Chefs
Iron Chef Chinese Kenichi Chen (陳建一)
vs
Akihiko Inoue (井上明彦)
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Judges Panel
The judges for the Salted Salmon battle are:
- Lower House member, writer Shinichiro Kurimoto (栗本慎一郎)
- Manager, Hanshin Tigers Katsuya Nomura (野村克也)
- TV talent Sachiyo Nomura (野村沙知代)
- Food critic Asako Kishi (岸朝子)
Winner
Kenichi Chen
Final Scores
| Chen | Inoue | |
|---|---|---|
| Kurimoto | 19 | 20 |
| Nomura | 17 | 18 |
| Nomura | 19 | 18 |
| Kishi | 18 | 15 |
| Totals | 73 | 71 |
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.