Opening battle of the New Year features the Grand Chef of Hei Chin Rou. After two of his men lost to Chen, the Grand Master decides that he will be the next opponent to Chen so he can regain the pride of Hei Chin Rou.
Theme Ingredient: Spiny Lobster
Judges: Tenmeh Kanoh (Photographer), Hisako Manda (Actress), Kazuhiro Sasaki (YBPitcher), Kazuko Hosoki (FT)
