Battle Pong Pong Heats Up: Tensions Rise Between Peng’s Restaurant and Bong’s Restaurant

The culinary showdown between Peng’s Restaurant and Bong’s Restaurant on Battle Pong Pong reached new heights on Day Two, as both teams introduced new strategies in a last-ditch effort to dominate the competition.

Following the defeat in the first round, Peng’s Restaurant—headed by Peng Hyeon Suk—suffered a major blow, losing one-third of their floor space to their fierce competitors. Meanwhile, Bong’s Restaurant, led by Lee Bong Won, claimed a prestigious signage as their victory perk, pushing the rivalry further.

Desperate for a turnaround, Peng’s team rolled out an upgraded menu, adding a large portion of boiled pork slices, stir-fried squid, and a refreshing Korean fruit punch to entice diners. Bong’s Restaurant countered with fried rice and a special Korean iced coffee, suggested by Park Mi Sun, to solidify their lead.

In a game where performance matters just as much as food, Yoo Seung Ho transformed into the ultimate marketing fairy, bantering with patrons and offering tastings outside the eatery. Kwak Dong Yeon also excelled, skillfully managing front-of-house duties. In the kitchen, Lee Eun Ji impressed with her ability to anticipate needs without prompt, earning praise as an exemplary team member.

Despite a seemingly successful lunch service, concerns mounted over dwindling sales due to high menu prices. Lee Bong Won proposed a limited-time price cut of 50%, an idea that was quickly accepted by Peng Hyeon Suk. The move aimed to relieve the pressure patrons felt from premium pricing.

As dinner hours approached, tension resurfaced when Lee Eun Ji brought up wage adjustments to match local standards. The conversation unsettled the crew and sparked conflict between Kwak Dong Yeon and Lee Bong Won. Kwak humorously told Eun Ji, “Take off your apron. Maybe this isn’t the place for you,” before Lee Bong Won managed to calm the situation.

Meanwhile, Peng’s Restaurant began regaining momentum, drawing in steady crowds who gave glowing reviews of the new dishes. On the other side, Bong’s Restaurant faced an unexpected customer surge after a lull, throwing the kitchen into chaos due to miscommunication. Lee Bong Won found himself scrambling, frantically searching for misplaced ingredients while staff tried to keep up with orders.

With each twist raising the pressure, fans eagerly await to see whether Bong’s kitchen can restore order and whether Peng’s resilience will finally pay off in this captivating culinary face-off.