16 : The Chef Who's Crossed A Thousand Leagues -

: After the intense Training Camp arc, Soma’s father, Joichiro , arrives unexpectedly at the Polar Star Dormitory.

" The Chef Who's Crossed a Thousand Leagues " is the title of the 16th episode of the anime series . This episode focuses on the return of Joichiro Yukihira, the father of protagonist Soma Yukihira, and reveals his legendary past as a world-traveling culinary master. Episode 16: The Chef Who's Crossed a Thousand Leagues 16 : The Chef Who's Crossed a Thousand Leagues

This episode serves as a turning point by humanizing the "legendary" Joichiro. While he is a world-class chef, he deliberately pushes Soma through failure to instill a relentless passion for cooking. Viewers also learn that Joichiro’s unique style and the family diner, Yukihira, were born from his desire to cook for his late wife, Soma's mother. : After the intense Training Camp arc, Soma’s

You can watch this episode and others from the series on Crunchyroll. Episode 16: The Chef Who's Crossed a Thousand

: It is revealed that Joichiro was once the Second Seat of the Elite Ten at Totsuki Academy and a "demon" in the culinary world. He traveled the globe, mastering diverse cuisines, which earned him the title of the "chef who's crossed a thousand leagues".