K-foodie meets J-foodie

Top model Ayaka Miyoshi joins Si-kyung on his foodie tour. In Tokyo, the two sample Miyoshi's recommendation, a spot well known for its tsukemen.

One can enjoy a full-course meal at this mysterious, reservation-only restaurant: steak, seared bonito, grilled scallops, menchi-katsu and monjayaki.

In Miyoshi's hometown of Kawagoe, Saitama, stands her favorite go-to spot for juicy gyoza. The beer flows aplenty, and Si-kyung is enchanted.

Si-kyung introduces a Tokyo must-try to Miyoshi. The itamae at this high-end restaurant boasts 26 years of expertise and 17 kinds of delectable sushi.

The foodies hit a yakiniku spot that is trending in vibrant Roppongi. Celebrities are known to dine on this premium beef, the famed Matsusaka Wagyu.

Miyoshi's secret spot hits the trifecta of delicious booze, snacks, and pairing suggestions from the owner. Si-kyung is delighted but also concerned.

The foodie adventures continue in Korea. Si-kyung hits the ground running with a barbecue place that serves top-quality pork and a variety of kimchi.

Si-kyung's specialty is gukbap, and his favorite spot has forty years of expertise in serving sundae gukbap. Miyoshi gets ready with her rice bowl!

Catering to her love of traditional markets, Si-kyung brings Miyoshi to Yeonseo Market, a paradise for those with a taste for Korean food and fashion.

Japan loves Korea's marinated crabs. Miyoshi takes a stroll down memory lane with Si-kyung and a feast of soy-steeped crabs and crab roe baekban.

Si-kyung introduces Miyoshi to a health booster: perilla-seed samgyetang. The thick, nutty chicken broth and the spicy sidekick truly hit the spot.

In Jongno, Si-kyung picks a restaurant that serves the works: Pyeongyang naengmyeon, suyuk and nokdu pancakes. With incredible speed, Miyoshi digs in.