The Original Iron Chef Returns

This could be the biggest and best news regarding food programming on television.
Starting May 5th, Iron Chef Japan is back on the air after a very long hiatus. Now every weeknight at 11pm you can catch Chairman Kaga, the Iron Chefs, and a stream of challengers sweating it out on Fine Living Network.

Don't get me wrong, I do like to watch Iron Chef America, mainly because of Alton Brown's commentary. But there reall is nothing like watching the original overdubbed version of the Japanese classic.

The original Iron Chef is the show that inspired me to up my game in the kitchen and even have a iron chef challenge of my own against my father. It was Battle Pearl Onion ... and I lost.

Here's a little teaser for your viewing pleasure :