Iron Chef(1993–1999)

Ishinabe vs. Maruyama Takeshi (Salmon Battle)

Michiba VS Kobayakawa Yousei (Foie Gras Battle)

Chen vs Indoragori Paulo (Globefish Battle)

Chen vs Kudo Toshiyuki (Tofu Battle)

Michiba vs Syu Tomiteru (Lobster Battle)

Chen VS Tei Kazuhiko (Octopus Battle)

Ishinabe vs Muto Masato (Radish Battle)

Michiba vs Syu Tomitoku (Crab Battle)

Ishinabe VS Oyama Eizo (Banana Battle)

Michiba VS Shu Tomitoku (Pork Battle)

Chen vs Wan Weiping (Squid Battle)

Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)

1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)

Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)

1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)

Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)

Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)

Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)

Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)

Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)

St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle

Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)

As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.

Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)

Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)

In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.

Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)

Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)

Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)

Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)

Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?

France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)

Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy

France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)

Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy

Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)

Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)

Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)

Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Chen beat him at his own game?

Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)

The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be the new Iron Chef Japanese after Michiba retired.

Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)

Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)

The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous awards at national competitions. He will be the first challenger from Hokkaido to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He opened his award winning restaurant at the age of 27. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Hisako Manda, Yukio Hatoyama, Asako Kishi

Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)

Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)

Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)

Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)

Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)

Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)

Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)

Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)

Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)

Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)

Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)

The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi

Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)

The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Ichiro Zaizu Asako Kishi

Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)

Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)

Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)

Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)

The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi

Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)

Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.

Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)

Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)

Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)

Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)

The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandfather is Japanese, and spent a lot of time talking to young Wayne about the culture of Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Mayuko Takata, Tekenori Emoto, Yukio Hattori

Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)

The challenger is the head chef for several hotel kitchens. He lives near the largest fishing seaport in all of Japan. He uses his speed in the kitchen to overcome his small stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi

Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)

The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for five years before returning to Japan. He was unhappy with the direction of French cuisine in Japan, so he opened his own restaurant. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Megumi Ooishi, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi

Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)

Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)

Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)

Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Salmon Battle)

Kobe vs Fukazu Yasuhiro (Deer Battle)

Sakai vs Matsumoto Yoshimasa (Crab Battle)

Chen vs Tou Choki (Black Tiger Battle)

Sakai vs Sato Fumiaki (Radish Battle)

Nakamura Retirement Special

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

Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II

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

Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)

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

Sakai vs Kondo Motohito (Girls' Festival)

Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)

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.

Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)

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?

Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)

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

Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)

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?

Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)

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?

Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)

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.

Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)

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

Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)

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.

Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)

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

Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Konnyaku Battle) Overtime

Battle Arum Root.

Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)

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.

Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)

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?

Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)

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.

Kobe vs. Yasuhiro Sasajima (Eggplant Battle)

Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)

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

Sakai vs Shimokawa Shuzo (Jinhua Pork Battle)

Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)

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.

Morimoto vs Kajimoto Takeshi (Abalone Battle)

Kobe vs Sakai Miyoko (Blue Crab Battle)

Morimoto vs Hirokazu Handa (Giant Eel Battle)

Sakai vs Watabe Masanobu (Peach Battle)

Chen vs Miyazawa Kaoru (Carp Battle)

2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I

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

2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II

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

Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)

Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".

Chen vs Maruyama Hideki (Sardine Battle)

Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)

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.

Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)

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

Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)

An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)

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.

Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)

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.

Kobe vs. Kensuke Sakai (Pumpkin Battle)

Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)

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.

Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)

Chen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.

Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)

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.

Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)

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

Sakai vs Hazama Mitsuo (Duck Battle)

Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)

This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

Chen vs Mitsuo Suganuma (Shark Fin Battle)

Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle)

Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle)

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)

Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle)

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.

Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) Overtime

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.

Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle)

Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle)

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

Sakai vs Shimada Tetsuya (Truffle Battle)

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?

Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle)

Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle)

Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle)

Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle)

Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle)

Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival)

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

Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle)

Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle)

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)

Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle)

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)

Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle)

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

Nakamura vs Jillian Harst (Ostrich Battle)

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

Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle)

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

Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle)

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)

Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle)

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

Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle)

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

Sakai vs Sato Norio (Amberjack - Kampachi Battle)

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

Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata - Grouper Battle)

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

Nakamura vs Kashima Masami (Prawn Battle)

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

Sakai vs Ishikawa Toshiyuki (Sea Urchin Battle)

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

Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp - Shako Battle)

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

Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle)

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)

Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle)

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

Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle)

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

Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle)

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

Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle)

Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle)

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

Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) Overtime

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

Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle)

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.

Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle)

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.

Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle)

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.)

1997 World Cup

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.

Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle)

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

Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle)

Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle)

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

Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle)

Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle)

Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle)

Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over Time

Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle)

Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle)

Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Final (Yellowtail)

The winner of the Mr. Iron Chef 1994 tournament takes on an Iron Chef.

Chen vs Toshiyuki Nakagawa (Mochi Battle)

The first challenger of 1995. The challenger heads a restaurant with seating for only 6, but it has hosted entertainers and even Prince and Princess Mikasa. He apprenticed at one of the oldest restaurants in Japan.

Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle)

Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle)