Season 7

01 Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster Battle) Episode 18th January 1999 02 Sakai vs Koei Kamimura (Codfish Battle) Episode 215th January 1999 03 Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper Battle) Episode 322nd January 1999 04 Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail Battle) Episode 429th January 1999 Toshiro Kandagawa is not happy with the results from the Ohta Faction challengers so far. Two have tried to defeat Morimoto, and two have failed. Ohta responds by choosing a challenger that is skilled at using salt. This challenger first met Ohta when he was only 15. Eight years later, he was one of Ohta's favorite cooks. He feels that salt is essential for drawing out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Will the third time be the charm for the Ohta Faction. 05 Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab Battle) Episode 55th February 1999 The Royal Park Hotel's Grand Chef Mitsuo Shimamura's last two proteges defeated the Iron Chefs. Iio is Shimamura's right hand man, and his strongest yet to enter Kitchen Stadium. 06 Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana Battle) Episode 612th February 1999 07 Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Oyster Battle) Episode 719th February 1999 08 Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon Battle) Episode 826th February 1999 09 Morimoto Retrospective Part I Episode 95th March 1999 The first hour of the Morimoto Retrospective: Michiba & Morimoto tour New York City 10 Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg Battle) Episode 1012th March 1999 The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective. 11 Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Oxtail Battle) Episode 1119th March 1999 12 Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Anglerfish Battle) Episode 1226th March 1999 13 Chen vs Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage Battle) Episode 132nd April 1999 14 Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon Battle) Episode 149th April 1999 While Japanese cuisine tends to tradition-bound. This challenger refuses to be bound by old rules. He respects the basics, but is always looking for new ways to expand. He entered cooking at the age of 18. He joined a group with a 178-year tradition in Edo-style cooking. 15 Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato Battle) Episode 1516th April 1999 A master of Roman cuisine devotes himself to proving that his Italian cuisine is better than the Iron Chef's. 16 Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe Battle) Episode 1623rd April 1999 Morimoto faces the newest challenger from the Ohta faction, who want to prove that the Iron Chef and his innovative cooking methods are too bizarre. The challenger relies on saki to add traditional flavors. 17 Morimoto vs. Yamashita Yusuke Overtime (Scallions Battle) Episode 1730th April 1999 The Cod Roe battle ended in a tie, leading the chefs to battle with green onions (scallions). 18 Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout Battle) Episode 187th May 1999 The Kihachi sends its third challenger into Kitchen Stadium. So far the Iron Chefs have been successful against these well trained chefs. Can Chen continue the winning streak against Takeshi Okubo? 19 Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb Battle) Episode 1914th May 1999 The Iron Chef must face an authentic French chef who is endorsed by some of the top culinary experts of the day. The battle mimics the Sopexa, the most famous French culinary battle in Japan. 20 Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Piglet Battle) Episode 2021st May 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 dangerous indeed. 21 Indonesian Expedition Part I Episode 2128th May 1999 Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia 22 Indonesian Expedition Part II Episode 224th June 1999 Japanese Iron Chef Emeritus Michiba and Japanese Iron Chef Morimoto travel to Indonesia 23 Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster Battle) Episode 2311th June 1999 Osada is the head chef of Nangoku-shuka, the Chinese restaurant that brought shark fin soup to Japan. The Prince of Pasta shows up to battle the newest challenger in this Chinese versus Italian battle. 24 Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi Battle) Episode 2418th June 1999 The secret ingredient isn't an ingredient at all, but actually a style. The chairman, however, gives the chefs five themes to focus their sushi: tuna, kohada, anago, eggs, and kanpyo. 25 Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pig Battle) Episode 2525th June 1999 As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friends in middle school. 26 Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato Battle) Episode 262nd July 1999 A Canadian superchef was inspired by an episode he watched. He brings his fine French cuisine to battle Morimoto. 27 Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe Battle) Episode 279th July 1999 Michiba returns to Kitchen Stadium, this time with his assistant as the competitor he's sponsoring. Yuji Tateno enters Kitchen Stadium prepared to battle an Iron Chef and to change the minds of the world-famous Zagats, culinary experts. What dish will exemplify sea urchin the best? 28 Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel Battle) Episode 2816th July 1999 Kyoto's Gion festival inspires the Chairman to find a Kyoto cuisine expert. The combatants must create dishes focused on the flavor of the pike conger. 29 Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom Battle) Episode 2923rd July 1999 The two chefs battle it out over jumbo mushrooms. The challenger is a mushroom expert, so Kobe has his work cut out for him. 30 Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras Battle) Episode 3030th July 1999 In this special episode, the 300th competitor enters kitchen stadium. The chairman has Chen face a French challenger with an ingredient that does not lend itself to his cooking style. 31 Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus Battle) Episode 316th August 1999 When the 300th challenger entered kitchen stadium, everyone expected an epic battle. This tie breaker is part two of the massive battle. 32 Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Conger Eel Battle) Episode 3213th August 1999 The challenger is an Italian chef who has impressed some of the biggest names in Kubuki-za theater. Will he impress the judges in Kitchen Stadium? 33 Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish Battle) Episode 3320th August 1999 Battle cuttlefish becomes a test of the chefs' seafood knowledge. 34 Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray Battle) Episode 3427th August 1999 The sea ray rules the ocean, who will rule the kitchen? 35 Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass Battle) Episode 353rd September 1999 36 King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One (Tokyo X Battle) Episode 3610th September 1999 Two Iron Chefs will enter kitchen stadium, but only one can advance. Chen versus Kobe in a pork battle for the ages. 37 King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two (Bell Pepper Battle) Episode 3717th September 1999 Steamed Bell Pepper custard and Bell Pepper Royale with Pike Eel feature in this match between Morimoto and Sakai. 38 King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 1 Episode 3824th September 1999 Chen versus Sakai in what is supposed to be the grand finale of the tournament. Both Iron Chefs go all out with dishes like a classic lobster bisque and a cutting edge egg mousse and gratin au chili lobster. As the tournament nears its end, Sakai has been crowned King of Iron Chefs. Or has he? The chairman has another battle up his sleeve. 39 King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 2 Episode 391st October 1999 40 King Of Iron Chefs Tournament Final 3 Episode 408th October 1999 Alain Passard vs. Sakai, the winner of the King of the Iron Chef Tournament. The theme is Longgang Chicken. The challenger for this final Kitchen Stadium battle has been here before. He competed against Iron Chef Komei Nakamura in the 1997 Iron Chef World Cup. That battle ended in a tie. Chairman Kaga has invited him back to take care of this unfinished business. This chef is called the best in the world by some. He is a three star chef from France. He began cooking at 8 years old. This will a very tough challenge for the Iron Chef.