In their Ikouze Challenge, the chefs work in pairs, using assigned ingredients and Japanese cooking techniques; for the Kesshou Challenge, the winning pair choose new teams of three chefs each; each team must create a pop-up restaurant concept.

Chef Morimoto challenges the chefs to create a dessert that pairs well with the tea of their choice; the chefs are asked to create a Japanese dish that incorporates the flavours of one of the countries where Morimoto has a restaurant.