Kim Kang-woo Captivates Viewers with Ingenious “Needless Recipes” on ‘Pyeon Restaurant’
Seoul, South Korea – Actor Kim Kang-woo once again demonstrated his culinary prowess on teh latest episode of KBS 2TV’s “Newly Released restaurant” (“pyeon Restaurant”), unveiling the second installment of his acclaimed “Unnecessary Recipes” series. The broadcast, featuring a competition to develop a menu slated for a 2025 meal kit release in collaboration with a premium meat franchise, saw Kim Kang-woo garner critically important praise from panelists and viewers alike for his inventive approach and refined palate.
Kim Kang-woo’s recipes stood out for their clever substitutions and focus on maximizing flavor with readily available ingredients. The highlight of the episode was his “Pollack Roe Pasta That Does Not Require Pollack Roe,” a follow-up to the first “No Recipes” concept that previously earned positive attention online for its “practicality, perfection, and taste.” He achieved the signature flavor and appearance of pollack roe using a combination of eggs, bean paste, and tuna liquid to amplify umami. Panelists reportedly exclaimed the dish “tastes like pollack roe even though there is no pollack roe,” highlighting the success of his technique.
The second recipe revealed was the “No Worrying kimchi Soybean Paste Stew,” wich panelists lauded as “a rice thief,” “the taste of North and South Korea’s unification,” and a “genius perfect balance.” kim Kang-woo’s approach involved generous cuts of ingredients, a precise 1:1 ratio of kimchi to meat, and a brothless soybean paste soup base. His meticulous method of adding soybean paste incrementally further showcased his attention to detail.
The stew,featuring potatoes,pumpkin,and tofu,evoked a comforting,home-cooked feel,and Kim Kang-woo’s spontaneous addition of a vegetable-and-rice mixing technique enjoyed “in a soybean paste style” added to his approachable and witty persona.
According to reports, Kim Kang-woo’s consistent delivery of these innovative recipes, rooted in “seriousness, wit, and delicate sense of detail,” is establishing him as a culinary standout on the program. His “genuine chef” aspect resonates with viewers, enhancing both the entertainment value and the overall quality of “Pyeon Restaurant.”
The actor’s cooking journey is ongoing, with anticipation building for his next “unnecessary recipe” and the creative solutions it will offer.
Reporter Jeong Yun-ji of bntnews contributed to this report. (yj0240@bntnews.co.kr; star@bntnews.co.kr)
