Chefs
Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai (坂井宏行)
vs
Toshirō Kandagawa (神田川俊郎)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Lotus Root battle are:
- Novelist and actor Tamio Kageyama (景山民夫)
- Rakugo performer Katsura Sanshi (桂三枝)
- Actress, TV talent Julie Dreyfus (ドレフュスジュリ)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Chef Kandagawa's Dishes
- Lotus Root & Potato Salad
- Lotus Root Stew
- Lotus Root & Yuba Dumpling
- Fried Lotus Root & Lobster
- Marinated Lotus Root in Persimmon
- Lotus Root Tempura
- Lotus Root Rice
Judges' Notes
Foie Gras in Lotus Root Crêpe
Lotus Root Dumpling in Soup
Duck in a Lotus Root Basket
Lotus Root Sorbet
Winner
Hiroyuki Sakai
Final Scores
| Sakai | Kandagawa | |
|---|---|---|
| Kageyama | 19 | 18 |
| Sanshi | 20 | 19 |
| Dreyfus | 19 | 16 |
| Kishi | 19 | 17 |
| Totals | 77 | 70 |
The winner is determined by the number of judges who rule in favor of a chef. If there is a split vote, it comes down to total points. If points are also tied, the match ends in a draw.