In round one, contestants are challenged to create the perfect bite and impress Chef Kono with a dish that both represents their background and uses Japanese fermented seasonings to bring out its umami.
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Three chefs with diverse backgrounds face off in a battle to unlock umami flavors
using Japanese ingredients and fermented seasonings.
What dishes will they create? And who will emerge victorious?
The battle will be judged by Chef Kono from popular New York yakitori restaurant Kono.
Movie
Theme 02
“The Secret Ingredient”
Theme 03
“The Signature Dish”
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Cast
Chef
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Judge
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