Tastefully Yours- (Final) Episodes 9-10

Tastefully Yours Sets the Stage for a Culinary Showdown

If Tastefully Yours has been simmering with tension until now, Episode 9 brings everything to a full boil. With heartbreak, surprise accolades, and a high-stakes cook-off on the horizon, this episode throws our characters into emotional and professional chaos — and sets the table for a showdown we’ve all been waiting for.

Fallout and Farewells

Yeon-joo is crushed in the aftermath of Beom-woo’s betrayal. She’s cold, distant, and determined to move forward without him. Myung-sook and Chun-seung quickly notice something’s off. When Yeon-joo finally opens up, their shock turns to quiet support — even as she tells them it’ll be just the three of them from now on.

Meanwhile, Beom-woo is unraveling in his own way. He returns to Motto, gathers his things, and apologizes to Young-hye and Yu-jin, both of whom are confused by his sudden humility. He sends in his resignation. Chairman Han wastes no time: she announces Sun-woo will now take over Motto, and La Lecel is being shut down.

A Surprise Three Stars and a Ruthless Power Play

Remember the Frenchman who dined at Jungjae earlier in the series? Turns out he works for Diamant. He calls in a last-minute addition to the rankings — Jungjae earns three stars. Quietly. Without PR teams. Without lobbying.

Chairman Han, ever the strategist, seizes the moment. She proposes a televised cook-off between Jungjae and Motto. She’s already secured the rights to the Jungjae building and threatens to bulldoze it if Beom-woo and Yeon-joo don’t play ball. She even goes as far as threatening Yeon-joo’s future in the industry.

A Monastery, a Makeshift Cake, and a Moment of Clarity

Yeon-joo retreats to the Buddhist monastery for healing, both spiritual and emotional. She finds comfort in the arms of her mother, the head monk. When a child throws a tantrum, Yeon-joo whips up a makeshift cake with whatever ingredients she has — and it’s a hit. That small moment reminds her of what she truly loves about cooking: connecting with people.

Later, her mother gently points out something has changed in her cooking — she’s finally thinking more about the people she cooks for than her own ambition. Yeon-joo is forced to ask herself why.

Meanwhile in Town...

Myung-sook and Chun-seung show up at Jungjae, only to be greeted by a crowd. News of the three-star rating is out. At another restaurant, they run into Beom-woo, who tries to warn them about the cook-off and Hansang’s hostile takeover. Still reeling from his betrayal, they assume he’s playing another angle.

But at the monastery, Yeon-joo learns the truth too. Guests mention the stars. Then, they mention the cook-off.

The Return No One Saw Coming

Yeon-joo finds herself back in the kitchen — but not just physically. She has a vision of her younger self, a memory that cuts through all the recent pain and confusion. She realizes: she wants to cook at Jungjae. It’s not just about pride anymore. It’s home.

That night, the head monk tells her that Beom-woo had come to the temple. In a flashback, we see him from a distance, watching Yeon-joo but unable to face her. He tells the monk he regrets who he used to be — and the damage he caused.

In the morning, back at Jungjae, Beom-woo stands outside, unsure of what will happen. Then, to his surprise, Myung-sook and Chun-seung return, ready to defend the restaurant. They’ve rallied the grocer and the butcher too. Team Jungjae is back.

Ready, Set, Cook-Off

As the cameras roll and the crowds gather, banners go up at both Jungjae and Motto. The cook-off is officially on. There’s still no sign of Yeon-joo, but Beom-woo rallies his team. They’ve come too far to back down now.

Tastefully Yours Ends with Heart, Heat, and One Very Honest Breakfast

The finale of Tastefully Yours brings everything full circle — from stolen recipes and ruthless cook-offs to quiet redemption and a breakfast that says more than a thousand five-star reviews ever could. Episode 10 wraps the drama with warmth, wit, and the kind of satisfying closure that makes you want to rewatch the whole thing from the top.

Let the Cook-Off Begin

The episode opens with a broadcast announcing the much-hyped Hansang-sponsored cook-off between Motto and Jungjae. The judges? Chairman Han herself, and Matthieu, the French Diamant editor-in-chief who once dined quietly at Jungjae. The challenge: cook with chicken.

Jungjae goes ambitious with a Korean spin on coq au vin — but suddenly, all the chicken in the area disappears from shelves. Beom-woo suspects sabotage. As the team dashes off in search of even frozen chicken, Yeon-joo secretly watches from the shadows.

Meanwhile, Sun-woo is in town and spots Yeon-joo walking alone. They speak — though what’s said isn’t revealed just yet.

Opening Day Chaos and Career Crossroads

The next morning, both Motto and Jungjae open to a flood of influencers and guests. Chun-seung’s father arrives and gives his son’s makgeolli his long-overdue approval. At Motto, Young-hye presents her own original dish — and surprises everyone, including herself, by enjoying it. She later quits, finally stepping away from Hansang to cook on her own terms.

Meanwhile, a flashback reveals Sun-woo telling Yeon-joo that Chairman Han has always prioritized her empire over her sons. Another flashback shows a younger Beom-woo being ignored by his mother, with only his grandmother showing him affection through food.

Yeon-joo visits Motto and speaks with Yu-jin, who shares how much Beom-woo has changed since coming to Jungjae.

The Judging Twist

Back at Jungjae, the coq au vin is served. Matthieu is impressed and curious, just as he was at Motto. When the votes are tallied, Chairman Han sees the paper: Jungjae has won. Matthieu hears it too. But when it’s time to go public, Chairman Han calls it a tie.

Matthieu storms out, furious. Chairman Han shrugs it off and suggests a rematch. Beom-woo pushes back — hard — but it’s Yeon-joo who walks in and steals the moment. She accepts the challenge, on one condition: Chairman Han comes to Jungjae for breakfast. If she hates the food, she can shut the place down.

A Breakfast to Remember

The next morning, a note and sunhat from Beom-woo are waiting in the kitchen — a quiet apology. Cameras are rolling, the setup is grand, but Yeon-joo has something simple in mind. She orders Chun-seung to seat both Han brothers with their mother and brings over a covered dish.

Then she stuns everyone: she’s not presenting a competition dish. She admits defeat and serves a humble homemade breakfast.

It’s shrimp rice jeon — the same dish Chairman Han once made on TV. At first, she resists. But soon, she’s eating in silence. Not judging. Just eating.

And it works.

Chairman Han concedes. Jungjae can stay. She admits that even if she’d shut it down, Yeon-joo would’ve just opened shop elsewhere. As she leaves, she tells Sun-woo to let her know when he visits their grandmother’s resting place.

Happy Endings and New Beginnings

Yeon-joo finally forgives Beom-woo — not because he earned it yet, but because she likes him. He responds with “I love you,” and they’re about to seal it with a kiss when Chun-seung and Myung-sook walk in at the worst possible time.

Elsewhere, Young-hye is thriving in her food truck life, and Yu-jin, having quit Hansang, joins her because he genuinely loves her food. Myung-sook teams up with Chun-seung’s restaurant for a collab and nearly faints when a celebrity from her favorite drama walks in.

Even Chairman Han gets a moment of reflection. She visits her mother’s grave with Sun-woo — cameras rolling, of course — and agrees to return. Whether her tears are real or for the documentary is up for debate.

And Beom-woo? He makes amends with the man who set Jungjae on fire, helping him get his restaurant back with Hansang’s support.

Full Circle

In the final moments, Beom-woo returns to Jungjae and finds Yeon-joo in the garden, just like the very first time they met. This time, there’s no awkwardness, no power plays — just a quiet hug, and a kiss.

DramaZen's Opinion

What a finale. Episodes 9 and 10 of Tastefully Yours delivered everything I wanted — tension, redemption, emotional payoff, and just the right touch of softness.

Episode 9 set the stage perfectly, with Yeon-joo retreating to the monastery and Beom-woo finally realizing what it means to stand for something. Seeing the team come back together, knowing they were about to face off against the full weight of Hansang, felt like a true underdog moment.

Then Episode 10 gave us a masterclass in restraint. The cook-off could have ended in a dramatic, over-the-top victory, but instead, Yeon-joo served a simple breakfast. No flashy dishes, no begging for validation — just food made with intention. That moment, when Chairman Han eats the shrimp jeon in silence, said more than any dialogue could.

Beom-woo’s arc was handled beautifully. He didn’t just apologize — he took responsibility, tried to make things right, and earned Yeon-joo’s trust back slowly. And her final line? “I’m letting you off the hook because I like you.” Perfect.

Also, shoutout to Myung-sook, Chun-seung, Young-hye, and even Yu-jin — every supporting character got a satisfying send-off.

The ending was warm, grounded, and totally earned. No dramatic speeches, no fairytale miracles — just good people trying to live, love, and cook a little better than they did yesterday. I’ll miss this one.