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The Best Episodes of Iron Chef

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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"

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    Iron Chef Season 7 Episode 25 - Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)

    S7:E25

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

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  2. Iron Chef Season 7 Episode 39 - King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2
    9.2/10(7 votes)

    #2 - King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2

    S7:E39

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  3. Iron Chef Season 4 Episode 16 - France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
    9.0/10(5 votes)

    #3 - France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)

    S4:E16

    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

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  4. Iron Chef Season 7 Episode 31 - Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle)
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle)

    S7:E31

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

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 35 - Michiba vs Artur J. Rütter (Bell Pepper Battle)
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #5 - Michiba vs Artur J. Rütter (Bell Pepper Battle)

    S2:E35

    The challenger is a German-born French cuisine specialist. The challenger has traveled through numerous countries collecting recipes and cooking for VIPs. Will his deficiency in the Japanese language hinder his cooking? Judges: Shigesato Itoi (Copy Writer), Kazuko Katoh (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 24 - Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle)
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #6 - Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle)

    S3:E24

    The challenger is the top apprentice of the Mother of Chinese cooking in Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Member), Chizuru Azuma (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 27 - Sakai vs Tadaaki Shimizu (Homard Battle)
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Sakai vs Tadaaki Shimizu (Homard Battle)

    S2:E27

    Shimizu is a sous chef at the world famous Tour D'Argent. Both chefs appreciate the quality of these expensive lobsters. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Shyoko Tamura, Masaaki Hirano

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 28 - Michiba and Chen vs Joël Bruant and Masafumi Furutaka (Sea Bass Battle)
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Michiba and Chen vs Joël Bruant and Masafumi Furutaka (Sea Bass Battle)

    S2:E28

    Paul Bocuse sends two trusted apprentices to take not one, but two, iron chefs. This is the first time two Iron Chefs have been in Kitchen Stadium at the same time. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Kazuko Katoh (Actress), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano

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  9. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 42 - Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle)
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle)

    S3:E42

    Overtime Battle to Potato Battle After 60 minutes of battle, the scores are tied at 71. This may have been the first overtime battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Nagisa Ohshima (Director), Yoshiko Ishii (Singer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  10. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 47 - Chen vs Sozo Miyamoto (Carp Battle)
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Chen vs Sozo Miyamoto (Carp Battle)

    S3:E47

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  11. Iron Chef Season 4 Episode 18 - Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)

    S4:E18

    The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

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  12. Iron Chef Season 4 Episode 21 - Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    #12 - Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)

    S4:E21

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  13. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 26 - Michiba vs Takashi Mera (Tuna Battle)
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Michiba vs Takashi Mera (Tuna Battle)

    S2:E26

    Knife skills will be put to the test in battle tuna. The challenger carries one of the longest knives in Japan. Despite his father being against it, the challenger began to apprentice at age 17. He is well versed in Tea Ceremony dining. He is now head chef at a restaurant visited by many Japanese Prime Ministers. He has chosen to battle Michiba because he does not like the way the Iron Chef uses non-traditional ingredients in Japanese dishes. The theme ingredient cost approximately $10,000. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

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  14. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 42 - Chen vs Koji Kobayashi (Pumpkin Battle)
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Chen vs Koji Kobayashi (Pumpkin Battle)

    S2:E42

    The challenger, a great Italian talent, was thought to have disappeared. He makes his return in a surprise kitchen stadium appearance.

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  15. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 19 - Sakai vs Masatoshi Kimura (Duck Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Sakai vs Masatoshi Kimura (Duck Battle)

    S2:E19

    Hot-flame Chinese cuisine is the challenger's specialty. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Music Producer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

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  16. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 25 - Chen vs Koichi Tabata (Eggplant Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Chen vs Koichi Tabata (Eggplant Battle)

    S2:E25

    The challenger is a nomad. He's worked in 200 plus restaurants, so cooking in the new environment of Kitchen Stadium is no challenge. Judges: Toshio Yamaguchi (Politician), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

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  17. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 31 - Sakai vs Hirohisa Koyama (Pike Eel Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Sakai vs Hirohisa Koyama (Pike Eel Battle)

    S2:E31

    Still smarting from his challenger's defeat in Sea Urchin Battle, leading gourmet writer Masuhiro Yamamoto sends another contender - Koyama, who is so popular he is a recurring character in a cooking-themed manga.

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  18. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 32 - Chen vs Katsuyo Kobayashi (Potato Battle)
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Chen vs Katsuyo Kobayashi (Potato Battle)

    S2:E32

    Chen faces the second female chef in kitchen stadium. She is a television icon to many Japanese housewives. Both chefs enjoy fame. One's an Iron Chef, the other hosts a popular cooking show. Spuds will fly in battle potato.

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  19. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 43 - Michiba vs Yasuo Kawada (Anglerfish Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Michiba vs Yasuo Kawada (Anglerfish Battle)

    S2:E43

    Michiba attacks a rising young apprentice from his hometown who critics have nicknamed "Little Michiba", in this angler assault. He uses the borderless cooking approach that made Iron Chef Michiba successful. Because of the time required to filet the theme fish, this battle is 15 minutes longer than usual. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Lower House Member), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

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  20. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 45 - Michiba vs Tatsuo Umemiya (Horse Mackerel Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Michiba vs Tatsuo Umemiya (Horse Mackerel Battle)

    S2:E45

    An actor known for his cooking skills wants a chance to see what it is like to battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Lower House Member), Hisoko Monda (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

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  21. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 47 - Chen vs Toshikatsu Nakagawa (Noodle Battle)
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Chen vs Toshikatsu Nakagawa (Noodle Battle)

    S2:E47

    This challenger is the right hand man of famous chef Zhou Tomitoku. He won the bronze medal at the All China Cooking Skills Contest, beating out 300 other chefs. Noodle Battle Special Rule: Challenger will cook for 60 minutes, then tasting. Iron Chef will cook for 50 minutes, then cook for his final 10 minutes after challenger tasting is completed. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 49 - Sakai vs Masayo Waki (Strawberry Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Sakai vs Masayo Waki (Strawberry Battle)

    S2:E49

    Christmas day brings a strawberry battle and a female competitor. Sakai has a poor track record against women competitors. Will victory be his Christmas present?

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  23. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 9 - Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle)

    S3:E9

    Sakai faces a challenger known as "Mr. Gourmet." Komine is a world-class vegetable chef, who feels right at home with the secret ingredient.

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  24. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 21 - Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle)

    S3:E21

    How will the challenger (the king of sauces) deal with broccoli? Doc Hattori says his sauces are amazing. He even says he wishes he could take on all three Iron Chefs at once. Can he defeat one? Judges: Mayuko Takata (Actress), Toshiki Kaifu (Fmr PM-Japan), Sachiyo Kaifu (Wife), Yasushi Akimoto

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Iron Chef Season 3 Episode 22 - Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle)
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle)

    S3:E22

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Best Episodes Summary

"Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle)" is the best rated episode of "Iron Chef". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/25/1999. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2".