs, 26 00:01:32,217 --> 00:01:34,886 and somehow, I managed to make it this far. 27 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:40,683 At the beginning, when I stood and looked around at all the chefs who'd gathered, 28 00:01:40,767 --> 00:01:43,144 I saw so many of my juniors and apprentices. 29 00:01:44,646 --> 00:01:48,149 It felt like a festival of chefs, and it brought a smile to my face. 30 00:01:49,526 --> 00:01:53,363 Of course, the reason we all came here was to compete against each other, 31 00:01:53,446 --> 00:01:56,407 but getting to cook alongside my colleagues and former students 32 00:01:56,491 --> 00:02:00,829 and seeing how much they've grown was an experience I'll always cherish. 33 00:02:03,289 --> 00:02:06,709 So even though I didn't win, I don't feel disappointed. 34 00:02:06,793 --> 00:02:09,671 After all, managing to make it to the final three 35 00:02:09,754 --> 00:02:11,714 feels like an honor in its own right. 36 00:02:15,260 --> 00:02:16,928 -Thank you for your hard work. -Well done. 37 00:02:17,011 --> 00:02:18,263 Thank you, Chef. 38 00:02:18,346 --> 00:02:20,223 -You did very well. -It's an honor. Thank you. 39 00:02:21,975 --> 00:02:24,644 [Deok-juk] After 57 years in this industry, 40 00:02:24,727 --> 00:02:26,980 I'm just happy to know that my skills as a chef 41 00:02:27,063 --> 00:02:29,149 are just as sharp as they've ever been. 42 00:02:29,774 --> 00:02:31,776 I can still do what I love to do. 43 00:02:31,860 --> 00:02:35,738 And seeing such a talented junior advance fills my heart with joy. 44 00:02:37,115 --> 00:02:38,449 [laughs] 45 00:02:38,533 --> 00:02:41,703 HOU DEOK-JUK 46 00:02:43,538 --> 00:02:44,956 [Paik Jong-won] Let's begin! 47 00:02:47,750 --> 00:02:48,918 [Sung-jae] You've survived. 48 00:02:49,460 --> 00:02:51,129 -[gasps] Really? Oh! -Congratulations. 49 00:02:51,212 --> 00:02:53,339 -You've survived. -[contestants cheer] 50 00:02:54,924 --> 00:02:56,301 Thank you. 51 00:02:56,384 --> 00:02:58,303 [host] Culinary Monster has survived. 52 00:02:58,386 --> 00:03:00,096 -[Sung-jae] It was delicious. -Thank you. 53 00:03:00,179 --> 00:03:03,141 [host] Hidden White Spoon Chef Choi Kang-rok has survived. 54 00:03:03,224 --> 00:03:04,309 In a few moments, 55 00:03:04,392 --> 00:03:07,562 the one-on-one Black Spoon versus White Spoon duels will begin. 56 00:03:07,645 --> 00:03:10,148 The survivor is White Spoon Chef Son Jong-won. 57 00:03:11,399 --> 00:03:13,234 Black Spoon Chef Rebellious Genius. 58 00:03:17,030 --> 00:03:19,991 [host] The battle will be All or Nothing. 59 00:03:22,744 --> 00:03:25,580 [White Spoons cheering] 60 00:03:30,919 --> 00:03:32,211 [host] Two-person Teams: 61 00:03:32,295 --> 00:03:34,756 -Black and White Alliance Battle. -Okay. One, two, three. 62 00:03:34,839 --> 00:03:37,842 Your opponent for the One-on-One Life-or-Death Match… 63 00:03:38,676 --> 00:03:40,386 -[Brewmaster Yun] Now they spin too! -Why? 64 00:03:40,470 --> 00:03:42,513 [host] Chef Hou Deok-juk has survived. 65 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:44,474 Thank you. 66 00:03:45,850 --> 00:03:48,394 [host] The Infinite Cooking Heaven. 67 00:03:49,270 --> 00:03:51,397 Infinite Cooking Hell. 68 00:03:52,106 --> 00:03:54,484 Im Seong-keun has been eliminated. 69 00:03:54,567 --> 00:03:57,695 Venerable Sunjae, Brewmaster Yun… 70 00:03:58,571 --> 00:04:00,198 Jung Ho-young. 71 00:04:00,281 --> 00:04:02,533 [Paik Jong-won] Black Spoon Chef Culinary Monster. 72 00:04:05,203 --> 00:04:07,413 -[Culinary Monster] Thank you. -Congratulations. 73 00:04:09,249 --> 00:04:10,166 Great job. 74 00:04:11,417 --> 00:04:13,628 -Sorry that it's me. -[both laugh] 75 00:04:15,797 --> 00:04:16,839 Oh, man. 76 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:20,927 [host] And with that, only our top two chefs 77 00:04:21,010 --> 00:04:22,887 and our finalists remain, 78 00:04:23,388 --> 00:04:26,766 Choi Kang-rok and Culinary Monster. 79 00:04:26,849 --> 00:04:28,810 [Kang-rok] We made it to the end. Well, almost. 80 00:04:29,394 --> 00:04:31,854 There's not a modicum of regret left. 81 00:04:32,480 --> 00:04:33,481 Let's burn it down. 82 00:04:33,564 --> 00:04:35,191 I came here because I wanted to win. 83 00:04:35,275 --> 00:04:37,902 So I have to win and I'm going to win. 84 00:04:38,486 --> 00:04:39,612 [Kang-rok] Wish us luck. 85 00:04:43,908 --> 00:04:46,452 [dramatic music playing] 86 00:04:59,132 --> 00:05:01,301 [host] Welcome to Culinary Class Wars, 87 00:05:02,051 --> 00:05:04,470 where we've gathered a hundred of Korea's best chefs 88 00:05:04,554 --> 00:05:08,474 to compete against one another to determine the greatest chef of all. 89 00:05:11,436 --> 00:05:15,356 Today, after five rounds of fierce competition, 90 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:20,653 our two finalists will go head-to-head and compete in one last culinary battle. 91 00:05:21,237 --> 00:05:23,364 [cheering] 92 00:05:36,669 --> 00:05:39,714 The time has come to introduce the top two chefs 93 00:05:39,797 --> 00:05:41,716 who have made it to the final round. 94 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:44,469 -Oh, my goodness. -Top two. 95 00:05:45,011 --> 00:05:47,180 -[gasps] Let's see. -I'm ready. 96 00:05:47,263 --> 00:05:49,599 [host] Please welcome our first finalist, 97 00:05:49,682 --> 00:05:51,726 White Spoon Chef Choi Kang-rok. 98 00:05:51,809 --> 00:05:54,062 [chefs cheering] 99 00:05:56,689 --> 00:05:57,607 [Trendsetter] Amazing. 100 00:05:57,690 --> 00:05:58,649 CHOI KANG-ROK 101 00:05:58,733 --> 00:06:01,527 [Trendsetter] Man, I've got chills. I'm so excited. 102 00:06:01,611 --> 00:06:03,362 [cheering] 103 00:06:04,572 --> 00:06:06,908 -He's gotten to ride it twice now. -[Sam] I know. 104 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:09,494 [chefs whooping, cheering] 105 00:06:16,250 --> 00:06:17,710 You're so cool, man. 106 00:06:22,715 --> 00:06:25,343 [Ven. Sunjae] This is awesome. I'm so happy for him. 107 00:06:25,426 --> 00:06:27,762 I'm Chef Choi Kang-rok. 108 00:06:28,346 --> 00:06:30,348 [chefs applauding] 109 00:06:31,349 --> 00:06:35,186 [Kang-rok] Uh, it's super nerve-racking being in the finals for these shows. 110 00:06:35,269 --> 00:06:39,941 I know I've done this once before, but I'm not sure I'm cut out for this. 111 00:06:41,818 --> 00:06:43,736 I get embarrassed easily. 112 00:06:43,820 --> 00:06:46,030 But even if I'm not the most charismatic person, 113 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:49,575 I can assure you that my food will more than make up for it. 114 00:06:49,659 --> 00:06:51,744 That's how I got here in the first place. 115 00:06:53,412 --> 00:06:54,997 You're almost done. 116 00:06:55,081 --> 00:06:57,041 -You made it. -Good luck. Go for the win, man. 117 00:07:01,504 --> 00:07:04,257 [host] And please welcome our second finalist, 118 00:07:04,340 --> 00:07:06,884 Black Spoon Chef Culinary Monster. 119 00:07:06,968 --> 00:07:09,262 [chefs cheering, applauding] 120 00:07:13,391 --> 00:07:15,226 CULINARY MONSTER 121 00:07:19,230 --> 00:07:20,148 Let's go! 122 00:07:20,982 --> 00:07:22,984 [rock music playing] 123 00:07:30,741 --> 00:07:33,453 -Whoo! You did it! -[Boss in the Kitchen] Way to go! 124 00:07:34,829 --> 00:07:35,746 Say your name. 125 00:07:36,622 --> 00:07:39,000 [host] Black Spoon Chef Culinary Monster, 126 00:07:39,083 --> 00:07:41,169 now that you have made it to the final round, 127 00:07:41,252 --> 00:07:43,838 you will no longer be referred to by your nickname. 128 00:07:44,547 --> 00:07:46,299 Please reveal your real name. 129 00:07:46,883 --> 00:07:50,052 -Man, this is so cool. -[mimics drum roll] 130 00:07:50,136 --> 00:07:53,264 Hello there. My real name is Chef Lee Ha-sung. 131 00:07:54,765 --> 00:07:56,976 [chefs applauding] 132 00:07:57,059 --> 00:07:57,935 CULINARY MONSTER 133 00:07:58,019 --> 00:08:00,188 LEE HA-SUNG 134 00:08:01,189 --> 00:08:02,565 Now we gotta call him that. 135 00:08:04,734 --> 00:08:06,736 [Culinary Monster] I'm not a special person, 136 00:08:06,819 --> 00:08:09,947 but when I first went abroad, I had to learn how to survive. 137 00:08:10,031 --> 00:08:13,493 And I think it's that determination that's gotten me here today. 138 00:08:15,828 --> 00:08:16,913 Well done. 139 00:08:17,955 --> 00:08:19,916 I've never seen him smile that much. 140 00:08:24,921 --> 00:08:28,466 [Culinary Monster] From the beginning, I said I was going to win this competition 141 00:08:28,549 --> 00:08:30,343 and here I am in the finals. 142 00:08:30,426 --> 00:08:32,303 It's time for me to win this. 143 00:08:33,638 --> 00:08:35,014 [host] Today is the day 144 00:08:36,098 --> 00:08:38,935 that these fierce Culinary Wars will come to an end, 145 00:08:39,018 --> 00:08:41,395 leaving us with one final contestant, 146 00:08:41,479 --> 00:08:44,440 the winner who will claim the 300 million won prize. 147 00:08:45,024 --> 00:08:46,484 There we go. [chuckles] 148 00:08:47,193 --> 00:08:48,236 [grunts playfully] 149 00:08:48,319 --> 00:08:49,904 Where else can we earn that? 150 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:54,492 [host] We will now reveal the theme for the last match, 151 00:08:54,575 --> 00:08:56,619 which will determine our final winner. 152 00:08:58,663 --> 00:09:00,790 The theme of the final round… 153 00:09:03,042 --> 00:09:05,836 is "A One-of-a-Kind Dish For Me." 154 00:09:07,004 --> 00:09:09,632 -[Brewmaster Yun] Wow. -[Barbecue Lab Director] Ah, that's cool. 155 00:09:09,715 --> 00:09:12,635 [host] As professional chefs, our top two contestants 156 00:09:12,718 --> 00:09:16,806 have spent most of their lives and careers dedicated to cooking for other people. 