Iron Chef (1993)

Season 3

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" in a timed cooking battle built around a specific theme ingredient. The series ended on September 24, 1999, although occasional specials were produced until 2002. The series aired 309 episodes. Repeats are regularly aired on the Cooking Channel in the United States and on Special Broadcasting Service in Australia. Fuji TV will air a new version of the show, titled Iron Chef, beginning in October 26, 2012.

Released Oct. 10, 1993 Episode 30 min 2+

Genres: Game Show, Reality, Reality TV

Keywords: tmdb.competition, tmdb.cooking, tmdb.cooking-competition, imdb.kitchen, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.reenactment, imdb.cookery-game-show + 8 more, imdb.food, imdb.cooking, imdb.competition, imdb.japanese-reality-show, imdb.japanese, imdb.japanese-game-show, imdb.cooking-reality-tv, imdb.cooking-show

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Network: Food Network

Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese, English

IMDb

8.6

/1729/

Trakt

/55/

TMDb

/20/

Tomatoes

Hiroyuki Sakai

Tatsuo Umemiya

Yukio Hattori

S3E1 - Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Final (Yellowtail)

The winner of the Mr. Iron Chef 1994 tournament takes on an Iron Chef.

Jan. 2, 1995, midnight

S3E2 - Chen vs Toshiyuki Nakagawa (Mochi Battle)

The first challenger of 1995. The challenger heads a restaurant with seating for only 6, but it has hosted entertainers and even Prince and Princess Mikasa. He apprenticed at one of the oldest restaurants in Japan.

Jan. 6, 1995, midnight

S3E3 - Sakai vs Koji Yamada (Turnip Battle)

Yamada left Tokyo University to train as a chef under honourary Iron Chef Ishinabe. Sakai has his mentor in the audience. Diverse factors influence this beet battle.

Jan. 13, 1995, midnight

S3E4 - Chen vs Hisao Oidate (Chinese Cabbage Battle)

None

Jan. 20, 1995, midnight

S3E5 - Sakai vs Fuyuko Kondo (Apple & Chocolate Battle)

Kondo is the 4th woman challenger to take on Sakai. This time the dessert battle is best suited for Valentine's Day.

Jan. 27, 1995, midnight

S3E6 - Chen vs Yoshie Urabe (Soybean Battle)

Acclaimed chef Toshiro Kandagawa sends the only female chef he has ever taught into Kitchen Stadium.

Feb. 3, 1995, midnight

S3E7 - Michiba vs Masao Suzuki (Matsuba Crab Battle)

The challenger is the head chef at a restaurant that Iron Chef Michiba himself dines at frequently. Judges: Tamio Kagayama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

Feb. 10, 1995, midnight

S3E8 - Chen vs Kunihiko Hashimoto (Taro Battle)

None

March 3, 1995, midnight

S3E9 - Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle)

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

Feb. 24, 1995, midnight

S3E10 - Michiba vs Wang Zhijian (Egg Battle)

The challenger makes magical noodle dishes. He is one of only 100 chefs to have received recognition as a High Class Technician. He is the youngest to have qualified for that license. He once headed the kitchen at the Chinese State Guesthouse. He is now the head chef for a hotel in Japan. Judges: Machi Tawara (Poet), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Member)

March 17, 1995, midnight

S3E11 - Chen vs Tetsutoshi Shimazu (Squid Battle)

The challenger is the first pizza expert to enter kitchen stadium. What pizzas can he create from squid?

March 10, 1995, midnight

S3E12 - Sakai vs Shigeo Yuasa (Cod Battle)

Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques. His use of test tubes and litmus paper make him seem like a scientist, not a chef. Can Sakai prevail in this new age battle?

March 17, 1995, midnight

S3E13 - Hong Kong Special: Pork, Spiny Lobster

Two hour special featuring Michiba vs. Shu Chu in Battle Spiny Lobster and Chen vs Ron Waikei in Battle Pork

April 21, 1995, midnight

S3E14 - Chen vs Chiyo Cho (Tofu Battle)

The Kobe earthquake could not shake this talented female chef, and now she will fight an Iron Chef.

