Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

10 Best Episodes of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma

Yukihira Souma's dream is to become a full-time chef in his father's restaurant and surpass his father's culinary skill. But just as Yukihira graduates from middle schools his father, Yukihira Jouichirou, closes down the restaurant to travel and cook around the world. Although downtrodden, Souma's fighting spirit is rekindled by a challenge from Jouichirou which is to survive in an elite culinary school where only 10% of the students graduate. Can Souma survive?

Written by Sophie and last updated on nov 20, 2022.

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Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S1E22

#15 - That Which Transcends the Norm (Season 1 - Episode 22)

The preliminaries for the Autumn Elections have entered the judging phase for each group! Excitement's in the air in Group B's arena as Hisako, Takumi, Alice, and others score big with the judges. The final dish to be judged belongs to Megumi, whom no one has high hopes for. What will her dish be like?

The episode was rated 8.22 from 165 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S3E19

#14 - A Declaration of War (Season 3 - Episode 19)

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Hisako, Alice and Kurokiba all failed the third exam and were expelled! In desperation, Erina directly negotiates with Azami but her pleas are not taken seriously. Soma also challenges Azami for the seat at the Elite Ten. Like Erina, his challenge is also brushed away but the situation changes entirely when a certain person appears at the scene!

The episode was rated 8.24 from 92 votes.

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#13 - That Which Makes One Strong (Season 3 - Episode 24)

The 3rd and final battle between Soma and Nene is heating up, as they are putting everything they've got in the dish! As the theme of shokugeki is soba, Nene is in her element and finishes first. Her dish is highly praised by the judges so what will Soma cook up to turn the situation around!?

The episode was rated 8.24 from 91 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S3E18

#12 - For Someone's Sake (Season 3 - Episode 18)

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The 3rd round of the Advancement Exam begins with Soma vs new member of the Elite Ten, Hayama! Soma throws everything he’s got into his ultimately delicious Bear Menchi Katsu, which seemed like a winning dish already. In that situation, Hayama’s bear meat dish is finally revealed! A bear dish prepared with Hayama’s extremely acute sense of smell blows judges away and even makes them admit that it surpasses Soma’s dish! However, Soma’s eyes still shine with hope. What will his next move be!?

The episode was rated 8.24 from 99 votes.

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#11 - A New Jewel (Season 2 - Episode 10)

Though presumed inferior to Kurokiba's cartoccio and Hayama's carpaccio, Soma's pacific saury dish had been hiding a secret. Will Soma's strategy work to sway the judges?

The episode was rated 8.25 from 118 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S1E24

#10 - The Warrior's Banquet (Season 1 - Episode 24)

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Akira's dish, which on top of its powerful fragrance also uses the power of holy basil and yogurt, earns a score of 94 from the judges, two of which gave him a perfect 20. Finally, Soma presents his own fragrance bomb, combining his past two failures into a curry risotto omurice containing a mango chutney that deepens the flavor. The dish earns Soma 93 points, landing him second place behind Akira, though it is noted that three of the five judges ranked the dish higher than Akira's. As the contestants hold an afterparty celebrating and lamenting their victories and losses in the preliminaries, Soma becomes determined to improve his cooking finesse.

The episode was rated 8.31 from 161 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S2E12

#9 - The Magician Returns (Season 2 - Episode 12)

Clearing his first Stagiare with ease, Soma heads off to his next training location to find it is a new restaurant to be opened by Shinomiya Kojiro, his former shokugeki opponent. What awaits Soma in Shinomiya's French restaurant kitchen?

The episode was rated 8.34 from 131 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S3E21

#8 - He Who Clears a Path Through the Wilderness (Season 3 - Episode 21)

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23 years ago, Polar Star dormitory lead by Saiba Joichiro and Dojima Gin was known as the strongest of all Totsuki Academy. Joichiro’s creative dishes won many competitions and were recognized by many, however, he had an unsettling feeling inside him…

The episode was rated 8.37 from 92 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S2E9

#7 - The Sword That Announces Fall (Season 2 - Episode 9)

The Fall Elections Finals are finally here, with a historic face-off between three finalists at once. While Hayama and Kurokiba produce fresh pacific saury glinting like swords, Soma's pacific saury is a bit different…

The episode was rated 8.38 from 117 votes.

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#6 - Morning Shall Come Again (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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Soma and Mimasaka's beef stew shokugeki has finally begun! Not only has Mimasaka copied Soma's use of oxtail as an ingredient, but his added twists also begin to sway the audience and the judges. But Soma still has a few tricks up his sleeve…

The episode was rated 8.38 from 123 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S3E4

#5 - A Pride of Young Lions (Season 3 - Episode 4)

It is now the third day of the Moon Festival! While the addition of the Sorta Danzi Noodles dish to their lineup has helped Soma improve their sales, they are nowhere near Chinese Cuisine RS, who continues to dominate the sales rankings. Soma decides to get help and start serving yet another new dish: Mapo Tofu, the same as Chinese Cuisine RS! However, his version has a surprising secret--what is Soma's strategy?

The episode was rated 8.44 from 110 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S3E8

#4 - The Alchemist (Season 3 - Episode 8)

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Soma and Eizan begin the shokugeki that will determine the fate of Polar Star Dormitory. Hereto known more as a skilled consultant, Eizan's strengths as a chef will finally become known. The shokugeki's topic is Satsuma chicken from Kagoshima prefecture. However, the match is rigged due to Eizan having bought out all the judges. Does Soma have a fighting chance?

The episode was rated 8.44 from 113 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S5E12

#3 - The Perfect Rocks (Season 5 - Episode 12)

Like Asashi’s dish, Soma’s dish triggers Mana’s “Gifting” ability within the venue. Who will win and move forward!? Soma and Asahi’s battle finally ends! In the meantime, Azami Nakiri visits Mana. Azami and Mana’s past is revealed for the first time…

The episode was rated 8.50 from 18 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S3E12

#2 - Those Who Strive for the Top (Season 3 - Episode 12)

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Soma battles with the First Seat of the Totsuki Elite Ten, Tsukasa. If Soma loses, he has to join Central and Tsukasa wagers seat in the Elite Ten. Their topic is French cuisine using venison. However, Soma pulls out an unlikely ingredient and a bizarre tool. The judges for this battle end up being Erina, Megumi, and Hisako who thought they were hiding, but were found. Who will be the victor in this battle that could greatly change both of their lives?

The episode was rated 8.61 from 113 votes.

Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma - S2E13

#1 - Pomp & Circumstance (Season 2 - Episode 13)

Only one more day of being a Stagiaire at SHINO's Tokyo. Soma continues to learn various things about French cuisine and is able to participate in the employee competition. Will Soma be able to impress Shinomiya with his dish and will he pass his Stagiaire course?

The episode was rated 8.69 from 133 votes.

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