To the astonishment of his peers and the dismay of the elitist food snobs who dominate Totsuki Culinary Academy, former diner cook Soma Yukihira has sliced, diced, and perfectly spiced his way through the first round of culinary competitions known as the Fall Elections. But will his customer pleasing skills and ability to think outside the bento box lead him to victory against the flavor-enhancing chemical warfare of the Academy director's granddaughter? And which of the other contenders will advance in their own march for the gold? The Judges' verdicts await in the heaping second seasoned helping of FOOD WARS!