Turn Physical: 100 into a cooking show and voila, you’ll get Culinary Class Wars, the sensational series winning over Singapore and beyond. It has topped Netflix's Global TOP 10 TV (Non-English) chart and surpassed other titles like Love Next Door. We’ve rounded up its best moments so far and everything you need to know about the show’s concept, cast, finale release date, and more.
The buzz-worthy cooking showdown that’s setting the internet on fire. (Photo from: about.netflix.com)
Culinary Class Wars: trailer, concept, cast, and more
In Culinary Class Wars, 100 contestants are divided into two groups: the “black spoons” and “white spoons”. The former includes home-meal restaurant chefs, trendy pub owners, Chinese restaurant chefs, school canteen chefs, and more. They face off against the latter group comprising Korea’s cream of the crop such as Michelin-starred chefs, top names from Korea’s fine-dining world, and culinary survival show winners.
The last chef standing receives 300 million won (or around SGD290,376).
Tune into the show’s high stakes and intriguing challenges. (Photos from: Netflix Media Center)
For its judges, the show cast two of the biggest names in Korea’s culinary scene: Korea’s top restaurateur and national culinary mentor Paik Jong Won and Chef Anh Sung Jae of Mosu Seoul, Korea’s only Michelin three-star restaurant.
Culinary Class Wars: winner, finale release date, and where to watch in Singapore
In the final challenge, Napoli Matfia went up against Chef Edward Lee and won his “sweet victory”.
The 12-episode reality show premiered on 17 September and quickly rose to the top of the charts. Stream it on Netflix.
Best moments on Culinary Class Wars
1. When Triple Star led his team to victory
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“Triple Star” AKA Scott Kang Seung-won has won over the judges, his teammates, and netizens with the way he handled the first team challenge. Most of the contestants voted for him as the chef who’s “most likely to win” which allowed him to get the leadership role. Viewers applauded his humble response and loved the moments showcasing his cooking skills which were like scenes straight out of a K-drama.
2. When Napoli Matfia stole the hearts of the judges with his Tiramisu Cake
When contestants had to come up with an elevated dish made out of convenience store ingredients, all the chefs decided to go with something savoury. The ever-strategic “Napoli Matfia” AKA Kwon Seong Joon decided to go on the dessert route and whipped up a Tiramisu Cake which easily delighted the judges.
3. When the top 8 chefs had to create the dishes that defined their lives
The most moving part of the show in our books was when the chefs were challenged to create a dish that summed up their culinary journey. We got a deeper look into where their passion for cooking came from and their diverse backgrounds.
Cooking shows abound, but their appeal lies in how we get perspectives on the grit and painstaking process behind producing each spectacular dish. Culinary Class Wars also leverages the charm of K-entertainment, making it a recipe for success.
What’s your favourite moment on the show?
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