Chili Crab Bone Stew vs Beef Wellington: Which Unique Dish Will Win the Taste Test?

Jang Yu-jin | 2026.05.15

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KBS2's 2TV Saengsaeng Info is turning up the heat with a culinary face-off: a braised-bone specialty versus a Beef Wellington expert, featured on its Restaurant Rivals segment.

On the 14th, the show visits two standout spots—one known for its bold braised-bone dish and the other for an elegant Beef Wellington—to determine the winner in this unexpected global food matchup.

First up is Si○ ○○○○, a popular spot near Yongsan, Yongsan Station, Sinyongsan Station and Samgakji. Their signature is a chili-crab bone jjim—a hearty braised-bone dish glazed in a rich, spicy chili crab sauce that amplifies the meaty, comforting backbone of the dish.

Across town, Yeon○○○○○—a favorite in Mapo, Yeonnam-dong, Yeonhui-dong, near Gajwa Station and Hongdae—earns praise for its Beef Wellington. The restaurant wraps tender beef loin in flaky puff pastry for a refined take that diners can’t stop recommending.

Visitors left glowing reviews on portal sites: “I recommend the chili-sauce bone jjim—the sauce is seriously addictive and keeps me coming back.” Others wrote, “I expected the Beef Wellington to be crispy on the outside, but it was surprisingly tender. The interior stayed moist; I was impressed after the first bite. The meat was cooked perfectly—it felt like being truly pampered, so I’d recommend it for a date night.”

Want to see which dish wins this eclectic global-food showdown—Chili-Sauce Bone Jjim vs. Beef Wellington? Tune in to KBS2's 2TV Saengsaeng Info at 6:35 PM that day to catch the full taste story.