Iron Chef

Iron Chef (1993-1998)

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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 Chef comes 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.

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Scheduleevery Friday (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E40Morimoto vs Tatsutoshi Kumamoto (Natto)Okt. 23, 1998
S06E39Chen vs Kyoko Kagata (Veal)Okt. 16, 1998
S06E38Sakai vs Ron Siegel (Lobster)Okt. 9, 1998
S06E37Kobe vs. Shinya Tasaki (Tuna)Okt. 2, 1998
S06E36Morimoto vs. Shuichi Fujii (Juvenile Salmon)Sept. 25, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Iron Chef first premiere?

The Iron Chef first premiered on October 10, 1993.

Which network aired the show in Japan?

The show was aired on Fuji TV in Japan.

Who was the original Iron Chef of the show?

The original Iron Chef of the show was Chef Rokusaburo Michiba.

What cuisine was the original Iron Chef, Michiba, known for?

The original Iron Chef, Michiba, was known for his French and Japanese fusion cuisine.

Who was the chairman of the show?

The chairman of the show was Takeshi Kaga.

In which famous culinary city was the American spinoff of the show set?

The American spinoff of Iron Chef was set in the city of Las Vegas.

What was the title of the American spinoff of the show?

The title of the American spinoff of Iron Chef was Iron Chef America: The Series.

Who was the original commentator for the show?

The original commentator for the show was Dr. Yukio Hattori.

What was the name of the kitchen stadium where the cooking battles took place?

The cooking battles of Iron Chef took place in Kitchen Stadium.

How many Iron Chefs were there in the original Japanese version of the show?

There were a total of three Iron Chefs in the original Japanese version of the show.

Who was the first Iron Chef Japanese?

The first Iron Chef Japanese was Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

How long was the time limit for each cooking battle on the show?

The time limit for each cooking battle on the show was one hour.

What were the five main ingredients featured on the show's title sequence?

The five main ingredients featured on the show's title sequence were lobster, peppers, tomato, mushroom, and squid.

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