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The Best Episodes of Wok of Love Season 1

Every episode of Wok of Love Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Wok of Love Season 1!

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Chef Seo Poong was once a star chef and worked at the best Chinese restaurant. His popularity faded and he eventually wound up working at a small, failing Chinese restaurant. Meanwhile, Doo Chil-Seong is the

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 26 - No-Show
    9.0/10(16 votes)

    S1:E26

    Chil Seong hears that his father had passed away and decides to make amends with his mother in his own way. On the day of the banquet, Hungry Wok gets a call from the VIP cancelling her reservation. Chil Seong asks Poong to make jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork, so he can deliver it to someone in the hotel. Meanwhile, Poong invites the hospital director to have drinks at Hungry Wok.

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  2. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 19 - Just in Case
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    S1:E19

    Poong makes his mind up and tells Sae Woo how he feels. However, it only makes her confused and angry as she doesn't know how to interpret the message she got. Meanwhile, the people at Hungry Wok test a new dish Poong prepared in order to compete against Finishing Touch.

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  3. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 18 - Poong’s Recipe Book
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    S1:E18

    After finding out that Sae Woo has gotten a divorce, Poong can’t hide his happiness. Giant Hotel reveals that they are going to hold their own Whole Shrimp Dim Sum Festival following Poong’s recipe. Chil Seong barges into Giant Hotel to help Poong. Meanwhile, Seol Ja, Geok Jeong, and Jeong Hae are worried about Poong finding out that they are family.

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  4. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 23 - Finishing Touch vs. Hungry Wok
    8.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E23

    Chil Seong figures out that the gum lady is actually his mother and can’t hide his anger. Finishing Touch’s VIP calls Hungry Wok to cancel her reservation after Chun Su offers her a deal she can’t refuse. Poong counters his offer and tells her that he will give her a taste of what the menu will be like. This results in a cook-off between Poong and Chun Su.

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  5. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 15 - It's a Dream
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    S1:E15

    Sae Woo and Chil Seong heads to the hospital. Sae Woo is confused after kissing Chil Seong, but she ends up dreaming about Poong while in the emergency room. After finding out that Crooked has something to do with Seung Ryong, Chil Seong tells his men to look into the hotel. Meanwhile, Seol Ja bumps into Chun Su at the sauna.

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  6. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 38 - The Final Episode
    8.7/10(12 votes)

    S1:E38

    Everyone returns to work, and Chil Seung assumes his role of CEO of Giant Hotel. Poong moves into Sae Woo’s home to work in Jeong Hae’s kitchen until she approves of him. Everything is looking up as Seol Ja and Geok Jeong also return to Chef Poong’s kitchen.

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  7. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 11 - Open Your Eyes Properly!
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E11

    O Jik’s parents come to Sae Woo’s newlywed home. She is shocked to hear their demand. Poong is confused over Dal Hui's betrayal and the feelings he has developed for Sae Woo. Chil Seong has a hard time getting over his feelings for Sae Woo. Chil Seong and Poong has a war of nerves over Sae Woo while the three of them have drinks.

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  8. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 12 - Mom, I'm Home
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E12

    After moving out of her place, Sae Woo goes back to her mother's home. She finds out that Seol Ja, Geok Jeong, and her mom all agreed to work at Hungry Frying Pan, so they can afford the rent for the house. Dal Hui comes to the restaurant to talk to Poong. He tells her to leave, and Sae Woo overhears their conversation. Meanwhile, Poong's wrist injury seems worse than he thought.

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  9. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 13 - Let's Keep the Ring On
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E13

    After realizing that he may have developed feelings for Sae Woo, Poong storms out of the restaurant. Chil Seong tells Sae Woo that he no longer has feelings for her and continues to suffer alone. Sae Woo tries to make amends for setting Poong on fire and burning his wok. However, Poong continues to act cold and denies his feelings for her.

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  10. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 14 - So, You're Not Sick?
    8.6/10(16 votes)

    S1:E14

    On her first official day at Hungry Frying Pan, a mysterious man comes to the restaurant. He tells Sae Woo that Chil Seong is a dangerous man, whom she should be careful of. After meeting the mysterious man, Chil Seong tells Sae Woo about his past criminal record. Meanwhile, Poong and Chil Seong start to become friends.

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  11. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 17 - I Split Up with My Wife
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S1:E17

    Poong tells Sae Woo that he and his wife split up. Maeng Dal and Seol Ja come back to the restaurant after having drinks. Upon seeing Poong and Sae Woo together, Maeng Dal tells everyone that Chil Seong is in love with Sae Woo. Chil Seong sneaks out of the hospital to see Sae Woo. Upon seeing him, Sae Woo says something unexpected to him.

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  12. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 20 - Are They Single or Married?
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    S1:E20

    Sae Woo tells Poong that she wants to continue learning how to use a wok. Chil Seong finds out that both Poong and Sae Woo are divorced. He suffers in silence because he’s torn between love and friendship. Meanwhile, Poong still has trouble finding the right consistency for the dim sum dough, and it’s all hands-on deck at Hungry Wok in preparation for the Whole Shrimp Festival.

