Season 6
49 episodes · Jan 9, 1998
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- S6E6
Nakamura Retirement Special
Feb 13, 199830mNakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
- S6E7
Nakamura's Retirement Special (Tuna Battle) Part II
Feb 20, 199830mNakamura's final fight is with Hattori Yukio in Battle Tuna.
S6E8Morimoto vs Hirayama Yukio (Red Snapper Battle)
Feb 27, 199830mMorimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger—Yukio Hirayama.
S6E10Kobe vs. Mario Frittoli (Broccoli Battle)
Mar 13, 199830mPinchiorri, 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.
S6E11Morimoto vs Kimura Masayoshi (Rice Battle)
Apr 4, 199830mThe challenger 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 Iron Chef Japanese?
S6E12Sakai vs Tomoji Ichikawa (Guinea Fowl Battle)
Apr 10, 199830mTomoji 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
S6E13Chen vs Harada Mitsuro (Spanish Mackerel Battle)
Apr 17, 199830mThe 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?
S6E14Chen vs Shimamura Takashi (Pen Shell Battle)
Apr 24, 199830mThe 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?
S6E15Morimoto vs. Tetsuo Hagiwara (Bamboo Shoots Battle)
May 1, 199830mThe 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.
S6E16Kobe vs. Yosei Watanabe (Mango Battle)
May 8, 199830mThe 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
S6E17Morimoto vs. Yasuhiko Habuchi (Asparagus Battle)
May 15, 199830mAndre 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.
S6E18Chen vs Liang Shuqing (Pork Belly Battle)
May 22, 199830mThe younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces Iron Chef Chinese.
S6E20Sakai vs Kobayashi Kumiko (Mishima Beef Battle)
Jun 5, 199830mThe 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 will have his hands full in the Battle: French.
S6E21Morimoto vs Kenichi Miyanaga (Sweetfish Battle)
Jun 12, 199830mFormer 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?
S6E22Chen vs Kentaro (Potato Battle)
Jun 19, 199830mJapan'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.
S6E24Morimoto vs. Takaji Yoshida (Tofu Battle)
Jul 3, 199830mMorimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.
S6E26Chen vs. Junichi Itoh (Yogurt Battle)
Jul 17, 199830mDubbed 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.
S6E322000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part I
Aug 28, 199830mPart 1 of 2: Chen and Sakai gain partners, as Kaga demands a french vs Chinese showdown. The chairman also surprises everyone with 3 theme ingredients. Pork, Snapping Turtle and Banana
- S6E33
2000th Dish: French vs Chinese Part II
Sep 4, 199830mSakai vs. Chen. Each have a special partner chef assigned by Kaga in a French vs. Chinese showdown.
S6E34Sakai vs Kyonori Miura (Squid Battle)
Sep 11, 199830mSakai battles the "conjurer of garlic".
S6E36Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fuji (Salmon Battle)
Sep 25, 199830mLed 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.
S6E37Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna Battle)
Oct 2, 199830mTasaki is a world champion sommelier who always dreamed of becoming a famed chef. Chairman Kaga decides to grant him his wish.
S6E38Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster Battle)
Oct 9, 199830mAn American chef enters Kitchen Stadium for a lobster battle.
S6E39Chen vs Kagata Kyoko (Veal Battle)
Oct 16, 199830mThe 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.
S6E40Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto Battle)
Oct 23, 199830mOne month ago, the Ohta faction "invaded" Kitchen Stadium to fight Morimoto with traditional Japanese cuisine. Their leader, Tadamichi Ohta, now sends a second challenger.
S6E42Sakai vs Kazumi Nagayama (Saury Battle)
Nov 6, 199830mNagayama was brought in to revive the venerated Tokyo University restaurant Shochiku, and now his old-and-new style will go against an Iron Chef.
S6E43Chen vs. Hisao Yaginuma (Shanghai Cabbage Battle)
Nov 13, 199830mChen defends his honor in this Bok Choy battle.
S6E44Kobe vs. Takatsugu Sasaoka (Maitake Battle)
Nov 20, 199830mThe 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.
S6E45Morimoto vs. Marco Molinari (Porcini Battle)
Nov 27, 199830mBy the age of 13, Molinari was already a chef at a 3-star restaurant. Now, cultures clash in this mushroom battle.
S6E47Kobe vs Yoneda Hiromichi (Octopus Battle)
Dec 11, 199830mThis octopus showdown has everyone up in arms.
S6E49Morimoto vs. Jiro Ogue (Turkey Battle)
Dec 25, 199830mFor 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.