The 20th Battle of the Chefs comes to Setia SPICE Arena, Penang, from 21 to 24 October 2026 — and Class J03 is Ippin's own. Create a freestyle modern ramen main course and homemade dumplings with Ippin products, and the top scorer takes home RM1,000.
The Battle of the Chefs returns to Penang for its 20th edition, from 21 to 24 October 2026 at Setia SPICE Arena. Organised by the Penang Chefs Association and endorsed by Worldchefs, it brings together chefs and cooks from across Malaysia, Asia and beyond — and this year Ippin Ramen has a class of its own in the Japanese Master Chefs Challenge.
Class J03: Ippin Modern Ramen Main Course Freestyle Creation
A live cooking class for one competitor. In 45 minutes, prepare and present two sets of a freestyle modern ramen main course and five pieces of homemade dumpling, each set for one person — one set for judging and one for display.
What you cook with
Choose your noodles from the Ippin range, provided by Ippin:
- Ippin Ramen
- Ippin Matcha Soba
- Ippin Udon
- Ippin Mi Tarik
Ippin Dumpling Skin must be used for the dumplings, and every entry is built on one of two soup bases:
- Tori Paitan (chicken white broth)
- Beef broth
A standard recipe is required in the kitchen, and both sets must be presented with balanced, appropriate garnishes.
The prize
The Most Outstanding Ippin Modern Ramen Main Course Freestyle Creation Award goes to the competitor with the highest points in J03: RM1,000 in cash, a trophy, a medal and a certificate.
How it is judged
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Mise en place — materials brought, working technique, use of time | 0–5 |
| Hygiene and food waste | 0–10 |
| Correct professional preparation | 0–15 |
| Innovation | 0–5 |
| Service — the right number of plates, on time | 0–5 |
| Presentation | 0–10 |
| Taste and texture | 0–50 |
Entry fees
J03 sits in the Japanese Master Chefs Challenge. Fees are in ringgit, per class:
| Class | Title | Early Bird | Normal | OMG! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J01 | Creative Japanese Bento (display) | 200 | 300 | 400 |
| J02 | Creative Sushi Platter (display) | 200 | 300 | 400 |
| J03 | Ippin Modern Ramen Main Course Freestyle Creation (live cooking) | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| J04 | Aussie Beef Gyudon & Onsen Egg (live cooking) | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| J05 | Maki Sushi Roll (live cooking) | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| J06 | Tempura Moriawase (live cooking) | 300 | 400 | 500 |
| J07 | Japanese Egg Challenge (live cooking) | 300 | 400 | 500 |
- Early Bird — until 15 August 2026
- Normal — 16 August to 15 September 2026
- OMG! I forgot to register — 16 to 20 September 2026
Registration closes on 21 September 2026 at 00:00. Entries are accepted online only, with full payment, at asiaculinarychallenge.com — choose Battle of the Chefs 2026.
Who can enter
The Japanese Master Chefs Challenge is open to professional and amateur chefs and cooks from hotels, restaurants, and home and industry catering, aged 16 or over by 21 October 2026.
Questions about the competition
Contact the BOTC 2026 secretariat, Chef Khor Ying Jia, on +60 12-511 5172 or at secretariat@battleofthechefs.com.my.
We can’t wait to see what you make with Ippin.
