Sakai vs Kasahara Hiroshi (Rice Cake Battle) 0.0

January 10, 1997

Chen vs Michifude Hiroshi (Dried Scallop Battle) 0.0

January 17, 1997

The challenger is the 25-year-old son of a prominent Chinese cuisine chef whose restaurant "Kochouran" in Kobe was demo… see more

Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Rabbit Battle) 0.0

January 24, 1997

The challenger is the head chef of a London restaurant that was established in 1798. He is a master of Gibier (wild gam… see more

Sakai vs Rory Kennedy (Pigeon Battle) Overtime 0.0

January 31, 1997

It is only the second overtime battle in the history of Kitchen Stadium. The chefs used most of the supplies and ingred… see more

Nakamura vs Morieda Hiroyoshi (Crab Battle) 0.0

February 7, 1997

Chen vs Kou Houkou (Rice Battle) 0.0

February 14, 1997

The challenger is Premier Chef in China. He is an expert in Fujian Cuisine. This is a battle between two outstanding Ch… see more

Sakai vs Shimada Tetsuya (Truffle Battle) 0.0

February 21, 1997

Club Mistral is back with yet another challenger for Sakai. Shimada trained in France for 5 years before returning to J… see more

Nakamura vs Yamazaki Tateo (Nattou Battle) 0.0

February 28, 1997

Sakai vs Jyo Etsuo (Wine Battle) 0.0

March 7, 1997

Chen vs Wakiya Yuji (Papaya Battle) 0.0

March 14, 1997

Nakamura vs Mera Takashi (Seaweed Battle) 0.0

March 21, 1997

Sakai vs Kitami Hiroyuki (Honey Battle) 0.0

March 28, 1997

Nakamura vs You Koukan (Hanami Festival) 0.0

April 11, 1997

This battle does not have a theme ingredient, but it does have a theme. Hanami, or flower viewing, is the theme of this… see more

Sakai vs Okumura Shinzou (Bamboo Shoot Battle) 0.0

April 18, 1997

Chen vs Ootsuki Chihiro (Tomato Battle) 0.0

April 25, 1997

The challenger is a woman who specializes in the cuisine of Spain. This is a very close battle that is decided by one p… see more

Sakai vs Sasaki Kiyoyasu (Perch Battle) 0.0

May 2, 1997

The challenger trained under the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse. (I think he may have been the first Japanese chef t… see more

Nakamura vs Azumaya Norio (Pork Battle) 0.0

May 9, 1997

The challenger was once a chef at Nadaman, the restaurant where Nakamura currently works. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto,… see more

Nakamura vs Jillian Harst (Ostrich Battle) 0.0

May 16, 1997

Despite having had challengers from around the world, Chairman Kaga had not welcomed a chef from Australia. The challen… see more

Chen vs Takagi Masao (Duck's Egg Battle) 0.0

May 23, 1997

Kitchen Stadium has been open for a little more than three and a half years. The last of the original Iron Chefs is Iro… see more

Sakai vs Germano Orsara (Ham Battle) 0.0

May 30, 1997

The brother of the challenger did battle against Chen in a Swordfish battle two years earlier. It is an Italian vs. Fre… see more

Nakamura vs Sakane Hisahito (Sea Eel Battle) 0.0

June 6, 1997

The challenger is the number two man at one of Kandagawa Honten, the main restaurant of Toshiro Kandagawa. He is only 2… see more

Kobe vs Hagiwara Masahiko (Pasta Battle) 0.0

June 13, 1997

Debut battle of Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Masumi Okada (Actor), Kazuko Katoh (Actr… see more

Sakai vs Sato Norio (Amberjack - Kampachi Battle) 0.0

June 20, 1997

The challenger lives on the Izu Peninsula, west of Tokyo. It is a region known for its hot springs and abundant fish. O… see more

Chen vs Syu Kenchu (Akahata - Grouper Battle) 0.0

June 27, 1997

The challenger is a top chef from Hong Kong. He has won many cooking competitions. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, Saya Takagi, … see more

