Netflix's 'Black and White Chef' Yoon Nam-no Confesses to 'Gangnam Allergy' on MBC's 'Save Me! Holmes'

Chef Yoon Nam-no from Netflix's 'Black and White Chef' reveals his 'Gangnam allergy'.

On MBC's 'Save Me! Holmes' (directed by Jung Da-hee, Nam Yoo-jung, Heo Ja-yoon, Kim Sung-nyeon), the show continues its exploration of the restaurants and homes of chefs featured in Netflix's 'Black and White Chef 2'.

In this episode, 'Black and White Chef 1's 'Cooking Genius' Chef Yoon Nam-no and 'Chinese Cuisine Goddess' Chef Park Eun-young join celebrity foodie Kim Sook to explore the 'Black and White Chef' chefs' restaurant district, known as 'Black and White Zone'. Following last week's visit to the Yongsan district, they head to the competitive Gangnam area, home to many Michelin-starred restaurants.

As they enter Gangnam Boulevard, Chef Yoon Nam-no confesses, "I've worked here for a long time, but it just doesn't suit me," revealing his so-called 'Gangnam allergy', much to everyone's surprise. Gangnam is a popular area with many restaurants run by 'Black and White Chef' participants, but it's also highly competitive, leading to shared struggles among the chefs.

The trio then visits 'French Papa' Chef Tommy Lee's restaurant in Cheongdam-dong, a staple in the area for 17 years. The restaurant's classic interior, unchanged since its opening and touched by his wife's design, draws admiration. Following his appearance on 'Black and White Chef 2', the restaurant is now fully booked, drawing attention. Comedian Jang Dong-min, who previously expressed a desire to visit 'French Papa', humorously laments, "If it's fully booked, how am I supposed to eat there?" causing a stir in the studio.

Chef Tommy Lee shares the story of how he found the restaurant space 17 years ago while riding a bicycle, sparking curiosity. The efficient kitchen design and high-end cooking tools are also revealed, catching the eye. Chef Yoon Nam-no is impressed by the kitchen's efficient layout, designed to minimize walking, with the blueprint taking a month to complete. Additionally, 'Save Me! Holmes' will exclusively reveal the yet-to-open restaurant's additional space and kitchen, drawing further interest.

MBC's 'Save Me! Holmes' Black and White Zone Part 2 airs on the 12th at 10 PM.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr