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Iron Chef

Season 6 1998
TV-G

  • 1998-01-08T15:00:00Z on Food Network
  • 45m
  • 1d 30m (49 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.

49 episodes

Season Premiere

1998-01-08T15:00:00Z

6x01 Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Aramaki Salmon)

Season Premiere

6x01 Chen vs Inoue Akihiko (Aramaki Salmon)

  • 1998-01-08T15:00:00Z30m

Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

Nakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.

Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.

In honor of the Girls' Festival, Kaga invites a challenger from the ancient city of Kamakura, Motohito Kondo, who had training in Kyoto and is an expert in both tea and sake. He challenges Iron Chef French Sakai. For this one battle only, there is no theme ingredient (the theme is the Girls' Festival itself), and the chefs are invited to improvise dishes using only the ingredients provided by the Kitchen Stadium pantry.

Judges (for this occasion, all female spanning four generations): Yumi Adachi (Actress, Teen), Naomi Hosokawa (Actress, Young Adult), Yoko Akino (Actress, Middle-Age), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic, Elder)

Pinchiorri, the perfectionist, was a female chef in the 70's who combined French and Italian cooking techniques. Iron Chef Kobe was her apprentice. Angelo Paracucchi was also working to revolutionize Italian cooking. His star pupil, Mario Frittoli, is a master chef and today's challenger.
These 2 students of Italian masters will face off in battle broccoli.

The challenger, one of the last proteges of Chen Kenmin, is a master at using oils in his Chinese cooking. This is Morimoto's second battle. Can the secrets of Chinese cuisine beat the innovations of the Iron Chef Japanese?

Tomoji Ichikawa is a French superchef in Japan. He has traveled and trained extensively in France under Pierre Troisgros. Iron Chef French will have his hands full in this battle, specially designed around Wedgewood china.

Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr House Member), Kuniko Asagi (Actress), Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Hosoki

The challenger is a Master Chef hailing from Kyoto. He, like most Iron Chefs, combines traditional knowledge with cutting edge technique and flavors to create exquisite dishes. He has the support of former Iron Chef Michiba and Dr. Yatori. Can the Iron Chef win this battle?

The challenger is a seafood expert: he chooses and cooks gifts from the sea masterfully He has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan. Which competitor will find the soul of the sea?

The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. Restaurants run in his family. Iron Chef Japanese will have his hand's full facing such a strong tradition. It's traditional Japanese versus neo-Japanese cooking.

The challenger is one of the few Mexican food specialists in Tokyo. He opened the first restaurant dedicated to Latin cuisine. He specializes in authentic Mexican food, rather than American versions of Latin cuisine. This is a Latin duel in Kitchen Stadium

Andre Pachon is the leader of the French Chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have already appeared, but this time Pachon sends his number one man.

The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.

The highly-anticipated Pork Belly Battle ends in a tie, forcing a 30-minute overtime battle: this time using Konnyaku (Arum Root).

The challenger is a woman who knows what she likes. As an elite culinary critic, she also trained at Cordon Bleu and at Taillevent, an elite French restaurant in Paris to better understand cooking. Iron Chef French will have his hands full.

Former Iron Chef Michiba decides that Morimoto needs some helpfinding his feet in Kitchen Stadium, so he recruits his number one sous chef from his own days in Kitchen Stadium. Kenichi Miyanaga knows the Stadium well. Can the new Iron Chef prove his worth?

1998-06-18T15:00:00Z

6x22 Chen vs Kentaro (Potato)

6x22 Chen vs Kentaro (Potato)

  • 1998-06-18T15:00:00Z30m

Japan's culinary media is dominated by today's challenger, a food critic, musician, and graphic artist. The son a of a famous chef and former challenger, Kentaro is determined to make a name for himself in Kitchen Stadium.

The Iron Chef Italian is challenged by an Italian chef who never ceases to pack his restaurant with customers: quite a feat for a chef hailing from Kyoto, a place infamous for having very refined taste.

Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.

Maiji Kinenkan is the oldest bridal hall in Japan undergoing an upgrade to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This includes the addition of a Chinese restaurant, and its new grand chef, a Cantonese master and an expert in cooking for large gatherings, is today's challenger.

Dubbed the scientist of cooking, the challenger has studied Italian, French and Japanese techniques for over 17 years. He is even praised by culinary critic Asako Kishi.

Today's challenger carries the samurai spirit of Yamaguchi Prefecture and a vast knowledge of kelp which he employs to produce broths which he claims are key to his dishes.

