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Iron Chef (1993)

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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.

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Seasons & episodes

Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle)Jan 10, 1997 · 30m

Chen 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 hu…

Sakai 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 fou…

Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) OvertimeJan 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 b…

Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle)Feb 7, 1997 · 30m

Chen 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.

Sakai 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 sh…

Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle)Feb 28, 1997 · 30m

Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle)Mar 7, 1997 · 30m

Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle)Mar 14, 1997 · 30m

Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle)Mar 21, 1997 · 30m

Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle)Mar 28, 1997 · 30m

Nakamura 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 challen…

Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle)Apr 18, 1997 · 30m

Chen 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…

Sakai 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.)…

Nakamura 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, Hi…

Nakamura 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/che…

Chen 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…

Sakai 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:…

Nakamura 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:…

Kobe 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

Sakai 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…

Chen 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

Nakamura 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…

Sakai 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…

Chen 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 a…

Kobe 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 Chairm…

Sakai 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 o…

Nakamura 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 a…

Chen 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 vege…

Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle)Aug 22, 1997 · 30m

Nakamura 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…

Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) OvertimeSep 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 tw…

Sakai 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, To…

Chen 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…

Kobe 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 a…

1997 World CupOct 10, 1997 · 30m

1997 "World Cup" tournament in Arashiyama. Liu Xikun vs. Nakamura (Beef) and Alain Passard vs. Patrick Clark (Homard Lobster). The winners…

Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle)Oct 17, 1997 · 30m

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

Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle)Oct 24, 1997 · 30m

Kobe 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 Mit…

Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle)Nov 14, 1997 · 30m

Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle)Nov 21, 1997 · 30m

Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle)Nov 28, 1997 · 30m

Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over TimeDec 5, 1997 · 30m

Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle)Dec 12, 1997 · 30m

Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle)Dec 19, 1997 · 30m

Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle)Dec 26, 1997 · 30m

Cast

Hiroyuki Sakai

Takeshi KataHost

Kenji Fukui

Yukio Hattori

Shinichirō Ōta