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Next Level Chef•Season 5•Episode 12

Use Your Noodle

7.6/10 · 33 votesApr 23, 2026

Ranked #4 of 16 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

With only seven talented cooks remaining, the chefs must make a next level noodle dish that honors tradition while elevating this ingredient that is loved all over the world. The chefs are not only cooking to stay in the competition but also to win that

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Seasons5

All 1 2 3 4 5

Season 5 Episodes16

E1 7.4

Auditions - Pro Chefs

E2 7.4

Auditions - Social Media Chefs

E3 7.6

Auditions - Home Chefs

The Draft/Taco Party

Sea Monsters

Bowl in One

Service, Please!

Mini Gordon

Ale's Well That Ends Well

Cowboy Cooking

The In-Season Tournament

Use Your Noodle

A Toast to America’s 250th

The Ultimate Goal

Building a Legacy

The Final Level

Cast3

Gordon Ramsay

Self - Host / Mentor

Nyesha Arrington

Self - Mentor

Richard Blais

Self - Mentor

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Episode Summary

"Use Your Noodle" is episode 12 of Next Level Chef season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 33 votes, ranking #4 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on April 23, 2026.

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