The chefs arrive on the West Coast to start the competition.
Nine chefs get their next challenges: Simplicity and Interpretation.
7 chefs remain to endure the test of adaptability. They have 90 minutes to prepare a savory and sweet duo of Mexican inspired dishes. Judgement follows and another chef is eliminated.
The six remaining competitors meet acclaimed Indian chef, Suvir Saran, and begin their next test: Pressure. Two chefs are eliminated.
The four remaining chefs travel to Tokyo, Japan, to learn how to enhance the flavor profiles of ingredients. They'e challenged to use different cooking styles to highlight the five tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter and umami.
