Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Season 3 Episode 2 Ma & La
- October 11, 2017
In this episode of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma, titled "Ma & La," we see Soma continuing his work at his family's restaurant, trying to perfect his recipe for the upcoming Moon Festival. However, Soma's father wants him to focus on something different: mastering the art of Chinese cuisine.
To that end, Soma's father arranges for Soma to train under a renowned Chinese chef, who is known for his spicy "ma-la" flavor profile. Soma is eager to learn from the master, and he sets to work creating his own version of the chef's signature dish, Mapo Tofu.
As Soma works on his Mapo Tofu, he is challenged by the other students at the restaurant to a competition to see who can create the spiciest dish. Soma is confident that he can win, but he soon realizes that he has underestimated the challenges of cooking with such intense flavors.
Meanwhile, Soma's classmates also face challenges of their own. Some struggle to keep up with the intense pace of the restaurant, while others struggle to master the delicate techniques required for Chinese cuisine. The show does a great job of balancing the intense culinary competition with some heartwarming character moments, as we see Soma and his classmates support each other through their struggles.
As the episode progresses, we also get a glimpse of Soma's father's past, and the events that led him to become such a dedicated chef. This backstory adds another layer of depth to the show's already complex characters, and it helps to explain why Soma's father is so insistent that Soma learn the ways of Chinese cuisine.
Overall, "Ma & La" is another solid episode of Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma. The show continues to impress with its exciting cooking competitions and engaging characters, and this episode is no exception. Whether you're a fan of food shows or just looking for something new to watch, Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma is definitely worth checking out.
