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Iron Chef: Season 5

Poster for Iron Chef Season 5

48 episodes · premiered Jan 10, 1997

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  1. Episode 1: Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle) Jan 10, 1997 · 30m
  2. Episode 2: Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle) Jan 17, 1997 · 30m The challenger is the 25-year-old son of a prominent Chinese cuisine chef whose restaurant "Kochouran" in Kobe was demolished during the huge earthquake back in 1995. It's been 2 years by…
  3. Episode 3: Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle) Jan 24, 1997 · 30m The challenger is the head chef of a London restaurant that was established in 1798. He is a master of Gibier (wild game) cuisine. Only four months after this episode originally aired in…
  4. Episode 4: Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) Overtime Jan 31, 1997 · 30m It is only the second overtime battle in the history of Kitchen Stadium. The chefs used most of the supplies and ingredients in the first battle, so they must be creative during this…
  5. Episode 5: Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle) Feb 7, 1997 · 30m
  6. Episode 6: Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle) Feb 14, 1997 · 30m The challenger is Premier Chef in China. He is an expert in Fujian Cuisine. This is a battle between two outstanding Chinese chefs.
  7. Episode 7: Sakai vs Shimada Tetsuya (Truffle Battle) Feb 21, 1997 · 30m Club Mistral is back with yet another challenger for Sakai. Shimada trained in France for 5 years before returning to Japan. He hopes to show that the new generation of French chefs in…
  8. Episode 8: Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle) Feb 28, 1997 · 30m
  9. Episode 9: Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle) Mar 7, 1997 · 30m
  10. Episode 10: Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle) Mar 14, 1997 · 30m
  11. Episode 11: Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle) Mar 21, 1997 · 30m
  12. Episode 12: Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle) Mar 28, 1997 · 30m
  13. Episode 13: Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival) Apr 11, 1997 · 30m This battle does not have a theme ingredient, but it does have a theme. Hanami, or flower viewing, is the theme of this battle. The challenger is a Chinese chef. He heads a Chinese…
  14. Episode 14: Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle) Apr 18, 1997 · 30m
  15. Episode 15: Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle) Apr 25, 1997 · 30m The challenger is a woman who specializes in the cuisine of Spain. This is a very close battle that is decided by one point. Judges: Tenmei Kano, Minako Tanaka (Actress), Tsurutato Kataoka…
  16. Episode 16: Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle) May 2, 1997 · 30m The challenger trained under the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse. (I think he may have been the first Japanese chef that Bocuse trained.) Judges: Tenmei Kanoh (Photographer), Sayuri…
  17. Episode 17: Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle) May 9, 1997 · 30m The challenger was once a chef at Nadaman, the restaurant where Nakamura currently works. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Kishimoto Kayoko, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
  18. Episode 18: Nakamura vs Jillian Harst (Ostrich Battle) May 16, 1997 · 30m Despite having had challengers from around the world, Chairman Kaga had not welcomed a chef from Australia. The challenger is the owner/chef at Indigo. She began her training at age 19. At…
  19. Episode 19: Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle) May 23, 1997 · 30m Kitchen Stadium has been open for a little more than three and a half years. The last of the original Iron Chefs is Iron Chef Chinese Chen Kenichi. The challenger excels at Shanhai style…
  20. Episode 20: Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle) May 30, 1997 · 30m The brother of the challenger did battle against Chen in a Swordfish battle two years earlier. It is an Italian vs. French battle. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Keiko Saito (Actress)…
  21. Episode 21: Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle) Jun 6, 1997 · 30m The challenger is the number two man at one of Kandagawa Honten, the main restaurant of Toshiro Kandagawa. He is only 27 years old. Judges: Emoto Takenori, Reiko Takashima, Tsurutaro…
  22. Episode 22: Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle) Jun 13, 1997 · 30m Debut battle of Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Katoh (Actress), Asako Kishi
  23. Episode 23: Sakai vs Sato Norio (Amberjack - Kampachi Battle) Jun 20, 1997 · 30m The challenger lives on the Izu Peninsula, west of Tokyo. It is a region known for its hot springs and abundant fish. Of course, his dishes are full of the flavors of the sea. Judges…
