'Welcome, is it your first time in Korea?' features popular chef Yoon Nam-no expressing feelings of betrayal toward his regular restaurant.
The episode airing on the 23rd on MBC Every1 variety show 'Welcome, is it your first time in Korea? (abbreviated Welcome)' reveals the Korean travels of Italian Michelin chefs. In particular, on this episode the Italian chefs visit Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market in Seoul at dawn to embark on a gourmet exploration, sparking curiosity.
Earlier, the Italian chefs traveled with the theme of culinary exploration in Korea. Unlike in Italy, where they eat aged sashimi, they visited Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market without resting even at 3 a.m. to find the source of Korean raw fish, which centers on live fish.
Korea's unique fisheries market culture of keeping and selling fish alive surprised the Italian chefs. Communication became difficult due to translation errors, prompting Fabri to rush in as an emergency interpreter. Fabri explained directly everything from the origin of the live seafood to the market's culture and the meaning of signboard colors.
In particular, Fabri led the Italian chefs to a dawn auction scene that ordinary people rarely see. The ultra-fast auction that ends in just 25 seconds and the distinctive auction terminology added to their amazement.
The chefs also tasted seafood ramen made from seafood just bought, something only possible on a dawn visit. Yoon Nam-no reportedly said, "I've been to this regular restaurant over 500 times, but this is the first time I've seen them cook it with seafood," and added, "I feel betrayed," drawing laughter. <
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