Ep 17. Sensual Fried Chicken

Food Wars season 1 episode 17, titled "Sensual Fried Chicken," follows the students of Totsuki Culinary Academy as they prepare for the upcoming Food War between the Aldini brothers and the Mito Ikumi. The episode starts with a scene showing Soma's dad who is preparing the menu for diner. Soma's dad asks Soma to taste the dish that he just made but Soma tells him that he does not like it. Soma's dad then kicks him out of the restaurant. This event is the spark that led Soma to enroll in Totsuki Culinary Academy.

At Totsuki, Soma is preparing to take on Mito Ikumi, one of the Elite Ten Council members who specializes in meat dishes. Ikumi is known for her "Wilderness" meat, which is highly sought after by foodies. Soma needs to come up with a dish that can rival Ikumi's famous meat and he decides to make fried chicken.

Soma's fried chicken is not just any ordinary chicken, it's Sensual Fried Chicken. Made with a special blend of spices and herbs, Soma's chicken not only tastes amazing, but it also has a sensual aroma that makes anyone who smells it weak in the knees. Soma is confident that his dish can beat Ikumi's meat, but first, he needs to pass the taste test from the judges.

The judges for the Food War are the other members of the Elite Ten Council, who are known for their discerning taste buds. Soma knows he has to impress them if he wants to defeat Ikumi. As Soma presents his dish to the judges, they are immediately taken aback by the delicious aroma and beautifully gold-brown color of the chicken.

The judges are impressed with the dish, but they are still skeptical that fried chicken can beat Ikumi's meat. Soma knows that he needs to do more to convince them, so he reveals his secret ingredient: soy sauce. The judges are shocked to hear this, as soy sauce is not a common ingredient in fried chicken. But as they take a bite, they realize that Soma's soy sauce enhances the flavor of the chicken in a way they've never experienced before.

The judges are won over by Soma's Sensual Fried Chicken, and he wins the Food War against Ikumi. However, Ikumi is not one to take defeat lightly, and she challenges Soma to a rematch. Soma accepts the challenge, but he knows that he needs to keep improving if he wants to take on the Elite Ten Council.

In conclusion, Food Wars season 1 episode 17, titled "Sensual Fried Chicken," is a thrilling episode that showcases Soma's creative culinary skills. The episode keeps the viewers hooked as they watch Soma take on the challenge of defeating one of the Elite Ten Council members with his unique fried chicken dish. The introduction of soy sauce as a secret ingredient adds to the suspense and excitement of the episode. This episode is a must-watch for any Food Wars fan and showcases the show's unique blend of cooking, action, and drama.