Why Bobby Flay is a Douche-Bag... Disgrace to Iron Chefs!

Iron Chef Battle New York against Chef Morimoto vs Flay. At about 3:35 he jumps up on the cutting board and disrespects Morimoto. These were his early days as an Iron Chef but has show a lot of maturity and growth since then...

[@carinaeloisavigilia738]

This is the reason why I like chef morimoto. In every cooking show I’ve seen where he participated, I could sense the compassion to cooking above winning. He is not competing at all but celebrating the food every time he cooks. When he said, “ the chopping board and knife are sacred to us”. I felt it. Cooking is his passion. The more I respect him because of this. It’s integrity.

[@AltimaNEO]

Yeah, the he was all about the challenge to improve his cooking. Meanwhile Flay was always arrogant. His Throwdown show proved that.

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

How are you

[@RealGateGuardian]

I'm a cook, I do a lot prep but done my share of cooking. I would NEVER DREAM/NIGHTMARE about disrespecting the chefs who taught me. I'd never disrespect cooking by showboating or standing/using my tools harshly. Bobby Flay is a douchebag and isn't worthy of the title chef.

[@lunova6165]

When I think of something sacred, I don't think of a TV show that commercializes and profits an insane amount while ramdomly selecting a random person from the audience to be a judge. Then when you don't think you will win you say, "Actually you need luck to win." He did the show for the money and his ego not because cooking is sacred to him. There's nothing sacred, or honorable about this TV show. Its a cooking competition like every other show. Not that I don't think Bobby wasn't arrogant and disrespectful, but these TV shows literally are the exact opposite of sacred and respectful. So much food gets wasted, they import tons of food that uses tons of gasoline and water that hurts the environment. They fly out Chefs on private jetts, or planes that kill the exact things they say are sacred for the sake of profit. Also they are still friends even today now, so clearly it didn't bother him that much when more opportunities to make money with Bobby Flay arrived. All of a sudden in stopped mattering. Its almost like he was just angry in the moment because he knew he probably wasn't going to win. Being a sore loser is also not sacred. He didn't take it with respect. He literally sound defeated already. The literal opening for this show makes it look like a fucking anime lol. There is nothing sacred about this show.

[@reomatodavich]

Morimoto is a chefs chef. Any chef would be lucky to be half the Chef he is. Passion and respect for his craft.

[@sillynelson1]

I'm more offended that he said "Raise the roof yo!"

[@pauljohnagustin237]

Fucking cringe

[@billryanrances]

i agree

[@jamesgentry13]

So chefs are not allowed to have fun?

[@eyeluvverbutterdogsheds4941]

@@jamesgentry13 … Theres fun and there’s nonsensical, contrived buffoonery.

[@alexgalarza6908]

Bro he's from NY lol

[@tiatrips]

None of the Iron Chefs looked particularly thrilled with Flay standing on his cutting board.

[@evangelionunitone]

Morimoto: An amazing chef, second only to Rokusaburo Michiba. Flay: A one trick pony. A green sauce, a tamale, and something grilled. Every. Time.

[@Leonbain]

Fuck you bobby haha

[@artcarpenter5297]

Ramsay is better than morimoto

[@bugsy791]

@@artcarpenter5297 in your dreams playboi

[@wmlwest3382]

Yeah he's SO PREDICABLE! in real life and wife stealing regular life, which is FULL of ego. Makes me sick...

[@wmlwest3382]

Dont forget his over rated hamburgers all the damn time

[@mr.voidout4739]

If Bobby tried that in Japan he WOULD'VE been disqualified.

[@cristhiancamilogranadosleo8817]

So.... You know he was asked to do that, right?

[@coleluna2073]

@@cristhiancamilogranadosleo8817 if someone asked you to be a total douche canoe, would you do it? I don’t believe you, but anyways if he was asked he’d still be big time douche

[@lukasheidenreich206]

Executed

[@KietNguyen-dx2cr]

this battle is in japan

[@jennwigwe4001]

@@KietNguyen-dx2cr it said new york battle?

[@jaredconnor]

Morimoto losing to Flay in the American Iron Chef one was such a rigged exhibition. Clearly biased against Morimoto.

[@pauljohnagustin237]

I agree with chef morimoto Standing on a cutting board like that is sacrilegious. If I wouldve done that in the kitchen, my head chef wouldve thrown the whole wok at me. Respect your tools.

[@cadenvanvalkenburg6718]

Agreed. You just don’t do that. Ever

[@qidongxu7339]

Who know if he throws away the cutting board every time he stands on it. If not, people will keep thinking about his dirty shoes when eating the food he cooks.

[@slmsmanutd]

Good that Morimoto voiced his dissatisfaction. The interviewer seemed taken aback lol

[@puchy110]

that's true, Ramsey would've probably given him a signature, GET OUT!

[@mugensamurai]

LOL a little late but all I can picture Ramsay saying is "WHAT ARE YOU DOING? YOU DONKEY! GET OUTTA HERE"

[@ladyfire44]

I could imagine Ramsay saying that to Flay. "You crazy bloke! Cutting boards are not stools to stand on! Get Out Of The Kitchen!"

[@jacobcoates3372]

Morimoto has always been a huge inspiration for me as a cook. He may have been a little harsh saying Bobby is not a chef but the way he shows care for every little detail in the kitchen fills me with pride.

[@TacComControl]

That's because Bobby is not a chef. He's a showboater.

[@jestawell]

It shows the huge difference between Japense and American cultures, in the U.S jumping up and screaming is "good tv" and would make sense at a bbq cook off, while Morimoto has a great sense of respect and honor for what he does, i wouldnt say one is better than the other Iron chef was a japense show that was americanized and you can see the conflict It created but a lot of good came from the asian-fusion a popular food term at that time

[@deathcall7779]

I’m with Morimoto, he’s a good chef and it seems rude that Flay had to stand on his cutting board.

[@aramis9331]

I disagree, if it’s his cutting board and he’s done using it, who says he can’t stand on it in celebration

[@deathcall7779]

Aramis in Japan the tools are very sacred to them. It’s disrespectful and rude to do that. Adding onto the fact that he did that before the judges even tasted his food. Cocky asshole

[@iyot1020]

@@aramis9331 health inspectors would disagree

[@jestawell]

@@aramis9331 this moment has a lot to do with japense vs american culture, iron chef being a japense show they brought to the u.s, Bobby didnt mean any disrespect and he does have a love for cooking, but in the Japense food culture It was hugely disrepsectful and insulting

[@monip6026]

Privilegy behaviour. When you’re not checked, you can do whatever you want. Disgusting.

[@AnimalLover101195]

Wait wait wait...Bobby flay took his victory dance *before* tasting??? I thought it was after. That’s just such a douchebag move in itself, then you add everything else.

[@infinitude7625]

@Truth Teller I disagree. You have no idea how he felt or whether he did his very best. And why are you telling ppl to chill when the person who needs to chill is you?

[@johnmaher7078]

@@infinitude7625 you are either an obvious troll or a pathetic basement dweller

[@HeroinChrist]

@@johnmaher7078 think it’s leaning towards the latter there buddy 💀

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

How are you doing

[@PCAchievements]

Why are they dubbing over Morimoto's voice when he's speaking English? 4:20

[@jimwalsh295]

He can speak. Both English and japanese but he may be far comfortable w speaking Japanese. Than English. I guess .

[@Ironsharp]

His accent may have been too thick for the average American Joe to understand. It's a common practice in any country with a foreigner who tries to speak the native language with a less-than-perfect accent. It's absolutely not meant to offend anyone in any country ever; it's just meant to let the maximum amount of people understand what Mr. Morimoto wanted to say.

[@LRod1959]

I know, right? I can hear him speaking English under the dubbing. I find it offensive. Caption it if needed, but let the viewers hear his voice!

[@omegavladosovich6757]

@@jimwalsh295 he had a demonstration where he said something like "you may remember me speaking English on the TV show... that was not me" and everyone laughed

[@Clinterus]

Food Network had a terrible habit of dubbing over people speaking English with an accent. Silly. Much rather them just put subtitles if they really felt it was needed.

[@shutterbugblues]

This doesn't have to do with "culture"; Morimoto was critical from a chef's standpoint. The act of stepping on something that is central to a craft is to disrespect it. I think this is a pretty common attitude. If you were a professional who took his craft seriously, you'd probably feel offended too if you saw a fellow professional in your industry do something like this.

[@Ynotnow9900]

shutterbugblues his reaction was completely based on cultural standards. they are fucking sensitive as hell in the asian countries. you are wrong.

[@terisantagata5295]

stinkin lincoln I'll agree about the cultural standards as this is a Japanese-based program with a mostly Japanese audience and with a Japanese chef as Flay's opponent. Yes, that means Japanese people are mostly respectful when it comes to everyone, including flamboyant and egocentric Americans. As for the rest of your comment, I can't quite figure out what you mean. Of course, since you used coarse and unnecessary language as a talking point, I don't expect much in the way of intelligent discourse.

[@terisantagata5295]

I rest my case. Thanks for proving your lack of intelligence. :)

[@Ynotnow9900]

Teri Santagata there's pros and cons to their culture norms. you seem biased anyways

[@SnakeSagacity]

stinkin lincoln I don't think it's locked on culture. Do American value something that prepared on floor? Of course cutting board is not a floor in physical appearance, but his act as stepping on it symbolically show that he valued his customer nothing more that people who would willingly eat from something he stepped on. We'll I guess there's 3 second rule on America I guess.

[@lankyman0990]

Humility, respect and professionalism should be in BOTH cultures. Especially in a professional environment where contestants should show humility and respect, especially to guests.

[@bigtimerussians4009]

I don't like your comment

[@TheMohan1986]

White people...

[@jamesclemmer321]

@@TheMohan1986 just because some people are dicks doesn't mean everyone of a race is, Jesus Christ🙄

[@lorinshadow]

@@jamesclemmer321 ok boomer

[@airbornepizza]

I'm American and I just see it as common sense and decency to treat your tools and colleagues with respect.

[@jasperbonez2547]

I saw this when I was a kid and did not understand the beef Morimoto had with Flay. But as an adult, I can totally understand the hurt that younger Morimoto felt. It was insulting for Bobby to start celebrating in Kitchen Stadium like that. To be filmed yelling "raise the roof!" Was the true stain on Flay's legacy.

[@AmaraEmme]

“Ethnic crab cake” how white can you BE? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kingpinsmith22]

What's good

[@VERSACE.1X]

lol

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Thanks

[@eyebeebak]

Flay could've stood anywhere on his kitchen counter, but why did he choose to stand on the cutting board? I would not go watch a concert if a musician spits on his musical instrument.

[@nholife]

or worse... burned it. jimi hendrix. what a douche. (sarcasm)

[@cmmrris1]

Maybe the cutting board was a thin I sturdy place for him to stand, and feel secure. Forget the cutting board. It could have easily been trashed afterwards. Why is this such a big deal to people smh

[@SandiByrd]

@@nholife lol I was thinking the same - lots of musicians tear up their instruments and are legends. Easy tiger ;)

[@plushbatfan]

That is also against the health code!

[@descout6474]

@@cmmrris1 you don't understand the meaning of the tools in a kitchen. The knife and board are vital to your cooking, and the fact that he stepped on it is not only unsanitary, but is basically saying that u see the food as something below you, and not a part of you. it's disrespectful not only to yourself but the entirety of the culinary world. Well, cooking is just a cash grab for him, and not something to take pride in.

[@guardshack9606]

All of Bobby Flays dishes are something you'd find on an Applebees menu....

[@zx713]

No, they’re not. And why do you eat at Applebee’s

[@jmikes1derboy]

Morimoto is truly one of the greats of our time. His respect for everything from his tools to his ingredients is truly amazing. I could see why he was upset with Bobby, showboating before a final verdict, in my opinion is completely disrespectful to morimoto. His showboating will not make his food taste better, only his care and use of ingredients will do that.

[@zx713]

Update? He’s the goat and Morimoto could care less since they’re great friends. You cried over nothing

[@TheGuyCalledX]

@@zx713 Bobby Flay, the GOAT? 😂😂😂😂

[@zx713]

@@TheGuyCalledX yes, sweetheart

[@zx713]

@@TheGuyCalledX remember when I made you cry when I proved Bobby Flay was the 🐐

[@vlogsbyalejandro]

@@zx713 Bobby Flay is not the goat. He's not even top 50 of today. Gordon Ramsey would smoke him. Even Sakai would smoke him.

[@Romany1111]

"I was getting electrocuted every three minutes" One could have only wished. Flay is a horse's ass.

[@j-mobxssmultiverse]

lmao 😆😆😆

[@silverwindspirit]

Mrimoto has a point aside from saying Bobby Flay is not a chef. Who the hell stands on their cutting board?

[@RichMcGuire]

lol dude, how many years ago was this now?

[@NuevaBestia]

A narcissist, that's who

[@arcticwolflover1636]

bobby is a stuck up loser he is a disgrace to the culinary arts and all chefs

[@coleomo]

someone who doesn't own it or have to wash it. like he would use this specific cutting board again, unwashed. he is a dork for doing this, but its pretty clear he didn't understand japanese culture and was only showboating like a goof. i dont think he was trying to insult master splinter

[@MegaLouLuo]

Bobby is way cooler now. Another thing is that Japanese chef over reacted. There is no health concern whatsoever. One may argue that is his culture, well you know what, culture against culture is just about the same as opinion against opinion. For someone to take another's opinion so seriously, I don't understand the logic behind that.

[@UnassumedAlfiie]

I remember this so vividly. The very moment Flay stood up on that counter the little respect I had for him disappeared and has get to return. Such a disgrace!!!

[@bigtimerussians4009]

NO HE is NOT

[@bigtimerussians4009]

how would you like it if I called YOU a disgrace, hmmm

[@bigtimerussians4009]

He deserves all the respect

[@4mySweetheart369]

Uncommon I agree. His ego and fame on Food Network has far exceeded any Talent he has as a chef. Every time he cooks it's always with the Southwest spice. In my opinion he's a one-trick pony.

[@kaldo_kaldo]

@@bigtimerussians4009 If I behaved disgracefully like Bobby Flay did, I would expect to be called a disgrace.

[@OculusQuestFun]

Morimoto IS one of the original Iron Chefs of Japan!

[@JohnLeeMD]

"Raise the roof, yo!" ***Nerd Alert***

[@KrosanBeast315]

Bobby Flay got a lot of flak for this, and rightfully so. It took years for him to humble up and realize what he did for this battle and standing on the table in Japan was totally unacceptable and extremely disrespectful. They are both moments that will live in infamy for Iron Chef and The Food Network. He has no right to be an Iron Chef given his behavior in Japan alone.

[@JMPfeif]

Thank you! Ever since I watched this episode when it aired, I have always held a disdain towards Bobby Flay. The fact he has been allowed to be an iron chef along side Morimoto is simply a slap in the face of the show. And the fact that since becoming an iron chef, a few competitors have mentioned Bobby as an "Original" is just disgusting.

[@JMPfeif]

If I remember correctly, he appears on original iron chef a second time. He pushes the cutting board off the table as though it were stepping onto the cutting board that was the issues, and jumps up on to the counter once again. He learned nothing.

[@zx713]

@@JMPfeif stop crying

[@princessphillips5584]

I happened to have watched the original showdown. Bobby was actually chastised for doing this and Bobby actually apologized. To be completely honest Bobby was liked so hyped up on adrenaline that he just threw caution out of the window. When Morimoto started snapping off Bobby was like what is going on? I’m just celebrating the completion of a fierce competition. Morimoto told the announcer that Bobby disgraced his workstation or rather the cutting board by putting his feet on it! During the press conference is when Bobby humbled himself and apologized for disrespecting a cultural rule. Back in the 90’s the original Iron Chef show was so popular so Food Network was so smart to turn a PR nightmare into Iron Chef America. Oh yeah Bobby Flay is a definitely an Irish redhead with bad temper.

