Black & White Chef Season 2: Complete Guide to TOP Chefs’ Restaurants

Reservation Times & Booking Platforms (Catchtable · TableCheck · Tabelog-style apps)
As of January 2026

One of the hottest culinary topics in Korea right now is Black & White Chef: Season 2, a competitive cooking show that pits legendary “White Spoon” masters against rising “Black Spoon” challengers.

After surviving an intense culinary battle, the TOP 7 (or 8) chefs have emerged as fan favorites. Below is a curated guide to their restaurants, locations, signature dishes, pricing, and—most importantly—how to book a table.

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🍽️ Black & White Chef 2: TOP Chefs’ Restaurant Guide

Season 2 dives deeper into the contrast between veteran masters and self-made talents. The chefs listed below have either reached the finals or made a strong impact in the semifinals.

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1. Kangrok Choi — No Restaurant Currently

At the moment, Chef Choi does not operate a restaurant.

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2. [Semifinalist / Finalist Favorite]

“Cooking Monster” Ha-seong Lee — Oyatte (Opening Soon)

• Restaurant: Oyatte
• Location: New York City (scheduled to open)
• One of the most talked-about contestants, known for his explosive creativity and technical dominance.

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3. [Legend of Chinese Cuisine] Chef Hudukjuk — Haobin

A living legend with 57 years of experience, Chef Hudukjuk represents the backbone of classic Korean-Chinese cuisine and served as a stabilizing force among the “White Spoon” masters.

• Restaurant: Haobin
• Location: 2F, Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel,
  287 Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
• Signature Dishes:
  • Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (introduced to Korea by this chef)
  • Imperial Hot Pot (Jeon Ga Bok)
• Price Range:
  • Lunch course: approx. KRW 150,000
  • Dinner course: approx. KRW 200,000–300,000
• Highlights: Often called “The God of Chinese Cuisine,” this is one of the finest places in Korea for premium, restorative Chinese dining.

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4. [Master of Temple Cuisine] Venerable Sunjae

The first officially designated Master of Korean Temple Cuisine, known for food that is subtle, deeply flavorful, and spiritually grounded.

• Primary Activities:
  • Korean Temple Food Culture Experience Center
  • Bongeunsa Temple
• Notes: Rather than operating a commercial restaurant, Venerable Sunjae focuses on education and culinary philosophy, leaving a profound impression on viewers.

Balwoo Gongyang

• Operated by Chef Kim Ji-young, a disciple of Venerable Sunjae
• The world’s first temple cuisine restaurant to receive a Michelin star (2017)
• Location: Anguk-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
• Vegetarian, temple-style fine dining

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5. [Japanese Cuisine Star] Chef Hoyoung Jung — Udon Kaden

A first-generation Japanese cuisine celebrity chef in Korea, combining mass appeal with solid craftsmanship.

• Restaurants:
  • Udon Kaden (Udon specialty)
  • Izakaya Kaden
• Locations:
  • Hapjeong: 44 Yanghwa-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
  • Yeonhui: Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
• Signature Dishes:
  • Bukkake Udon
  • Mentaiko Cream Udon
  • Assorted Sashimi
• Price Range:
  • Udon: KRW 9,000–15,000
  • Other dishes vary
• Highlights: Famous for excellent value and generous portions—udon often arrives in a bowl as large as a washbasin.

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6. [Traditional Liquor Specialist]

Yoon Ju-mo (Nara Yoon) — Yoonjudang

One of the strongest “Black Spoon” contenders, praised for deep knowledge of fermentation and Korean traditional alcohol.

• Restaurant: Yoonjudang
• Location: 81-1 Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (Haebangchon)
• Signature Dishes:
  • Haebangchon chive pancake
  • Traditional liquor pairing set
• Price Range:
  • À la carte dishes: KRW 20,000–30,000
• Highlights: A cozy, emotional-style tavern where house-brewed traditional liquors are paired with thoughtfully designed Korean dishes.

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💡 Reservation Tips (Very Important)

ChefRestaurantBooking PlatformKey Tips

Son Jong-won	Eatanic Garden	Catchtable	Reservations usually open around 9:00 AM on the 1st of each month for the following month
Hudukjuk	Haobin (Pullman Hotel)	Hotel site / Phone / TableCheck	No fixed opening date; reservations are always open via hotel system—popular dates sell out fast
Nara Yoon	Yoonjudang	Catchtable	Catchtable-exclusive; dates announced and released in batches (times vary)
Hoyoung Jung	Udon Kaden (Jeju)	Tableling	Real-time waiting registration; often opens daily at 6:00 PM the day before
Hoyoung Jung	Udon Kaden (Seoul)	On-site waiting	Mostly walk-in with on-site waiting; occasional ticket apps
Kim Do-yoon	Yoon Seoul	Catchtable	Monthly batch release, typically 1st of the month
Lee Jun	Swaaniye	Catchtable	Monthly ticket-style reservations typical of fine dining

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📌 Pro Tip: Use Catchtable’s Black & White Chef Tab

Inside the Catchtable app, there is a dedicated section for “Black & White Chef Season 2 Featured Restaurants.”
Your best strategy is to enable seat availability notifications, which significantly increases your chances of securing a reservation.