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Season 7
Opening battle of the New Year features the Grand Chef of Hei Chin Rou. After two of his men lost to Chen, the Grand Master decides that he will be the next opponent to Chen so he can
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Opening battle of the New Year features the Grand Chef of Hei Chin Rou. After two of his men lost to Chen, the Grand Master decides that he will be the next opponent to Chen so he can regain the pride of Hei Chin Rou.
Theme Ingredient: Spiny Lobster
Judges: Tenmeh Kanoh (Photographer), Hisako Manda (Actress), Kazuhiro Sasaki (YBPitcher), Kazuko Hosoki (FT)
Niigata prefecture is known for its rice and sake. The challenger represents the indigenous style of Niigata. Former Iron Chef Michiba speaks highly of the ryokan where the challenger is the chef. He is a rice connoisseur.
Niigata prefecture is known for its rice and sake. The challenger represents the indigenous style of Niigata. Former Iron Chef Michiba speaks highly of the ryokan where the challenger is the chef. He is a rice connoisseur.
Iron Chef Italian Kobe once again faces the challenge of a native Italian with other Italian chefs cheering the challenger on and the colorful bell pepper as the theme.
Iron Chef Italian Kobe once again faces the challenge of a native Italian with other Italian chefs cheering the challenger on and the colorful bell pepper as the theme.
Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto, and two have failed. Ohta responds by choosing a challenger
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Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto, and two have failed. Ohta responds by choosing a challenger that is skilled at using salt. This challenger first met Ohta when he was only 15. Eight years later, he was one of Ohta's favorite cooks. He feels that salt is essential for drawing out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Will the third time be the charm for the Ohta Faction.
The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's right hand man, and his strongest yet to enter Kitchen Stadium.
The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's right hand man, and his strongest yet to enter Kitchen Stadium.
See who slips in the battle of banana, Iron Chef Kobe or Hironobu Tsujiguchi.
See who slips in the battle of banana, Iron Chef Kobe or Hironobu Tsujiguchi.
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This episode has no summary.
Chen takes on Ryozo Asao, the heir to a French restaurant dynasty, with sturgeon, a kind of fish known for its caviar.
Chen takes on Ryozo Asao, the heir to a French restaurant dynasty, with sturgeon, a kind of fish known for its caviar.
The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City
The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City
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Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg)
Episode overview
The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.
The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.
Today's challenger is endorsed by Tenmei Kanoh: photographer and frequent Iron Chef judge. A native of Niigata prefecture, this French-trained chef takes the route of using local ingredients in his dishes as is done in regional French restaurants.
Today's challenger is endorsed by Tenmei Kanoh: photographer and frequent Iron Chef judge. A native of Niigata prefecture, this French-trained chef takes the route of using local ingredients in his dishes as is done in regional French restaurants.
Newcomer Seiya Masahara takes on Iron Chef Morimoto over anglerfish, a deep-sea delicacy.
Newcomer Seiya Masahara takes on Iron Chef Morimoto over anglerfish, a deep-sea delicacy.
Specializing in Chinese imperial cuisine, Tsui Yu Fun challenges Iron Chef Chen's Szechuan-style cooking in the battle of Chinese cabbage.
Specializing in Chinese imperial cuisine, Tsui Yu Fun challenges Iron Chef Chen's Szechuan-style cooking in the battle of Chinese cabbage.
While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basics, but is always looking for new ways to expand. He entered
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While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basics, but is always looking for new ways to expand. He entered cooking at the age of 18. He joined a group with a 178-year tradition in Edo-style cooking. Because of the theme involved, the Noodle Rule is invoked for this battle. The Iron Chef must retire from the kitchen after 50 minutes as the challenger completes his dishes and presents to the judges first. As that occurs, the Iron Chef returns to complete his final ten minutes of preparation just before presenting to the judges.
A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.
A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.
Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative cooking methods are too bizarre. The challenger relies on saki to add traditional flavors.
Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative cooking methods are too bizarre. The challenger relies on saki to add traditional flavors.
The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).
The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).
The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these well trained chefs. Can Chen continue the winning streak against Takeshi Okubo?
