Iron Chef

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  E1Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle)

  Jan 8, 1999· 30m
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  E2Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle)

  Jan 15, 1999· 30m
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  E3Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper Battle)

  Jan 22, 1999· 30m
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  E4Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail Battle)

  Jan 29, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E5Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab Battle)

  Feb 5, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E6Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana Battle)

  Feb 12, 1999· 30m
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  E7Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Oyster Battle)

  Feb 19, 1999· 30m
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  E8Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon Battle)

  Feb 26, 1999· 30m
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  E9Morimoto Retrospective Part I

  Mar 5, 1999· 30m

  The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City

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  E10Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle)

  Mar 12, 1999· 30m

  The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.

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  E11Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Oxtail Battle)

  Mar 19, 1999· 30m
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  E12Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Anglerfish Battle)

  Mar 26, 1999· 30m
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  E13Chen vs Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

  Apr 2, 1999· 30m
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  E14Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon Battle)

  Apr 9, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E15Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato Battle)

  Apr 16, 1999· 30m

  A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.

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  E16Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe Battle)

  Apr 23, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E17Morimoto vs. Yamashita Yusuke Overtime (Scallions Battle)

  Apr 30, 1999· 30m

  The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).

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  E18Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout Battle)

  May 7, 1999· 30m

  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?

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  E19Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb Battle)

  May 14, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E20Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Piglet Battle)

  May 21, 1999· 30m

  The Iron Chefs have been on a losing streak. The Chairman brings in an up and coming chef who could prove to be very dangerous indeed.

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  E21Indonesian Expedition Part I

  May 28, 1999· 30m

  Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia

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  E22Indonesian Expedition Part II

  Jun 4, 1999· 30m

  Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia

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  E23Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster Battle)

  Jun 11, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E24Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi Battle)

  Jun 18, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E25Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)

  Jun 25, 1999· 30m

  As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friends in middle school.

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  E26Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato Battle)

  Jul 2, 1999· 30m

  A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.

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  E27Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe Battle)

  Jul 9, 1999· 30m

  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?

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  E28Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel Battle)

  Jul 16, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E29Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom Battle)

  Jul 23, 1999· 30m

  The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him.

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  E30Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras Battle)

  Jul 30, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E31Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle)

  Aug 6, 1999· 30m

  When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle.

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  E32Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Conger Eel Battle)

  Aug 13, 1999· 30m

  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?

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  E33Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish Battle)

  Aug 20, 1999· 30m

  Battle cuttlefish becomes a test of the chefs' seafood knowledge.

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  E34Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray Battle)

  Aug 27, 1999· 30m

  The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen?

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  E35Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass Battle)

  Sep 3, 1999· 30m
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  E36King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One (Tokyo X Battle)

  Sep 10, 1999· 30m

  Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.

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  E37King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two (Bell Pepper Battle)

  Sep 17, 1999· 30m

  Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.

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  E38King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 1

  Sep 24, 1999· 30m

  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.

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  E39King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2

  Oct 1, 1999· 30m
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  E40King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 3Finale

  Oct 8, 1999· 30m

  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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  E1Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)

  Jan 9, 1998· 30m
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  E2Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)

  Jan 16, 1998· 30m
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  E3Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)

  Jan 23, 1998· 30m
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  E4Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)

  Jan 30, 1998· 30m
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  E5Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)

  Feb 6, 1998· 30m
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  E6Nakamura Retirement Special

  Feb 13, 1998· 30m

  Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

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  E7Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II

  Feb 20, 1998· 30m

  Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

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  E8Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)

  Feb 27, 1998· 30m

  Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.

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  E9Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)

  Mar 6, 1998· 30m
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  E10Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)

  Mar 13, 1998· 30m

  Pinchiorri, the perfectionist, was a female chef in the 70's who combined French and Italian cooking techniques. Iron Chef Kobe was her apprentice. Angelo Paracucchi was also working to revolutionize Italian cooking. His star pupil, Mario Frittoli, is a master chef and today's challenger. These 2 students of Italian masters will face off in battle broccoli.

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  E11Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)

  Apr 4, 1998· 30m

  The challenger is a master at using oils in his Chinese cooking. This is Morimoto's second battle. Can the secrets of Chinese cuisine beat the innovations of Iron Chef Japanese?