157 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:20,601 However, in this final round, you must challenge yourselves 158 00:09:20,685 --> 00:09:25,189 to create the best dish possible for no other person than yourself. 159 00:09:28,985 --> 00:09:30,945 These kinds of themes are hard. 160 00:09:31,028 --> 00:09:32,780 They're just not really my strong suit. 161 00:09:32,863 --> 00:09:37,535 For people like us, who spend most of their lives cooking for other people, 162 00:09:38,119 --> 00:09:42,123 taking the time to try and cook for ourselves is surprisingly difficult. 163 00:09:43,541 --> 00:09:45,876 A dish for me, that's hard. 164 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:48,254 [French Papa] I'm not sure if I've ever cooked for myself. 165 00:09:48,337 --> 00:09:50,339 -I've never thought of that. -Right. 166 00:09:51,048 --> 00:09:53,926 [Paik Jong-won] It may be surprising, but chefs are notoriously terrible 167 00:09:54,010 --> 00:09:55,386 at cooking for themselves. 168 00:09:55,469 --> 00:09:58,264 [Sung-jae] Your skills, your dedication, your creativity, 169 00:09:58,347 --> 00:10:01,017 the time you spend, it always goes to other people. 170 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:04,729 So directing that energy towards myself feels completely alien, 171 00:10:04,812 --> 00:10:06,355 like, "What does that mean? 172 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:09,442 What kind of effort am I able to devote to myself?" 173 00:10:10,109 --> 00:10:12,653 I think that's a difficult question for any chef to answer. 174 00:10:13,279 --> 00:10:16,115 So I'm very interested to see how our two finalists 175 00:10:16,198 --> 00:10:17,742 will interpret the challenge. 176 00:10:18,701 --> 00:10:20,328 How do you judge that? 177 00:10:20,411 --> 00:10:22,413 [host] Once their dish is complete, 178 00:10:22,496 --> 00:10:25,291 each chef will make their way to the judges' table, 179 00:10:26,792 --> 00:10:31,088 where they will sit and taste the dish they made alongside both judges. 180 00:10:32,214 --> 00:10:34,842 Once both tastings have been completed, 181 00:10:34,925 --> 00:10:37,595 the judges will decide the final winner. 182 00:10:38,512 --> 00:10:40,973 However, just like last season, 183 00:10:41,057 --> 00:10:43,517 the winner of this match will only be determined… 184 00:10:45,728 --> 00:10:48,814 when our judges reach a unanimous decision. 185 00:10:52,068 --> 00:10:55,112 They're ruthless. Wow, that's tough. 186 00:10:55,196 --> 00:10:58,324 [host] If both judges cast their vote for the same chef, 187 00:10:58,407 --> 00:11:00,284 the final match will come to an end. 188 00:11:00,368 --> 00:11:04,497 However, if the judges are unable to reach a unanimous decision, 189 00:11:05,373 --> 00:11:08,000 the contestants must have a rematch. 190 00:11:08,084 --> 00:11:09,293 [chefs exclaim, laugh] 191 00:11:09,377 --> 00:11:12,254 REMATCHES WILL BE HELD UNTIL A UNANIMOUS DECISION IS REACHED 192 00:11:12,338 --> 00:11:14,048 It's like another Cooking Hell. 193 00:11:14,131 --> 00:11:16,300 -This might take a bit. -That's crazy. 194 00:11:16,384 --> 00:11:17,510 What are they gonna make? 195 00:11:18,594 --> 00:11:20,596 I'm hoping to win one last time 196 00:11:20,679 --> 00:11:23,057 and to leave here having earned the recognition 197 00:11:23,140 --> 00:11:24,809 of the two judges before me, 198 00:11:24,892 --> 00:11:28,020 as well as all of the chefs today who are here with me. 199 00:11:28,104 --> 00:11:30,189 [cheering] 200 00:11:30,272 --> 00:11:32,149 -You can do it! -He's confident. 201 00:11:33,442 --> 00:11:34,860 Well, we're almost done. 202 00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:39,615 So, it's time to break the illusion and move forward. 203 00:11:40,157 --> 00:11:43,411 -Thank you. -[chefs cheering, whooping] 204 00:11:46,163 --> 00:11:48,457 [host] Now then, let the final round, 205 00:11:49,542 --> 00:11:52,586 the One-of-a-Kind Dish For Me Match… 206 00:11:53,462 --> 00:11:54,296 [exhales] 207 00:11:54,380 --> 00:11:55,297 …begin! 208 00:11:55,381 --> 00:11:57,925 -[dramatic music playing] -[chefs cheering, applauding] 209 00:11:58,008 --> 00:12:00,761 FINAL ROUND COOKING BEGINS 210 00:12:00,845 --> 00:12:03,055 -[Geon] Let's go! -[Ho-young] You got this! 211 00:12:04,432 --> 00:12:06,642 [intriguing orchestral music playing] 212 00:12:06,725 --> 00:12:08,853 [Little Tiger] I'm sure they're super nervous. 213 00:12:12,231 --> 00:12:13,065 Oh! 214 00:12:14,692 --> 00:12:17,278 -[Sam] He looks tense. -[Ven. Sunjae] There's a lot going on. 215 00:12:18,612 --> 00:12:20,448 -Monsters are fearless. -[laughs] 216 00:12:30,166 --> 00:12:32,001 [Rebellious Genius] He must be making broth. 217 00:12:34,420 --> 00:12:35,504 [Culinary Monster] Okay. 218 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:39,383 Shit. 219 00:12:40,468 --> 00:12:42,595 -[French Papa] Other way. -[Culinary Monster] Is it? 220 00:12:42,678 --> 00:12:43,721 [Seong-keun] That's it. 221 00:12:45,014 --> 00:12:46,807 -Is it broken? -[Little Tiger] Oh, no. 222 00:12:47,308 --> 00:12:48,934 [Culinary Monster] What's wrong with it? 223 00:12:50,019 --> 00:12:52,771 -[Sam] He can't close the pressure cooker. -[Ho-young] Why can't he? 224 00:12:52,855 --> 00:12:55,232 I don't know, it closed just fine when I was practicing. 225 00:12:55,983 --> 00:12:58,903 -[Sung-woon] Try lifting. -[French Papa] Oh, was it backwards? 226 00:12:58,986 --> 00:13:00,279 -You got it! -Almost. 227 00:13:00,362 --> 00:13:01,864 -[Hee-eun] Do that. -Got it. 228 00:13:01,947 --> 00:13:03,866 -[chefs cheer] -[Hee-eun] Then click. 229 00:13:05,659 --> 00:13:07,286 All right, the pressure cooker's closed! 230 00:13:07,369 --> 00:13:09,622 Man, we're really invested in this, huh? 231 00:13:09,705 --> 00:13:11,373 -[chefs laughing] -He wins, right? 232 00:13:12,374 --> 00:13:14,793 All that cheering to close a pressure cooker? 233 00:13:14,877 --> 00:13:17,046 [laughing] 234 00:13:17,129 --> 00:13:18,881 You gotta show him up, Kang-rok. 235 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:22,676 [cheering, laughing] 236 00:13:24,136 --> 00:13:25,137 All right! 237 00:13:27,389 --> 00:13:31,519 [chuckling] Geez! A round of applause for closing the pressure cooker? 238 00:13:31,602 --> 00:13:35,314 -He looks incredibly stressed out. -[Sung-jae] Yeah, he is. It's stressful. 239 00:13:35,397 --> 00:13:37,608 -[Paik Jong-won] Yeah. -[Sung-jae] Stakes are high. 240 00:13:37,691 --> 00:13:39,318 -It's the finale. -[Paik Jong-won] Right. 241 00:13:39,401 --> 00:13:42,947 [Ho-young] It's either win or lose. That's it. No consolation prize. 242 00:13:43,030 --> 00:13:44,990 [Rebellious Genius] What are they making? 243 00:13:45,074 --> 00:13:46,408 [Little Tiger] Couldn't tell you. 244 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:48,577 [Rebellious Genius] I've got no clue what to expect. 245 00:13:49,954 --> 00:13:52,248 [Kang-rok] "A dish for me," that's the prompt. 246 00:13:52,915 --> 00:13:56,168 So, I get to make something for myself. 247 00:13:56,669 --> 00:13:58,212 Man, I feel like… 248 00:13:59,004 --> 00:14:00,714 I'm in an MMORPG. 249 00:14:01,423 --> 00:14:03,342 It's like having unlimited freedom, 250 00:14:03,926 --> 00:14:07,012 like I can run around to my heart's content, you know? 251 00:14:09,223 --> 00:14:11,183 [Sung-woon] All right, what's Kang-rok up to? 252 00:14:12,351 --> 00:14:15,604 I mean, he's probably braising, right? That's, like, his thing. 253 00:14:16,480 --> 00:14:17,773 It's what he's known for. 254 00:14:18,274 --> 00:14:20,109 Yeah, his nickname is Jorimping. 255 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:21,694 He's probably braising. 256 00:14:21,777 --> 00:14:23,362 He's probably braising. 257 00:14:25,030 --> 00:14:25,948 [Kang-rok] Jorimping. 258 00:14:27,533 --> 00:14:30,953 I'm a serial braiser. Call me the braiser of desire. 259 00:14:31,036 --> 00:14:32,580 HIDDEN WHITE SPOON ELIMINATION ROUND 260 00:14:33,163 --> 00:14:34,248 [Kang-rok] …then braise it. 261 00:14:34,331 --> 00:14:36,125 …and then, I'll braise them. 262 00:14:36,208 --> 00:14:37,835 BLACK SPOON VERSUS WHITE SPOON FACE-OFF 263 00:14:37,918 --> 00:14:38,919 I braised monkfish again. 264 00:14:39,003 --> 00:14:40,254 ONE-ON-ONE LIFE-OR-DEATH BATTLE 265 00:14:40,337 --> 00:14:41,839 ENDLESS COOKING PARADISE 266 00:14:41,922 --> 00:14:43,883 You can do anything. You can braise anything. 267 00:14:44,383 --> 00:14:46,135 Skate fish liver? Braised it. 268 00:14:46,218 --> 00:14:49,513 I braised every fish I grabbed. Truffles? Braised. 269 00:14:49,597 --> 00:14:51,765 All braised. Till the world ends… 270 00:14:53,058 --> 00:14:54,226 I'll be braising. 271 00:14:55,686 --> 00:14:59,273 But the serial braiser should take a break. [chuckles] 272 00:14:59,356 --> 00:15:01,233 I have to make something for me. 273 00:15:01,775 --> 00:15:04,320 It should be different than what I usually make. 274 00:15:04,403 --> 00:15:05,529 [curious music playing] 275 00:15:05,613 --> 00:15:07,323 I'm using ingredients I like 276 00:15:08,449 --> 00:15:10,659 to create a flavor that I like. 277 00:15:12,202 --> 00:15:15,623 Taking all these little things and putting them together. 278 00:15:18,375 --> 00:15:20,628 This is sesame tofu, uh, 279 00:15:21,670 --> 00:15:22,880 served with broth. 280 00:15:22,963 --> 00:15:25,257 But not braised. Yeah. [chuckles] 281 00:15:26,091 --> 00:15:28,093 [curious music playing] 282 00:15:30,804 --> 00:15:33,098 -[Son Jong-won] What's in there? -[Ho-young] Kudzu starch. 