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Iron Chef
Overview
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Fuji Creative Corporation, Keiichi Tanaka
Network
Food Network
Seasons & Episodes
Season 4
Episodes
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)
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Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
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Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
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Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
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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)
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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)
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Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
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Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
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Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
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Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
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Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
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Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
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Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
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Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
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Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
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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)
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Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
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Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
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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)
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Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
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Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
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Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
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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)
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Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
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Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
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Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)
Top Cast
Hiroyuki Sakai
Takeshi Kata
Host