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  E12Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)

  Apr 10, 1998· 30m

  Tomoji Ichikawa is a French superchef in Japan. He has traveled and trained extensively in France under Pierre Troisgros. Iron Chef French will have his hands full in this battle, specially designed around Wedgewood china. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr House Member), Kuniko Asagi (Actress), Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Hosoki

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  E13Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)

  Apr 17, 1998· 30m

  The challenger is a Master Chef hailing from Kyoto. He, like most Iron Chefs, combines traditional knowledge with cutting edge technique and flavors to create exquisite dishes. He has the support of former Iron Chef Michiba and Dr. Yatori. Can the Iron Chef win this battle?

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  E14Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)

  Apr 24, 1998· 30m

  The challenger is a seafood expert: he chooses and cooks gifts from the sea masterfully He has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan. Which competitor will find the soul of the sea?

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  E15Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)

  May 1, 1998· 30m

  The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. Restaurants run in his family. Iron Chef Japanese will have his hand's full facing such a strong tradition. It's traditional Japanese versus neo-Japanese cooking.

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  E16Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)

  May 8, 1998· 30m

  The challenger is one of the few Mexican food specialists in Tokyo. He opened the first restaurant dedicated to Latin cuisine. He specializes in authentic Mexican food, rather than American versions of Latin cuisine. This is a Latin duel in Kitchen Stadium

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  E17Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)

  May 15, 1998· 30m

  Andre Pachon is the leader of the French Chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have already appeared, but this time Pachon sends his number one man.

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  E18Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)

  May 22, 1998· 30m

  The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.

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  E19Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime

  May 29, 1998· 30m

  Battle Arum Root.

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  E20Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)

  Jun 5, 1998· 30m

  The challenger is a woman who knows what she likes. As an elite culinary critic, she also trained at Cordon Bleu and at Taillevent, an elite French restaurant in Paris to better understand cooking. Iron Chef will have his hands full in the Battle: French.

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  E21Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)

  Jun 12, 1998· 30m

  Former Iron Chef Michiba decides that Morimoto needs some helpfinding his feet in Kitchen Stadium, so he recruits his number one sous chef from his own days in Kitchen Stadium. Kenichi Miyanaga knows the Stadium well. Can the new Iron Chef prove his worth?

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  E22Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)

  Jun 19, 1998· 30m

  Japan's culinary media is dominated by today's challenger, a food critic, musician, and graphic artist. The son a of a famous chef and former challenger, Kentaro is determined to make a name for himself in Kitchen Stadium.

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  E23Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)

  Jun 26, 1998· 30m
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  E24Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)

  Jul 3, 1998· 30m

  Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.

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  E25Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)

  Jul 10, 1998· 30m
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  E26Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)

  Jul 17, 1998· 30m

  Dubbed the scientist of cooking, the challenger has studied Italian, French and Japanese techniques for over 17 years. He is even praised by culinary critic Asako Kishi.

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  E27Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)

  Jul 24, 1997· 30m
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  E28Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)

  Jul 31, 1998· 30m
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  E29Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)

  Aug 7, 1998· 30m
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  E30Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)

  Aug 14, 1998· 30m
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  E31Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)

  Aug 21, 1998· 30m
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  E322000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I

  Aug 28, 1998· 30m

  Part 1 of 2: Chen and Sakai gain partners, as Kaga demands a french vs Chinese showdown. The chairman also surprises everyone with 3 theme ingredients. Pork, Snapping Turtle and Banana

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  E332000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II

  Sep 4, 1998· 30m

  Sakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.

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  E34Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)

  Sep 11, 1998· 30m

  Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".

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  E35Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)

  Sep 18, 1998· 30m
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  E36Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)

  Sep 25, 1998· 30m

  Led by Tadamichi Ohta, the chef who defeated Sakai, the Ohta faction invades Kitchen Stadium to uphold traditional Japanese cuisine. Fuji is Ohta's first contender against Morimoto.

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  E37Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)

  Oct 2, 1998· 30m

  Tasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.

