‘Ratatouille’ Restaurant Takes Top Spot in ‘Screen to Table’ Foodie Ranking on 'From A to Z'

On the latest episode of Tcast E Channel's 'From A to Z', hosts Jang Sung-kyu, Kang Ji-young, and film YouTuber Cheonjae Lee Seung-guk revealed their top 3 'Restaurants Pulled Straight from the Movies'.

After a heated debate, the trio crowned the restaurant from Pixar's beloved animation 'Ratatouille' as their number one pick. Located by the Seine River in Paris, the restaurant served as the backdrop for the animated film. Historically, it has served dishes like 'Blood Duck' since 1890, with notable patrons including President Roosevelt and Charlie Chaplin. The establishment boasts a wine list over 400 pages long and a rich history, including its role in espionage during World War II. It also holds the record for the longest-standing Michelin three-star rating, maintaining it for an impressive 63 years.

Coming in at second place was a historic London pub, featured in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise and a favorite of actor Tom Cruise. Operating since 1616, this pub has been a regular haunt for pirates and is one of London's oldest establishments. It miraculously survived the Great Fire of London and numerous wars, boasting over 400 years of continuous operation. Cheonjae Lee Seung-guk marveled at the pub's history, questioning who the famous patrons of the 1600s might have been. Known for its traditional 'Sunday Roast' and hearty stout, the pub was also a favorite spot for William Shakespeare. Kang Ji-young commented, "From pirates to Shakespeare to 'Mission: Impossible'... it's a place where everyone completed their missions and took a break."

The third spot was awarded to a London restaurant from the romantic comedy 'About Time', memorable for the scene where the main characters go on a date in complete darkness. Jang Sung-kyu humorously compared the scene to the Korean tale of Monk Wonhyo. This unique restaurant employs visually impaired waiters, using the darkness as a key feature of the dining experience.

The show also featured other notable eateries from films like 'Iron Man', 'Spider-Man', '007', 'La La Land', 'Top Gun', 'The Devil Wears Prada', and 'Kill Bill'. A steakhouse from 'The Devil Wears Prada' drew particular attention with an anecdote about billionaire investor Warren Buffett dining there, a meal reportedly valued at a staggering 20 million USD.

'From A to Z', a trivia show hosted by Jang Sung-kyu and Kang Ji-young, airs every Monday at 8 PM on Tcast E Channel.

Netizens were buzzing about the featured restaurants, with comments like 'I really want to visit the Ratatouille restaurant!', 'Curious about the Mission Impossible pub', and 'I've been to that About Time restaurant too!'. Many also praised the hosts, saying 'Jang Sung-kyu and Kang Ji-young's wit is amazing' and 'Lee Seung-guk's commentary is always interesting.'