283 00:15:33,182 --> 00:15:34,475 -Pretty sure. -[Son Jong-won] Ah. 284 00:15:34,558 --> 00:15:36,226 [Kang-rok] For my sesame tofu, 285 00:15:36,310 --> 00:15:39,355 I take sesame paste and mix it with starch. 286 00:15:40,522 --> 00:15:44,360 Then you take your whisk and whip it until it's smooth and starts to thicken. 287 00:15:46,946 --> 00:15:49,615 -Is that how you set it? -Yeah, it's jelly-like. 288 00:15:50,157 --> 00:15:53,160 If you stir it like that, you get a jelly texture. 289 00:15:53,243 --> 00:15:56,372 [Son Jong-won] Does that technically count as tofu if there's no soy beans? 290 00:15:56,455 --> 00:15:57,706 [Geon] In Japanese cuisine, 291 00:15:57,790 --> 00:16:01,543 any kind of set food like what he's making is considered a type of tofu. 292 00:16:03,879 --> 00:16:06,048 [Knife Omakase] But doesn't it take a long time to set? 293 00:16:19,436 --> 00:16:21,063 [Yu-gang] I'm sure his arm hurts. 294 00:16:21,563 --> 00:16:24,274 Compared to whipping cream, this is much harder on the body. 295 00:16:24,358 --> 00:16:27,778 -I see. Is it because it's thicker? -Yeah, the liquid's thicker. 296 00:16:27,861 --> 00:16:28,946 -Got it. -And also, 297 00:16:29,029 --> 00:16:30,823 to prevent it from sticking to the bottom, 298 00:16:31,573 --> 00:16:34,159 you have to keep taking it on and off the heat. 299 00:16:36,745 --> 00:16:38,205 [Sam] I think it looks thicker. 300 00:16:38,706 --> 00:16:40,749 [Yu-gang] It's not done until it's transparent. 301 00:16:40,833 --> 00:16:42,584 -[Sam] Completely? -[Yu-gang] Yeah. 302 00:16:42,668 --> 00:16:45,045 -[Sam] You've got to be super strong. -[Yu-gang] Exactly. 303 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:49,091 I mean, it is a pretty simple final dish. 304 00:16:49,174 --> 00:16:50,509 -That? -Yeah. 305 00:16:50,592 --> 00:16:52,136 I guess it's not that fancy. 306 00:16:52,886 --> 00:16:55,597 [Hee-eun] He's also not using a lot of tools this time. 307 00:16:57,099 --> 00:17:00,561 [Witch with a Wok] But here, there's oil, some charcoal, 308 00:17:00,644 --> 00:17:02,563 a pressure cooker and a stand mixer. 309 00:17:02,646 --> 00:17:04,940 -[Little Tiger] A lot of tools. -[Hee-eun] Uh-huh. 310 00:17:05,024 --> 00:17:07,860 -I think it's interesting. -I think so too. 311 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:10,154 Ah, hello, Chef. 312 00:17:10,237 --> 00:17:11,697 -Chef Lee Ha-sung. -Hello there. 313 00:17:11,780 --> 00:17:14,158 We can use your name now. What are you making? 314 00:17:14,658 --> 00:17:16,618 Today, I'm making sundaeguk. 315 00:17:17,244 --> 00:17:19,163 -Sundaeguk? -He's making sundaeguk. 316 00:17:19,246 --> 00:17:21,415 -[French Papa] Is he really? -That's Korean cuisine. 317 00:17:22,624 --> 00:17:23,667 I can cook anything. 318 00:17:24,251 --> 00:17:26,378 Ah, that's just the kind of guy you are, huh? 319 00:17:26,462 --> 00:17:27,838 [Sung-jae] He is confident. 320 00:17:28,964 --> 00:17:30,883 So, what's the story behind this? 321 00:17:31,717 --> 00:17:35,304 As a kid, my dad would take me to the bathhouse every Sunday morning, 322 00:17:35,387 --> 00:17:38,557 and when we were done, we'd stop to eat sundaeguk. 323 00:17:39,183 --> 00:17:41,226 So, for me, it's kind of a comfort food. 324 00:17:42,102 --> 00:17:46,398 If I had to pick one thing to make for myself, then I'd pick sundaeguk. 325 00:17:46,482 --> 00:17:48,609 I think he chose an excellent dish. 326 00:17:49,943 --> 00:17:51,820 [gasps] And he's making the sundae? 327 00:17:52,780 --> 00:17:54,323 No, I don't think. 328 00:17:54,406 --> 00:17:56,492 Then, how did he make the sundaeguk? 329 00:18:00,496 --> 00:18:02,206 [Loner in a Hole-in-the-Wall] What's that? 330 00:18:02,289 --> 00:18:03,582 -Instant rice? -Yep. 331 00:18:03,665 --> 00:18:05,292 [tense music playing] 332 00:18:05,375 --> 00:18:07,336 -[Trendsetter] Is it? -[Seoul Mother] I think so. 333 00:18:07,419 --> 00:18:08,504 Guess he's adding it. 334 00:18:08,587 --> 00:18:09,505 INSTANT GLUTINOUS RICE 335 00:18:11,673 --> 00:18:14,009 MINCED PORK 336 00:18:14,093 --> 00:18:17,137 I can't just take intestines and make traditional sundae. 337 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:20,057 That's not actually making a dish. 338 00:18:22,184 --> 00:18:25,104 So, instead, I'm going to make sundaeguk in my own way. 339 00:18:25,187 --> 00:18:26,271 CARROTS 340 00:18:26,355 --> 00:18:29,358 [tense music continues] 341 00:18:32,069 --> 00:18:34,071 [whirring] 342 00:18:41,912 --> 00:18:44,998 [Jun] What's he doing? You don't usually stir fry the filling. 343 00:18:46,250 --> 00:18:48,877 [Culinary Monster] I stir fried the vegetables to remove moisture, 344 00:18:49,461 --> 00:18:51,046 added them to the pork and rice. 345 00:18:54,299 --> 00:18:56,552 -[Sung-woon] That's the blood, right? -[Seong-keun] Yep. 346 00:18:56,635 --> 00:18:58,679 [Culinary Monster] …squeezed in the pig's blood… 347 00:18:58,762 --> 00:19:00,389 DOUGH MIXER 348 00:19:00,472 --> 00:19:02,057 …and combined them with a stand mixer. 349 00:19:02,808 --> 00:19:05,727 -[Fan Master] That's sundae filling. -[Trendsetter] He's doing it. 350 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:07,146 -Really? -He's making the sundae. 351 00:19:07,229 --> 00:19:08,063 That's crazy. 352 00:19:09,398 --> 00:19:12,860 [Sung-woon] That's very difficult, making sundae from scratch. 353 00:19:12,943 --> 00:19:15,571 My dad and I are both from Daegu, Gyeongsang Province, 354 00:19:15,654 --> 00:19:19,199 and in our hometown, we dip sundae in ssamjang. 355 00:19:19,283 --> 00:19:21,451 So I added ssamjang to the filling, 356 00:19:22,035 --> 00:19:24,830 with some Korean mint and Sichuan peppercorn powder. 357 00:19:25,873 --> 00:19:29,042 Since those seasonings are a staple in Gyeongsang Province. 358 00:19:32,421 --> 00:19:35,340 -It's Korean cuisine all the way down. -That's super cool. 359 00:19:36,633 --> 00:19:39,595 [Culinary Monster] This is sundaeguk, but made the way I like it. 360 00:19:49,438 --> 00:19:52,232 -[Three Star Killer] Oh, I see. -[Seoul Mother] Is that the sundae? 361 00:19:52,316 --> 00:19:54,818 Yeah. So instead of stuffing casings to make links, 362 00:19:54,902 --> 00:19:56,945 he's using a tray to mold them and set them. 363 00:19:57,029 --> 00:19:59,364 He prepared the filling like you would, 364 00:19:59,448 --> 00:20:02,367 seonji and all, but he's making patties. 365 00:20:02,451 --> 00:20:04,453 [curious music playing] 366 00:20:06,663 --> 00:20:09,583 -[Perfect Match] It's how he's cooking it. -[Brewmaster Yun] Fascinating. 367 00:20:11,668 --> 00:20:13,754 [Culinary Monster] I put it into the oven to steam. 368 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:16,965 I figured we weren't getting traditional sundaeguk. 369 00:20:17,549 --> 00:20:20,802 -[Brewmaster Yun] Fine dining sundae, huh? -[Perfect Match] You're right. 370 00:20:20,886 --> 00:20:22,971 [French Papa] I like it. It's interesting and fun. 371 00:20:24,264 --> 00:20:26,308 -[pants] -[pot clattering] 372 00:20:28,101 --> 00:20:31,355 [Sang-hyun] Oh, man. He's been mixing for 20 minutes. 373 00:20:32,689 --> 00:20:33,982 He's still at it, huh? 374 00:20:35,400 --> 00:20:37,819 -[pants] -[tense music playing] 375 00:20:38,946 --> 00:20:42,115 [Witch with a Wok sighs] Oh, boy, he's still going, 376 00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:43,659 Chef Choi Kang-rok. 377 00:20:44,368 --> 00:20:46,495 Isn't this supposed to be "a dish for me"? 378 00:20:46,578 --> 00:20:48,956 -Why torture yourself? -[laughing] I know, right? 379 00:20:49,039 --> 00:20:52,417 [Ven. Sunjae] I wish I could help him. I'm sure he's in pain. 380 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:53,877 It's really hard. 381 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:57,214 [Trendsetter] At this rate, I don't know if he'll be able to finish. 382 00:21:00,968 --> 00:21:03,595 [Kang-rok] I couldn't not feel anxious. 383 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:07,057 What do I do? Am I gonna run out of time? 384 00:21:08,684 --> 00:21:13,438 And even if I finish before the end, how far behind will I be? 385 00:21:15,274 --> 00:21:17,734 [Seoul Mother] It's taking a really long time. [chuckles] 386 00:21:19,111 --> 00:21:21,905 [Perfect Match] There's so much care and effort that goes into it. 387 00:21:24,032 --> 00:21:27,244 [Brewmaster Yun] Seriously! He's going all in on that, isn't he? 388 00:21:28,662 --> 00:21:29,871 [Kang-rok] But eventually, 389 00:21:30,747 --> 00:21:31,873 something changes. 390 00:21:32,666 --> 00:21:33,917 And it's finally done. 391 00:21:35,836 --> 00:21:38,672 -[Perfect Match] I think he's finished. -[Ven. Sunjae] He's pouring it. 392 00:21:38,755 --> 00:21:40,590 -[Ho-young] There we go. -[Sam] Nice and easy. 393 00:21:42,009 --> 00:21:44,303 [Deok-juk] It looks like the hard part's all done now. 394 00:21:47,848 --> 00:21:49,683 [Ho-young] He's cooling it with the ice. 395 00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:52,936 [door closes] 396 00:21:58,108 --> 00:22:00,402 [Son Jong-won] It's interesting to see the timing line up, 397 00:22:00,902 --> 00:22:02,654 or how different they are. 398 00:22:02,738 --> 00:22:04,948 [Yu-gang] It's cool to see the same technique. 399 00:22:05,032 --> 00:22:07,784 -I'm excited to see what else they do. -I'm really curious. 400 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:12,831 [Sam] I think he's made broth. 401 00:22:14,249 --> 00:22:16,460 [Ho-young] He's really taking his time, isn't he? 402 00:22:17,461 --> 00:22:19,880 [Kang-rok] So, there are two important parts of this dish. 403 00:22:20,630 --> 00:22:22,632 The sesame tofu, and the broth. 