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  E38Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)

  Oct 9, 1998· 30m

  An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

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  E39Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)

  Oct 16, 1998· 30m

  The first female challenger in Kitchen Stadium, the 26 year old Kagata defeated Chen Kenichi. Years later, after studying under Chef Shimamura at the Royal Park Hotel and opening her own restaurant, she returns to fight Chen again with milk-fed veal.

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  E40Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)

  Oct 23, 1998· 30m

  One month ago, the Ohta faction "invaded" Kitchen Stadium to fight Morimoto with traditional Japanese cuisine. Their leader, Tadamichi Ohta, now sends a second challenger.

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  E41Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)

  Oct 30, 1998· 30m
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  E42Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)

  Nov 6, 1998· 30m

  Nagayama was brought in to revive the venerated Tokyo University restaurant Shochiku, and now his old-and-new style will go against an Iron Chef.

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  E43Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)

  Nov 13, 1998· 30m

  Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.

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  E44Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)

  Nov 20, 1998· 30m

  The challenger likes to follow one of the philosophies of Rosanjin: 'never kill the natural flavor of the ingredient.' He is known as the Prince of Japanese cuisine. He is extremely picky about the ingredients he uses. The theme ingredient costs about $150/kg ($68/lb). This is a battle between the Prince of Japanese cuisine and the Prince of Pasta.

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  E45Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)

  Nov 27, 1998· 30m

  By the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.

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  E46Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)

  Dec 4, 1998· 30m
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  E47Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)

  Dec 11, 1998· 30m

  This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

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  E48Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)

  Dec 18, 1998· 30m
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  E49Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)Finale

  Dec 25, 1998· 30m

  For the 1998 Christmas day battle, the contender is the successor of Alain Chapel, a successful 3 star restaurant owner. Side Note : Christmas is not a holiday in Japan, people still have to work that day.

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  E1Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle)

  Jan 10, 1997· 30m
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  E2Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle)

  Jan 17, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is the 25-year-old son of a prominent Chinese cuisine chef whose restaurant "Kochouran" in Kobe was demolished during the huge earthquake back in 1995. It's been 2 years by the time they taped this, and the chairman, while disappointed that the chef of Kochouran permanently quit the business when his restaurant was destroyed, was pleased to find the chef's son as the head chef of Canton Shuka "Ten" in Kobe. Kaga's theme announcement expressed confidence that Kobe was indeed building its "pillars" or foundations firmly after the disaster. The word for "pillar" in Japanese is "hashira". This immediately brings to mind "kai-bashira" (shell-pillars, a common idiom for the adductor muscle of bivalves). But not just any kaibashira - no, they had to be the most prized "kaibashira" in Chinese cuisine - dried scallops, also known as ganbei or conpoy. Judges: Eimoto Takinori (Baseball?), Megumi Oishi (Newscaster), Zaitsu Ichiro (Actor?), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  E3Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle)

  Jan 24, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is the head chef of a London restaurant that was established in 1798. He is a master of Gibier (wild game) cuisine. Only four months after this episode originally aired in Japan, Chef Kennedy died after a fall in his restaurant.

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  E4Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) Overtime

  Jan 31, 1997· 30m

  It is only the second overtime battle in the history of Kitchen Stadium. The chefs used most of the supplies and ingredients in the first battle, so they must be creative during this 30-minute overtime cook-off.

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  E5Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle)

  Feb 7, 1997· 30m
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  E6Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle)

  Feb 14, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is Premier Chef in China. He is an expert in Fujian Cuisine. This is a battle between two outstanding Chinese chefs.

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  E7Sakai vs Shimada Tetsuya (Truffle Battle)

  Feb 21, 1997· 30m

  Club Mistral is back with yet another challenger for Sakai. Shimada trained in France for 5 years before returning to Japan. He hopes to show that the new generation of French chefs in Japan is ready to take over. Can Sakai fight back the challenge?