The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these well trained chefs. Can Chen continue the winning streak against Takeshi Okubo?
The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The battle mimics the Sopexa, the most famous French culinary battle in Japan.
The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The battle mimics the Sopexa, the most famous French culinary battle in Japan.
The Iron Chefs have been on a 3-6 slump that has left Chairman Kaga too upset to host today's challenger: an Italian chef endorsed by Masaki Kanda. Dr. Yukio Hattori has to step in as
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The Iron Chefs have been on a 3-6 slump that has left Chairman Kaga too upset to host today's challenger: an Italian chef endorsed by Masaki Kanda. Dr. Yukio Hattori has to step in as acting chairman as the challenger chooses Iron Chef Chen who has lost his last two matches and is under incredible pressure to stop both his skid and that of the Iron Chefs in general.
Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia
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This episode has no summary.
Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pasta shows up to battle the newest challenger in this Chinese versus Italian battle.
Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pasta shows up to battle the newest challenger in this Chinese versus Italian battle.
The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five themes to focus their sushi: tuna, kohada, anago, eggs, and kanpyo.
The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five themes to focus their sushi: tuna, kohada, anago, eggs, and kanpyo.
Iron Chef Sakai travels back to his home of Kagoshima prefecture to contemplate his 40 years as a chef. As he reminisces and reunites with old friends, he receives a challenge from an
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Iron Chef Sakai travels back to his home of Kagoshima prefecture to contemplate his 40 years as a chef. As he reminisces and reunites with old friends, he receives a challenge from an old classmate of his who forged his own culinary path in hotel kitchens. Chairman Kaga welcomes the challenger and decides on Kagoshima black pork for the theme.
A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.
A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.
Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters Kitchen Stadium prepared to battle an Iron Chef and to change the
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Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters Kitchen Stadium prepared to battle an Iron Chef and to change the minds of the world-famous Zagats, culinary experts. What dish will exemplify sea urchin the best?
Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused on the flavor of the pike conger.
Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused on the flavor of the pike conger.
The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him.
The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him.
In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger with an ingredient that does not lend itself to his cooking style.
In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger with an ingredient that does not lend itself to his cooking style.
When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle.
When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle.
The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the judges in Kitchen Stadium?
The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the judges in Kitchen Stadium?
Morimoto faces a like-minded challenger who like he frequents the United States and has a unique, unbounded approach to cooking. Watanabe is the head chef of Tableaux, top of the Global
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Morimoto faces a like-minded challenger who like he frequents the United States and has a unique, unbounded approach to cooking. Watanabe is the head chef of Tableaux, top of the Global Dining Group of trendy themed nightspots popular with the younger generation.
Today's challenger is the protege of Noboru Inoue, one of the pioneers of traditional French cuisine in Japan. They believe French chefs in Japan today are straying too far from its
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Today's challenger is the protege of Noboru Inoue, one of the pioneers of traditional French cuisine in Japan. They believe French chefs in Japan today are straying too far from its roots and want to challenge Iron Chef French Sakai to set the record straight. The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen?
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.
Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.
Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.
Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.
Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes like a classic lobster bisque and a cutting edge egg mousse and
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Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes like a classic lobster bisque and a cutting edge egg mousse and gratin au chili lobster.
As the tournament nears its end, Sakai has been crowned King of Iron Chefs. Or has he? The chairman has another battle up his sleeve.
A Continuation of King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Finals Part 1. The winner of the Homard Battle between Chen Kenichi and Hiroyuki Sakai will be revealed
A Continuation of King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Finals Part 1. The winner of the Homard Battle between Chen Kenichi and Hiroyuki Sakai will be revealed
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Show finale
The Final Kitchen Stadium Battle (Longgang Chicken)
Episode overview
Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken.
The challenger for this final Kitchen Stadium battle has been here before.
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Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken.
The challenger for this final Kitchen Stadium battle has been here before. He competed against Iron Chef Komei Nakamura in the 1997 Iron Chef World Cup. That battle ended in a tie. Chairman Kaga has invited him back to take care of this unfinished business.
This chef is called the best in the world by some. He is a three star chef from France. He began cooking at 8 years old. This will a very tough challenge for the Iron Chef.
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