[@jestawell]

Bobby is the face if the American show and is the "American" iron chef, the series itself started in Japan and was adapted to the American audience that likes showboating

[@jestawell]

@@princessphillips5584 in Japan its disgraceful to wear shoes in the house let alone but them on the cutting board/table, the middle east also has a similiar culture of shoes means disrespect

[@fluffynoses]

to be fair, flay admitted in an interview that the producers of Iron Chef asked him to "play up the American stereotype," b/c as goofy as he is, Flay is usually more professional than that. that being said, Iron Chef Japan is still a million times better than Iron Chef America

[@exterminateparasites3185]

They baited him into acting like a dickhead LMAO.Bobby is a stupid American.

[@SeksiSaus]

That to me speaks volumes about Flay. Someone with REAL INTEGRITY won’t succumb to media pressure just to make more bucks. At his expense, Bobby really tarnished his image for media views.

[@mattbeckley9483]

@@SeksiSaus tell that to marco peirre white who got a sposnorship for knorr and swears by those disgusting stock pot cubes over making stock

[@TheDeisasori]

​@@mattbeckley9483He did say that it is for home cooking, and he tasted the dishes in that promotion. Because of those reasons, I'm perfectly fine with it. I learn quite a bit of tricks too with that. That being said, it was shocking to see him promote fake meat. While I'm happy that he is willing to be casual with Knorr and other companies, I prefer to watch Gordon Ramsay instead because of it.

[@mattbeckley9483]

@@TheDeisasori nothing wrong wit stock cubes just marco knows how to make stock that isnt to salty

[@ToruKun1]

Somebody on KZbin had the whole 2-hour Iron Chef New York Battle Special on here but now this is the only clip from it I can find... :S

[@rachanae1]

from my perspective... stepping on a cutting board is just disgusting... like youre a chef ._. youre suppose to maintain hygiene even if you wash it still, but main thing you learn when you start cooking is contamination so o___o

[@NathanWubs]

rachanae1 From everyone their perspective this should be the case. If you did this in any other place he would be fired on the spot. Even if he was the head chef.

[@ColorFusical]

rachanae1 he was just enjoying his victory for christ sake! he doesn't do this EVERY TIME he cooks.... i'd like to see how you react when you win something really challenging.

[@rachanae1]

Utonium Ph. D. ummm i'd just celebrate but not step on a cutting board... like if you ever do hospitality be in some cooking place the first thing everyone learn is hygiene. CROSS CONTAMINATION WITH THOSE BLOODY SHOES ON THE BOARD (im guessing you havent done hospitality or worked in a real kitchen before)

[@bigtimerussians4009]

IT'S a TV SHOW! Just throw the darn cutting board away. Gosh get over it

[@LRod1959]

He lost my respect forever at 3:35. He's still a self-righteous prig with little to no humility. Has he ever apologized?

[@Sisjumeru1975]

His very annoying chef

[@zx713]

They’re great friends. So stop crying.

[@zx713]

@@Sisjumeru1975 you’re a very annoying person

[@Sisjumeru1975]

@@zx713 😂😂😂

[@TamptheChamp2]

The final episode of Beat Bobby Flay should be another rematch between Flay and Morimoto.

[@youknowthefunnythingis6869]

Cooking Morimotos speciality

[@TamptheChamp2]

@@youknowthefunnythingis6869 of course!

[@baritonamekian3639]

I think Bobby would win, unless it was a Morimoto specialty like seafood or oriental cuisine. Yes, Flay is a douche, but he is also a highly skilled chef, even among his fellow Iron Chiefs.

[@setadoon]

Not like Bobby knew standing on the cutting board was an insult.. He's still a douche though lol

[@theangrykorean5194]

I think the saddest part about this incident is that Bobby Flay probably doesn't even consider what he did as a culinary mistake...seriously, what respectable chef, or person in general cheers and makes a ruckus like that just to draw attention to themself?...he's the first idiot to ever pull anything like that. Such a disgrace...

[@elbowinhandout]

Good on Morimoto for speaking up.

[@SandiByrd]

OMG he really HAS matured. He sounds like he belongs on Jersey Shore here

[@anarchocyclist]

He's not matured. It's just that his voice has finally dropped.

[@lkarol99]

i watched this and his biography vid. I like him but he knew that he was standing on that cutting board. He cleaned it off and was helped on it. He did it on purpose. I don't think he expected the backlash and to be called out by Iron Chef Morimoto. he was right to call him out. He acted like a 12 year-old not a seasoned chef representing his country.

[@chewpu]

raise the roof yo

[@Sisjumeru1975]

His gay for me 😅

[@foskco87]

People need to get over it. It was the first time they'd ever met in competition... Bobby Flay is not Japanese, how was he supposed to know it went against Japanese customs? I highly doubt it was some kind of target attack on Morimoto. The fact that Morimoto came and joined Flay on Iron Chef America afterwards tells me he wasn't all that bothered by it.

