Cooking competition between the Iron Chef and one selective challenger each week to face off in the ultimate culinary battle.
EPISODE 1
Red Snapper
Morimoto's debut as an Iron Chef brings about a very difficult challenger, Yukio Hirayama, with guests judging each move.
EPISODE 2
Broccoli
Challenger Etsuo Joh, the god of sauces in classic French cuisine, takes on Iron Chef Japanese Rokusaburo Michiba.
EPISODE 3
Rice Battle
Iron Chef Morimoto engages challenger Masayoshi Kimura in this battle of rice. Each contenders rice dish is hard to judge.
EPISODE 4
Guinea Fowl
Chef Sakai, known as Iron Chef French, has his hands full in this battle specially designed around Wedgwood China.
EPISODE 5
Spanish Mackeral
The challenger is a master chef hailing from Kyoto, he has the support of former Iron Chef Michiba and Dr. Yatori, as he hopes to take down the Iron Chef.
EPISODE 6
Pen Shell
The challenger is a seafood expert who chooses and masterfully cooks gifts from the sea, he has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan.
Takeshi Kaga