  24. Episode 24: Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata - Grouper Battle) Jun 27, 1997 · 30m The challenger is a top chef from Hong Kong. He has won many cooking competitions. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Saya Takagi, Chai Lam, Asako Kishi
  25. Episode 25: Nakamura vs Kashima Masami (Prawn Battle) Jul 4, 1997 · 30m The challenger trained in France, but he now specializes in Vietnamese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Hideki Takahasi, Asako Kishi
  26. Episode 26: Sakai vs Ishikawa Toshiyuki (Sea Urchin Battle) Jul 11, 1997 · 30m The challenger started training to be a chef at the age of 15. He earns praise from both Iron Chef Chen and Dr. Yukio Hattori. The Chairman calls him the future of Chinese cooking in…
  27. Episode 27: Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp - Shako Battle) Jul 18, 1997 · 30m The challenger is a sushi chef from Yokohama who is a favorite of famous athletes and entertainers. He entered the sushi world at age the age of 16. Chairman Kaga calls him a sushi…
  28. Episode 28: Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle) Jul 25, 1997 · 30m This is the second battle in Kitchen Stadium for the new Iron Chef Italian, Masahiko Kobe. He lost his first time in action, and the Chairman wants to see if he has what it takes to win as…
  29. Episode 29: Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle) Aug 1, 1997 · 30m The challenger is the fourth sent by Club Mistral to take on Iron Chef Sakai. The chef operates a restaurant in Ginza. I think the ladies of Ginza really like his dishes. It has been three…
  30. Episode 30: Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle) Aug 8, 1997 · 30m It is summertime, and Chairman Kaga wants to celebrate with a summer festival. The Iron Chefs are divided into two teams: Asia Team (Chen and Nakamura) and Europe Team (Sakai and Kobe)…
  31. Episode 31: Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle) Aug 15, 1997 · 30m It is time for the Obon Festival in Japan. (It traditionally takes place in mid-August) The challenger is a buddhist monk who prepares vegetarian meals. She is the younger sister of the…
  32. Episode 32: Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle) Aug 22, 1997 · 30m
  33. Episode 33: Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle) Aug 29, 1997 · 30m The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Senri Yamabuki, Tetsuya Bessho, Yoshiko Ishii
  34. Episode 34: Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) Overtime Sep 5, 1997 · 30m The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. The previous battle between these two chefs was declared a no contest by The…
  35. Episode 35: Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle) Sep 12, 1997 · 30m The challenger has declined many invitations from Chairman Kaga to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He heads a French restaurant in Aoyama, Tokyo. He trained in top restaurants in France…
  36. Episode 36: Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle) Sep 26, 1997 · 30m This challenger is the youngest ever to enter Kitchen Stadium. At the young age of 22, she already heads the kitchen of a bustling Chinese restaurant in Tokyo. She was only 7 when she…
  37. Episode 37: Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle) Oct 3, 1997 · 30m The challenger’s restaurant is often visited by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Masako and Princess Kiko. He started his culinary training at the age of 15. He became a head chef at 24. The…
  38. Episode 38: 1997 World Cup Oct 10, 1997 · 30m 1997 "World Cup" tournament in Arashiyama. Liu Xikun vs. Nakamura (Beef) and Alain Passard vs. Patrick Clark (Homard Lobster). The winners face each other in a Foie Gras Battle.
  39. Episode 39: Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle) Oct 17, 1997 · 30m Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Yoshizumi Ishihara, Keiko Saito, Asako Kishi
  40. Episode 40: Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle) Oct 24, 1997 · 30m
  41. Episode 41: Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle) Oct 31, 1997 · 30m Iron Chef Kobe is the Prince of Pasta. His challenger tonight is the Prince of Chinese cuisine. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Kazuko Kato, Koki Mitani, Chieko Honma
  42. Episode 42: Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle) Nov 14, 1997 · 30m
  43. Episode 43: Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle) Nov 21, 1997 · 30m
  44. Episode 44: Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle) Nov 28, 1997 · 30m
  45. Episode 45: Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over Time Dec 5, 1997 · 30m
  46. Episode 46: Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle) Dec 12, 1997 · 30m
  47. Episode 47: Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle) Dec 19, 1997 · 30m
  48. Episode 48: Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle) Dec 26, 1997 · 30m