‘Black & White Chef’ Winner Napoli Matfia Confident in a Cook-off Against Chef Ahn Sung-jae: “If it were Gordon Ramsay, I’d Win”

Napoli Matfia, the winner of the culinary competition 'Black & White Chef,' appeared on MBN and Channel S's 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 2,' replacing Kkuak Tube, drawing significant attention.

During the broadcast, host Jeon Hyun-moo posed a unique hypothetical question to Napoli Matfia: what if his opponent in a cook-off was Chef Ahn Sung-jae, instead of Edward Lee?

Napoli Matfia responded by emphasizing the importance of the judges, asking who would be presiding over the judging in a match against Chef Ahn Sung-jae. Jeon Hyun-moo then clarified, setting the condition that he would need to satisfy only one judge: Gordon Ramsay.

With this, Napoli Matfia confidently declared, “If the judge were Gordon Ramsay, I would win.” He elaborated, “I might lose to other judges, but against Chef Gordon Ramsay, it’s a different story,” expressing his strong conviction.

He revealed the profound influence of Gordon Ramsay, stating, “Chef Gordon Ramsay is the reason I started cooking.” He further explained, “I watched thousands of his videos to understand his palate precisely. He is my first culinary mentor.” Napoli Matfia also shared that he had thoroughly researched Chef Ahn Sung-jae’s YouTube channel, career, and preferences, demonstrating his meticulous preparation.

He concluded by remarking, “Tastes differ, but catering to the opponent’s palate is crucial. I believe I succeeded because I am adept at that,” a statement that left everyone impressed.

Napoli Matfia gained recognition after winning the competition 'Black & White Chef' with his exceptional culinary skills. He is known to be of Korean-Italian descent and is beloved by viewers for his unique cooking style and analytical approach. His keen sense of taste and ability to develop creative recipes are considered key factors in his success.