Chefs
Iron Chef Japanese Kōmei Nakamura (中村孝明)
vs
Kenji Motai (もたい健治)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Udon battle are:
- J-Pop record producer Yasushi Akimoto (秋元康)
- Singer and voice actress Sachiko Kobayashi (小林幸子)
- Actor Tatsuo Umemiya (梅宮辰夫)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Kenji Motai
Final Scores
| Nakamura | Motai | |
|---|---|---|
| Akimoto | 17 | 18 |
| Kobayashi | 17 | 18 |
| Umemiya | 15 | 16 |
| Kishi | 19 | 17 |
| Totals | 68 | 69 |
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.