Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle) 0.0

January 8, 1999

Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle) 0.0

January 15, 1999

Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper Battle) 0.0

January 22, 1999

Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail Battle) 0.0

January 29, 1999

Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Mori… see more

Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab Battle) 0.0

February 5, 1999

The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's righ… see more

Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana Battle) 0.0

February 12, 1999

Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Oyster Battle) 0.0

February 19, 1999

Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon Battle) 0.0

February 26, 1999

Morimoto Retrospective Part I 0.0

March 5, 1999

The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City

Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle) 0.0

March 12, 1999

The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.

Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Oxtail Battle) 0.0

March 19, 1999

Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Anglerfish Battle) 0.0

March 26, 1999

Chen vs Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage Battle) 0.0

April 2, 1999

Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon Battle) 0.0

April 9, 1999

While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basi… see more

Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato Battle) 0.0

April 16, 1999

A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's.

Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe Battle) 0.0

April 23, 1999

Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative coo… see more

Morimoto vs. Yamashita Yusuke Overtime (Scallions Battle) 0.0

April 30, 1999

The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions).

Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout Battle) 0.0

May 7, 1999

The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these w… see more

Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb Battle) 0.0

May 14, 1999

The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The ba… see more

Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Piglet Battle) 0.0

May 21, 1999

The Iron Chefs have been on a losing streak. The Chairman brings in an up and coming chef who could prove to be very da… see more

Indonesian Expedition Part I 0.0

May 28, 1999

Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia

Indonesian Expedition Part II 0.0

June 4, 1999

Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia

Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster Battle) 0.0

June 11, 1999

Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pas… see more

Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi Battle) 0.0

June 18, 1999

The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five the… see more

Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle) 0.0

June 25, 1999

As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friend… see more

Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato Battle) 0.0

July 2, 1999

A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto.

Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe Battle) 0.0

July 9, 1999

Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters … see more

Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel Battle) 0.0

July 16, 1999

Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused o… see more

Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom Battle) 0.0

July 23, 1999

The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for… see more

Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras Battle) 0.0

July 30, 1999

In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger wi… see more

Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle) 0.0

August 6, 1999

When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of th… see more

Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Conger Eel Battle) 0.0

August 13, 1999

The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the… see more

Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish Battle) 0.0

August 20, 1999

Battle cuttlefish becomes a test of the chefs' seafood knowledge.

Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray Battle) 0.0

August 27, 1999

The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen?

Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass Battle) 0.0

September 3, 1999

King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One (Tokyo X Battle) 0.0

September 10, 1999

Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages.

King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two (Bell Pepper Battle) 0.0

September 17, 1999

Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai.

King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 1 0.0

September 24, 1999

Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes … see more

King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2 0.0

October 1, 1999

King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 3 0.0

October 8, 1999

Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken. The challe… see more