April 7, 1995, midnight

S3E15 - Ishinabe vs Tomoyuki Sawaguchi (Flounder Battle)

None

April 14, 1995, midnight

S3E16 - Sakai vs Kunio Santo (Clam Battle)

None

April 21, 1995, midnight

S3E17 - Michiba vs Keisuke Tamano (Tilefish Battle)

Former challenger Kandagawa sends Keisuke to do his bidding. Egos, reputations, and the championship are all on the line. This challenger is the 6th one sent to Kitchen Stadium by Kandagawa. Kandagawa is angry at Michiba for some comments the Iron Chef made about him. The challenger is the head chef of one of the Kandagawa restaurants. He has watched 6 battles from the royal box in Kitchen Stadium, so he is very familiar with what it takes to win. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Chizuru Azuma (Actress), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

May 19, 1995, midnight

S3E18 - Kenichi vs Lee Myong Suk (Liver Battle)

None

May 26, 1995, midnight

S3E19 - Sakai vs Isao Yanagidate (Caviar Battle)

Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes--a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient.

May 12, 1995, midnight

S3E20 - Chen vs Elio Orsara (Kajiki Tuna Battle)

None

May 19, 1995, midnight

S3E21 - Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle)

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

May 26, 1995, midnight

S3E22 - Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle)

None

June 2, 1995, midnight

S3E23 - Sakai vs Kazutaka Okabe (Lamb Battle)

None

June 9, 1995, midnight

S3E24 - Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle)

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)

June 16, 1995, midnight

S3E25 - Chen vs Yukihiro Noda (Sardine Battle)

None

June 23, 1995, midnight

S3E26 - Ishinabe vs Yanagidate Isao (Avocado Battle)

None

June 30, 1995, midnight

S3E27 - Sakai vs Takayoshi Kawai (Sole Battle)

None

July 28, 1995, midnight

S3E28 - Sakai vs Haruyoshi Omino (Sweetfish Battle)

None

July 14, 1995, midnight

S3E29 - Chen vs Li Jinlun (Swallow's Nest Battle)

None

July 21, 1995, midnight

S3E30 - Sakai vs Shinichi Nagamatsu (Eggplant Battle)

None

July 28, 1995, midnight

S3E31 - Chen vs Hisama Hirano (Sea Urchin Battle)

None

Aug. 4, 1995, midnight

S3E32 - Michiba vs Kenji Kaji (Umeboshi Battle)

The challenger is the head chef in Kyoto. He has mastered the style of Ikama-school of culinary arts. To separate his restaurant from the other more traditional restaurants in the area, he began creating new dishes with local ingredients. He is among the top young chefs in Kyoto. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Politician), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

Aug. 11, 1995, midnight

S3E33 - Michiba and Sakai vs The Cuomo Brothers (Tomato Battle)

Tag Team Battle! Two Iron Chefs vs 2 Italian Brothers in the battle of the tomato. After growing up in Italy, these brothers started their own restaurant in Tokyo. It is so popular that you must make reservations up to 6 months in advance. Judges: Yasushi Akimoto (Songwriter), Hideki Saijo (Singer), Asako Kishi (Culinary Critic)

Aug. 18, 1995, midnight

S3E34 - Chen vs Yoshiko Takemasa (Short-necked Clam Battle)

None

Aug. 25, 1995, midnight

S3E35 - Sakai vs Joël Bruant (Salmon Battle)

Bruant returns to Kitchen Stadium to give the Chairman an ultimatum - if he wins, he must replace Sakai as Iron Chef French.

Sept. 1, 1995, midnight

S3E36 - Michiba vs Minoru Noda (Matsutake Mushroom Battle)

The challenger is the head chef at a members only Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. He watches the Iron Chef episodes that air on TV in California. (Pre-Food Network IC days.) He was born in Los Angeles, but he went to Japan to live with his grandparents when he was 6 months old. He was part of a comedy duo in his teens, but he had to give that up. And while he is an American, he wishes he could be a chef in Japan. The theme ingredients cost about $4,000. Judges: Junichi Ishida (Actor), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

Sept. 8, 1995, midnight

S3E37 - Sakai vs Philippe Aubron (Crayfish Battle)

None

Sept. 15, 1995, midnight

S3E38 - Chen vs Tsuguo Fujiwara (Sea Cucumber Battle)

None

Oct. 28, 1995, midnight

S3E39 - Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp Battle)

None

Nov. 3, 1995, midnight

S3E40 - Sakai vs Sadaharu Nakajima (Rice Battle)

None

Nov. 10, 1995, midnight

S3E41 - Michiba vs Lin Kunbi (Potato Battle)

The challenger is one of the best in Japan at Fujian-style cooking. He opened the first Fujian-style restaurant in Japan. He is also a sixth-degree black belt in karate. Judges: Nagisa Ohshima (Director), Yoshiko Ishii (Singer), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)

Nov. 17, 1995, midnight

S3E42 - Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle)

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)

Nov. 24, 1995, midnight