Iron Chef

Season 1 Episode 9 - Asparagus

1998 · 42 min

TV-PG

Andre Pachon is the leader of the French chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have appeared, but this time he sends his number one man.

Subtitles: English

Starring:Masaharu Morimoto Hiroyuki Sakai Chen Kenichi Masahiko Kobe

Directed by:Taku Ohtani Takanobu Masatsugu

S01:E01 - Red Snapper

Morimoto’s debut as an Iron Chef brings a difficult challenger: Yukio Hirayama.

S01:E02 - Broccoli

Iron Chef Kobe and Mario Frittoli, who both learned from masters of Italian cuisine, will face off in this battle of broccoli.

S01:E03 - Rice Battle

Iron Chef Morimoto engages Challenger Masayoshi Kimura in this battle of rice.

S01:E04 - Guinea Fowl

Chef Sakai, known as the Iron Chef French, will have his hands full in this battle specially designed around Wedgwood China.

S01:E05 - Spanish Mackerel

The challenger is a master chef hailing from Kyoto. He has the support of the former Iron Chef Michiba and Dr. Yatori.

S01:E06 - Pen Shell

The challenger is a seafood expert who chooses and masterfully cooks gifts from the sea. He has apprenticed in the top kitchens of Japan.

S01:E07 - Bamboo Shoots

The challenger is a stubborn chef descended from a long line of Tokyo dwellers. The Iron Chef will have his hands full facing such strong traditions.

S01:E08 - Mango

The challenger is one of the few Mexican food specialists in Tokyo. This is a Latin duel at Kitchen Stadium.

S01:E09 - Asparagus

Andre Pachon is the leader of the French chef community in Japan. Several of his apprentices have appeared, but this time he sends his number one man.

S01:E10 - Pork Belly

The younger sibling of the Liang brothers, rulers of Cantonese cuisine in Japan, faces the Iron Chef Chinese.

S01:E11 - Konnyaku

Iron Chef Chen engages Challenger Lian Su Qin using konnyaku, a unique Japanese healthy food.

S01:E12 - Mishima Beef

The challenger is a woman who knows what she likes. As an elite culinary critic, she trained at Le Cordon Bleu and as well as Taillevent.

S01:E13 - Sweetfish

The former Iron Chef Michiba decides that Morimoto needs some help finding his feet, so he recruits his number one sous-chef.

S01:E14 - Potato

Japan's culinary media is dominated by today's challenger, a food critic, musician and graphic artist.

S01:E15 - Eggplant

The Iron Chef Italian is challenged by a chef hailing from Kyoto who never ceases to pack his restaurant with customers.

S01:E16 - Tofu

Morimoto fights a traditionalist chef who fills his dishes with nostalgia.

S01:E17 - Jinhua Pork

Meiji Kinenkan is the oldest bridal hall in Japan undergoing an upgrade to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

S01:E18 - Yogurt

Iron Chef Chen stirs up his best yogurt presentation against Challenger Junichi Ito.

S01:E19 - Abalone

Iron Chef Morimoto battles with Challenger Tsuyoshi Kajimoto as they innovate with abalone, a shellfish.

S01:E20 - Blue Crab

The Iron Chef is called upon to face Miyoko Sakai, a famed Thai food critic who has had the privilege to learn the secrets of royal Thai cuisine.

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