S7 E1 • Chen vs Xie Huaxian (Lobster)

Opening battle of the New Year features the Grand Chef of Hei Chin Rou. After two of his men lost to Chen, the Grand Master decides that he will be the next opponent to Chen so he can regain the pride of Hei Chin Rou. Theme Ingredient: Spiny Lobster Judges: Tenmeh Kanoh (Photographer), Hisako Manda (Actress), Kazuhiro Sasaki (YBPitcher), Kazuko Hosoki (FT)

Première diffusion : 8 janvier 1999

S7 E2 • Sakai vs Kamimura Kouei (Cod)

Niigata prefecture is known for its rice and sake. The challenger represents the indigenous style of Niigata. Former Iron Chef Michiba speaks highly of the ryokan where the challenger is the chef. He is a rice connoisseur.

Première diffusion : 15 janvier 1999

S7 E3 • Kobe vs. Costantino Gemmoli (Bell Pepper)

Première diffusion : 22 janvier 1999

S7 E4 • Morimoto vs. Hiroyuki Hakogi (Yellowtail)

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.

Première diffusion : 29 janvier 1999

S7 E5 • Morimoto vs Tetsuji Iio (King Crab)

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.

Première diffusion : 5 février 1999

S7 E6 • Kobe vs Tsujiguchi Hironobu (Banana)

Première diffusion : 12 février 1999

S7 E7 • Sakai vs Senba Toshiya (Asyra Oyster)

Première diffusion : 19 février 1999

S7 E8 • Chen vs Asao Ryozo (Sturgeon)

Première diffusion : 26 février 1999

S7 E9 • Morimoto Retrospective Part I

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

Première diffusion : 5 mars 1999

S7 E10 • Morimoto Retrospective Part II: Morimoto vs Nakamura Komei (Egg)

The second hour of the Morimoto retrospective.

Première diffusion : 12 mars 1999

S7 E11 • Sakai vs Koji Hosogai (Ox Tail)

Première diffusion : 19 mars 1999

S7 E12 • Morimoto vs Masahara Seiya (Angler)

Première diffusion : 26 mars 1999

S7 E13 • Chen VS Cui Yufen (Chinese Cabbage)

Première diffusion : 2 avril 1999

S7 E14 • Sakai vs. Tohru Komori (Udon)

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.

Première diffusion : 9 avril 1999

S7 E15 • Kobe vs. Franco Canzoniere (Tomato)

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

Première diffusion : 16 avril 1999

S7 E16 • Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita (Cod Roe)

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.

Première diffusion : 23 avril 1999

S7 E17 • Morimoto vs. Yusuke Yamashita Overtime (Scallions)

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

Première diffusion : 30 avril 1999

S7 E18 • Chen vs Okubo Takeshi (Bean Sprout)

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?

Première diffusion : 7 mai 1999

S7 E19 • Sakai vs Michel Husser (Lamb)

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.

Première diffusion : 14 mai 1999

S7 E20 • Chen vs Spano Stelvio (Suckling Pig)

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.

Première diffusion : 21 mai 1999

S7 E21 • Indonesian Expedition Part I

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

Première diffusion : 28 mai 1999

S7 E22 • Indonesian Expedition Part II

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

Première diffusion : 4 juin 1999

S7 E23 • Kobe vs Makoto Osada (Giant Lobster)

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.

Première diffusion : 11 juin 1999

S7 E24 • Morimoto vs Nakazawa Keiji (Sushi)

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.

Première diffusion : 18 juin 1999

S7 E25 • Sakai vs Makio Isao (Black Pork)

As Sakai battles thoughts of retirement, the rare ingredient is an equalizer between two powerful chefs who were friends in middle school.

Première diffusion : 25 juin 1999

S7 E26 • Morimoto vs Michael Noble (Potato)

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

Première diffusion : 2 juillet 1999

S7 E27 • Chen vs Tateno Yuji (Sea Urchin Roe)

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?

Première diffusion : 9 juillet 1999

S7 E28 • Morimoto vs Tanigawa Yoshimi (Pike Eel)

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.

Première diffusion : 16 juillet 1999

S7 E29 • Kobe vs. Shoji Yamaoka (Jumbo Mushroom)

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

Première diffusion : 23 juillet 1999

S7 E30 • Chen vs Dominique Corby (Foie Gras)

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.

Première diffusion : 30 juillet 1999

S7 E31 • Chen vs. Dominique Corby Overtime (Asparagus)

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

Première diffusion : 6 août 1999

S7 E32 • Kobe vs Sakai Hiroki (Eel)

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?

Première diffusion : 13 août 1999

S7 E33 • Morimoto vs Watanabe Akira (Cuttlefish)

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

Première diffusion : 20 août 1999

S7 E34 • Sakai vs Yoshihide Koga (Stingray)

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

Première diffusion : 27 août 1999

S7 E35 • Morimoto vs Shigematsu Ryozo (Sea Bass)

Première diffusion : 3 septembre 1999

S7 E36 • King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round One

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

Première diffusion : 10 septembre 1999

S7 E37 • King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Round Two

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

Première diffusion : 17 septembre 1999

S7 E38 • King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Finals - Part 1

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.

Première diffusion : 24 septembre 1999

S7 E39 • King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Finals - Part 2

Première diffusion : 1 octobre 1999

S7 E40 • King Of Iron Chef's Tournament Finals - Part 3

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.

Première diffusion : 8 octobre 1999