The BEST episodes of Iron Chef America season 11
Every episode of Iron Chef America season 11, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Iron Chef America season 11!
Based upon the Japanese cult sensation, Iron Chef America carries on the legend of Kitchen Stadium and the famed "secret ingredient." Each week, world-class chefs battle the legendary Iron Chefs of America: Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, Masaharu Morimoto, Jose Garces, Alex Guarnaschelli, Michael Symon and Marc Forgione. Alton Brown serves as Commentator, Kevin Brauch as Floor Reporter and Mark Dacascos is Chairman.
#1 - Forgione vs. Waxman
Season 11 - Episode 20 - Aired 9/15/2013
Iron Chef Marc Forgione plays the role of sous chef to his father, Larry Forgione, as the two take on culinary legend and close family friend chef Jonathan Waxman.
#2 - Morimoto vs. Cantu
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2013
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto faces off against Challenger Homaro Cantu. When Chef Cantu and Iron Chef Morimoto last met in Kitchen Stadium, Chef Cantu won by a single point, and there's a grudge to settle. Judges are Donatella Arpaia, David Rocco, Kaley Cuoco. -- Theme: Herring
#3 - Forgione vs. Kittichai
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2013
In this international competition, Iron Chef America Marc Forgione faces off against Iron Chef Thailand Ian Kittichai. When Chef Kittichai was last in Kitchen Stadium, he lost to Iron Chef Batali in Battle Lentils. Judges are Judy Joo, Martin Yan and Eden Grinshpan. -- Theme: Tea
#4 - Flay vs. Wexler
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2013
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Micah Wexler. Chef Wexler is a James Beard award semi-finalist for Rising Star Chef of the Year 2012. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman. -- Theme: Wild Striped Bass
#5 - Symon vs. Tio
Season 11 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2013
Iron Chef Michael Symon faces off against Challenger Chef Celina Tio in a Grudge Match. Chef Tio participated in the third season of The Next Iron Chef, for which Iron Chef Symon was a judge. Judges are Anthony Anderson, Karine Bakhoum and Michael Ruhlman. -- Theme: Plum
#6 - Flay vs. Thaimee
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/3/2013
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Hong Thaimee. Chef Thaimee is Executive Chef at Ngam, a Thai restaurant in New York City. Judges are Troy Johnson, Ree Drummond and Josh Ozersky. -- Theme: Tamarind
#7 - Symon vs. Garces
Season 11 - Episode 14 - Aired 6/2/2013
In this final round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, the top two finalists battle in Kitchen Stadium. Judges Donatella Arpaia, Bobby Flay and Karine Bakhoum will crown one Grand Champion.
#8 - Flay vs. Voltaggio
Season 11 - Episode 15 - Aired 6/30/2013
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against challenger Michael Voltaggio. Chef Voltaggio is the Owner/Executive chef of ink in Los Angeles. Mario Rizzotti, Karine Bakhoum and Hal Rubenstein are the judges for this battle. -- Theme: Iberico Pork
#9 - Symon vs. Zakarian
Season 11 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/19/2013
In this second round of the Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef winner from round one, Geoffrey Zakarian, battles Iron Chef Michael Symon. The judges for this battle are Ree Drummond, Aaron Sanchez and Trisha Yearwood.
#10 - Guarnaschelli vs. Clark
Season 11 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/11/2013
ron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Challenger Robert Clark. Chef Clark is the owner of The Fish Counter in Vancouver, Canada. The judges for this battle are Donatella Arpaia, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann. -- Theme: Mascarpone
#11 - Garces vs. Bissonnette
Season 11 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/1/2013
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Jamie Bissonnette. Chef Bissonnette; Judy Joo, John T. Edge and Karine Bakhoum are the judges. -- Theme: Pistachios
#12 - Garces vs. Jackson
Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/7/2013
Iron Chef Jose Garces faces off against challenger Russell Jackson, a.k.a. "The Dissident Chef." Judges for this battle are John T. Edge, Anya Fernald and Jose Andres. -- Theme: Rhubarb
#13 - Zakarian vs Chiarello
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/13/2013
Challenger Michael Chiarello seeks redemption in his face off against Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian in this grudge match. Chef Chiarello lost to Iron Chef Zakarian in The Next Iron Chef: All-Stars. Judges are Neil Patrick Harris, Donatella Arpaia and David Burtka. -- Theme: Scotch
#14 - Zakarian vs. Guarnaschelli
Season 11 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/5/2013
In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli. The winner of this single elimination contest goes on to face Iron Chef Symon in round two. The judges are G. Garvin, Trisha Yearwood and Simon Majumdar.
#15 - Morimoto vs. Garces
Season 11 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/26/2013
Another round one winner, Iron Chef Jose Garces, battles Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in round two. The Judges for this round are G. Garvin, Candice Kumai and Jeffrey Steingarten.
#16 - Forgione vs. Garces
Season 11 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/12/2013
In this first round of the Iron Chef America Tournament of Champions, Iron Chefs Jose Garces and Marc Forgione face off in Kitchen Stadium. The winner of this battle will meet Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto in Round Two. Adam Fleischman, Donatella Arpaia and Simon Majumdar are the judges.
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#17 - Guarnaschelli vs. Kalt
Season 11 - Episode 19 - Aired 9/8/2013
Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against challenger Stephen Kalt; judges are Karine Bakhoum, Art Smith and Elettra Wiedemann.
#18 - Zakarian vs. Talde
Season 11 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/25/2013
Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian faces off against challenger Dale Talde, the Executive Chef at Talde; the judges for this battle are Anya Fernald, Martin Yan and Judy Joo. -- Theme: Sesame
#19 - Flay vs. Pham
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/6/2013
Iron Chef Bobby Flay faces off against Challenger Viet Pham. Chef Pham is co-owner of Forage, an award-winning restaurant in Salt Lake City. Judges are Simon Majumdar, Donatella Arpaia and Ben Sargent.
#20 - Guarnaschelli vs Joo
Season 11 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/30/2012
In this international competition, newest Iron Chef Alex Guarnaschelli faces off against Iron Chef UK Judy Joo. The judges are Jeffrey Steingarten, Karine Bakhoum, and Tory Belleci. -- Theme: Mortadella -- Note: Season 11 introduces two new elements to the battle: a 20-minute time limit to present the first dish, and the Culinary Curveball: a mid-battle surprise that must be implemented or incorporated into one of the dishes.