: Gregory Gourdet (whose dish was considered "bland"), Melissa King (bits of shell in her chawanmushi), Karen Akunowicz (unevenly cut duck), and Brian Malarkey (overpowering celery root).
: Karen Akunowicz was sent home as her duck was unevenly cooked and its skin lacked the necessary crispness.
: Bryan Voltaggio also received high praise for his dish. Top Chef All Stars L.A. - Episode 10
meal—a Japanese dinner defined by simplicity, restraint, and precision. : The iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum .
: Chefs had to endure a blindfolded taste test to identify ingredients before using them to bake. : Gregory Gourdet (whose dish was considered "bland"),
: Stephanie Cmar took the win for her perfectly executed course, marking a significant emotional victory for her.
: Michelin-starred chefs Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama of n/naka . The Results : Stephanie Cmar took the win for her
In Episode 10 of Top Chef All-Stars L.A. , titled " ," the final six chefs faced high-stakes challenges that combined intense technical precision with Olympic-level pressure. Quickfire Challenge: Blindfold Dessert