"Iron Chef Mexico" on Netflix might be the best Iron Chef show since the original Japanese

Submitted by bflaminio t3_yaandj in television

Many Iron Chef spin-offs have been a bit luke-warm, or worse, ridiculously over-the-top (Iron Chef USA with William Shatner, for example).

But the new Iron Chef Mexico on Netflix captures the zaniness of the original almost perfectly. It's got the ridiculous dubbing, crazy ingredients, commentary, and guests. The "Chairman" is the "nephew" of Mark Dacascos's chairman in Iron Chef America, who in turn was the "nephew" of original chairman Takeshi Kaga.

I was digging it as it went, but Episode 4's secret ingredient sold me completely.

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sync303 t1_ita6vls wrote

Where can I watch this?

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Worthyness t1_itaqcqf wrote

I enjoy the fact that the nephews are continuing the Iron chef line

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travisjo t1_itawlsm wrote

For lovers of the original Japanese there's an entire Pluto.tv channel of it. It's amazing.

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Perfect_Anteater5810 t1_itawyyy wrote

I liked it very much. Although I was not happy with the last competition( won’t spoil it), but the vegan and insect challenge was legit.

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monchota t1_itblpsn wrote

Ive liked Netflixs new iron chef shows so far.

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roox911 t1_itbo1ac wrote

Haven't had the chance to watch the new Mexico version, but was pretty impressed by Netflix latest season of Iron Chef America

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Knife2MeetYouToo t1_itcz18w wrote

Replying to Perfect_Anteater5810 (#180,527)

I lived in Mexico briefly and have no problem with the cuisine, but if they are focusing on bullshit like that instead of actual traditional Mexican cuisine and ingredients it isn't my style.

I prefer to not sit through obvious cultural appropriation.

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Perfect_Anteater5810 t1_itczp06 wrote

Replying to Knife2MeetYouToo (#180,571)

> I lived in Mexico briefly and have no problem with the cuisine,

I grew up down there and eating any ant-eggs and those little cactus grubs have been a staple in the regional diet since pre-colonization times.

> I prefer to not sit through obvious cultural appropriation.

It’s cooking by Mexican chefs for a Mexican audience you absolute woke-wanker.

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Knife2MeetYouToo t1_itd0kxh wrote

Replying to Perfect_Anteater5810 (#180,605)

No shit, and some people in America eat mac + cheese with american cheese all the time.

Does that mean an American cooking competition should choose crappy pasta and american cheese as 'special ingredients'?

No, because much richer and more appealing foods represent the country better, just like Mexico.

Why are we watching them cook with crap simply because the producers want to push that lifestyle? It is a cooking show, not politics.

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Knife2MeetYouToo t1_itd3tta wrote

Replying to bflaminio (#180,777)

Yeah I only lived in Mexico and ate across the country.

So amusing to watch people who have no international culinary experience talk down because I actually know good Mexican ingredients.

Keep eating your crickets while I enjoy some huitlacoche.

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Toledo_9thGate t1_itdwiza wrote

My bf and I binged the whole season in record time. I can't stop thinking and talking about it. Superb. 10 stars.

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