The Shop next to the best (2021)
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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Episode 1 - Episode 1
Release Date: 2021-02-06The extraordinary Geumdwaeji Sikdang got Michelin-status for their pork belly. The unlucky Bokdwaeji barbecue restaurant is right next door. Is it any good?
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Episode 2 - Episode 2
Release Date: 2021-02-13Gyerim'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?
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Episode 3 - Episode 3
Release Date: 2021-02-20This 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.
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Episode 4 - Episode 4
Release Date: 2021-02-27Lee 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.
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Episode 5 - Episode 5
Release Date: 2021-03-06Famous 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.
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Episode 6 - Episode 6
Release Date: 2021-03-13Korea'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.
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Episode 7 - Episode 7
Release Date: 2021-03-20Who 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.
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Episode 8 - Episode 8
Release Date: 2021-03-27Suwon'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!
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Episode 9 - Episode 9
Release Date: 2021-04-03Where 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?
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Episode 10 - Episode 10
Release Date: 2021-04-10How 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!
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Episode 11 - Episode 11
Release Date: 2021-04-17On "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!
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Episode 12 - Episode 12
Release Date: 2021-04-24The 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!
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Episode 13 - Episode 13
Release Date: 2021-05-08All 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!
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Episode 14 - Episode 14
Release Date: 2021-05-15Let'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!
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Episode 15 - Episode 15
Release Date: 2021-05-22It 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!
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Episode 16 - Episode 16
Release Date: 2021-05-29 -
Episode 17 - Episode 17
Release Date: 2021-06-05 -
Episode 18 - Episode 18
Release Date: 2021-06-12