404 00:22:22,716 --> 00:22:24,718 [energetic music playing] 405 00:22:27,929 --> 00:22:29,181 There's no real recipe. 406 00:22:29,973 --> 00:22:34,603 The broth is just kind of made up of different ingredients, from my memory. 407 00:22:35,771 --> 00:22:38,148 -[Sam] What are those? -[Ho-young] Chicken leg bones? 408 00:22:38,231 --> 00:22:39,316 [Sam] Is it chicken broth? 409 00:22:43,653 --> 00:22:47,115 [Ho-young] Dried bonito flake broth with Pyogo mushrooms and chicken bones. 410 00:22:47,199 --> 00:22:50,035 -[Sam] It's like an umami bomb. -[Ho-young] Just every umami flavor. 411 00:22:51,119 --> 00:22:54,539 -[Knife Omakase] Here comes the lard. -[Ho-young] What'd he throw in there? 412 00:22:56,416 --> 00:22:58,085 [Boss in the Kitchen] Pine mushrooms. 413 00:23:02,589 --> 00:23:04,007 [Ho-young] Green onions. 414 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:07,219 [Knife Omakase] He's being very particular with the broth. 415 00:23:07,302 --> 00:23:10,013 He's stacking these layers. A fatty flavor. 416 00:23:10,555 --> 00:23:12,808 [Ho-young] I bet that broth tastes amazing. 417 00:23:14,768 --> 00:23:16,186 Is that chicken bone broth? 418 00:23:17,395 --> 00:23:18,855 It's my kind of broth. 419 00:23:20,065 --> 00:23:22,484 Ah. [chuckles] I see. 420 00:23:24,486 --> 00:23:26,113 [Son Jong-won] I'm sure it's incredible. 421 00:23:27,906 --> 00:23:29,032 [Perfect Match] Over here. 422 00:23:30,200 --> 00:23:32,244 [Culinary Monster] Pork broth makes the best base. 423 00:23:34,830 --> 00:23:36,832 [Witch with a Wok] Mmm. It smells good. 424 00:23:38,291 --> 00:23:42,254 [Culinary Monster] So I took pork bones, the makchang, pork meat and pork fat, 425 00:23:43,255 --> 00:23:45,590 and boiled them together to extract the broth. 426 00:23:47,843 --> 00:23:49,511 Once I extracted it, I strained it, 427 00:23:50,595 --> 00:23:52,514 added lots of green onions and garlic, 428 00:23:53,014 --> 00:23:55,976 and then reduced the mix to concentrate the flavors. 429 00:23:57,394 --> 00:24:00,272 [Son Jong-won] The more concentrated the broth, the stronger the flavor. 430 00:24:00,355 --> 00:24:03,066 -[Ho-young] Honestly, it's foolproof. -[Son Jong-won] Yeah. 431 00:24:03,650 --> 00:24:05,861 They both look good. I'd eat them as is, you know? 432 00:24:06,444 --> 00:24:08,822 The longer we sit, the more the fragrance and aroma 433 00:24:08,905 --> 00:24:11,283 of the food fills up the space, right? 434 00:24:11,366 --> 00:24:14,536 [Rebellious Genius] The smell changes when you move from one side to the other. 435 00:24:14,619 --> 00:24:16,913 -[Jun] Two different styles. -[Deok-juk] Completely. 436 00:24:16,997 --> 00:24:20,709 You know what? They're almost comedically opposite. 437 00:24:20,792 --> 00:24:21,710 Right? 438 00:24:21,793 --> 00:24:23,879 One's kelp based, the other's pork based. 439 00:24:24,504 --> 00:24:27,465 [Son Jong-won] I think his will be lighter, the other will be much richer. 440 00:24:28,884 --> 00:24:30,844 [Brewmaster Yun] It's good food either way. 441 00:24:34,222 --> 00:24:35,932 [Perfect Match] Mmm. There's the charcoal. 442 00:24:36,016 --> 00:24:37,559 [sizzling] 443 00:24:38,643 --> 00:24:40,604 ABOMASUM 444 00:24:41,813 --> 00:24:43,648 [Culinary Monster] I added an intestine salad. 445 00:24:44,608 --> 00:24:47,986 -[Brewmaster Yun] Whoa. -[Rebellious Genius] Those look great. 446 00:24:48,820 --> 00:24:50,614 Charcoal-grilled makchang. 447 00:24:50,697 --> 00:24:53,033 -You can't beat that, can you? -Yeah, there's no way. 448 00:24:53,783 --> 00:24:56,286 -[Three Star Killer] Small intestines? -[Seoul Mother] Really? 449 00:24:56,369 --> 00:24:57,245 SMALL INTESTINE 450 00:24:57,329 --> 00:25:00,290 -[Three Star Killer] Can't go wrong. -[Seoul Mother] Sure it's delicious. 451 00:25:01,583 --> 00:25:05,295 [Culinary Monster] I wanted to give them that slight smoky charcoal flavor. 452 00:25:08,131 --> 00:25:10,592 [Witch with a Wok] Let's see. What's he up to now? 453 00:25:12,469 --> 00:25:14,721 [Culinary Monster] People usually add perilla powder, 454 00:25:15,805 --> 00:25:19,517 but instead, I decided to roast the seeds whole to bring out their flavor. 455 00:25:19,601 --> 00:25:20,560 WHOLE PERILLA SEEDS 456 00:25:21,394 --> 00:25:22,229 GARLIC CHIVES 457 00:25:22,312 --> 00:25:26,441 [French Papa] It's the same ingredients, but he's preparing them in different ways. 458 00:25:26,524 --> 00:25:27,442 SALTED SHRIMP 459 00:25:27,525 --> 00:25:29,527 [dramatic music playing] 460 00:25:31,571 --> 00:25:33,281 [Culinary Monster] The makchang was tender, 461 00:25:35,075 --> 00:25:37,118 and the small intestine's a bit chewier. 462 00:25:37,994 --> 00:25:40,455 [dramatic music continues] 463 00:25:44,251 --> 00:25:47,420 It's kind of like yangmuchim, but with pork instead of beef, 464 00:25:51,341 --> 00:25:53,134 [Jun] That looks really, really good. 465 00:25:54,177 --> 00:25:56,388 A fine dining chef's take on sundaeguk. 466 00:25:56,471 --> 00:25:58,098 -I like it. -Me too. 467 00:25:58,181 --> 00:26:01,309 [Hee-eun] Ah, but I'm sure Chef Choi has got a trick up his sleeve. 468 00:26:01,810 --> 00:26:03,353 [intriguing music playing] 469 00:26:03,436 --> 00:26:05,397 [Geon] Do you know what that green leaf is? 470 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:07,399 -[Yu-gang] Pumpkin leaf. -[Geon] Really? 471 00:26:07,482 --> 00:26:08,358 What's it for? 472 00:26:14,197 --> 00:26:17,033 -[Deok-juk] Is that sea urchin roe? -[Rebellious Genius] Yeah. 473 00:26:17,117 --> 00:26:19,119 [intriguing music continues] 474 00:26:24,249 --> 00:26:27,002 [Geon] Sea urchin roe wrapped in pumpkin leaf? 475 00:26:27,085 --> 00:26:28,128 Interesting. 476 00:26:30,171 --> 00:26:32,340 [Ho-young] Does that… Do they go together? 477 00:26:32,424 --> 00:26:34,592 Like, could you actually physically wrap it? 478 00:26:34,676 --> 00:26:35,802 [Sam] I think you can. 479 00:26:36,928 --> 00:26:39,014 [Ho-young] I'm interested to see how it works. 480 00:26:42,934 --> 00:26:44,102 TYPE OF PEAS WITH EDIBLE PODS 481 00:26:44,185 --> 00:26:45,729 -[Son Jong-won] Snap peas? -[Sam] Yeah. 482 00:26:46,396 --> 00:26:47,772 [Yu-gang] And green onions. 483 00:26:49,190 --> 00:26:50,900 [Trendsetter] Those are pine mushrooms. 484 00:26:56,114 --> 00:26:58,325 [Boss in the Kitchen] I can't tell what he's making. 485 00:27:01,411 --> 00:27:02,537 It's a unique combo. 486 00:27:02,620 --> 00:27:04,372 -I don't think I've seen it before. -Right. 487 00:27:04,456 --> 00:27:06,499 [intriguing music continues] 488 00:27:06,583 --> 00:27:08,168 [Kang-rok] I want to eat my favorites. 489 00:27:08,668 --> 00:27:10,962 So I decided to prepare a bunch of things, 490 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:13,214 and add them to the broth. 491 00:27:15,300 --> 00:27:16,343 What's he making? 492 00:27:16,885 --> 00:27:20,388 -Honestly, I haven't figured it out. -Still? [laughs] 493 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:23,141 [Knife Omakase] Usually, I can figure it out if it's Japanese, 494 00:27:23,224 --> 00:27:25,060 but I don't have a clue right now. 495 00:27:28,188 --> 00:27:31,066 -[Seong-keun] Oh, here comes the sundae! -[chefs cheering] 496 00:27:32,942 --> 00:27:34,319 Let's see how it turns out. 497 00:27:35,695 --> 00:27:37,113 I want to see what he does. 498 00:27:37,906 --> 00:27:40,075 [intriguing music playing] 499 00:27:40,158 --> 00:27:42,702 -[Seoul Mother gasps] What's that? -[Three Star Killer] Sundae. 500 00:27:42,786 --> 00:27:45,372 -[Seoul Mother] It's done. -[Three Star Killer] Yeah, it's set. 501 00:27:47,540 --> 00:27:50,001 [Knife Omakase] I think he's cutting out circles. 502 00:27:51,795 --> 00:27:53,797 [intriguing music continues] 503 00:27:57,092 --> 00:27:59,427 [Three Star Killer] I really like the execution. 504 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:01,763 -They're literal sausage patties. -[Seoul Mother] Yeah. 505 00:28:01,846 --> 00:28:03,181 FLOUR 506 00:28:03,264 --> 00:28:06,684 They were cut, floured, and fried in perilla oil. 507 00:28:11,898 --> 00:28:14,192 [Three Star Killer] He's lightly pan searing the sundae. 508 00:28:14,275 --> 00:28:17,070 Probably to add flavor and make it a little crispy. 509 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:20,323 [Rebellious Genius] His technique's great. 510 00:28:21,408 --> 00:28:23,701 It's basically a reconstruction of sundaeguk. 511 00:28:23,785 --> 00:28:24,869 [Keum-hee] Mmm. 512 00:28:24,953 --> 00:28:26,788 [French Papa] I like all the little layers, 513 00:28:26,871 --> 00:28:28,706 the little extra things he's doing. 514 00:28:29,290 --> 00:28:30,542 It's just brilliant. 515 00:28:31,501 --> 00:28:33,753 [Three Star Killer] How much do you think that'd go for? 516 00:28:33,837 --> 00:28:36,631 Isn't it obvious? Three hundred million won. 517 00:28:36,714 --> 00:28:38,091 -Exactly. -Oh, yes, that's right. 518 00:28:38,174 --> 00:28:40,051 I mean, you can't get it anywhere else. 519 00:28:40,135 --> 00:28:41,428 [Seoul Mother] That's true. 520 00:28:48,143 --> 00:28:49,769 [Ho-young] The sesame tofu is ready. 521 00:28:53,606 --> 00:28:56,234 [Kang-rok] I was happy with the consistency. It was perfect. 522 00:28:58,486 --> 00:29:00,488 [suspenseful music playing] 523 00:29:05,118 --> 00:29:06,828 [swishing] 524 00:29:06,911 --> 00:29:09,038 [Sam] That tofu turned out really well, huh? 525 00:29:09,122 --> 00:29:11,332 [Ho-young] Yeah, it looks great. Nice and bouncy. 