Ep. 10: Soma's Hidden Strategy with Pacific Saury Faces Judgment
Aired on September 3, 2016

Souma presents a pacific saury dish that appears inferior to Kurokiba's cartoccio and Hayama's carpaccio. However, the meal conceals a secret element. The judges must evaluate whether Souma's strategic approach succeeds in influencing their decision. The outcome depends on how effectively the hidden aspects of the dish sway the panel's verdict during this culinary competition.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Souma and Mimasaka's beef stew shokugeki commences with Mimasaka copying Souma's oxtail ingredient.
- Ep. 7 · The second semi-final round features a clash between Kurokiba Ryou and Hayama Akira.
- Ep. 8 · Souma faces tough competition in the finals against skilled rivals Hayama and Kurokiba.
- Ep. 9 · The Fall Elections Finals feature a historic three-way showdown involving unique pacific saury presentations.
- Ep. 10 · Soma's Hidden Strategy with Pacific Saury Faces Judgment
- Ep. 11 · Souma and Arato face real-world challenges at a Western restaurant during their Stagiaire training.
- Ep. 12 · Souma visits Shinomiya Kojirou's new French restaurant after passing Stagiare
- Ep. 13 · The narrative focuses on the theme of pomp and circumstance.