The chairman has received a letter from the challenger asking for a battle in Kitchen Stadium. At 6 feet tall, the challenger is an imposing figure in the kitchen. He is known as Wajima’s Benkei, named after a famed warrior from the 12th century. Among his tools is a 3-ft knife.
The theme ingredient is a special delicacy of the Sea of Japan. The annual yield of this crab is only about 10. They are so large, they are brought in from the back of Kitchen Stadium. A couple of theĀ Takaashi-Gani (also known as the Japanese Spider Crab) in the tank a 3m in length!
Episode 505
This episode is in Japanese with English subtitles.
The challenger is a popular guest on TV known as the “Wandering Chef.” He has been training since the age of 15 and is known for his decorative style.
Episode 442
Because of the nature of the theme ingredient, this battle will feature special rules. The challenger will prepare his dishes as usual, cooking straight through the 60 minutes. The Iron Chef will stop after 50 minutes, then resume for the final 10 minutes of cooking after the challenger’s dishes have been tasted.
This episode is in Japanese with English subtitles.