526 00:29:12,542 --> 00:29:14,502 -I think the tofu is ready. -[chuckles] 527 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:17,172 [suspenseful music continues] 528 00:29:26,097 --> 00:29:27,223 [Sam] Everything looks good. 529 00:29:28,683 --> 00:29:30,852 I'm just not sure how it comes together. 530 00:29:30,935 --> 00:29:32,979 [Yu-gang] What's the actual dish? [laughs] 531 00:29:33,062 --> 00:29:34,314 [Seong-keun] Do we know yet? 532 00:29:36,191 --> 00:29:37,859 [Jun] I wonder. 533 00:29:38,359 --> 00:29:40,236 [suspenseful music playing] 534 00:29:45,116 --> 00:29:48,161 [host] Contestants, there are ten minutes remaining. 535 00:29:48,244 --> 00:29:49,788 -[Hee-eun whoops] -[chef] You got this! 536 00:29:49,871 --> 00:29:51,039 Let's go! Let's go! 537 00:29:51,122 --> 00:29:54,334 [Knife Omakase] That's the thing. Every time I'm on one side, 538 00:29:54,417 --> 00:29:56,169 I get curious about the other side. 539 00:29:57,253 --> 00:29:59,214 [Seong-keun] I'm glad they're both this close. 540 00:29:59,297 --> 00:30:02,300 You want to try to finish hot dishes right before you serve them, 541 00:30:02,383 --> 00:30:05,220 [tense music playing] 542 00:30:07,722 --> 00:30:09,641 [Brewmaster Yun] Ah, he's plating it now. 543 00:30:10,350 --> 00:30:13,353 [Culinary Monster] I worked hard on this dish and I'm proud of it. 544 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:17,816 I think I'm gonna win. 545 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:20,193 -[dings] -[chefs whoop, cheer] 546 00:30:21,152 --> 00:30:22,737 -[applauding] -[French Papa] Way to go! 547 00:30:22,821 --> 00:30:25,198 -[Trendsetter] Let's go! Good job! -You're doing great. 548 00:30:25,281 --> 00:30:27,575 -[Hee-eun] Great job, Chef! -[French Papa] Way to go! 549 00:30:27,659 --> 00:30:29,702 -[Boss in the Kitchen] You did it! -[bell dings] 550 00:30:32,997 --> 00:30:34,707 [Kang-rok] If there was ever a restaurant 551 00:30:34,791 --> 00:30:37,085 that decided to try and specialize in this dish, 552 00:30:37,919 --> 00:30:40,255 I think most diners would be confused. 553 00:30:44,300 --> 00:30:46,219 But even though I'm being judged, 554 00:30:46,302 --> 00:30:49,138 I chose to make something that would make me happy. 555 00:30:51,891 --> 00:30:54,227 And I did my best. So, no regrets. 556 00:30:56,980 --> 00:30:59,399 -[bell dings] -[chefs whoop, cheer] 557 00:30:59,482 --> 00:31:00,483 [Son Jong-won] Well done. 558 00:31:00,984 --> 00:31:02,151 Wow! 559 00:31:02,235 --> 00:31:03,361 You did it, Chef! 560 00:31:04,195 --> 00:31:07,407 [host] Both dishes for the final round have been completed. 561 00:31:07,490 --> 00:31:09,534 [chefs whooping] 562 00:31:14,330 --> 00:31:16,666 I think he is incredibly creative. 563 00:31:17,542 --> 00:31:21,170 [Sang-hyun] If it tastes as good as it looks, I think he might… [inhales] 564 00:31:25,633 --> 00:31:28,636 [Trendsetter] Will it taste good? I think his dish is more subtle. 565 00:31:29,137 --> 00:31:32,015 [Rebellious Genius] I think Chef Lee's will have a really strong flavor, 566 00:31:32,098 --> 00:31:33,933 probably straightforward, rich and delicious. 567 00:31:34,017 --> 00:31:35,852 [Trendsetter] Yes, super rich. Absolutely. 568 00:31:35,935 --> 00:31:38,229 [Perfect Match] I'm still a little puzzled by it. 569 00:31:38,855 --> 00:31:41,566 [Barbecue Lab Director] They're just complete opposites. Wow. 570 00:31:43,026 --> 00:31:45,528 [Paik Jong-won] I mean, I'm getting two different auras here. 571 00:31:47,488 --> 00:31:50,325 -It's almost like night and day. Wow. -It's a really distinct. 572 00:31:52,994 --> 00:31:55,997 [host] Chef Lee Ha-sung, your dish will be judged. 573 00:31:56,080 --> 00:31:58,166 Please make your way to the judges' table. 574 00:31:58,249 --> 00:32:01,252 -[intriguing music playing] -[chefs applauding] 575 00:32:02,462 --> 00:32:04,464 -You got this! -You're the coolest, man! 576 00:32:06,674 --> 00:32:08,676 [Culinary Monster] I need to clear the last hurdle. 577 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:12,722 My goal was always winning, but now I'm even more desperate for it. 578 00:32:14,057 --> 00:32:16,809 I know it's not over yet, but I think I'll win. 579 00:32:20,021 --> 00:32:21,648 -Please let me join you. -[chuckles] 580 00:32:21,731 --> 00:32:23,316 [Perfect Match] Oh, they're all eating. 581 00:32:24,108 --> 00:32:25,276 [Sung-jae] Thank you, Chef. 582 00:32:26,527 --> 00:32:28,780 -[Trendsetter] Man. -[Perfect Match] He must be nervous. 583 00:32:31,449 --> 00:32:35,411 [host] Please serve Chef Lee Ha-sung's One-of-a-Kind dish. 584 00:32:35,495 --> 00:32:38,122 [intriguing music playing] 585 00:32:47,382 --> 00:32:49,175 [breathes deeply] 586 00:32:51,761 --> 00:32:53,012 Ooh, I like this. 587 00:32:56,224 --> 00:32:59,644 I'm sure sitting down to eat Korean sundaeguk with a fork and knife 588 00:32:59,727 --> 00:33:01,813 was something the judges never expected. 589 00:33:04,190 --> 00:33:07,652 First of all, it's an honor to be able to sit and dine with you at the same table. 590 00:33:07,735 --> 00:33:08,987 What are you talking about? 591 00:33:09,070 --> 00:33:11,489 It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, isn't it? 592 00:33:12,156 --> 00:33:14,784 The dish I've prepared today is sundaeguk. 593 00:33:14,867 --> 00:33:17,662 SUNDAEGUK 594 00:33:17,745 --> 00:33:19,998 You'll notice that, for the first layer, 595 00:33:20,081 --> 00:33:22,458 I took the makchang and small intestines 596 00:33:22,542 --> 00:33:26,629 and combined them to make a sort of intestine salad similar to yangmuchim. 597 00:33:27,213 --> 00:33:29,590 Then you have the sundae, made to my own preference, 598 00:33:30,091 --> 00:33:33,302 seasoned with lots of Sichuan peppercorns and Korean mint leaves. 599 00:33:34,137 --> 00:33:36,556 And I topped that with a salted shrimp crumble. 600 00:33:36,639 --> 00:33:37,598 SALTED SHRIMP CRUMBLE 601 00:33:37,682 --> 00:33:41,102 I've also prepared pork skin chicharrón with chive powder. 602 00:33:41,185 --> 00:33:42,311 CRISPY FRIED PORK SKIN 603 00:33:42,395 --> 00:33:46,399 And left the broth on the side so you can enjoy the dish to your preference. 604 00:33:47,275 --> 00:33:49,068 Should we pour the broth around it? 605 00:33:49,569 --> 00:33:53,197 Since it's sundaeguk, I think the best way to enjoy it is as a soup. 606 00:33:53,281 --> 00:33:55,241 -Should we try it as is or-- -You could do that. 607 00:33:55,324 --> 00:33:56,909 Or you can pour it in the start. 608 00:33:57,410 --> 00:33:59,078 [Son Jong-won] It's very detailed. 609 00:33:59,162 --> 00:34:02,165 [Little Tiger] I wonder why he chose to make this dish in particular. 610 00:34:04,709 --> 00:34:08,087 [Paik Jong-won] So, why did you want to make yourself this dish? 611 00:34:09,630 --> 00:34:11,924 [inhales] When I was a kid, 612 00:34:12,008 --> 00:34:14,594 when I was really young, before I started elementary school, 613 00:34:15,094 --> 00:34:18,931 my father would take me to the bathhouse every Sunday morning. 614 00:34:19,015 --> 00:34:21,142 -Every Sunday? -And of course, I hated it 615 00:34:21,225 --> 00:34:22,477 -'cause I was a kid. -As you do. 616 00:34:22,560 --> 00:34:25,021 -And every time, he'd take the-- -[Paik Jong-won] Exfoliation? 617 00:34:25,104 --> 00:34:28,357 Exactly, he'd scrub me so hard, I thought my skin would come off. 618 00:34:29,150 --> 00:34:31,778 -But it was above a restaurant. -Ah! 619 00:34:31,861 --> 00:34:35,323 So, every Sunday, we'd go to the bathhouse, get a scrub in, 620 00:34:35,406 --> 00:34:38,034 and as a reward, I'd get to eat sundaeguk. 621 00:34:38,117 --> 00:34:41,913 From the moment you'd step through the door of the sundaeguk restaurant, 622 00:34:41,996 --> 00:34:43,331 you could smell the broth. 623 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:47,001 So the memory of my dad buying me sundaeguk every Sunday, 624 00:34:48,336 --> 00:34:51,714 of us sitting down and enjoying a hot meal together 625 00:34:52,340 --> 00:34:53,716 has really stuck with me. 626 00:34:54,842 --> 00:34:57,261 It gives me this sense of nostalgia. 627 00:34:57,845 --> 00:35:00,098 [Little Tiger] It's the little things that stay with you. 628 00:35:00,181 --> 00:35:02,391 I actually did the same thing with my dad. 629 00:35:02,975 --> 00:35:03,893 How about that? 630 00:35:05,478 --> 00:35:06,646 All I got was banana milk. 631 00:35:06,729 --> 00:35:08,314 -Back in the day. -Can you believe that? 632 00:35:08,397 --> 00:35:11,567 When I was 21, I decided to leave Korea. 633 00:35:12,610 --> 00:35:15,655 And I moved abroad to pursue my professional career. 634 00:35:16,155 --> 00:35:18,950 I sort of went back and forth between Europe and the US, 635 00:35:19,617 --> 00:35:21,828 so, I couldn't settle down anywhere. 636 00:35:21,911 --> 00:35:24,789 Traveling to new cities and trying to adapt, 637 00:35:25,832 --> 00:35:27,041 not knowing the language, 638 00:35:27,542 --> 00:35:29,418 trying to get hired at restaurants… 639 00:35:30,711 --> 00:35:33,381 That's sort of how I've lived my life until now. 640 00:35:33,881 --> 00:35:36,717 Whenever I think of home, I think of sundaeguk. 641 00:35:36,801 --> 00:35:39,762 -So, whenever I make my way back to Korea, -Hmm. 642 00:35:40,471 --> 00:35:42,390 it's the first thing that I want to eat. 643 00:35:43,224 --> 00:35:44,600 [clicks tongue] And so… 644 00:35:45,768 --> 00:35:48,563 [Brewmaster Yun] I always crave it whenever I'm out of the country. 645 00:35:49,063 --> 00:35:50,481 -It warms your heart. -Really does. 646 00:35:50,565 --> 00:35:52,316 [Brewmaster Yun] Yeah, it's moving. 647 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:55,695 -So now that you've cooked for yourself, -Yeah. 648 00:35:55,778 --> 00:35:58,698 is there anything you'd like to maybe say to yourself? 