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The Best Episodes of Iron Chef Season 2

Every episode of Iron Chef Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Iron Chef Season 2!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 35 - Michiba vs Artur J. Rütter (Bell Pepper Battle)
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    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)

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

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

    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

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

    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)

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

    S2:E42

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

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

    S2:E19

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

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

    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)

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

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

    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.

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

    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)

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

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

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

    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?

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 16 - Michiba vs Yukio Hattori (Truffle Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E16

    Commentator Dr. Hattori issues a challenge to Michiba and is rewarded with an incredible secret ingredient. Judges: Joel Robuchon (Chef), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 18 - Sakai vs Hiromi Funatsu (Bonito Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E18

    Sakai faces the first sushi master in a fish battle for the ages. Judges: Daijiro Hashimoto (Governor of Kochi), Mai Kitajima (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

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  16. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 24 - Chen vs Masahiko Miyamoto (Milk Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E24

    The challenger has been the top chef at one of Japan's 3 star French eateries. Judges: Kazuyoshi Okuyama (Director), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

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  17. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 29 - Sakai vs Mitsuru Saitoh (Beef Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E29

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    Director:Unknown
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  18. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 30 - Michiba vs Yasuhiko Yoshida (Eel Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E30

    Kandagawa sends another apprentice to take down the Iron Chef in this slippery battle eel. If this challenger does not defeat Michiba, Kandagawa himself will come to Kitchen Stadium to challenge the Iron Chef. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Masaaki Hirano (Rosanjin Scholar)

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 36 - Michiba vs Tsutomu Hiroi (Pacific Saury Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E36

    Hiroi is a Nouvelle French Chef set to battle cutting edge Japanese master Michiba.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 39 - Sakai vs Masamitsu Takahashi (Matsutake Mushrooms Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E39

    Sakai attempts to use a traditional "Japanese" ingredient in his French cuisine

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 44 - Chen vs Tadashi Sugita (Shanghai Crab Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E44

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  22. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 46 - Sakai vs Seiya Kawasaki (Quail Battle)
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S2:E46

    Quail is the perfect secret ingredient...for the challenger. Can Sakai compete against this master of wild game cooking?

    Director:Unknown
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  23. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 15 - Sakai vs Mario Nakagawa (Lamb Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E15

    Sakai must face a former apprentice. Which will prevail - Sakai's traditional methods or Nakagawa's nouveau "third wave" style? Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

    Director:Unknown
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  24. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 20 - Chen vs Kiyoshi Takahashi (Carrot Battle)
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S2:E20

    It's a rematch from the World Chinese Cooking contest. Kiyoshi won 3rd, but Chen won 2nd. This time it's war. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Songwriter/Producer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

    Director:Unknown
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  25. Iron Chef Season 2 Episode 21 - Michiba vs Kuniyuki Ishikawa (Natto Battle)
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S2:E21

    Fermented soy beans are the featured ingredient in this battle between two master chefs. The challenger is a certified Maestro of the the Japanese Cuisine Seminar Group, a Japanese chefs organization that has over 20,000 members. Michiba is also a certified Maestro and the leader of the group. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Ristuko Tanaka (Actress), Masaaki Hirono (Rosanjin Scholar)

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"Michiba vs Artur J. Rütter (Bell Pepper Battle)" is the best rated episode of "Iron Chef" season 2. It scored 8.5/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/9/1994. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Sakai vs Tadaaki Shimizu (Homard Battle)".