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  E8Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle)

  Feb 28, 1997· 30m
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  E9Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle)

  Mar 7, 1997· 30m
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  E10Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle)

  Mar 14, 1997· 30m
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  E11Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle)

  Mar 21, 1997· 30m
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  E12Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle)

  Mar 28, 1997· 30m
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  E13Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival)

  Apr 11, 1997· 30m

  This battle does not have a theme ingredient, but it does have a theme. Hanami, or flower viewing, is the theme of this battle. The challenger is a Chinese chef. He heads a Chinese restaurant with a long history. The tasting area is set up outside under the Sakura. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Asano Yuko, Eiji Bando, Masumi Okada, Asako Kishi

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  E14Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle)

  Apr 18, 1997· 30m
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  E15Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle)

  Apr 25, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is a woman who specializes in the cuisine of Spain. This is a very close battle that is decided by one point. Judges: Tenmei Kano, Minako Tanaka (Actress), Tsurutato Kataoka (Actor), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  E16Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle)

  May 2, 1997· 30m

  The challenger trained under the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse. (I think he may have been the first Japanese chef that Bocuse trained.) Judges: Tenmei Kanoh (Photographer), Sayuri Ishikawa (Actress), Sanshi Katsura (??), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  E17Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle)

  May 9, 1997· 30m

  The challenger was once a chef at Nadaman, the restaurant where Nakamura currently works. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Kishimoto Kayoko, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi

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  E18Nakamura vs Jillian Harst (Ostrich Battle)

  May 16, 1997· 30m

  Despite having had challengers from around the world, Chairman Kaga had not welcomed a chef from Australia. The challenger is the owner/chef at Indigo. She began her training at age 19. At age 31, she opened her own restaurant. She wants the world to know that Australian cooking is more than just prawns on the barbecue and beer in the hand. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Chizuru Azuma, Masaki Kanda, Asako Kishi

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  E19Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle)

  May 23, 1997· 30m

  Kitchen Stadium has been open for a little more than three and a half years. The last of the original Iron Chefs is Iron Chef Chinese Chen Kenichi. The challenger excels at Shanhai style cooking. He challenger began his training at the age of 15. He feels he is the best Japanese Shanghai style chef. What better ingredient for competing styles of Chinese cuisine than the Chinese delicacy Pitan (thousand-year egg)? Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Lisa Junna, Chai Ran, Joji Yamamoto

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  E20Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle)

  May 30, 1997· 30m

  The brother of the challenger did battle against Chen in a Swordfish battle two years earlier. It is an Italian vs. French battle. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Keiko Saito (Actress), Tatsuo Umemiya (Actor), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  E21Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle)

  Jun 6, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is the number two man at one of Kandagawa Honten, the main restaurant of Toshiro Kandagawa. He is only 27 years old. Judges: Emoto Takenori, Reiko Takashima, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Asako Kishi

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  E22Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle)

  Jun 13, 1997· 30m

  Debut battle of Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Katoh (Actress), Asako Kishi

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  E23Sakai vs Sato Norio (Amberjack - Kampachi Battle)

  Jun 20, 1997· 30m

  The challenger lives on the Izu Peninsula, west of Tokyo. It is a region known for its hot springs and abundant fish. Of course, his dishes are full of the flavors of the sea. Judges: Shinichiro Kuriimoto, Akiko Yano, Kunihiko Mitamura, Asako Kishi

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  E24Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata - Grouper Battle)

  Jun 27, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is a top chef from Hong Kong. He has won many cooking competitions. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Saya Takagi, Chai Lam, Asako Kishi

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  E25Nakamura vs Kashima Masami (Prawn Battle)

  Jul 4, 1997· 30m

  The challenger trained in France, but he now specializes in Vietnamese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Hideki Takahasi, Asako Kishi

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  E26Sakai vs Ishikawa Toshiyuki (Sea Urchin Battle)

  Jul 11, 1997· 30m

  The challenger started training to be a chef at the age of 15. He earns praise from both Iron Chef Chen and Dr. Yukio Hattori. The Chairman calls him the future of Chinese cooking in Japan. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Megumi Oishi, Yasosuke Bando, Asako Kishi

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  E27Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp - Shako Battle)

  Jul 18, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is a sushi chef from Yokohama who is a favorite of famous athletes and entertainers. He entered the sushi world at age the age of 16. Chairman Kaga calls him a sushi artisan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi

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  E28Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle)

  Jul 25, 1997· 30m

  This is the second battle in Kitchen Stadium for the new Iron Chef Italian, Masahiko Kobe. He lost his first time in action, and the Chairman wants to see if he has what it takes to win as an Iron Chef. The challenger has cooked for many famous celebrities. He began cooking at age 13. He headed the kitchen at a hotel restaurant in Italy before leaving to head a restaurant in Japan. He arrived in Japan just two months before this battle. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Hitomi Takahashi (Actress), Sunplaza Nakano (Musician), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  E29Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle)

