Iron Chef · S4 · E13
Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
About this episode
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.
Season 4

1Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle) (1)
30 minJan 3, 1996
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 1)

2Mr Iron Chef 1995 :Chen vs Michiba (Beef Battle)(2)
30 minJan 5, 1996
1995 Mr. Iron Chef tournament round 2 (part 2)

3Chen vs Gao Jinyi (Dried Abalone Battle)
30 minJan 12, 1996

4Sakai vs Hidetoshi Ushimaru (Curry Powder Battle)
30 minJan 19, 1996

5Chen vs Hiroshi Yamanobe (Scorpionfish Battle)
30 minJan 26, 1996
6Chen vs Watanabe Yoji (Snapping Turtle Battle)
30 minFeb 2, 1996

7Sakai vs Tadashi Yanagi (Pear & Chocolate Battle)
30 minFeb 9, 1996
St. Valentine's Day chocolate-and-pear dessert battle

8Sakai vs Jinichi Tateyama (Leek Battle)
30 minFeb 16, 1996
As the Chairman seeks out a new Iron Chef Japanese, Toshiro Kandagawa boasts he can offer a challenger that could replace Iron Chef French.

9Chen vs Takaya Nakazawa (Shiitake Mushroom Battle)
30 minFeb 23, 1996

10Nakamura vs Kiyoshi Suzuki (Foie Gras Battle)
30 minMar 1, 1996
In Nakamura's inaugural battle as Iron Chef Japanese II, he faces the head chef of Auberge de Suzuki in Seijo.

11Chen vs Tatsujiro Yoshida (Cod Battle)
30 minMar 8, 1996

12Sakai vs Senji Osada (Scallop Battle)
30 minMar 15, 1996

13Nakamura vs Lin Kunbi (Bell Pepper Battle)
30 minMar 22, 1996Now viewing
Rematch battle for chef Lin Kunbi.

14Chen vs Katsuaki Mori (Spinach Battle)
30 minMar 29, 1996
Chen's opponent has been knighted in France as the Cavalier of Cheese, and is an expert in salad. Can he prevail?

15France Special Part I: Nakamura vs. Bernard Leprince (Salmon Battle)
30 minApr 5, 1996
Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy

16France Special Part II: Sakai vs. Pierre Gagnaire (Homard Lobster Battle)
30 minApr 12, 1996
Chairman Takeshi Kaga travels to battle the great chefs of France - witness as Iron Chef French #2 (Hiroyuki Sakai) and Iron Chef Japanese #2 (Koumei Nakamura) battle to defend the honor of Iron Chef and the Gourmet Academy

17Nakamura vs. Toyoaki Suganuma (Egg Battle)
30 minApr 19, 1996

18Chen vs. He Yewen (Lettuce Battle)
30 minApr 26, 1996
The new chef of Akasaka Rikyu demonstrates his distinctive Hong Kong cooking skills.

19Nakamura vs. Katsuko Nanao (Cod Roe Battle)
30 minMay 3, 1996

20Chen vs Shunji Morikawa (Pineapple Battle)
30 minMay 10, 1996
Morikawa's restaurant, Cay, is said to have pioneered Thai food in Japan. His patrons include Stephen Hawking and Yoko Ono. Can Chen beat him at his own game?

21Sakai vs Takao Tamotsu (Abalone Battle)
30 minMay 17, 1996

22Nakamura vs. Kenji Motai (Udon Battle)
30 minMay 24, 1996
The challenger is the chief instructor of culinary skills at Hattori Nutrition College and was recommended by Dr. Hattori to be the new Iron Chef Japanese after Michiba retired.

