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Iron Chef
Iron Chef is a Japanese television cooking show produced by Fuji Television. The series, which premiered on October 10, 1993, is a stylized cook-off featuring guest chefs challenging one of the show's resident "Iron Chefs" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.
- Created by:
- Fuji Creative Corporation, Keiichi Tanaka
- Cast:
- Hiroyuki Sakai, Takeshi Kata, Kenji Fukui, Yukio Hattori
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Food Network
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 6
Episodes
Episode 1
Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)
1998-01-09 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
Current episodeEpisode 2
Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)
1998-01-16 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)
1998-01-23 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)
1998-01-30 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)
1998-02-06 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Nakamura Retirement Special
1998-02-13 · 30mNakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
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Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II
1998-02-20 · 30mNakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
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Episode 8
Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)
1998-02-27 · 30mMorimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.
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Episode 9
Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)
1998-03-06 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 10
Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)
1998-03-13 · 30mPinchiorri, 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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Episode 11
Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)
1998-04-04 · 30mThe 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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Episode 12
Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)
1998-04-10 · 30mTomoji 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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Episode 13
Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)
1998-04-17 · 30mThe 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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Episode 14
Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)
1998-04-24 · 30mThe 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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Episode 15
Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)
1998-05-01 · 30mThe 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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Episode 16
Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)
1998-05-08 · 30mThe 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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Episode 17
Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)
1998-05-15 · 30mAndre 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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Episode 18
Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)
1998-05-22 · 30mThe younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.
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Episode 19
Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime
1998-05-29 · 30mBattle Arum Root.
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Episode 20
Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)
1998-06-05 · 30mThe 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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Episode 21
Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)
1998-06-12 · 30mFormer 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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Episode 22
Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)
1998-06-19 · 30mJapan'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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Episode 23
Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)
1998-06-26 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 24
Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)
1998-07-03 · 30mMorimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.
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Episode 25
Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)
1998-07-10 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 26
Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)
1998-07-17 · 30mDubbed 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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Episode 27
Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)
1997-07-24 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 28
Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)
1998-07-31 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 29
Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)
1998-08-07 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 30
Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)
1998-08-14 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 31
Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)
1998-08-21 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 32
2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I
1998-08-28 · 30mPart 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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Episode 33
2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II
1998-09-04 · 30mSakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.
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Episode 34
Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)
1998-09-11 · 30mSakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".
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Episode 35
Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)
1998-09-18 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 36
Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)
1998-09-25 · 30mLed 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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Episode 37
Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)
1998-10-02 · 30mTasaki 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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Episode 38
Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)
1998-10-09 · 30mAn American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.
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Episode 39
Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)
1998-10-16 · 30mThe 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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Episode 40
Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)
1998-10-23 · 30mOne 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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Episode 41
Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)
1998-10-30 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 42
Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)
1998-11-06 · 30mNagayama 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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Episode 43
Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)
1998-11-13 · 30mChen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.
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Episode 44
Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)
1998-11-20 · 30mThe 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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Episode 45
Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)
1998-11-27 · 30mBy 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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Episode 46
Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)
1998-12-04 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 47
Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)
1998-12-11 · 30mThis octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.
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Episode 48
Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)
1998-12-18 · 30mEpisode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 49
Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)
1998-12-25 · 30mFor 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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Hiroyuki Sakai
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Takeshi Kata
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Kenji Fukui
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Yukio Hattori
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Shinichirō Ōta
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