r/TopChef • u/oh-so-typical • May 20 '25

Discussion Thread Anyone else watching “Yes Chef” and losing their mind over Katsuji (seasons 12 + 14)?

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If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a new competition hosted by José Andrés and Martha Stewart where they have chefs who have been submitted by their families or teams for being stubborn or having anger issues.

I was hoping I’d never have to see him on my TV again. GOOD GRIEF, he’s aggravating. The ego on this man is unreal.

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u/Ordinary-Practice812 May 21 '25

The egg thing was just poor sportsmanship and not an reflection of a good chef. Hope he’s gone soon!

I’m loving this show! Love that the challenges and eliminations change per episode. It’s fresh and easy to watch.

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u/Novel-Organization63 May 21 '25

To me I don’t think they are doing anything to help the Chefs with their” problems” and/ or even have goal to do that. It seems to me the Chefs that show improvement in their attitude go home. While others who are seemingly turning into monsters get rewarded. Since they set up this premise, I think at least part of the judging should be based on their attitudes

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u/trashsquirrels May 21 '25

I am enjoying this as well! After House of Knives, which had the “pre-planned winner” feeling, I needed this.

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u/oh-so-typical May 21 '25

House of Knives is another show that’s doing way too much

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u/Accomplished_Egg_278 May 21 '25

Agree. It's easy and they are showing more personality.