649 00:35:59,949 --> 00:36:03,077 As you complete this first chapter of working in kitchens 650 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:06,998 and learning as much as you can and prepare to open your own restaurant, 651 00:36:07,665 --> 00:36:11,586 I hope you continue to learn and grow and become a better chef. 652 00:36:12,795 --> 00:36:14,755 I think there's a lot for you to be proud of. 653 00:36:14,839 --> 00:36:17,425 So it's interesting that you're telling yourself to work harder. 654 00:36:17,508 --> 00:36:20,094 [Culinary Monster] I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so… 655 00:36:20,178 --> 00:36:24,182 in terms of overall skill, I think I've got a long way to go. 656 00:36:25,433 --> 00:36:27,810 He could just tell himself, "Good job," 657 00:36:27,894 --> 00:36:30,354 but all he thinks about is trying to be better. 658 00:36:30,438 --> 00:36:32,148 He's been pushing himself this whole time. 659 00:36:32,231 --> 00:36:34,275 I want to give him a hug. I really, really do. 660 00:36:34,358 --> 00:36:37,486 -[clicks tongue, inhales] -Well, thank you. 661 00:36:37,570 --> 00:36:38,988 -Please enjoy. -Thank you, Chef. 662 00:36:39,572 --> 00:36:40,740 [Culinary Monster] Thank you. 663 00:36:43,659 --> 00:36:45,328 [Little Tiger] God, it smells so good. 664 00:36:46,746 --> 00:36:48,789 -I'll try without the broth. -Let's eat. 665 00:36:48,873 --> 00:36:51,209 I was really interested in the sundae itself. 666 00:36:51,292 --> 00:36:52,335 [Paik Jong-won] Mmm. 667 00:37:07,099 --> 00:37:07,975 Mmm! 668 00:37:09,101 --> 00:37:10,937 That's sundae. [chuckles] 669 00:37:21,364 --> 00:37:22,198 Mmm. 670 00:37:22,698 --> 00:37:24,700 [intriguing music playing] 671 00:37:29,830 --> 00:37:31,958 Adding the broth really changes it a lot. 672 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:36,879 My favorite part is when the sundae kind of bursts in the broth, 673 00:37:36,963 --> 00:37:38,256 -you get that flavor. -Come on! 674 00:37:38,339 --> 00:37:40,132 -What? -You're making me hungry. 675 00:37:40,967 --> 00:37:43,552 [Hee-eun] I mean, it looks amazing. 676 00:37:43,636 --> 00:37:46,430 -[Knife Omakase] All those layers. -[Hee-eun] Judges seem to love it. 677 00:37:46,514 --> 00:37:48,474 They keep nodding their heads. 678 00:37:48,557 --> 00:37:50,059 I think that's a good sign. 679 00:37:53,020 --> 00:37:55,022 [intriguing music continues] 680 00:37:55,982 --> 00:37:57,733 [exhales, clears throat] 681 00:38:05,324 --> 00:38:07,868 Oh, my god, I'm nervous for him. 682 00:38:12,081 --> 00:38:15,459 -[Sung-jae] Aren't you hungry? -[chuckles] Well, no, not really. 683 00:38:18,212 --> 00:38:20,840 -Every time I take a bite, um… -[Culinary Monster] Yes? 684 00:38:20,923 --> 00:38:22,717 I know it's sundaeguk, 685 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:26,178 but there's something refined in the way it tastes, 686 00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:29,015 and I like the way it sort of ebbs and flows 687 00:38:29,098 --> 00:38:31,475 without losing the originality of the dish. 688 00:38:31,559 --> 00:38:35,980 And you did a great job of balancing the flavors while keeping their subtlety. 689 00:38:36,063 --> 00:38:37,064 I appreciate that. 690 00:38:38,190 --> 00:38:41,068 The sense of comfort is palpable, 691 00:38:41,152 --> 00:38:43,904 and I get a sense of how personal this is. 692 00:38:44,488 --> 00:38:47,325 -I feel like I just left the bathhouse. -[chuckles] 693 00:38:47,408 --> 00:38:50,036 It probably tastes more delicious after a nice bath. 694 00:38:50,536 --> 00:38:52,705 It tastes delicious now. No bath needed. 695 00:38:54,790 --> 00:38:57,418 [Keum-hee] I think Judge Paik Jong-won really loves it. 696 00:38:58,961 --> 00:39:00,004 All good things 697 00:39:03,174 --> 00:39:06,135 -[Perfect Match] They're eating it all. -[Witch with a Wok] Looks like it. 698 00:39:06,218 --> 00:39:07,803 [spoon scraping] 699 00:39:08,888 --> 00:39:12,266 -[Yu-gang] They're scraping. -[Seong-keun] It's an impressive dish. 700 00:39:14,018 --> 00:39:15,811 [Barbecue Lab Director] He may have won this. 701 00:39:15,895 --> 00:39:16,937 [Little Tiger] Yeah. 702 00:39:17,605 --> 00:39:19,732 Oh, man. Now I'm hungry. 703 00:39:19,815 --> 00:39:21,150 I think he's gonna win. 704 00:39:24,737 --> 00:39:26,072 I really enjoyed that. 705 00:39:26,155 --> 00:39:28,824 -Thank you, Chef. -Thank you, both of you. 706 00:39:28,908 --> 00:39:31,744 [all applauding] 707 00:39:31,827 --> 00:39:33,120 Thank you. 708 00:39:33,871 --> 00:39:35,831 [Son Jong-won] Great job! Well done! 709 00:39:36,749 --> 00:39:38,834 -Congratulations, Chef! -[Seong-keun] You did it! 710 00:39:41,295 --> 00:39:43,255 -I wish he'd eaten more. -[Paik Jong-won] Yeah. 711 00:39:43,339 --> 00:39:45,758 -He was really nervous. -Can you blame him? 712 00:39:45,841 --> 00:39:47,093 [chuckles] 713 00:39:47,176 --> 00:39:49,136 -[Paik Jong-won] Very memorable. -[Sung-jae] Yeah. 714 00:39:49,220 --> 00:39:50,054 [Paik Jong-won] So… 715 00:39:51,514 --> 00:39:54,600 [exhales] this is his take on sundaeguk. 716 00:39:58,229 --> 00:39:59,522 It could go either way. 717 00:40:01,065 --> 00:40:03,692 [Kang-rok] This dish is very different, so it'll be interesting. 718 00:40:04,735 --> 00:40:07,780 It's amazing that they both made it from the first round. 719 00:40:07,863 --> 00:40:12,034 If Chef Choi manages to win, then fortune really does favor the brave. 720 00:40:12,118 --> 00:40:15,830 [host] Chef Choi Kang-rok, please make your way to the judges' table. 721 00:40:15,913 --> 00:40:19,291 -[dramatic music playing] -[chefs applauding, cheering] 722 00:40:23,587 --> 00:40:25,423 -Let's go! -[chefs cheering] 723 00:40:25,506 --> 00:40:27,091 -All right! -[Seong-keun] You got this! 724 00:40:27,675 --> 00:40:29,677 [Kang-rok] I'm proud of myself for working so hard, 725 00:40:29,760 --> 00:40:31,679 but I'm also overcome with emotion. 726 00:40:32,513 --> 00:40:34,974 [chefs whoop, applaud] 727 00:40:41,605 --> 00:40:42,982 -Great work. -Thank you. 728 00:40:43,065 --> 00:40:43,983 You've done well. 729 00:40:45,860 --> 00:40:49,447 [host] Please serve Chef Choi Kang-rok's One-of-a-Kind dish. 730 00:40:50,197 --> 00:40:52,950 [intriguing music playing] 731 00:41:09,216 --> 00:41:12,178 [Kang-rok] This is a broth-based dish with sesame tofu. 732 00:41:12,261 --> 00:41:14,305 SOUP WITH SESAME TOFU 733 00:41:14,388 --> 00:41:15,431 But… 734 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:17,516 made the way I like it. 735 00:41:17,600 --> 00:41:18,434 [chuckles] 736 00:41:19,602 --> 00:41:24,940 I didn't intend to make something that would be this difficult to cook. 737 00:41:25,816 --> 00:41:28,569 But, since you gave me 90 minutes, 738 00:41:28,652 --> 00:41:32,281 I thought I'd make the tofu, sort of as a self-assessment. 739 00:41:33,199 --> 00:41:35,951 I have this little memory I'm fond of, 740 00:41:36,035 --> 00:41:39,371 of eating sesame tofu and watching the pieces melt in the hot broth. 741 00:41:39,455 --> 00:41:41,540 So, to me, this sesame tofu, 742 00:41:42,291 --> 00:41:44,585 it… it reminds me to persevere 743 00:41:44,668 --> 00:41:48,297 and not to fall behind when things might get difficult. 744 00:41:48,380 --> 00:41:50,716 -[Knife Omakase] It was hard to make. -[Trendsetter] Yeah. 745 00:41:50,799 --> 00:41:52,801 A "self-assessment," that's interesting. 746 00:41:53,594 --> 00:41:57,181 [Kang-rok] Of course, I also made sure to include my favorites. 747 00:41:57,264 --> 00:41:59,517 PINE MUSHROOM, SNAP PEA, PUMPKIN LEAF, UNI, SESAME TOFU 748 00:41:59,600 --> 00:42:02,269 Even though I know there's a chance 749 00:42:02,353 --> 00:42:04,563 that it may not be completely to your preference… 750 00:42:06,732 --> 00:42:09,902 -personally, I love udon broth. -Oh! 751 00:42:09,985 --> 00:42:13,197 One time, at my restaurant, I had leftover chicken bones, 752 00:42:14,365 --> 00:42:17,243 and I added them to the udon broth instead of tossing them. 753 00:42:19,995 --> 00:42:23,541 And so, I remade it with dried bonito flake broth, 754 00:42:24,500 --> 00:42:28,629 added in a ton of green onions, and created a soup that's just for me. 755 00:42:32,299 --> 00:42:34,593 Why did you want to serve yourself this dish? 756 00:42:37,763 --> 00:42:40,724 I know I'm known for my braising. 757 00:42:41,308 --> 00:42:42,309 Yeah. 758 00:42:43,269 --> 00:42:44,395 And, 759 00:42:45,813 --> 00:42:48,399 as you know, I won a competition show 760 00:42:48,482 --> 00:42:51,902 and I made a lot of braised dishes for that. 761 00:42:51,986 --> 00:42:52,820 Mmm. 762 00:42:53,445 --> 00:42:57,825 I was The Braiser, The Serial Braiser, Jorimping. 763 00:42:59,451 --> 00:43:01,120 I ended up with those nicknames. 764 00:43:01,745 --> 00:43:03,455 But I wasn't good at braising. 765 00:43:04,373 --> 00:43:05,958 I just pretended to be good. 766 00:43:06,500 --> 00:43:08,419 [gentle music playing] 767 00:43:10,379 --> 00:43:12,339 Of course, I studied up on it. 768 00:43:13,507 --> 00:43:15,968 And while I eventually got good… 769 00:43:17,970 --> 00:43:21,599 uh, I was still pretending to be something I wasn't. 770 00:43:22,933 --> 00:43:26,478 Braising is something I do for others, so I didn't want to do it for myself. 771 00:43:31,066 --> 00:43:33,777 -It's heartbreaking. -Oh, I feel really bad. 772 00:43:34,862 --> 00:43:37,656 So I decided to make something that brought me comfort. 773 00:43:37,740 --> 00:43:41,535 I mean, most days I just push myself. I keep trying to get better. 