23Chen vs Ichio Gotoh (Cuttlefish Battle)
30 minMay 31, 1996
24Sakai vs Sonobe Yoshinobu (Salmon Roe Battle)
30 minJun 7, 1996
The challenger is one of the three best chefs in Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. His restaurant has won numerous awards at national competitions. He will be the first challenger from Hokkaido to do battle in Kitchen Stadium. He opened his award winning restaurant at the age of 27. Judges: Takenori Emoto, Hisako Manda, Yukio Hatoyama, Asako Kishi
25Nakamura vs Son Kangi (Bonito Battle)
30 minJun 14, 1996
26Sakai vs Philippe Batton (Bacon Battle)
30 minJun 21, 1996
27Nakamura vs Tozawa Hideo (Clam Battle)
30 minJun 28, 1996
28Chen vs Nomura Takayuk (Ayu Battle)
30 minJul 5, 1996
29Nakamura vs Yamamoto Hideki (Conger Battle)
30 minJul 12, 1996
30Sakai vs Uki Yoshimasa (Tuna Battle)
30 minJul 19, 1996
31Nakamura vs Toriumi Masaru (Oyster Battle)
30 minJul 26, 1996
32Chen vs Yamamoto Takeshi (Pork Battle)
30 minAug 2, 1996
33Nakamura vs Thierry Houngues (Caviar Battle)
30 minAug 9, 1996
34Chen vs Tsugawa Toshizo (Sea Eel Battle)
30 minAug 16, 1996
35Sakai vs Sugawara Ken'ji (Corn Battle)
30 minAug 23, 1996
The challenger was personally trained in California Cuisine by the legendary Wolfgang Puck. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Chizuru Azuma, Ichiro Zaitsu, Asako Kishi
36Chen vs. Shinsuke Shimada (Fleshy Prawn Battle)
30 minAug 30, 1996
The challenger is a famous comedian in Japan. He is also known to be one of the most skilled chefs among entertainers. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Keiko Saito, Ichiro Zaizu Asako Kishi
37Nakamura vs Uetake Toshimasa (Peach Battle)
30 minSep 6, 1996
38Sakai vs So Choumei (Softcrab Battle)
30 minSep 13, 1996
39Nakamura vs Endo Tokuo (Mackerel Pike Battle)
30 minSep 20, 1996
40Chen vs Kashiwabara Takeo (Wax Gourd Battle)
30 minOct 4, 1996
The challenger leads the kitchen of a hotel on the island of Okinawa. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Kazuko Kato, Hideki Takahashi, Asako Kishi
41Beijing Special: Chen vs. Son-So (Chicken Battle)
30 minOct 11, 1996
Features chefs from each region with a battle between Son vs. Chen.
42Nakamura vs Fujita Shin (Soba Battle)
30 minOct 18, 1996
43Nakamura vs Ogusu Ryuichi (Chestnut Battle)
30 minOct 25, 1996
44Chen vs Daniela Ozik (Mushroom Battle)
30 minNov 1, 1996
45Sakai vs Yamaoka Hiroshi (Chinese Cabbage Battle)
30 minNov 8, 1996
46Sakai vs Wein Nishi (Apple Battle)
30 minNov 15, 1996
The challenger is the head of a very successful restaurant in New York. The New York Times gave his restaurant 3 stars. His grandfather is Japanese, and spent a lot of time talking to young Wayne about the culture of Japan. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Mayuko Takata, Tekenori Emoto, Yukio Hattori
47Nakamura vs Kuroki Kenjiro (Angler Battle)
30 minNov 22, 1996
The challenger is the head chef for several hotel kitchens. He lives near the largest fishing seaport in all of Japan. He uses his speed in the kitchen to overcome his small stature. He is known as Ushiwakamaru. Judges: Shinichiro Kurimoto, Nagisa Katahira, Tenmai Kanoh, Asako Kishi
48Nakamura vs Miyashiro Kiyoshi (Cow's Tongue Battle)
30 minNov 29, 1996
The challenger is the owner/chef at a restaurant known as a favorite of Japanese author Shusaku Endo. He trained in France for five years before returning to Japan. He was unhappy with the direction of French cuisine in Japan, so he opened his own restaurant. Judges: Tamio Kageyama, Megumi Ooishi, Takao Horiuchi, Asako Kishi
49Chen vs Ishizaki Yukio (Garlic Battle)
30 minDec 6, 1996
50Sakai vs Suzuki Yoshio (Orange Battle)
30 minDec 13, 1996
51Nakamura vs Belnare Lebrance (Gull Battle)
30 minDec 20, 1996
52Nakamura vs. Michiba (Pork, Sweet Potato, and Octopus Battle)
30 minDec 31, 1996
New Year's Special: 100 judges taste osechi (new year food)