  Aug 1, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is the fourth sent by Club Mistral to take on Iron Chef Sakai. The chef operates a restaurant in Ginza. I think the ladies of Ginza really like his dishes. It has been three years since Club Mistral sent their first challenger to Kitchen Stadium. We will have the theme ingredient again that was used by the chairman Miyamoto. Milk is the theme and the Chairman arranges for two cows to be brought into Kitchen Stadium so the chefs can have the freshest possible theme ingredient. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Naomi Kawashima, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi

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  E30Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle)

  Aug 8, 1997· 30m

  It is summertime, and Chairman Kaga wants to celebrate with a summer festival. The Iron Chefs are divided into two teams: Asia Team (Chen and Nakamura) and Europe Team (Sakai and Kobe). Kaga asks, What theme do I choose for a dream tag match? That summer fruit. Watermelon. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Keiko Saito, Tatuo Meidaka, Asako Kishi

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  E31Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle)

  Aug 15, 1997· 30m

  It is time for the Obon Festival in Japan. (It traditionally takes place in mid-August) The challenger is a buddhist monk who prepares vegetarian meals. She is the younger sister of the challenger from Season 2, Sakai vs. Sotetsu Fujii in the Yam Battle Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Harumi Inoue, Kotaro Satomi, Asako Kishi

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  E32Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle)

  Aug 22, 1997· 30m
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  E33Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle)

  Aug 29, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Senri Yamabuki, Tetsuya Bessho, Yoshiko Ishii

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  E34Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) Overtime

  Sep 5, 1997· 30m

  The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. The previous battle between these two chefs was declared a no contest by The Chairman. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Hiroko Moriguchi, Gitan Ootsuru, Yoshiko Ishii

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  E35Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle)

  Sep 12, 1997· 30m

  The challenger has declined many invitations from Chairman Kaga to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He heads a French restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo. He trained in top restaurants in France. It’s a French on French battle as Toshiyuki Nakajima takes on Iron Chef Sakai in Battle Beef Cheek. To add to the tension, apparently Sakai’s restaurant is not far from the challenger’s.

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  E36Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle)

  Sep 26, 1997· 30m

  This challenger is the youngest ever to enter Kitchen Stadium. At the young age of 22, she already heads the kitchen of a bustling Chinese restaurant in Tokyo. She was only 7 when she began helping her father in the kitchen that she eventually took over. She feels that a chef’s job is more important than that of a doctor. Once again, Chen is called upon to take on a female challenger.

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  E37Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle)

  Oct 3, 1997· 30m

  The challenger’s restaurant is often visited by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Masako and Princess Kiko. He started his culinary training at the age of 15. He became a head chef at 24. The Chairman spent 1 million yen on the theme ingredient for these young chefs. (That’s a little over $12,000 now, about $8,200 back then.)

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  E381997 World Cup

  Oct 10, 1997· 30m

  1997 "World Cup" tournament in Arashiyama. Liu Xikun vs. Nakamura (Beef) and Alain Passard vs. Patrick Clark (Homard Lobster). The winners face each other in a Foie Gras Battle.

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  E39Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle)

  Oct 17, 1997· 30m

  Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Yoshizumi Ishihara, Keiko Saito, Asako Kishi

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  E40Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle)

  Oct 24, 1997· 30m
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  E41Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle)

  Oct 31, 1997· 30m

  Iron Chef Kobe is the Prince of Pasta. His challenger tonight is the Prince of Chinese cuisine. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Kazuko Kato, Koki Mitani, Chieko Honma

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  E42Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle)

  Nov 14, 1997· 30m
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  E43Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle)

  Nov 21, 1997· 30m
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  E44Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle)

  Nov 28, 1997· 30m
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  E45Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over Time

  Dec 5, 1997· 30m
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  E46Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle)

  Dec 12, 1997· 30m
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  E47Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle)

  Dec 19, 1997· 30m
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  E48Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle)Finale

  Dec 26, 1997· 30m

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