The Blank Menu for You
In this quirky eatery, guests place open-ended orders that chefs interpret into custom dishes — a delectable talk show where every story inspires a meal.
Seasons
1. Chang Ki-ha 'Anyway, it's Gamjatang'
Air Date: 2025-02-22
Kang-rok's dream restaurant is all about filling the blanks. But how does one fulfill an order for a pork back-bone stew that pairs well with wine?
2. Jung Hae-in 'Can one dish break down stereotypes?'
Air Date: 2025-02-22
The second order requests "a dish that shatters conventions," turning Kang-rok into a contrarian. Will his unorthodox dish shatter all conventions?
3. GABEE 'Paris Hilton's midnight snack'
Air Date: 2025-03-01
What dish should we serve to a celebrity night owl? Late-night snacks and beer don’t sound right for someone on a diet. The reveal shocks Kang-rok.
4. Kang Leo 'The unforgettable tilefish dish'
Air Date: 2025-03-08
Bring out a tilefish dish that is out of the box and out of this world! Who's this zealous tilefish gourmet? Could it be who Kang-rok is thinking of?
5. RISABAE 'Show me your spicy taste'
Air Date: 2025-03-15
Just spicy doesn't cut it. Kang-rok has all kinds of hot flavors in his arsenal to captivate our guest! Don't they say variety is the spice of life?
6. Young K 'Course meal reminiscent of bass'
Air Date: 2025-03-22
What doesn’t stand out but is a crucial part of any band? Bring on the bass guitar. Kang-rok composes a course meal that boasts a deep resonance.
7. John Park, The Noodle to forget your first love
Air Date: 2025-03-29
Help me get over my first love! Today’s guest craves relationship advice. Kang-rok prepares a noodle dish cold enough to shock him into forgetfulness.
8. SANA 'Gratin of a Summer Child Born in Winter'
Air Date: 2025-04-05
What gratin would a winter-born summer child enjoy? Will the guest go bananas for bananas? Kang-rok's banana gratin will put a smile on their face.
9. Chun Woo-hee 'Cold Buckwheat Noodles with Dad'
Air Date: 2025-04-12
Buckwheat noodles and pork cutlets are reminders of the good old days with her father. Kang-rok is about to revive childhood nostalgia for one guest.
10. JISOO 'a bowl of warm soup in Alaska'
Air Date: 2025-04-19
An order for warm soup arrives from a faraway cabin in Alaska. Is our guest feeling okay? Kang-rok fixes a dish to relieve both hunger and loneliness.
11. Joo Hyun-young 'Unfamiliar Home Hood'
Air Date: 2025-04-26
I want to try something new! Today’s guest finds it hard to wean off her mother’s kimchi-jjigae. Kang-rok serves a braised dish to relieve her doubts.
12. Moon Sang-hoon 'Luxurious Mazesoba'
Air Date: 2025-05-03
Sang-hoon makes a surprise entrance as a guest to celebrate his final day! Kang-rok prepares a sumptuous mazesoba dish to send him off the right way.
13. Jang Do-yeon 'A dish that you won't regret eating even if you die'
Air Date: 2025-05-10
Today's guest wants a long and healthy life — and a dish that leaves her with no regrets. Hyun-young joins in as Kang-rok makes a case for longevity.
14. KEY 'Fish Dishes on Special Days'
Air Date: 2025-05-17
I'd like a chef-inspired fish entree! Today's guest had fish on special days. Kang-rok's sea bream and seasonal veggies will make this a special day.
15. Yoo Seung-ho 'The food that is good as it is'
Air Date: 2025-05-24
Today's guest deserves a fierce meal after a life of hard work. This dish doesn't need to be perfect or complete. Life doesn't get better than curry.
16. Chung Seung-je 'Fine dining without the aftertaste'
Air Date: 2025-05-31
Why does fine dining makes one crave junky food? Today's guest is all about MSG. Kang-rok serves a dish bursting with the flavors of the sea and land.
17. Park Soi 'Chef Choi's Special School Meal'
Air Date: 2025-06-07
Today's guest looks a tad young and craves a school meal. Kang-rok whips up some Western cuisine that is served at a school cafeteria on special days.
18. Kang June Elizabeth 'Appetizer can be a meal, too'
Air Date: 2025-06-14
Today's guest is in a cheesy mood. Be it sweet, salty or nutty — variety is key! Kang-rok prepares five cheeses, an appetizer to rival the main dish.
19. TABLO 'Elementary School, the Taste of Those Days'
Air Date: 2025-06-21
On the final day, a contemporary requests a dish that piques nostalgia. Kang-rok delivers a modern taste of the good old elementary school days.
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Rating
10.0/10
Release Date
2025-02-22
Episodes
19 (1 seasons)
Status
Returning Series
Cast
Production Companies
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