Nakamura vs Kashima Masami (Prawn Battle) 0.0

July 4, 1997

The challenger trained in France, but he now specializes in Vietnamese cooking. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, H… see more

Sakai vs Ishikawa Toshiyuki (Sea Urchin Battle) 0.0

July 11, 1997

The challenger started training to be a chef at the age of 15. He earns praise from both Iron Chef Chen and Dr. Yukio H… see more

Chen vs Matsuno Yoshikazu (Mantis Shrimp - Shako Battle) 0.0

July 18, 1997

The challenger is a sushi chef from Yokohama who is a favorite of famous athletes and entertainers. He entered the sush… see more

Kobe vs Stephan Tabacchi (Cabbage Battle) 0.0

July 25, 1997

This is the second battle in Kitchen Stadium for the new Iron Chef Italian, Masahiko Kobe. He lost his first time in ac… see more

Sakai vs Toyoshima Seiji (Milk Battle) 0.0

August 1, 1997

The challenger is the fourth sent by Club Mistral to take on Iron Chef Sakai. The chef operates a restaurant in Ginza. … see more

Nakamura Chin vs Sakai Kobe (Watermelon Battle) 0.0

August 8, 1997

It is summertime, and Chairman Kaga wants to celebrate with a summer festival. The Iron Chefs are divided into two team… see more

Chen vs Souseiko Kawaguchi (Eggplant Battle) 0.0

August 15, 1997

It is time for the Obon Festival in Japan. (It traditionally takes place in mid-August) The challenger is a buddhist mo… see more

Sakai vs Androsoni Pietro (Melon Battle) 0.0

August 22, 1997

Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Potato Battle) 0.0

August 29, 1997

The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. Judges: Tenmei … see more

Nakamura vs Kojima Koten (Flatfish Battle) Overtime 0.0

September 5, 1997

The challenger is the number one French chef on Kyushu. He opened his own restaurant at the age of 26. The previous ba… see more

Sakai vs Nakajima Toshiyuki (Cow's Cheek Battle) 0.0

September 12, 1997

The challenger has declined many invitations from Chairman Kaga to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He heads a French rest… see more

Chen vs Igarashi Miyuki (Cucumber Battle) 0.0

September 26, 1997

This challenger is the youngest ever to enter Kitchen Stadium. At the young age of 22, she already heads the kitchen of… see more

Kobe vs Imai Fujio (Matsutake Battle) 0.0

October 3, 1997

The challenger’s restaurant is often visited by Crown Prince Akihito, Princess Masako and Princess Kiko. He started his… see more

1997 World Cup 0.0

October 10, 1997

1997 "World Cup" tournament in Arashiyama. Liu Xikun vs. Nakamura (Beef) and Alain Passard vs. Patrick Clark (Homard Lo… see more

Chen vs Nagasaka Matsuo (Spareribs Battle) 0.0

October 17, 1997

Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Yoshizumi Ishihara, Keiko Saito, Asako Kishi

Sakai vs Goto Masashi (Prawn Battle) 0.0

October 24, 1997

Kobe vs Seki Yuji (Chestnut Battle) 0.0

October 31, 1997

Iron Chef Kobe is the Prince of Pasta. His challenger tonight is the Prince of Chinese cuisine. Judges: Tenmei Kanoh, … see more

Nakamura vs Azuma Keiji (Lamb Battle) 0.0

November 14, 1997

Chen vs Matsushima Toru (Crab Battle) 0.0

November 21, 1997

Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Milt Battle) 0.0

November 28, 1997

Kobe vs Takahashi Kazunari (Shrimp Battle) Over Time 0.0

December 5, 1997

Nakamura vs Moris Guilett (Scallop Battle) 0.0

December 12, 1997

Kobe vs Takagi Yasumasa (Strawberry Battle) 0.0

December 19, 1997

Nakamura vs Kandagawa Toshiro (Bony Parts Battle) 0.0

December 26, 1997