The Master of Life, who seeks hidden culinary experts across the country, introduces the trending tteokbokki restaurant in Dongdaemun and the gimbap master with artisan spirit from Dobong-gu this time.
On the 19th, SBS's Master of Life will visit Maengja's Tteokbokki in Hwigyeong-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, which has been receiving explosive attention through social media recently. This place has become a new hot spot in the northern part of Seoul, recording 2 million views with a short video of mixing tteokbokki. The secret to its popularity lies in sticking to the basic menu of tteokbokki, sundae, and fried food instead of flashy techniques or toppings. The tteokbokki, characterized by its heavy seasoning and moderate spiciness, boasts a fantastic combination with crispy fried food, attracting customers regardless of rain or snow.
Next, the production team meets Kim Joo-won, a master with 30 years of experience as a hotel Japanese chef in Chang-dong, Dobong-gu. The master’s gimbap has a unique texture of rice grains. He combines two types of non-glutinous rice and glutinous rice in his own golden ratio to cook the rice, and his philosophy prioritizes the perfect balance between the rice and the filling ingredients.
In particular, the master’s signature dish, Park Go-ji Gimbap, is renowned for its crunchy texture and deep umami flavor. To maintain the best taste, the master meticulously prepares the ingredients alone from the night before, showcasing a sincerity that shines brighter than the glamour of a hotel kitchen.
The secrets of the tteokbokki that has captivated northern Seoul and the life story of Park Go-ji's Yubu Gimbap, infused with the expertise of a 30-year Japanese chef, can be checked in detail on SBS's Master of Life at 9 PM on the 19th.
