Fuji TV · Japan · 1993 · 300 Episodes

Iron Chef Japan

The legendary Japanese cooking show where challengers face off against resident 'Iron Chefs' in Kitchen Stadium under a strict one-hour time limit, evaluated by host Chairman Kaga and a panel of culinary judges.

Judges & Evaluators

Chairman Kaga

Official evaluator & tasting judge for Iron Chef Japan

Shinichiro Kurimoto

Official evaluator & tasting judge for Iron Chef Japan

Asako Kishi

Official evaluator & tasting judge for Iron Chef Japan

Episodes & Challenges

Episode 1 · Aired 1993-10-10View Challenges & Recipes →

The Battle of Sichuan Chili Shrimp

Challenger chef challenges Iron Chef Chinese Chen Kenmin in a high-intensity battle utilizing fresh tiger shrimp and hot bean paste.

Signature Dishes Cooked

🍲 Chen Kenmin's Sichuan Chili Shrimp by Chen Kenmin

Episode 2 · Aired 1993-10-17View Challenges & Recipes →

The Battle of Seafood Udon

Iron Chef Japanese Masaharu Morimoto faces a noodle master challenger in a battle focused on hand-pulled udon and dashi broths.

Signature Dishes Cooked

🍲 Morimoto's Hand-Pulled Seafood Dashi Udon by Masaharu Morimoto