Chef Shota Nakajima, a master of Japanese cuisine, brings his Michelin training and pristine technique to combat his mentors, Bobby Flay's Titans. Shota has beaten Bobby, but he'll have to win over judge Gavin Kaysen to beat the Titans.

Tournament of Champions winner Mei Lin brings her competitive edge and is ready to show that the student can outcook Michael Voltaggio and the rest of the Titans.