774 00:43:43,495 --> 00:43:48,042 I don't think I've cooked for myself for more than 90 seconds. Yeah. 775 00:43:48,542 --> 00:43:49,376 Aw. 776 00:43:50,294 --> 00:43:53,130 It's just such an emotional topic. [sighs] 777 00:43:54,131 --> 00:43:56,300 [Kang-rok] So, when I sat down and asked myself 778 00:43:57,301 --> 00:43:59,762 what I wanted to eat, this is what I wanted. 779 00:44:01,472 --> 00:44:02,848 Man, that's cool. 780 00:44:03,557 --> 00:44:05,893 [Sung-jae] So, even at home, you haven't done this? 781 00:44:06,477 --> 00:44:09,313 Just instant noodles. That's all I've made for myself. 782 00:44:09,396 --> 00:44:11,732 -Wait a minute. Instant noodles? -Yeah. 783 00:44:12,399 --> 00:44:13,317 So then, 784 00:44:14,318 --> 00:44:16,695 Jorimping, Serial Killer-- 785 00:44:16,779 --> 00:44:18,739 -No, it's Serial Braiser. -Oh! [laughs] 786 00:44:18,822 --> 00:44:19,907 -I'm so sorry. -Be careful. 787 00:44:19,990 --> 00:44:21,909 -I'm so sorry. [laughs] -Be careful. 788 00:44:21,992 --> 00:44:23,661 -Braiser. -Did he say "killer"? 789 00:44:23,744 --> 00:44:25,037 -"Serial killer." -[all laughing] 790 00:44:25,120 --> 00:44:27,331 -You can't make stuff up. -Killer, Chef, same thing. 791 00:44:27,414 --> 00:44:29,249 [all laughing] 792 00:44:34,963 --> 00:44:37,299 [laughing] Braiser. Serial Braiser. 793 00:44:38,050 --> 00:44:42,888 Do you have anything you'd like to say to yourself? 794 00:44:42,971 --> 00:44:44,598 -Yes. -What would you like to say? 795 00:44:45,474 --> 00:44:47,017 You've done good, Jorimping. 796 00:44:47,643 --> 00:44:50,646 You can go ahead and take a break just for today. 797 00:44:52,856 --> 00:44:55,025 [Paik Jong-won] Shouldn't we start with the soju? 798 00:44:55,943 --> 00:45:00,489 Oh, right. So the soju, uh, it's not that it goes with the dish, 799 00:45:00,572 --> 00:45:03,659 it's more like what you drink to relax. 800 00:45:03,742 --> 00:45:05,369 -Mmm. -Like a nightcap 801 00:45:06,328 --> 00:45:10,582 A drink that chases away the day's problems, you know, before bed. 802 00:45:10,666 --> 00:45:12,543 -I mean… -That's what everyone wants. 803 00:45:13,168 --> 00:45:15,796 -Soju! -Yeah, that's a must-have, right? 804 00:45:15,879 --> 00:45:18,298 -With the red cap. -[Perfect Match] The stronger, the better. 805 00:45:18,966 --> 00:45:20,926 [chuckling] 806 00:45:21,009 --> 00:45:23,720 I mean, that's what you want after a long day. 807 00:45:23,804 --> 00:45:25,597 Warm food and a strong drink. 808 00:45:27,057 --> 00:45:29,685 I think if that were me, I would have picked soju too. 809 00:45:29,768 --> 00:45:31,228 -Cheers. -Yes. 810 00:45:32,104 --> 00:45:34,398 -[Ho-young] Looks great. -[Little Tiger] Yeah. 811 00:45:34,481 --> 00:45:37,109 [Sung-woon] I think that's a great idea, serving it with soju. 812 00:45:37,860 --> 00:45:39,862 They have no choice. They have to relax. 813 00:45:40,446 --> 00:45:41,363 [Paik Jong-won] Mmm. 814 00:45:42,281 --> 00:45:44,032 Is there something we should eat first? 815 00:45:44,116 --> 00:45:46,076 The sesame tofu is the star here. 816 00:45:46,160 --> 00:45:50,706 So I'd suggest trying that out first and letting it melt in your mouth. 817 00:45:55,669 --> 00:45:58,297 [intriguing music playing] 818 00:46:01,800 --> 00:46:02,843 -Please. -Right. 819 00:46:12,936 --> 00:46:15,606 How's the tofu texture? Are you happy with it? 820 00:46:16,315 --> 00:46:17,900 I'm happy with it. Yes. 821 00:46:17,983 --> 00:46:19,318 That's what you wanted? 822 00:46:19,401 --> 00:46:21,028 -Yeah. -I hope so. 823 00:46:21,111 --> 00:46:23,947 -You made this for yourself, didn't you? -Yes. 824 00:46:27,493 --> 00:46:29,661 Oh! What are these little pockets here? 825 00:46:30,162 --> 00:46:32,664 Oh, I put some urchin roe in the pumpkin leaves. 826 00:46:32,748 --> 00:46:34,541 Ah! It's hidden. 827 00:46:39,630 --> 00:46:43,008 I'm curious to know if you think that those two… 828 00:46:44,718 --> 00:46:46,762 um, do you think they pair well together? 829 00:46:49,306 --> 00:46:51,391 I think they do. I think it's a good match. 830 00:46:51,475 --> 00:46:53,143 -Me too. -Oh, good. 831 00:46:53,227 --> 00:46:54,770 I've never had this. 832 00:46:55,479 --> 00:46:57,523 Sea urchin roe and pumpkin leaves? 833 00:46:58,106 --> 00:47:00,234 -[Sung-jae] Guess it works. -[Kang-rok] Good to know. 834 00:47:00,817 --> 00:47:03,362 From what I see, I think they like this too. 835 00:47:03,445 --> 00:47:06,532 -[intriguing music playing] -[slurping] 836 00:47:09,243 --> 00:47:10,994 -They seem excited. -Mmm. 837 00:47:24,633 --> 00:47:27,803 I almost feel like they're enjoying this more. Do you think? 838 00:47:27,886 --> 00:47:29,638 Yeah, this is really interesting. 839 00:47:29,721 --> 00:47:31,390 -I think he's stressed out. -Probably. 840 00:47:32,641 --> 00:47:35,018 [Paik Jong-won] So, just to clarify… 841 00:47:35,602 --> 00:47:37,729 Do you prefer the nickname Serial Braiser, 842 00:47:37,813 --> 00:47:40,065 or do you think Serial Killer suits you more? 843 00:47:40,148 --> 00:47:42,150 [all laughing] 844 00:47:43,360 --> 00:47:47,781 -[laughs] Uh, well, I do abide by the law. -[both laughing] 845 00:47:47,864 --> 00:47:49,992 -"Abide by." [chuckles] -Good answer, man. 846 00:47:50,576 --> 00:47:55,080 You know, sometimes I get asked, like, as a chef, what's your thing? 847 00:47:55,163 --> 00:47:57,082 You know, what are your signature moves? 848 00:47:58,166 --> 00:48:02,004 But, to be honest, I don't… I really don't think I have any. 849 00:48:02,963 --> 00:48:05,674 I don't consider myself to be a standout chef. 850 00:48:05,757 --> 00:48:07,551 I just do what most chefs do. 851 00:48:08,260 --> 00:48:10,345 I work in the kitchen with all the other chefs, 852 00:48:10,429 --> 00:48:13,682 doing what needs to be done without any kind of fanfare. 853 00:48:13,765 --> 00:48:18,270 And somehow, through sheer dumb luck, I ended up as Jorimping. 854 00:48:18,353 --> 00:48:19,479 -[Paik Jong-won laughs] -So… 855 00:48:19,563 --> 00:48:20,647 [chuckles] 856 00:48:20,731 --> 00:48:22,399 -[exclaims] -Whoa. 857 00:48:23,025 --> 00:48:25,694 -I think that's really nice. -Yes, it's admirable. 858 00:48:25,777 --> 00:48:29,156 I think there's lots of chefs who can relate to the idea 859 00:48:29,239 --> 00:48:32,492 of feeling like you need to put on a mask of sorts, 860 00:48:33,076 --> 00:48:36,705 a feeling like you need to pretend to be something you're not. 861 00:48:36,788 --> 00:48:39,041 I mean, I relate to that. 862 00:48:39,583 --> 00:48:41,209 So I think something, 863 00:48:41,293 --> 00:48:44,338 hmm, as honest and as vulnerable as this, 864 00:48:44,421 --> 00:48:46,214 is just excellent. 865 00:48:46,298 --> 00:48:48,300 [gentle music playing] 866 00:48:52,512 --> 00:48:53,930 [Hee-eun gasps] 867 00:48:54,014 --> 00:48:55,891 Is he eating the whole thing? 868 00:48:55,974 --> 00:48:58,769 -They really love it, huh? -[Trendsetter] Every last drop. 869 00:48:58,852 --> 00:49:00,687 [Seoul Mother] You're right. Look at that. 870 00:49:01,813 --> 00:49:03,482 -[Geon] It's empty. -[Ho-young] Yep. 871 00:49:03,565 --> 00:49:05,359 [Yu-gang] It's a real toss up, isn't it? 872 00:49:05,442 --> 00:49:08,487 [Hee-eun] I mean, I think either one of them could walk away with it. 873 00:49:08,570 --> 00:49:09,488 Thank you. 874 00:49:10,906 --> 00:49:12,407 I really enjoyed it. 875 00:49:12,491 --> 00:49:13,533 Thank you. 876 00:49:15,243 --> 00:49:17,245 [all applauding] 877 00:49:20,082 --> 00:49:21,833 [Seong-keun] I'm in awe of both of them. 878 00:49:23,794 --> 00:49:25,087 So, what do you think? 879 00:49:25,170 --> 00:49:26,672 I really got no clue. 880 00:49:26,755 --> 00:49:28,507 I think he's a genius. 881 00:49:28,590 --> 00:49:30,676 -It's so simple, and yet… -He's just good. 882 00:49:30,759 --> 00:49:32,135 It's really amazing. 883 00:49:32,636 --> 00:49:37,224 [host] Now then, the time has come for both judges to cast their vote 884 00:49:37,307 --> 00:49:39,601 in order to determine the final winner. 885 00:49:41,269 --> 00:49:43,271 Choi Kang-rok versus Lee Ha-sung. 886 00:49:44,189 --> 00:49:45,941 Lee Ha-sung versus Choi Kang-rok. 887 00:49:46,650 --> 00:49:48,485 Of the two chefs before you, 888 00:49:48,568 --> 00:49:51,446 please select the one chef who you believe 889 00:49:51,530 --> 00:49:54,574 is the ultimate culinary champion of Korea. 890 00:49:54,658 --> 00:49:56,493 Oh, man. How do I pick between them? 891 00:49:56,576 --> 00:49:59,037 [suspenseful music playing] 892 00:49:59,121 --> 00:50:00,706 [Deok-juk] I think they're torn. 893 00:50:00,789 --> 00:50:02,791 [host] Number 1 is Lee Ha-sung. 894 00:50:02,874 --> 00:50:04,710 Number 2 is Choi Kang-rok. 895 00:50:06,211 --> 00:50:08,630 Judges, please cast your vote now. 896 00:50:09,923 --> 00:50:12,342 -[suspenseful music continues] -[breathes deeply] 897 00:50:12,926 --> 00:50:15,011 -[Ho-young] They must be nervous. -[inhales] 898 00:50:16,638 --> 00:50:19,224 -[Geon] Look at the judges. -[Hee-eun] It's gonna be close. 899 00:50:19,307 --> 00:50:21,518 -[Geon] Yeah. -[Hee-eun] They seem stressed about it. 900 00:50:26,523 --> 00:50:28,024 [Sung-jae] Yeah, this feels right. 901 00:50:28,900 --> 00:50:31,695 JUDGE ANH SUNG-JAE VOTING COMPLETE 902 00:50:32,279 --> 00:50:35,490 [host] Judge Paik Jong-won, please cast your vote now. 903 00:50:37,492 --> 00:50:38,410 One second. 904 00:50:39,536 --> 00:50:42,122 [suspenseful music continues] 905 00:50:42,205 --> 00:50:44,708 [Knife Omakase] It's the battle of the broth based dishes. 906 00:50:49,963 --> 00:50:50,797 Okay. 907 00:50:52,299 --> 00:50:53,633 BOTH JUDGES HAVE COMPLETED VOTING 908 00:50:53,717 --> 00:50:55,677 [Rebellious Genius] That's it. That's both votes. 909 00:50:56,344 --> 00:50:58,305 [host] The voting has now concluded. 910 00:50:58,388 --> 00:51:01,892 -[chefs sigh, cheer] -[Son Jong-won] Good work, you two! 911 00:51:01,975 --> 00:51:04,019 [chefs applauding] 912 00:51:05,937 --> 00:51:08,064 [host] The judges must reach a unanimous decision 913 00:51:08,148 --> 00:51:10,901 in order for us to decide on a final winner. 914 00:51:12,986 --> 00:51:14,404 The results are as follows… 915 00:51:15,030 --> 00:51:19,326 After casting their individual votes, the two judges have reached… 916 00:51:20,118 --> 00:51:22,120 [suspenseful music playing] 917 00:51:24,247 --> 00:51:26,333 Why am I getting nervous? [chuckles] 918 00:51:26,833 --> 00:51:28,877 [mimicking drum roll] 919 00:51:28,960 --> 00:51:30,712 -Oh, my god! -Tell us already! 920 00:51:33,298 --> 00:51:34,674 …a unanimous decision. 921 00:51:34,758 --> 00:51:35,884 UNANIMOUS DECISION REACHED 922 00:51:35,967 --> 00:51:37,928 -Oh! [laughing] -[chefs applauding] 923 00:51:38,011 --> 00:51:38,845 [Sung-jae sighs] 924 00:51:40,972 --> 00:51:42,849 [laughs in relief] Really? 925 00:51:44,768 --> 00:51:47,938 -[host] …a unanimous decision. -[chefs exclaim, cheer] 926 00:51:48,021 --> 00:51:51,149 -[Boss in the Kitchen] Amazing! -[exclaiming] 927 00:51:53,485 --> 00:51:56,238 -[Boss in the Kitchen] Who is it? -[Three Star Killer] Who won? 928 00:51:56,321 --> 00:51:58,573 [gasps] My palms are all sweaty now. 929 00:51:59,282 --> 00:52:00,408 There, there. 930 00:52:00,492 --> 00:52:02,494 [suspenseful music continues] 931 00:52:05,372 --> 00:52:07,290 [Culinary Monster] I was confident that I'd won. 932 00:52:09,626 --> 00:52:13,380 [Kang-rok] I wasn't sure if I'd want or not, but I really wanted to. 933 00:52:14,506 --> 00:52:15,465 [sighs] 934 00:52:18,051 --> 00:52:18,969 [squeals nervously] 935 00:52:19,553 --> 00:52:21,304 -Lee Ha-sung. -Oh, man. 936 00:52:21,888 --> 00:52:22,722 This is it. 937 00:52:22,806 --> 00:52:24,307 -Chef Choi is praying. -It's all over. 938 00:52:25,267 --> 00:52:28,854 [host] The winner of the 300 million won prize money is… 939 00:52:28,937 --> 00:52:30,814 -[exhales nervously] -[squeals nervously] 940 00:52:30,897 --> 00:52:32,732 Why are my palms sweaty? 941 00:52:32,816 --> 00:52:35,443 [dramatic music playing] 942 00:52:36,278 --> 00:52:37,612 [host] Congratulations… 943 00:52:40,532 --> 00:52:42,200 White Spoon Chef Choi Kang-rok! 944 00:52:42,284 --> 00:52:44,411 [chefs cheering] 945 00:52:44,494 --> 00:52:46,204 …White Spoon Chef Choi Kang-rok! 946 00:52:46,288 --> 00:52:51,126 WHITE SPOON CHEF CHOI KANG-ROK WINS 947 00:52:52,586 --> 00:52:55,714 -[Hee-eun] Congratulations! -[chefs whooping] 948 00:52:55,797 --> 00:52:58,592 -[Son Jong-won] Incredible! -[Hee-eun] Great job, Chef! 949 00:52:59,634 --> 00:53:00,635 [Seoul Mother] He did it! 950 00:53:01,553 --> 00:53:03,805 [Geon] Oh, man! Amazing! 951 00:53:04,431 --> 00:53:05,849 [Trendsetter] He really did it. 952 00:53:07,225 --> 00:53:08,685 -Oh, wow! -Well done. 953 00:53:09,686 --> 00:53:10,520 Wow. 954 00:53:11,104 --> 00:53:13,315 I really wasn't sure how you were gonna vote. 955 00:53:13,398 --> 00:53:14,649 [Paik Jong-won sighs in relief] 956 00:53:15,150 --> 00:53:16,610 -[sighs] -It's done. 957 00:53:16,693 --> 00:53:18,987 [captivating music playing] 958 00:53:20,822 --> 00:53:23,241 [Yu-gang] He came back and won the whole thing. 959 00:53:24,743 --> 00:53:28,496 Personally, I think, had the theme been different, 960 00:53:29,247 --> 00:53:31,625 I think my opponent, Chef Culinary Monster… 961 00:53:33,752 --> 00:53:35,337 would have won. I do. 962 00:53:35,420 --> 00:53:36,796 He's an amazing chef, 963 00:53:37,881 --> 00:53:41,468 and I know he would have made the most amazing dish. 964 00:53:42,093 --> 00:53:44,387 Like I've said, I don't think I'm special. 965 00:53:44,471 --> 00:53:46,932 I'm not an extraordinary chef by any means. 966 00:53:47,515 --> 00:53:48,683 I just happen to… 967 00:53:49,976 --> 00:53:51,603 be a chef, that's all. 968 00:53:52,646 --> 00:53:55,148 There are thousands of people just like me, 969 00:53:56,358 --> 00:53:59,361 who work hard to make food for other people every single day, 970 00:54:00,070 --> 00:54:02,072 without any sort of public recognition. 971 00:54:04,282 --> 00:54:06,117 I'm glad I took your words to heart. 972 00:54:06,952 --> 00:54:09,663 And I'm glad I was able to grow so much while here. 973 00:54:10,246 --> 00:54:12,958 And I promise to cherish the connections I've made, 974 00:54:13,541 --> 00:54:17,504 and to continue to think more deeply about the food I make. So, thank you. 975 00:54:18,213 --> 00:54:20,590 [chefs applauding, whooping] 976 00:54:21,508 --> 00:54:24,052 -[Son Jong-won] You did it, Chef! -[Sam] Nicely done! 977 00:54:26,096 --> 00:54:30,642 First, to all the chefs here and to all the participants who aren't present, 978 00:54:30,725 --> 00:54:33,561 you're incredible, and you've all done a great job. 979 00:54:34,270 --> 00:54:35,897 I've really enjoyed this competition, 980 00:54:36,898 --> 00:54:38,984 and I'm so grateful to have made it this far, 981 00:54:39,067 --> 00:54:42,404 and to have been given the chance to face Chef Choi Kang-rok. 982 00:54:42,904 --> 00:54:46,741 As a chef, all I've wanted is to become someone who cooks well. 983 00:54:46,825 --> 00:54:49,369 So, no matter what happens, at least I can say 984 00:54:50,078 --> 00:54:52,288 I guess I'm actually pretty good at cooking. 985 00:54:52,872 --> 00:54:54,541 And I hope that someday, 986 00:54:54,624 --> 00:54:57,711 I will be able to use my profession and my abilities as a chef 987 00:54:58,211 --> 00:54:59,462 to make people happy. 988 00:55:00,005 --> 00:55:03,717 I want to be able to take care of others with relative ease, 989 00:55:03,800 --> 00:55:06,469 and in doing so, I'll make myself happy. 990 00:55:08,304 --> 00:55:11,307 [Kang-rok] You know, this competition, the crux of the show, 991 00:55:12,350 --> 00:55:15,520 is to divide us into Black Spoons and White Spoons. 992 00:55:16,229 --> 00:55:20,275 So as a White Spoon, I find myself asking what winning means. 993 00:55:20,900 --> 00:55:23,695 There are countless chefs out there of different backgrounds. 994 00:55:24,946 --> 00:55:26,614 Some are culinary masters, 995 00:55:27,657 --> 00:55:30,326 and others are just starting their careers. 996 00:55:31,244 --> 00:55:33,204 But all of us work incredibly hard. 997 00:55:33,997 --> 00:55:36,124 [captivating music playing] 998 00:55:39,127 --> 00:55:42,338 Each of us has a gift for making something. 999 00:55:43,715 --> 00:55:47,093 [Master of Links] I've never been happier than in the 11 years I made sausages. 1000 00:55:47,719 --> 00:55:50,013 [Tteokbokki Master] I consider it to be my life's work. 1001 00:55:51,264 --> 00:55:54,184 [Kang-rok] And some of us decide to make a living with that gift. 1002 00:55:54,934 --> 00:55:58,021 I started learning how to cook because I was just trying to survive. 1003 00:55:58,104 --> 00:56:00,982 I'll have a great burger joint and have my happy ending. 1004 00:56:03,777 --> 00:56:06,905 If I had it my way, I wouldn't talk about myself. 1005 00:56:07,906 --> 00:56:11,576 I just want to talk about those of us who love to cook. 1006 00:56:11,659 --> 00:56:13,411 Cooking is just what I do, 1007 00:56:13,495 --> 00:56:16,873 and because it's what I do, I put everything into it. 1008 00:56:16,956 --> 00:56:17,916 And I mean everything. 1009 00:56:18,500 --> 00:56:20,835 [Raymon] This is my job, something I have to do. 1010 00:56:22,420 --> 00:56:25,256 [Taste of Eight Nations] There are skilled chefs, but few consistent, 1011 00:56:25,340 --> 00:56:26,841 so I want to be consistent. 1012 00:56:27,550 --> 00:56:29,511 [French Papa] Of course I'm still a chef. 1013 00:56:29,594 --> 00:56:31,554 My love of cooking has never faded. 1014 00:56:32,347 --> 00:56:33,973 [Jun] I try to live without regret, 1015 00:56:34,057 --> 00:56:37,143 so I make sure to show up and do my best every single day. 1016 00:56:39,062 --> 00:56:42,023 [Ven. Sunjae] I love cooking, so I'm glad I became a chef. 1017 00:56:43,191 --> 00:56:46,361 I don't know if I'd be here today if I wasn't able to cook. 1018 00:56:46,444 --> 00:56:48,988 I've been a chef for 57 years now, 1019 00:56:49,072 --> 00:56:52,867 which means, I'm just three years away from reaching my new 60-year goal. 1020 00:56:52,951 --> 00:56:54,953 [captivating music playing] 1021 00:56:57,455 --> 00:57:00,375 [Seochon Prince] I think we all feel that same desperation. 1022 00:57:01,417 --> 00:57:05,255 I don't think anyone can say that they want it more than somebody else. 1023 00:57:06,756 --> 00:57:08,883 [Loner in a Hole-in-the-Wall] My twenties were ending, 1024 00:57:08,967 --> 00:57:10,635 and I decided to start a restaurant. 1025 00:57:11,469 --> 00:57:15,140 I'd go shopping at the crack of dawn, clean, do dishes. 1026 00:57:15,223 --> 00:57:18,977 I woke up with the sun each day just so I could study. 1027 00:57:19,060 --> 00:57:20,728 I collapsed while working once. 1028 00:57:21,521 --> 00:57:23,106 Cooking requires patience. 1029 00:57:23,815 --> 00:57:26,443 It meant so much, I couldn't give it up. 1030 00:57:27,110 --> 00:57:31,156 The moments when I cook are when I'm truly happy. 1031 00:57:32,282 --> 00:57:35,577 I like to think I'm here on behalf of all my fellow chefs. 1032 00:57:36,202 --> 00:57:39,038 [captivating music continues] 1033 00:58:00,310 --> 00:58:01,478 I won't get complacent. 1034 00:58:05,231 --> 00:58:07,484 I'm just glad I decided to try again. 1035 00:58:08,359 --> 00:58:10,945 CHOI KANG-ROK