Season 3 (1995)

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Mr. Iron Chef 1994: Final (Yellowtail)
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January 2, 1995 • 30m

The winner of the Mr. Iron Chef 1994 tournament takes on an Iron Chef.

Chen vs Toshiyuki Nakagawa (Mochi Battle)
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January 6, 1995 • 30m

The first challenger of 1995. The challenger heads a restaurant with seating for only 6, but it has hosted entertainers and even P...Read more

Sakai vs Koji Yamada (Turnip Battle)
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January 13, 1995 • 30m

Yamada left Tokyo University to train as a chef under honourary Iron Chef Ishinabe. Sakai has his mentor in the audience. Diverse ...Read more

Chen vs Hisao Oidate (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
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January 20, 1995 • 30m

Episode 4 of Season 3 premiered on January 20, 1995

Sakai vs Fuyuko Kondo (Apple & Chocolate Battle)
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January 27, 1995 • 30m

Kondo is the 4th woman challenger to take on Sakai. This time the dessert battle is best suited for Valentine's Day.

Chen vs Yoshie Urabe (Soybean Battle)
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February 3, 1995 • 30m

Acclaimed chef Toshiro Kandagawa sends the only female chef he has ever taught into Kitchen Stadium.

Michiba vs Masao Suzuki (Matsuba Crab Battle)
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February 10, 1995 • 30m

The challenger is the head chef at a restaurant that Iron Chef Michiba himself dines at frequently. Judges: Tamio Kagayama (Novel...Read more

Chen vs Kunihiko Hashimoto (Taro Battle)
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March 3, 1995 • 30m

Episode 8 of Season 3 premiered on March 3, 1995

Sakai vs Toshihiro Komine (Asparagus Battle)
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February 24, 1995 • 30m

Sakai faces a challenger known as "Mr. Gourmet." Komine is a world-class vegetable chef, who feels right at home with the secret ingredient.

Michiba vs Wang Zhijian (Egg Battle)
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March 17, 1995 • 30m

The challenger makes magical noodle dishes. He is one of only 100 chefs to have received recognition as a High Class Technician. H...Read more

Chen vs Tetsutoshi Shimazu (Squid Battle)
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March 10, 1995 • 30m

The challenger is the first pizza expert to enter kitchen stadium. What pizzas can he create from squid?

Sakai vs Shigeo Yuasa (Cod Battle)
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March 17, 1995 • 30m

Shigeo Yuasa uses shocking cooking techniques. His use of test tubes and litmus paper make him seem like a scientist, not a chef. ...Read more

Hong Kong Special: Pork, Spiny Lobster
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April 21, 1995 • 30m

Two hour special featuring Michiba vs. Shu Chu in Battle Spiny Lobster and Chen vs Ron Waikei in Battle Pork

Chen vs Chiyo Cho (Tofu Battle)
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April 7, 1995 • 30m

The Kobe earthquake could not shake this talented female chef, and now she will fight an Iron Chef.

Chen Kenichi
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May 5, 1995 • 30m

Episode 15 of Season 3 premiered on May 5, 1995

Sakai vs Kunio Santo (Clam Battle)
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April 21, 1995 • 30m

Episode 16 of Season 3 premiered on April 21, 1995

Michiba vs Keisuke Tamano (Tilefish Battle)
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May 19, 1995 • 30m

Former challenger Kandagawa sends Keisuke to do his bidding. Egos, reputations, and the championship are all on the line. This ch...Read more

Kenichi vs Lee Myong Suk (Liver Battle)
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May 26, 1995 • 30m

Episode 18 of Season 3 premiered on May 26, 1995

Sakai vs Isao Yanagidate (Caviar Battle)
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May 12, 1995 • 30m

Old versus new French cuisine, Club Mistral versus Club des Trentes--a complicated battle deserves a high end ingredient.

Chen vs Elio Orsara (Kajiki Tuna Battle)
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May 19, 1995 • 30m

Episode 20 of Season 3 premiered on May 19, 1995

Michiba vs Etsuo Joh (Broccoli Battle)
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May 26, 1995 • 30m

How will the challenger (the king of sauces) deal with broccoli? Doc Hattori says his sauces are amazing. He even says he wishes ...Read more

Sakai vs Katsuo Ohmiya (Onion Battle)
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June 2, 1995 • 30m

Episode 22 of Season 3 premiered on June 2, 1995

Sakai vs Kazutaka Okabe (Lamb Battle)
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June 9, 1995 • 30m

Episode 23 of Season 3 premiered on June 9, 1995

Michiba vs Zeng Mingxing (Blue Crab Battle)
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June 16, 1995 • 30m