[@Forthecause880]

The money 💰 it was about the money

[@Astrid-jx5dw]

So American chefs are okay with someone stepping on the counter or cutting boards with dirty shoes that may have walked in the bathroom, as long as they’re cleaned and sanitized after the stepping? There may not be any dirt or germs left anymore, but it really dampen my appetite…. I don’t think it’s not the cultural difference, but more about his work ethics, and I believe most American chefs wouldn’t do what Bobby did no matter how excited they might be. Now I learned that he was told to do that by the producers to act like an “arrogant American”…. Now isn’t that a stupid idea?

[@P2055516]

I was at that taping. There was nothing sacred to Bobby Flay about that slapped together kitchen and those disposable cutting boards. They started 5-6 hours late. Water was leaking from the venerable NY Local Plumbers Union piping all over large electric cables running under Bobby's feet. Every time his side touched the metal counters they were being jolted with current. He pleaded with them to halt filming long enough to repair the problem but their safety was less sacred than the one hour time rule and high cost of production. I don't know the man, BF may be a tool, but he took one for the team that night.

[@bigtimerussians4009]

Thank you so much! This comment right here is everything. Bobby Flay for the winnnn!!!!

[@Questchaun]

The leaking pipes gives Bobby justification for this. Fuck the NY pipe union.

[@dsgcloud6092]

The fact that he asked his assistant to help him get up on the table. And that he does this even before the winner is announced is just disgusting behavior.

[@zx713]

You and your family are disgusting behavior. You’re crying over something that happened 15 years ago.

[@s_bottlerocketfirecracker8828]

@@zx713 simmer down now

[@zx713]

@@s_bottlerocketfirecracker8828 you’re crying over something that happened 20+ years now. You need to #SimmaDown now!

[@s_bottlerocketfirecracker8828]

@@zx713 siiiiiiiimmAaaaa

[@zx713]

@@s_bottlerocketfirecracker8828 suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck it!

[@animax1010]

I'm not Japanese, I don't have a deep, traditional way of thinking, and even I, couldn't apprehend his act of standing on a chop board. I mean there's alot of way to show his excitement, like removing his chef jacket and waving in the air, etc but why stand on a chop board? To me, it's just as bad as people stepping over your food, but I wouldn't go as far as calling him not a chef though.

[@JAYKENNYmusic]

Bobby fuckin Flayvor does what he wants

[@jayell8253]

4:15 I knew Flay standing on the cutting board and cooking area was a bad look and Morimoto confirmed it. These old school chefs aren't with the brazen American attitude. Nothing is sacred.

[@No6VJp]

I wonder what the other Iron Chefs thought about Bobby Flay stood on the cutting board?

[@ladyfire44]

They probably voiced their dissatisfaction with him in the same venue that Morimoto did. To them, it was very disrespectful for him to behave like this.

[@MarlinHankin]

The way I see it, while flay might not have known exactly what he did, it is kinda disrespectful to stand on the cutting board you used to make the food. Culture or not, it's kinda like saying, I used this cutting board to make your food, yet it's below even my shoes even if you already finished the dish. Cutting boards are not for standing regardless but Morimoto should of been a bit more calm about it before he started shooting off accusations like that. Although he is not wrong, it was a bit immature for him to speak that way about flay.

[@NathanWubs]

Marlin Hankin If you did this in any other place he would be fired on the spot. Even if he was the head che

[@Creecher98]

***** ......they aren't in a kitchen people, the battle was over they don't keep cooking on the board.

[@NathanWubs]

Steven Creech Does not matter. Its not how you do things regardless. Before, during, or after.

[@Creecher98]

Again they aren't in a kitchen, you really think Flay would be dancing on chopping boards in one of his restaurants. And lets not forget that Morimoto is an american Iron Chef cooking along side Bobby Flay.....he must not have been torn up about it for very long.

[@jamesphang6521]

Steven Creech Why are you so obsess on whether it was in a kitchen or not? Any respectful chef wouldn't treat their utensils like that. It's bad practice and unhygenic regardless of whether he's done cooking with it or not; the fact he did it is still not something you want to see a chef doing. It would be like taking your cooking utensils and putting them in the toilet. Sure, you can clean them afterwards but the fact you did it is still disgusting.

[@josephnotoempire2949]

Disrespect of your kitchen is disrespect of your customer.

[@FoieGras]

Oh and btw, Chef Morimoto's been working here in America for awhile. He's been known to drink coke while cooking, and had labeled as "defn. being American" by the judges in Japan. He uses many western methods in his Japanese dishes, and I'm pretty sure he's well-versed in western ethics. It's pretty hard to believe that American culture advises standing on cutting boards, even in the blue-collar market, and this is supposed to be the top of the line stuff in terms of quality.

[@maxacorn]

morimoto is one of my all time favorite chefs, (alongside alton brown, martin yan, and graham kerr). dude is an artist when it comes to food.

[@TheElmo337]

It's a very traditional japanese way of thinking. Most japanese chefs who have a culinary history as deep as morimoto view cooking as their life, not as a job. Sukiyabashi Jiro even said that if money wasnt a necessity in this world, he would be making sushi for free cause its his life. The original iron chef almost never debuted because they felt uneasy becoming Tv chefs.

[@BradleyBoy]

It's also basic manners you don't stand on a work surface in general......

[@setboy1]

After hearing him talk like that I understand why he dropped out of the ninth grade at the age of 17 :P Never really liked flay much....

