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Iron Chef

Specials 2000 - 2002
TV-G

  • 2000-01-04T15:00:00Z on Food Network
  • 45m
  • 3h (6 episodes)
  • Japan
  • English
  • Reality
Iron Chef is an innovative cooking competition from Japan. Originally produced by Fuji TV, Iron Chef combined the excitement of a one on one sports competition with gourmet cooking. The title Iron Chefcomes from the original Japanese title, Ironmen of Cooking. This innovative game show was always popular in its native Japan, but it found international success when the Food Network bought the series and began airing English dubbed episodes. It became a cult classic as viewers were treated to exotic ingredients and innovative cooking techniques. No expense was spared. Chefs seemed to have almost limitless supplies of the most exotic and expensive gourmet ingredients. The competition is hosted by Chairman Kaga, an over-the-top master of ceremonies. He introduced a "secret ingredient" that the challenger and the chosen Iron Chef had to incorporate into every dish. Originally, the program was 30 minutes long, but it was soon expanded to an hour format. Each chef presented his/her dishes to a panel of 3-4 judges who rated the dishes to crown a winner. All of the competitions occurred in a specially designed "kitchen stadium". The New York Times once described Iron Chef as "kamikaze cooking". Iron Chefs and their competitors became celebrities in their own right. Storylines developed between groups determined to defeat the Iron Chefs. The show was so successful in English speaking countries that several spin-offs, specials, and updated versions were produced.

8 episodes

Special 1 The Millennium Special

  • 2000-01-04T15:00:00Z30m

A two-hour millenium special: Zhao Ren Liang vs. Chen (Abalone) and Dominique Bouchet vs. Michiba (Kobe Beef)

2000-06-25T15:00:00Z

Special 2 New York Special

Special 2 New York Special

  • 2000-06-25T15:00:00Z30m

The Iron Chefs receive a special invitation from Tim and Nina Zagat to come to the U.S. and face off against Bobby Flay. The Zagats then hold court at their Connecticut estate to determine which Iron Chef will have the honor of competing against Flay.

2001-01-01T15:00:00Z

Special 3 21st Century Special

Special 3 21st Century Special

  • 2001-01-01T15:00:00Z30m

Iron Chef marks the start of both a new century and a new millennium with two exciting culinary fights to the finish. Kandagawa Toshiro vs. Iron Chef Sakai; Rematch of Bobby Flay vs. Iron Chef Morimoto.

2002-01-01T15:00:00Z

Special 4 Japan Cup 2002

Special 4 Japan Cup 2002

  • 2002-01-01T15:00:00Z30m

Two battles featuring Iron Chef Chen.

This was a special put together by Fuji for Food Network. It features highlights from two Sakai battles and two Chen battles.

Sakai: Recap from Cod Battle, Apple/Chocolate Battle

Chen: Recap from Prawn Battle, Carrot Battle

2002-04-06T15:00:00Z

Special 7 Morimoto R.A.W.

Special 7 Morimoto R.A.W.

  • 2002-04-06T15:00:00Z30m

Flay vs Morimoto

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