Iron Chef

After two of his men lost to Chen, the grand chef of Heichinrou decides that he will battle next.

The challenger represents the indigenous style of Niigata Prefecture.

Iron Chef Kobe once again faces the challenge of a native Italian chef.

Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto and both have failed.

The Royal Park Hotel's grand chef protégés battle the iron chefs.

See who slips in the battle of banana, Iron Chef Kobe or Hironobu Tsujiguchi.

Chen takes on Ryozo Asao, the heir to a French restaurant dynasty, with sturgeon, a kind of fish known for its caviar.

Today's challenger is endorsed by Tenmei Kanoh, a photographer and frequent "Iron Chef" judge.

Michiba and Yasuo Kawada prepare anglerfish dished from Hokuriku.

Specializing in Chinese imperial cuisine, Tsui Yu Fun challenges Iron Chef Chen's Szechuan-style cooking in the battle of Chinese cabbage.

While Japanese cuisine tends to be tradition-bound, one challenger rejects the old rules.

Iron Chef Kobe is challenged by Franco Canzoniere. Who's cuisine will reign supreme?

Morimoto challenges Yusuke Yamashita.

The tiebreaker battle between Iron Chef Morimoto and Yamashita.

Can Chen continue his winning streak against the Kihachi Group's latest challenger, Takeshi Okubo?

Sakai takes on Michel Husser in the battle of lamb.

Spano Stelvio chooses Chen for this battle of suckling pig.

What can the Prince of Pasta do with giant lobster in this battle against Makoto Osada?

This non-traditional battle of sushi between Morimoto and Keiji Nakazawa is sure to please.

The rare black pork is brought out as the equalizer between Sakai and Isao Makio.

Morimoto takes on a new challenger in the battle of potato.

Iron Chef Chen takes on Challenger Yuji Tateno in the battle for the best sea urchin dish.

It's Iron Chef Morimoto vs. Challenger Yoshimi Tanigawa in this all-out battle for the best pike conger dish.

Iron Chef Kobe takes on Shoji Yamaoka in a fight to the finish.