The challenger is the top apprentice of the Mother of Chinese cooking in Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto (Fmr Lower House Memb...Read more

Chen vs Yukihiro Noda (Sardine Battle)
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June 23, 1995 • 30m

Episode 25 of Season 3 premiered on June 23, 1995

Ishinabe vs Yanagidate Isao (Avocado Battle)
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June 30, 1995 • 30m

Episode 26 of Season 3 premiered on June 30, 1995

Sakai vs Takayoshi Kawai (Sole Battle)
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July 28, 1995 • 30m

Episode 27 of Season 3 premiered on July 28, 1995

Sakai vs Haruyoshi Omino (Sweetfish Battle)
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July 14, 1995 • 30m

Episode 28 of Season 3 premiered on July 14, 1995

Chen vs Li Jinlun (Swallow's Nest Battle)
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July 21, 1995 • 30m

Episode 29 of Season 3 premiered on July 21, 1995

Sakai vs Shinichi Nagamatsu (Eggplant Battle)
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July 28, 1995 • 30m

Episode 30 of Season 3 premiered on July 28, 1995

Chen vs Hisama Hirano (Sea Urchin Battle)
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August 4, 1995 • 30m

Episode 31 of Season 3 premiered on August 4, 1995

Michiba vs Kenji Kaji (Umeboshi Battle)
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August 11, 1995 • 30m

The challenger is the head chef in Kyoto. He has mastered the style of Ikama-school of culinary arts. To separate his restaurant f...Read more

Michiba and Sakai vs The Cuomo Brothers (Tomato Battle)
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August 18, 1995 • 30m

Tag Team Battle! Two Iron Chefs vs 2 Italian Brothers in the battle of the tomato. After growing up in Italy, these brothers star...Read more

Chen vs Yoshiko Takemasa (Short-necked Clam Battle)
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August 25, 1995 • 30m

Episode 34 of Season 3 premiered on August 25, 1995

Sakai vs Joël Bruant (Salmon Battle)
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September 1, 1995 • 30m

Bruant returns to Kitchen Stadium to give the Chairman an ultimatum - if he wins, he must replace Sakai as Iron Chef French.

Michiba vs Minoru Noda (Matsutake Mushroom Battle)
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September 8, 1995 • 30m

The challenger is the head chef at a members only Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. He watches the Iron Chef episodes that air o...Read more

Sakai vs Philippe Aubron (Crayfish Battle)
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September 15, 1995 • 30m

Episode 37 of Season 3 premiered on September 15, 1995

Chen vs Tsuguo Fujiwara (Sea Cucumber Battle)
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October 28, 1995 • 30m

Episode 38 of Season 3 premiered on October 28, 1995

Chin VS Hagiwara Masahiko (Freshwater Shrimp Battle)
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November 3, 1995 • 30m

Episode 39 of Season 3 premiered on November 3, 1995

Sakai vs Sadaharu Nakajima (Rice Battle)
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November 10, 1995 • 30m

Episode 40 of Season 3 premiered on November 10, 1995

Michiba vs Lin Kunbi (Potato Battle)
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November 17, 1995 • 30m

The challenger is one of the best in Japan at Fujian-style cooking. He opened the first Fujian-style restaurant in Japan. He is al...Read more

Michiba vs Lin Kunbi Overtime (Sweet Potato Battle)
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November 24, 1995 • 30m

Overtime Battle to Potato Battle After 60 minutes of battle, the scores are tied at 71. This may have been the first overtime batt...Read more

Chen vs Masahiko Hagiwara (Scampi Battle)
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November 3, 1995 • 30m

Episode 43 of Season 3 premiered on November 3, 1995

Chen vs Kiyotaka Ikegawa (Horsehair Crab Battle Battle)
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November 10, 1995 • 30m

Episode 44 of Season 3 premiered on November 10, 1995

Sakai vs Toshiro Kandagawa (Lotus Root Battle)
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November 17, 1995 • 30m

100th challenger special

Sakai vs Bruno Ménard (Escargot Battle)
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November 24, 1995 • 30m

Episode 46 of Season 3 premiered on November 24, 1995

Chen vs Sozo Miyamoto (Carp Battle)
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December 1, 1995 • 30m

Episode 47 of Season 3 premiered on December 1, 1995

Sakai vs Tadamichi Ohta (Octopus Battle)
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December 8, 1995 • 30m

Episode 48 of Season 3 premiered on December 8, 1995

Sakai vs Philippe Groult (Oyster Battle)
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December 15, 1995 • 30m

Episode 49 of Season 3 premiered on December 15, 1995

Mr Iron Chef 1995: Chen vs. Sakai (Chicken Battle)
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December 22, 1995 • 30m

1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 1