The Shop next to the best
The Shop next to the best
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The Shop next to the best

2021
1 season
18 episodes
Reality

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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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    06-02-2021

    The extraordinary Geumdwaeji Sikdang got Michelin-status for their pork belly. The unlucky Bokdwaeji barbecue restaurant is right next door. Is it any good?

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    13-02-2021

    Gyerim'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?

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    20-02-2021

    This 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.

  • Ep 4

    4.Episode 4

    27-02-2021

    Lee 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.

  • Ep 5

    5.Episode 5

    06-03-2021

    Famous 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.

  • Ep 6

    6.Episode 6

    13-03-2021

    Korea'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.

  • Ep 7

    7.Episode 7

    20-03-2021

    Who 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.

  • Ep 8

    8.Episode 8

    27-03-2021

    Suwon'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!

  • Ep 9

    9.Episode 9

    03-04-2021

    Where 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?

  • Ep 10

    10.Episode 10

    10-04-2021

    How 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!

  • Ep 11

    11.Episode 11

    17-04-2021

    On "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!

  • Ep 12

    12.Episode 12

    24-04-2021

    The 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!

  • Ep 13

    13.Episode 13

    08-05-2021

    All 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!

  • Ep 14

    14.Episode 14

    15-05-2021

    Let'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!

  • Ep 15

    15.Episode 15

    22-05-2021

    It 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!

  • Ep 16

    16.Episode 16

    29-05-2021
  • Ep 17

    17.Episode 17

    05-06-2021
  • Ep 18

    18.Episode 18

    12-06-2021

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