The Iron Chef Italian is called upon to face Miyoko Sakai, a famed Thai food critic who has had the privilege to learn the secrets of royal Thai cuisine straight from the source—Thai Princess Sita—and has been passing on the techniques to Thai chefs throughout Tokyo. The theme ingredient is Blue Crab, a luxurious shellfish familiar to the challenger. The Thai ambassador to Japan and his wife are invited to observe and taste. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh (Photographer), Kayoko Kishimoto (Actress), Nobuhiro Takeda (Soccer Player), Kazuko Hosoki (Fortune Teller)

Iron Chef Morimoto faces another traditionalist: this one infamous for his temper, his steadfast discipline, and his adherence to tradition despite hailing from Kobe, the port city well-known for its foreign influences.

Chen's challenger is a man who mastered Chaozhou-style Chinese cuisine: an exacting style that is actually able to please the sensitive tastes of customers in Kyoto.

Part 1 of 2: To celebrate 2,000 dishes in Kitchen Stadium, Chairman Kaga announces a special battle, pitting two teams of elite chefs against each other in a special 90-minute battle. Team All French features Iron Chef Sakai, Honorary Iron Chef Ishinabe, and sauce specialist Etsuoh Joh. Team All Chinese features Iron Chef Chen, Neo-Chinese chef Yuji Wakiya, and Shanghai specialist Sozo Miyamoto. Each team must prepare their meals on special large platters made for the occasion and will work with three of Kaga's favorite theme ingredients: Pork, Soft-Shell Turtle, and Banana. This episode also chronicles Kaga's favorite and least favorite dishes.

Part 2 of 2: The special battle to honor 2,000 dishes in Kitchen Stadium continues with Team All French (Sakai, Ishinabe, Joh) versus Team All Chinese (Chen, Wakiya, Miyamoto), each working to complete their special meals set on platters made for the occasion. The judgment provides a surprise ending. Judges: Mitsuko Ishii (Newscaster, one of the first judges), Shinichiro Kurimoto (Lower House Member, second-most-frequent judge), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic, most-frequent judge), Kenji Fukui (The Show's Announcer)

Sakai battles the "conjurer of garlic", an Italian chef who learned to embrace the pungent ingredient as real Italians do. Sakai is further challenged by the choice of ingredient: live squids.

Three years after losing to Iron Chef Chen, the Italian restaurant Sabatini demands a rematch, this time sending in the Master Chef of their Tokyo restaurant. The result is a perfect echo of three years ago: against Iron Chef Chen Kenichi and with sardines as the theme.

Led by Tadamichi Ohta, the chef who defeated Sakai, the Ohta faction invades Kitchen Stadium to uphold traditional Japanese cuisine. Fuji is Ohta's first contender against Morimoto.

Tasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.

An American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.

The first female challenger in Kitchen Stadium, the 26 year old Kagata defeated Chen Kenichi. Years later, after studying under Chef Shimamura at the Royal Park Hotel and opening her own restaurant, she returns to fight Chen again with milk-fed veal.

One month ago, the Ohta faction "invaded" Kitchen Stadium to fight Morimoto with traditional Japanese cuisine. Their leader, Tadamichi Ohta, now sends a second challenger.

Iron Chef Italian Kobe is pitted against an unusual Italian cuisine chef who operates out of his own food cart.

Nagayama was brought in to revive the venerated Tokyo University restaurant Shochiku, and now his old-and-new style will go against an Iron Chef.

Chen defends his honor against the famed restaurant Hei Chin Rou in this Bok Choy battle.

The challenger likes to follow one of the philosophies of Rosanjin: 'never kill the natural flavor of the ingredient.' He is known as the Prince of Japanese cuisine. He is extremely picky about the ingredients he uses. The theme ingredient costs about $150/kg ($68/lb).
This is a battle between the Prince of Japanese cuisine and the Prince of Pasta.

By the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.

Iron Chef Sakai's opponent in this battle is the third generation of a family that has become famous for exploring the world in search of prime ingredients to incorporate into unique recipes.

This octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.

The elite Chinese restaurant Hei Chin Rou sends its second "hitman" against Iron Chef Chen after he defeated Yaginuma one month ago. If Chen takes down this challenger, he will be the first Iron Chef to 60 wins.

Season Finale

1998-12-24T15:00:00Z

6x49 Morimoto vs Jiro Ogue (Turkey)

Season Finale

6x49 Morimoto vs Jiro Ogue (Turkey)

  • 1998-12-24T15:00:00Z30m

For the 1998 Christmas day battle, the contender is the successor of Alain Chapel, a successful 3 star restaurant owner.

Side Note : Christmas is not a holiday in Japan, people still have to work that day.

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