[@zx713]

He doesn’t even know you exist and you’re crying over him

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Hi

[@barnacle-]

i’ve never seen the og iron chef, it seems bobby has mellowed out over the years so i’m scared to watch this and ruin my opinion of him

[@rarecharisma]

I don't get why he stood on the table. He acted out as if he won. Very broy.

[@whyisblue923taken]

Morimoto didn't finish. Flay got his times perfectly. That was Flay's advantage going into the tasting.

[@HolyNickTheHobbit]

Didn't bobby lose I. His first appearance in iron chef and then throw a tantrum so the next time he appeared they just gave him the win?

[@RubygemVI]

I don't think it's only disrespect towards morimoto or the cutting board that was the problem, it was moreso to the profession of the culinary arts that he took so seriously. He probably dedicated his entire life to the craft that for him to do what he did was that he was only there to look like a rock star. Also I believe alot of Japan's culture is dying to western culture.

[@notsusan]

The standing on the cutting board was gross, but can we just talk about how a grown-ass white dude yelled "RAISE THE ROOF, YO!" apparently without irony? Bobby Flay is just douchey all the way down

[@TheIcyPlumbob]

i'd give a shit too if I thought cooking was an important sacred art form and someone stood on their cutting board. don't care if people like Bobby flay, it was still seen as a disrespectful act, like spitting into someone's face.

[@wekka]

FLAY FEARS SAKAI

[@terisantagata5295]

I wouldn't call Bobby Flay a douche bag. Douches are useful. And never so egotistical. Nor do they destroy an entire channel (Food Network) as he and so many other so-called "chefs" have done. But I digress. His premature ejaculation as being a winner by being assisted onto his cutting board (he did NOT leap onto it) and raising his arms in victory was out-and-out disregard for the competition and program, and that's why it was and is considered an insult to the Japanese chef, not to mention a flagrant disrespect for necessary cooking utensils, which are considered almost sacred in the Japanese culture. Please keep in mind that even though this was filmed in New York, it was originally a Japanese show with a Japanese audience and a Japanese tone, and his opponent was a Japanese chef. He should have shown some respect for both the culture and his opponent. Instead, he made loads of errors and blamed everything but his own lack of expertise in this field. He's not a douche. Maybe, someday, he'll evolve into one. :)

[@Romalian]

Teri Santagata I dunno. I think Bobby Flay is probably one of the best chefs on Food Network and I'd love to see him go up against Gordon Ramsay.

[@Creecher98]

Teri Santagata I'm sorry but anyone who says the iron chefs aren't real chefs is just ignorant. Their skill and knowledge of food and cooking is incredible. They are also all head chefs that own multiple restaurants.

[@jhamlin726]

Your assessment of Flay is pure shit.

[@4mySweetheart369]

Teri Santagata Your comment is the best I've seen on this video. Exactly what I was thinking. He's too interested in becoming a celebrity at this point to consider what is decent or right to do.

[@dreadedkitty980]

@@4mySweetheart369 youre dumb and so is OP

[@mikewebster2761]

Bobby Flay is not a douche bag, he’s a SUPER DOUCHER!

[@hikana18]

I truly understand your point as well as Flay's happiness; I would be equally excited. However there is a time, place, and theme for everything. IC has always been a professional setting. ICA is more comfortable. However, Flay as a professional adult should have handled it with more maturity and taste for the setting. It would have been fine if he was at a family bbq. He should have played it safe and saved the "jumping for joy" for when he went to his car.

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Thank you so much

[@muskratrepairservices7701]

Many people don’t know this, but because of this episode Bobby Flay was selected for the highly sought cover of The Annual Collector’s Edition of my favorite magazine, Punchable Face Monthly

[@rojo40]

@ChaoticMoira "His country is America and I think he represented us perfectly - with vivacious energy!" ... his country is the United States of America. And I hope his behavior does not represent all US residents, because he just acted as a plain douchebag.

[@PeanutBreathing]

Bobby Flay would be finished if he did that in 2022.

[@richardzowie]

For those upset about Flay's cutting board display, he later said producers asked him to play up the "Arrogant American" stereotype. I've never met Flay, so I'd rather not pass judgment. Not to mention, little of what we see in "reality" TV is true.

[@videogamehawk79]

This comment, right here ^^

[@izumiri]

That is just an excuse. Whether the producers asked him or not, no self respecting chef would do something that something that is so unprofessional.

[@Endevide]

Rick but he always acts like an arrogant american..

[@4mySweetheart369]

Regardless of what the producers told him to do, no self-respecting chef would lower his standards just to please a producer. There are many ways he could have played the American arrogant chef without doing such a crass move.

[@Laphin]

Uhhhhh have you ever seen Gordon Ramsey??? ;D

[@ajaugenti1976]

Manonguyen, do you have the whole entire episode of the New York Battle? If you do, could you please upload it? Thank you! Anita Augenti

[@Final_Boss]

Lol I remember watching this episode when it aired on T.V. I wouldn't eat off the plate of someone who stands on their cutting board. So unhygienic.

[@bobbyflay5184]

Thanks for your love and support ❤

[@PimpMatt0]

Japanese be like, "you disgraced muh familay"

[@ermitanyohermit3603]

Flay is probably young and cocky here. Just like any young men who tasted succeess he would feel invincible

[@NiquidFox]

Morimoto (or maybe all of the iron chefs) genuinely taught me to respect food, and your work station. Even though I’m not a chef, I enjoy cooking at home and I absolutely agree with the sentiment of being respectful. Its the dedication of taking pride in your craft. Especially when feeding other people. A lot of KZbin chefs act more like Bobby Flay these days - they slap the food and throw it on the counter hard, smash it, squeeze it, etc. No class whatsoever. They could learn a thing or two from the Iron Chefs. Good man

[@matthewtully9703]

He should go on Beat Bobby Flay lol

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Funny

[@udiddet1498]

how old id this?!?!? makes me feel like its one of those old movies where the audio doesnt match the lips

[@galaxybound7233]

If you don't think putting dirty shoes on a cooking tool used to treat food you put in your food, then there's something wrong with you. Not once, but twice disrespected the platform in which the show was created, all the other competitors that came before him hat was able to conduct themselves in a mature manner. He is lucky he rose to fame or he would never have became an iron chef, it's television they need drama for a reason and he has a big mouth with the same food all the time, yawn. Give me Iron Chef Japan or France anyday of the week, now they have true character!

[@adosma]

Yea, because Morimoto definitely doesn't cook the same type of food all the time... has he ever done a competition where he didn't make sushi? He stepped on a cutting board... at least he didn't openly bash his opponent.

[@bigtimerussians4009]

I think you all need to grow the freak up man. All my respect for Bobby. Hmph >:c

[@kirstylezofficial]

BigTimeRussians the irony of your statement telling “haters of flay” to grow up when you idolize an immature idiot...

[@bigtimerussians4009]

+KrIsTyLeS01 I don't see how Bobby is an "imature idiot"

[@devinnealexis]

BigTimeRussians still going at it man

[@0Nafod0]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 04:25 🍽️ *Iron Chef Morimoto criticized Bobby Flay for standing on the cutting board, considering it disrespectful to the tools of the trade.* 05:51 🦀 *Morimoto presented five dishes, including crab brain dip, crab rice and sour soup, crab claw meat stir-fried, rock crabs grilled in seaweed, and Japanese crab salad.* 06:06 🍲 *Bobby Flay showcased four dishes, featuring crab and scallops with coriander sauce, rock crab salad in a coconut bowl, an ethnic crab cake, and a spicy saffron soup.* 06:40 🍽️ *A panel of tasters, including actress Donna Hanover and Tim and Nina Zagat, evaluated the dishes alongside a surprise guest selected randomly from the audience.* 07:31 🍜 *Tasters appreciated the texture combinations in Morimoto's dishes, mentioning the crunch of rice balls, pasta creaminess, and noodle-salt balance.* Made with HARPA AI

[@dapm366]

Not true, I've met Bobby Flay and I specifically asked him about this..in the early 2000s. he said they were not mad, in fact they LOVED IT......good for tv.

[@jrinthe8187]

It's TV correct? Ratings and theatrics rule. Not sure who has seen the Beat Bobby Flay show on the Food Network. Flay takes on a challenger and their signature dish. The 3 Judges supposedly come in at the end, yet it is always Flay's dish that is presented first (hint). I've seen 4 of these shows and can you guess who has always won? If you said Bobby Flay you would be right on.

[@Blastrix1]

Yeah, I only watch when Morimoto is the chosen chef.

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Hello

[@rhughes1795]

Those two Iron Chef Japan "standing on the counter" incidents particularly bothered me, but Bobby Flay has grown. He came off as rude and condescending the first few years of food network, but seems very gracious now. Morimoto has always been someone to look up to, (he's my #1 favorite "celebrity" chef, for many reasons).

[@LazyScoutJace]

Lol, I remember this. I remember getting pissed myself...

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

How are you

[@nbbismine]

Flay acting like he won a Super Bowl ring

[@Kihidokid]

He seems really young in this

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Seously

[@sherrylynne8836]

Morimoto = class all the way Flay was always an arse early in his career. I still don't watch his shows. Unfortunate.

[@bobbyflay5184]

Thanks for your love and support ❤

[@jessicagross3008]

While I admit Bobby Flay took it a little far when he stood on top of the cutting board, your talking about two very different styles of people and personalities. Being over the top and loud is just how Bobby Flay is.

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

I appreciate

[@acemanhomer1]

not that I love EVERYTHING about asian culture, but that’s part of why I love it, is the deliverance of quality and care for a product, the living by an order, a code of respect to the craft….attempting to embody the finest of the art, not the show…

[@MusicforMe123]

I have a lot of respect for Morimoto for saying Bobby was not a chef because he stood up on the cutting board. But in Bobby defense, he has matured since then. I hope Bobby treats his cooking tools and cutting board with respect from now on. This is the show that made the Food Network what it is today.

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Thanks

[@mattbeckley9483]

Has he though? Or does he run from challegnges for charity

[@Sepricotaku]

personally I find the fact that he would stand on the cutting board kind of immature, it doesnt really offend me but at the same time if I were in the crowd I would have been shaking my head at it

[@bwrpwr]

I support Flay. "Cutting boards and knives are sacred to us?" That's stupid. They are inanimate objects. It's not like Flay taunted Morimoto, he was interacting with the crowd.

[@bwrpwr]

Bryan Liang Redneck? Based on....?? It's a tv show, and Flay was being entertaining, end of story.

[@juffurey]

that's like saying a guitar was just an inanimate object to Jimi Hendrix. and no, I'm not stretching it, that's perfectly analogous.

[@bwrpwr]

juffurey Jimi set a guitar ON FIRE. I don't think he revered the actual instrument.

