Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 1 Episode 6 The Meat Aggressor

Soma and his classmates are in the midst of their first practical exam at Totsuki Culinary Academy, where they must run a lunch service at a beach house. Soma vows to serve up something that will make an impact on their customers, but is met with resistance from a fellow classmate, Akira Hayama.

Hayama is known for his mastery of spices, and he challenges Soma to a shokugeki, a cooking duel, with the theme of a meat dish. Soma accepts, confident in his ability to create a dish that will surpass Hayama's.

As the competition draws near, both chefs begin to prepare their ingredients. Soma opts for a simple yet flavorful dish using a rare cut of beef, while Hayama creates a complex spice blend to accompany his dish.

The judges, including the school's director, are astounded by both dishes, but the ultimate decision rests with the guest judge, a renowned meat critic. Soma and Hayama's dishes are presented side by side, and the critic takes a bite of each.

The tension in the room is high as the critic deliberates, but ultimately, a winner is chosen. While the decision may come as a surprise to some, both chefs learn valuable lessons about the importance of both simplicity and complexity in cooking.

The episode ends with a cliffhanger, as Soma begins to explore the possibility of opening his own restaurant in the future.