Iron Chef

Name: Iron Chef
Genre: Reality
Released: 1993-10-10
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Hiroyuki Sakai, Takeshi Kata, Kenji Fukui, Yukio Hattori, Shinichirō Ōta

ENDED7 Seasons299 Episodes★ 7.3

Iron Chef is a reality series on Food Network that ran from 1993 to 1999, ending after 7 seasons and 299 episodes.

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NetworkFood Network

First AiredOct 10, 1993

Last AiredOct 8, 1999

GenreReality

Runtime30 min

Created ByFuji Creative Corporation, Keiichi Tanaka

LanguageEnglish

CountryJapan

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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Cast

Hiroyuki Sakai

Takeshi Kata

Host

Kenji Fukui

Yukio Hattori

Shinichirō Ōta

Seasons & Episodes7 seasons · 299 episodes

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E1Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle)

Jan 8, 199930m

E2Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle)

Jan 15, 199930m

E3Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper Battle)

Jan 22, 199930m

E4Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail Battle)

Jan 29, 199930m

Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto, and two have failed. Ohta responds by choosing a challenger that is skilled at using salt. This challenger first met Ohta when he was only 15. Eight years later, he was one of Ohta's favorite cooks. He feels that salt is essential for drawing out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Will the third time be the charm for the Ohta Faction.

E5Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab Battle)

Feb 5, 199930m

The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's right hand man, and his strongest yet to enter Kitchen Stadium.

E6Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana Battle)

Feb 12, 199930m

E7Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Oyster Battle)

Feb 19, 199930m

E8Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon Battle)

Feb 26, 199930m

E9Morimoto Retrospective Part I

Mar 5, 199930m

The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City

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E10Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle)

Mar 12, 199930m

The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.

E11Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Oxtail Battle)

Mar 19, 199930m

E12Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Anglerfish Battle)

Mar 26, 199930m

E13Chen vs Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

Apr 2, 199930m

E14Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon Battle)

Apr 9, 199930m

While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basics, but is always looking for new ways to expand. He entered cooking at the age of 18. He joined a group with a 178-year tradition in Edo-style cooking.

E15Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato Battle)

Apr 16, 199930m

A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.

E16Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe Battle)

Apr 23, 199930m

Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative cooking methods are too bizarre. The challenger relies on saki to add traditional flavors.

E17Morimoto vs. Yamashita Yusuke Overtime (Scallions Battle)

Apr 30, 199930m

The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).

E18Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout Battle)

May 7, 199930m

The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these well trained chefs. Can Chen continue the winning streak against Takeshi Okubo?

E19Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb Battle)

May 14, 199930m

The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The battle mimics the Sopexa, the most famous French culinary battle in Japan.

E20Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Piglet Battle)

May 21, 199930m

The Iron Chefs have been on a losing streak. The Chairman brings in an up and coming chef who could prove to be very dangerous indeed.

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E21Indonesian Expedition Part I

May 28, 199930m

Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia

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E22Indonesian Expedition Part II

Jun 4, 199930m

Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia

E23Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster Battle)

Jun 11, 199930m

Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pasta shows up to battle the newest challenger in this Chinese versus Italian battle.

E24Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi Battle)

Jun 18, 199930m

The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five themes to focus their sushi: tuna, kohada, anago, eggs, and kanpyo.

E25Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)

Jun 25, 199930m

As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friends in middle school.

E26Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato Battle)

Jul 2, 199930m

A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.

E27Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe Battle)

Jul 9, 199930m

Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters Kitchen Stadium prepared to battle an Iron Chef and to change the minds of the world-famous Zagats, culinary experts. What dish will exemplify sea urchin the best?

E28Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel Battle)

Jul 16, 199930m

Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused on the flavor of the pike conger.

E29Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom Battle)

Jul 23, 199930m

The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him.

E30Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras Battle)

Jul 30, 199930m

In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger with an ingredient that does not lend itself to his cooking style.

E31Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle)

Aug 6, 199930m

When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle.

E32Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Conger Eel Battle)

Aug 13, 199930m

The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the judges in Kitchen Stadium?

E33Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish Battle)

Aug 20, 199930m

Battle cuttlefish becomes a test of the chefs' seafood knowledge.

E34Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray Battle)

Aug 27, 199930m

The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen?

E35Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass Battle)

Sep 3, 199930m

E36King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One (Tokyo X Battle)

Sep 10, 199930m

Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.

E37King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two (Bell Pepper Battle)

Sep 17, 199930m

Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.

E38King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 1

Sep 24, 199930m

Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes like a classic lobster bisque and a cutting edge egg mousse and gratin au chili lobster. As the tournament nears its end, Sakai has been crowned King of Iron Chefs. Or has he? The chairman has another battle up his sleeve.

E39King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2

Oct 1, 199930m

E40King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 3

Oct 8, 199930m

Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken. The challenger for this final Kitchen Stadium battle has been here before. He competed against Iron Chef Komei Nakamura in the 1997 Iron Chef World Cup. That battle ended in a tie. Chairman Kaga has invited him back to take care of this unfinished business. This chef is called the best in the world by some. He is a three star chef from France. He began cooking at 8 years old. This will a very tough challenge for the Iron Chef.

About Iron Chef

Iron Chef is a reality series on Food Network. The show first aired on Oct 10, 1993 and currently has 7 seasons and 299 episodes. Iron Chef has ended. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 26 votes. The cast includes Hiroyuki Sakai, Takeshi Kata, Kenji Fukui, Yukio Hattori, Shinichirō Ōta. Created by Fuji Creative Corporation and Keiichi Tanaka.