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On a mission to shed light on small businesses overshadowed by their larger, more famous neighbors, hosts explore hidden gems around Korea.
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Season 1

  • Episode 1
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    Episode 1

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/6/2021

    The extraordinary Geumdwaeji Sikdang got Michelin-status for their pork belly. The unlucky Bokdwaeji barbecue restaurant is right next door. Is it any good?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2
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    Episode 2

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2021

    Gyerim's garlic-imbued braised chicken has been the star of Jongno for over 50 years. Their suspicious neighbor has something very similar. Is this a grudge?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 3
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    Episode 3

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/20/2021

    This place looks like a front for gambling. But don't say that too loudly! Beware the owner who has the courage to open a furniture store next to IKEA.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 4
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    Episode 4

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/27/2021

    Lee Young-ja's favorite restaurant sells hundreds of roast chickens in Hannam-dong daily. The neighbors also sell chicken. They're nice until you complain.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 5
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    Episode 5

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/6/2021

    Famous chefs have memorized their menu. If you're from Sadang, you know! The aunts have claimed a similar restaurant next door, where fritters are for friends.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 6
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    Episode 6

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/13/2021

    Korea's largest outlet complex is in Gasan, Seoul. But what's with all the vacancies? This is serious! The team investigates the crumbling Manseung Outlet.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 7
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    Episode 7

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/20/2021

    Who was first? The town's been dominated by Boyoung Mandu's dumplings and spicy noodles. Merely steps away, Boyong Mandu says their recipe is the original.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 8
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    Episode 8

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/27/2021

    Suwon's "Chicken Street" is a must-see! Kim Gu-ra investigates the poultry hub, but he's not eating at famed Jin Mi Chicken. This restaurant is different!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 9
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    Episode 9

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/3/2021

    Where is everybody? They're all at "Dessert Street"! Known for sweets, some cafés seem to have infinite customers. But that gloomy-looking one — is it open?

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 10
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    Episode 10

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2021

    How about a little white powder? No wonder the chitterlings place is always full. But next door, there's hardly anyone. Looks like Kim Gu-ra's met his match!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 11
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    Episode 11

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/17/2021

    On "Lamb Skewers Street" near Konkuk Univ., a restaurant pleads for help! Next door is a popular knife-cut noodle shop. Which recipe should they cut? Be honest!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 12
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    Episode 12

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/24/2021

    The restaurant requested to be blurred out. It's all about the food! The rib joint next door isn't as popular, even with its creative name. Same menu, too!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 13
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    Episode 13

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/8/2021

    All the way here — just for gimbap? Even celebrities line up for this Jeju restaurant. But there are customers leaving to eat at the neighbor's? Impossible!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 14
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    Episode 14

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 5/15/2021

    Let's put Heebab, famed mukbang star of Jeju, to shame! Pork galbi's on the menu next to a restaurant famous for its Jeju black pig dishes. Better get to work!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 15
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    Episode 15

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 5/22/2021

    It all comes down to this moment! They made gosari stew famous, but their neighbor? The owner has changed his mind five times in three years. Help his stew!

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 16
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    Episode 16

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 5/29/2021

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 17
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    Episode 17

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 6/5/2021

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 18
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    Episode 18

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 6/12/2021

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    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown