Culinary Class Wars Contestants’ Restaurants: Surge in Reservations for Triple Star, Auntie Omakase #1, and More

The contestants of Culinary Class Wars, including notable figures like Triple Star and Auntie Omakase #1, are experiencing a remarkable increase in restaurant reservations, attributed to the show’s soaring popularity in South Korea. As reported by Sports Chosun on October 10, both the Black Spoon and White Spoon chefs from the competition have gained considerable attention from the public.

Popular platforms such as Naver and Kakao have compiled lists of the contestants’ restaurants that are now accepting direct reservations. The immense popularity of these chefs has resulted in a significant spike in reservations, making it extremely challenging for potential diners to secure a table. Visitors who are not prompt with their bookings might find themselves waiting several months for a chance to dine there.

According to data from Naver Data Lab and Catch Table, the average rate of reservations for these chefs’ establishments surged by as much as 148 percent. In some cases, certain restaurants experienced a staggering increase of 4937.5 percent in bookings.

Top 5 Restaurants Owned by Culinary Class Wars Contestants

Neo by Chef Choi Kang Rok
Doryang by the Self Made Chef
Trid by Triple Star
Dippin Oksu by Cooking Maniac
Choi Dot by Chef Choi Hyun-seok

Leading Restaurants Among Black Spoon Chefs

Dippin Oksu by Cooking Maniac (Yoon Nam-no)
Shonino by Camping Man (Park Jae-hyun)
Goonmong by Meat Gangster (David Lee)

Insights from Culinary Class Wars Contestants on Rising Reservations

On October 7, the top eight finalists from Culinary Class Wars participated in a press conference where Chef Scott Kang (Triple Star) and Auntie Omakase #1 discussed the surge in visitors to their restaurants since the Netflix cooking competition aired.

Chef Scott Kang expressed his appreciation for the support from fans, stating,

“I’ve definitely noticed the difference with the growing number of reservations and visitors. Although it’s difficult, I’m fulfilling requests with a thankful heart.”

Auntie Omakase #1 also shared her feelings regarding the challenges faced by traditional cuisine, expressing gratitude for the increased interest from younger diners after her appearance on the show. She noted,

“The traditional market is struggling, but I’m thankful that many young customers are coming after my participation. It’s fulfilling to know I’m contributing positively to the traditional market, and it brings me joy.”

Chef Im Tae-hoon, also known as ‘Self Made Chef,’ shared his thoughts during a recent radio interview, as reported by Sports Seoul. He remarked,

“I wish I could have been more active, but I’m grateful for the support from guests who came to see me. I felt sorry for the wait, so I made it a point to greet everyone personally.”

According to data from Naver Data Lab and Catch Table, there has been a significant rise in searches related to the Black and White Spoon chefs, reflected in a remarkable 74-fold increase in searches pertaining to their restaurants. Additionally, the number of saved restaurants increased by an astonishing 1,884 percent.

Before the launch of Culinary Class Wars, the number of searches for fine dining in August stood at 19,700. After the show premiered in September, that number skyrocketed to 165,200, representing a 738.5 percent surge. The series has notably ranked first in Netflix’s Global Top 10 TV (non-English) category for three consecutive weeks since September 17, 2024.

Culinary Class Wars is currently streaming on Netflix.

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