Chefs
Iron Chef French Hiroyuki Sakai (坂井宏行), Iron Chef Italian Masahiko Kobe (神戸勝彦)
vs
Iron Chef Chinese Kenichi Chen (陳建一), Iron Chef Japanese Kōmei Nakamura (中村孝明)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Watermelon battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Actress Keiko Saitō (斉藤慶子)
- Actor Tatsuo Nadaka (名高達男)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Chef Chen/Nakamura's Dishes
- Cool Noodle Appetizer
- "The Fry" (ザ ･ フライ)
- Whole Watermelon Soup
- Watermelon Duck Sandwich, Beijing Style
- Asian Watermelon Fried Rice
- Watermelon and Beer Sherbet
Chef Sakai/Kobe's Dishes
- Refreshing Champagne, Mediterranean Style
- Watermelon and Shrimp Salad
- Capellini Pasta Served in a Whole Watermelon
- Hamo Eel with Watermelon and Vinegar Essence
- Watermelon Jelly with Watermelon Sherbet
Winners
Hiroyuki Sakai, Masahiko Kobe
Final Scores
| Sakai, Kobe | Chen, Nakamura | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 20 | 19 |
| Saitō | 19 | 18 |
| Nadaka | 17 | 16 |
| Kishi | 18 | 19 |
| Totals | 74 | 72 |
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.