Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 3 Episode 17 Walking the Tightrope of Umami

As Soma and the other first-years prepare for their next round of the Régiment de Cuisine, they are tasked with creating dishes that showcase the elusive fifth taste: umami. But the pressure is high as they must also navigate the tightrope of balancing umami with other flavors and textures in their dishes.

Soma decides to create an Italian-inspired dish using beef tongue, a notoriously difficult ingredient. However, he soon realizes that his dish needs more depth and complexity to truly showcase the umami flavor. With the help of his friends and some unexpected ingredients, Soma goes all out to create a dish that not only balances all of the flavors but also impresses the judges in the process.

Meanwhile, other first-year chefs such as Megumi and Takumi also face their own challenges in creating their umami dishes. Megumi must stay true to her roots and showcase the flavors of her hometown, while Takumi must balance the umami flavors of sea urchin with the acidity of citrus fruits.

As the competition heats up, tensions rise and alliances are tested. Soma and his friends must not only impress the judges but also prove themselves to their fellow first-years and the other chefs of the Régiment de Cuisine. With everything on the line, can Soma and his team come out on top?

Walking the Tightrope of Umami is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that highlights the complexities and challenges of creating dishes with umami flavors. With high stakes and intense competition, this episode will keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they root for their favorite chefs to succeed.