Episode
Iron Chef: Michiba vs Hiroshi Furusho (Turkey Battle)
Overview
The challenger is a favorite of the manager of the Yakult Swallows baseball team. He is the chef at the hotel where they stay when they come to Osaka to play the Hanshin Tigers. He was once the head chef at the Japanese embassy to Morocco. He is skilled at preparing Cajun food. Many members of the Yakult Swallows are present to watch the battle. Judges: Tamio Kageyama (Novelist), Mayuko Takata (Actress), Asako Kishi (Critic)
Details
- Series
- Iron Chef
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 48
- Air date
- 1994-12-09
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Michiba vs Hiroshi Furusho (Turkey Battle) is Episode 48 in Season 2 of Iron Chef. It aired on 1994-12-09. The runtime is 30 min.
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