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  13. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 22 - The Plates Were Empty
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E22

    Poong and Chil Seong go to Giant Hotel to get the knife that Poong left on Seung Ryong’s wall. Jeong Hae asks Sae Woo if she likes Poong. Sae Woo denies it, and Jeong Hae tells her that if she does, Seol Ja, Geok Jeong, and she will all quit Hungry Wok. Meanwhile, Chil Seong finds a wallet in front of the restaurant.

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  14. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 24 - I... Like You
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E24

    After winning the heart of the VIP and getting the reservation, Poong can’t hide his happiness. He wants to celebrate but finds that Sae Woo is the only one available. Sae Woo carefully tells Poong what her dream is. Chil Seong tells the people at Hungry Wok that the gum lady is his mother. Meanwhile, Seung Ryong plans to ruin Poong by stealing the VIP back.

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  15. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 25 - I Have Something to Tell You
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    S1:E25

    After Poong confesses his feelings for Sae Woo, they decide to officially see each other. They are excited for the prospect of the new relationship and can’t wait to tell the people around them. However, neither of them can tell the people around them for various reasons. Meanwhile, Bo Ra calls Poong to tell him about Master Wang’s plan.

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  16. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 27 - I Beg of You
    8.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E27

    Chil Seong is shocked after seeing Poong and Sae Woo kiss. O Jik comes back to Korea, and Sae Woo bumps into him in front of their newlywed home. Sae Woo and O Jik meet at the courthouse to sign the divorce papers when Sae Woo’s mom appears and begs O Jik to reconsider. Meanwhile, things at Finishing Touch don’t look promising as they continue to lose customers to Hungry Wok.

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  17. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 30 - The Thrill of Secret Relationships
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E30

    Seung Ryong offers Poong the position of head chef at Finishing Touch. Chil Seong goes to Giant Hotel to pay the protesters their money and get the protest rights. Sae Woo tries to reconcile with Poong after their fight by talking about the kitchen staff behind their backs. They go to Hungry Wok for a late-night snack and risk getting caught.

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  18. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 31 - We'll Have a Truce for Now
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    S1:E31

    Poong reveals that he knows that Sae Woo, Geok Jeong, Jeong Hae, and Seol Ja are all a family that live in the same house. Seol Ja tries to make Poong and Sae Woo break up, but they both refuse to do so. Meanwhile, Chil Seong sets up a cooking duel with Seung Ryong to take back Finishing Touch, but he has to risk everything he has for the bet.

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  19. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 33 - You Don't Have Time
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    S1:E33

    The cooking showdown starts without Seol Ja. Poong has to prepare 100 portions of food by himself because of this. Meanwhile, some men try to stop Sae Woo and Seol Ja from getting to the cooking showdown at the underground parking lot.

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  20. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 1 - How Many People Get a Divorce?
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    S1:E1

    Poong, Sae Woo, and Chil Seong all meet at the hair and makeup shop by chance. Chil Seong is getting a haircut, and Poong and Sae Woo are getting ready for their wedding and wedding rehearsal, respectively. Chil Seong sees Sae Woo and is mesmerized by her beauty. Meanwhile, Poong is nervous and upset because his fiancee, Dal Hui, is late.

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  21. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 10 - What Is This?
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E10

    Chil Seong's men find out what Sae Woo and Chil Seong spoke about in the Shin Sa Im Dang room. Poong finds a sonogram on the floor of his bedroom. Sae Woo gets a call from a woman asking for her husband, O Jik. Meanwhile, Chil Seong's men calls him out for dinner to lift his spirits after being rejected by Sae Woo.

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  22. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 16 - Hungry Wok
    8.5/10(17 votes)

    S1:E16

    The restaurant changes its name from “Hungry Frying Pan” to “Hungry Wok” in hopes to start anew. Poong tells the restaurant staff about his plan to help the restaurant come out of its financial deficit. The deeper Poong’s feelings get towards Sae Woo, the more he ends up yelling at her. Meanwhile, Poong goes back to the hotel to get his recipe notebook.

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  23. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 21 - 10,000 Dollars
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E21

    Poong gets angry at Sae Woo for kissing him, but inside, he is happy. Chil Seong tells Poong to move in with him until he finds a place to stay. Master Wang tries to scout Seol Ja into working for him at Finishing Touch and offers to pay her 10,000 dollars. Hungry Wok’s first day of the Whole Shrimp festival begins, but Seol Ja is nowhere to be found.

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  24. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 28 - Why Did You Want to See Me?
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E28

    The protesters decide not to sell the right to protest to Chil Seong after getting threatened by Crooked. Chil Seong looks into Sae Woo’s father, Dan Seung Gi, as a means of getting to Yong Seung Ryong. Jeong Hae continues to make mistakes in the kitchen and angers Poong. He reprimands her without knowing that she’s, in fact, Sae Woo’s mother.

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  25. Wok of Love Season 1 Episode 29 - Come Back
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    S1:E29

    Poong is in shock when he finds out that Jeong Hae, Geok Jeong, Seol Ja, and Sae Woo are one family. Sae Woo doesn’t know what to do about her mother hating Poong. Poong meets with Jeong Hae and asks her to return to Hungry Wok as a hall manager. Meanwhile, the customer for the omakase special comes to Hungry Wok for their reservation.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"No-Show" is the best rated episode of "Wok of Love" season 1. It scored 9/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/26/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Just in Case".