[@izumiri]

How many people would eat at a restaurant who they know the chef steps on the cutting board with shoes on? Bower Power you must be one of the very few people that would.

[@bwrpwr]

Richard Izumi Christ. He obviously doesn't do that in the day to day service of his places, even when he does the cooking himself. It was for a tv show and done after the cooking. I hope you are just being stupid on purpose, because if you are serious in your post, you are beyond hope.

[@stian222]

If memory serves, B. Flay won this one and the re-match in Japan. At least he didn't jump on the counter top the second time. I've met both of them and B. Flay loves himself more than the standard celeb which makes him harder to like. Morimoto is the coolest, nicest guy in the world! And his dishes ROCK!!!

[@NoelComiX]

Flay lost the first

[@stian222]

@@NoelComiX Ahhh yes. I remember now. Thanks

[@owlflame]

I like how your description says something entirely different. This is from back in the day. He's a better chef now. So no, he's not the worst thing to happen to iron chef. Dislike

[@bigtimerussians4009]

same

[@shutterbugblues]

Regardless if you're American or Japanese, what Flay did was just stupid. I remember watching this episode when it first aired and felt embarrassed for Flay.

[@jessicapare8779]

I personally love Bobby Flay, I think he's a culinary staple, and to say that he isn't is kinda stupid. I always think of it like this, we have all done stupid and at times, disrespectful things. Weather this moment was scripted or not, it doesn't matter. He is on TV often, and nobody is perfect. If all of our lives were recorded as often as his is, I don't think we'd see ourselves in such a bright light. Just a thought.

[@vettegaddia6234]

+Jessica Pare The judges have been biased toward Flay from the start...he's not a classic chef, he's a grilling chef. Morimoto is one of greatest chefs in the World. Almost all the truly great iron chefs knows that!

[@willowsprite]

@sfgfj So that cutting board will only be used once because Bobby's finished with it? That's a waste.

[@dapm366]

nope, you're all wrong. I spoke with bobby about this incident. according to him, it was all show. they loved that he did this!!

[@kgbromero]

Good because Flay has always been my inspiration for cooking. When I watched this video, I felt heartbroken. Then I was relieved when I saw your comment.

[@dapm366]

I tell you what...he's also a nice guy. now this was in about 2001 when I met him...can't even believe it was that long ago. I met him at his new york restaurant Mesa Grill. It's shut down now....I don't know how ordinary people eat there....I had an expense account. It was cheaper than Bolo which is owned by Mario Batali...I didn't meet him, but i saw him eating dinner after service.

[@bigtimerussians4009]

Thank you

[@bigtimerussians4009]

bobby flay for president

[@lunlin3746]

For à chef What hè did was a disgrace. A chef is always told to treat ur utensils with respect because it's not just a tool but is a part of ur life. You won't see a cars salesman stand on his car or a doctor poisening his patients.

[@kgbromero]

Yes, I agree that Flay should not have done this even though they did not have to cook anymore, but remind you that this was during his very first days as an Iron Chef. He did not realize his offense and Morimoto should not have yelled those accusations. Flay has always been one of my inspirations to cook and his behavior has certainly grown over the years. So, he shouldn't be called a disgrace. Dislike.

[@Bigtasty28]

come on, yeah he was just an iron chef or what not, but been a chef for years now....no excuse.

[@shotojojo]

Kaetlynn Gabrielle Romero you shouldn't have to know culture to know you don't stand on a cutting board. it's for food.

[@VideoMenu]

OK... you say neither should have done it. That's fair. But then you make excuses for Flay for not knowing better. But why no excuses for Morimoto for not knowing better how to handle such an unexpected shock? Is it because you've made this about YOU? Flay is an inspiration to YOU therefore Flay gets a pass for lack of experience but Morimoto gets no credit for the same weakness at all? See the double standard?

[@emeraldsearocks]

I am a chef that graduated from le cordon bleu and worked in australia for awhile.. I do not know what culture does bobby flay comes from but in the chef world, the chopping boards are important to us. It is not sacred or anything like that but it is the most important thing in food prep.. U want to eat food prepared from something someone stepped on? Also, we were taught to not even sit on the table top let alone stepping on it.. But i believe bobby flay has changed.. Btw, there was another ba

[@BobbyFlay-to4jq]

Are you a good chef

[@Astrid-jx5dw]

I’ve been looking for this comment. I wouldn’t like to eat food that was prepared on the counter the chefs would step on with the shoes they had gone everywhere including the bathroom, even though the counter was sanitized after. It may not have any dirt or germs anymore, but knowing the chefs here don’t care about that really dampen my appetite!

[@ryanhenson9537]

I disagree. I think he is awesome. Who gives a shit if he stood on a cutting board?It's a cutting board and he was excited. I think that he has a fun attitude and is obviously one of the best chefs in the world.

[@arcticwolflover1636]

in cooking school the specifically tell you to NOT stand on cutting boards since it is very disrespectful in countries and asia if you do stand on one you will be looked down apon by chefs BOBBY is famous that is why he didn't get chewed out by the juges mory is right by saying he isn't a real chef he had disrespected the chef community and what they stand for

[@nathancasstevens8586]

Flay should had never stood on the cutting board in the first place. He would later redeem himself in the 21 Century Battle. Got to remember that Flay was a young chef at the time of this airing.