Kurokiba and Hayama face off against each other in the second semi-final match, in which they must make Western-style dishes. Akira presents his dish, Canard Apicius, using a combination of spices with duck, wowing the judges. Meanwhile, Kurokiba serves up Eel Matelote, adding plums to provide an electrifying taste. The judges cannot decide on a winner, so they declare that the final round will be a three-way match between Soma, Hayama, and Kurokiba, with the theme of pacific saury.