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'''Cook-off''' (料理対決,''Ryōri Taiketsu'') is a mini-game that appears in [[Suikoden II]].

==Information==
Cook-offs are a series of story events where mysterious chefs challenge [[Hai Yo]] to a cooking battle in the hopes of defeating the [[New State Army Headquarters]] chef. As such the player cannot participate as much as you want.

In the cook-off, each participant creates three dishes from the dishes they can make: an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert. They are then tasted by a random selection of judges, who then rate them, and the overall score is decided. The key to victory is to make the dishes to suit the tastes of the judges.

The contest's host, [[Fu Tan Chen]], can give hints to the judges tastes in his introductions.
==Battles==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! #
! Opponent
! Fixed Dish
! Possible Dishes
! Reward
! Recipe
|-
| 1
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Yu Kum}}
| Starter: {{FoodIcon|Tomato Soup}}
| Recipes 1 through 7
| [[Tomato Soup|Recipe #2]]
| {{FoodIcon|Tomato Soup}}
|-
| 2
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Goetsu}}
| Main: {{FoodIcon|Buttered Clams}}
| Recipes 1 through 16
| [[Buttered Clams|Recipe #8]]
| {{FoodIcon|Buttered Clams}}
|-
| 3
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Shiki}}
| Dessert: {{FoodIcon|Cake}}
| Recipes 1 through 18
| [[Cake|Recipe #17]]
| {{FoodIcon|Cake}}
|-
| 4
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Ryuki}}
| Main: {{FoodIcon|Tempura}}
| Recipes 1 through 23
| [[Pasta|Recipe #19]]
| {{FoodIcon|Pasta}}
|-
| 5
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Bashok}}
| Main: {{FoodIcon|Fried Rice}}
| Recipes 1 through 28
| [[Fried Rice|Recipe #24]]
| {{FoodIcon|Fried Rice}}
|-
| 6
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Ryuko}}
| Main: {{FoodIcon|Gratin}}
| