S01E01 Chang Ki-ha 'Anyway, it's Gamjatang'
Kang-rok's dream restaurant is all about filling the blanks. But how does one fulfill an order for a pork back-bone stew that pairs well with wine?
The Blank Menu for You
S01E05: RISABAE 'Show me your spicy taste'
Just spicy doesn't cut it. Kang-rok has all kinds of hot flavors in his arsenal to captivate our guest! Don't they say variety is the spice of life?
Overview
In this quirky eatery, guests place open-ended orders that chefs interpret into custom dishes — a delectable talk show where every story inspires a meal.
Episodes
S01E02 Jung Hae-in 'Can one dish break down stereotypes?'
The second order requests "a dish that shatters conventions," turning Kang-rok into a contrarian. Will his unorthodox dish shatter all conventions?
S01E03 GABEE 'Paris Hilton's midnight snack'
What dish should we serve to a celebrity night owl? Late-night snacks and beer don’t sound right for someone on a diet. The reveal shocks Kang-rok.
S01E04 Kang Leo 'The unforgettable tilefish dish'
Bring out a tilefish dish that is out of the box and out of this world! Who's this zealous tilefish gourmet? Could it be who Kang-rok is thinking of?
S01E05 RISABAE 'Show me your spicy taste'
Just spicy doesn't cut it. Kang-rok has all kinds of hot flavors in his arsenal to captivate our guest! Don't they say variety is the spice of life?
S01E06 Young K 'Course meal reminiscent of bass'
What doesn’t stand out but is a crucial part of any band? Bring on the bass guitar. Kang-rok composes a course meal that boasts a deep resonance.
S01E07 John Park, The Noodle to forget your first love
Help me get over my first love! Today’s guest craves relationship advice. Kang-rok prepares a noodle dish cold enough to shock him into forgetfulness.
S01E08 SANA 'Gratin of a Summer Child Born in Winter'
What gratin would a winter-born summer child enjoy? Will the guest go bananas for bananas? Kang-rok's banana gratin will put a smile on their face.
S01E09 Chun Woo-hee 'Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dad'
Buckwheat noodles and pork cutlets are reminders of the good old days with her father. Kang-rok is about to revive childhood nostalgia for one guest.
S01E10 JISOO 'a bowl of warm soup in Alaska'
An order for warm soup arrives from a faraway cabin in Alaska. Is our guest feeling okay? Kang-rok fixes a dish to relieve both hunger and loneliness.
S01E11 Joo Hyun-young 'Unfamiliar Home Hood'
I want to try something new! Today’s guest finds it hard to wean off her mother’s kimchi-jjigae. Kang-rok serves a braised dish to relieve her doubts.
S01E12 Moon Sang-hoon 'Luxurious Mazesoba'
Sang-hoon makes a surprise entrance as a guest to celebrate his final day! Kang-rok prepares a sumptuous mazesoba dish to send him off the right way.
S01E13 Jang Do-yeon 'A dish that you won't regret eating even if you die'
Today's guest wants a long and healthy life — and a dish that leaves her with no regrets. Hyun-young joins in as Kang-rok makes a case for longevity.
S01E14 KEY 'Fish Dishes on Special Days'
I'd like a chef-inspired fish entree! Today's guest had fish on special days. Kang-rok's sea bream and seasonal veggies will make this a special day.
S01E15 Yoo Seung-ho 'The food that is good as it is'
Today's guest deserves a fierce meal after a life of hard work. This dish doesn't need to be perfect or complete. Life doesn't get better than curry.
S01E16 Chung Seung-je 'Fine dining without the aftertaste'
Why does fine dining makes one crave junky food? Today's guest is all about MSG. Kang-rok serves a dish bursting with the flavors of the sea and land.
S01E17 Park Soi 'Chef Choi's Special School Meal'
Today's guest looks a tad young and craves a school meal. Kang-rok whips up some Western cuisine that is served at a school cafeteria on special days.
S01E18 Kang June Elizabeth 'Appetizer can be a meal, too'
Today's guest is in a cheesy mood. Be it sweet, salty or nutty — variety is key! Kang-rok prepares five cheeses, an appetizer to rival the main dish.
S01E19 TABLO 'Elementary School, the Taste of Those Days'
On the final day, a contemporary requests a dish that piques nostalgia. Kang-rok delivers a modern taste of the good old elementary school days.
Cast
Roi Choi
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