Undercover Chef - Korea Cast Information & Restaurant Locations
On Undercover Chef - Korea, South Korea's top star chefs, Sam Kim, Jung Ji Sun, and Kwon Sung Jun, go undercover as kitchen rookies while concealing their true identities. The time given to prove themselves in the kitchen is only 5 days. From Italy to China... If they set aside their names, reputations, and ranks to start from the very bottom as the youngest kitchen apprentice at an authentic local restaurant that laid the foundation for their cuisines, just how far can they climb? When the top chefs return to their roots, can they win over the local patrons relying solely on their skills? And pull off the final mission of adding a signature dish on the restaurant's menu?
Undercover Chef - Korea Cast & Restaurant Information
Meet the Cast of Undercover Chef - Korea — Sam Kim, Jung Ji-sun, and Kwon Sung-jun Chef Profiles & Instagram!
The current sensation who has become the ultimate idol for elementary school kids, winning them over with his killer fangs and kind heart. Sam Kim, the chef-owner who commands the kitchen with just a single glance, is a first-generation star chef and undisputed No. 1 Italian chef with 27 years of experience. "The bosses adored me as a rookie." His days as a kitchen rookie in his 20s were absolutely perfect, living up to his reputation for having a wonderful personality. Staying true to his original mindset and prioritizing the natural flavors of the ingredients, he sets foot in Parma, Italy. From not only studying Italian, but also exploring local flavors in advance, he filled up three whole notebooks! Can Sam Kim, an earnest and diligent perfectionist and model student, win over the hearts of the locals in Parma faster than anyone else?
World-class schedules spanning Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.S., and more are just part of daily life. Chef Jung Ji Sun, the 24-year veteran 'Queen of Chinese Cuisine,' who manages two Chinese restaurants and a staff of around 40. She, who commands the Chinese culinary scene with her fiery charisma, sets out to conquer Chengdu, the home of Sichuan cuisine, renowned for spectacular fire shows and intense spiciness. "I'll make it happen somehow. I'll do it even if I don't sleep." A knack for the job is a given, but a keen sense and indomitable grit too! Set against the backdrop of a massive Chinese kitchen boasting a menu of over a hundred dishes, the unstoppable, bulldozer Chef Jung Ji Sun's 'Mission Impossible' begins.
From an unknown chef to the winner of a cooking competition show, a master of the culinary arena who shook up the scene. Kwon Sung Jun (a.k.a. Napoli Matfia), Korea's representative MZ chef. Brimming with the bold confidence that he "couldn't possibly lose" to anyone, he has returned as a kitchen rookie to a local hotspot in Naples, the heart of Italian gastronomy where he once trained in Michelin-starred restaurants. "I don't think I need the full five days, three days should do it." Shouting "Mai Paura" (No Fear), he appears fully charged with confidence and composure, though only for a moment, as nerves MAX at an all-time high thanks to a super strict mentor! Will 'Napoli Matfia,' a man of guts and resolve, be able to take control of Naples?
Undercover Chef Restaurant Names, Staff Members, and Location Information
The owner Giancarlo, together with head chef Gianpietro, have been running Trattoria Ai Due Platani for 20 years. This restaurant has been around for well over 100 years already, serving traditional Italian cuisine, and is a deeply rooted Parma institution. The restaurant's original name means 'The Two Plane Trees.' When they took over this restaurant, they made it their mission to preserve the long-standing values of this place as they are. And ever since the two took the reins, the restaurant has been listed in the Michelin Guide every year since 2013.
The banquet hall grandmother owner is a master chef with 68 years of experience. At the age of 82, she selects fresh ingredients herself, and continues to work passionately in the kitchen. The first restaurant she opened was tiny with only five tables, where she mainly sold malatang back then. She had so many customers that there was not enough room inside. From the days of having only five tables, she now runs two buildings, and is a family-run business. The restaurant boasts a massive kitchen where 40 staff can serve 500 people, and has a menu with over a hundred dishes to choose from.
Fenesta Verde is a family-run restaurant for three generations, currently owned and operated by sister chefs Luisa and Laura for the past 35 years. Their grandparents first opened the humble neighborhood restaurant in 1948, their parents took over in 1969, and then in 1991 the sisters took it over. The restaurant is a popular local hotspot for authentic Neapolitan cuisine, and is listed multiple times in Osterie d'Italia, the most comprehensive guide to the best local and traditional eateries around Italy.
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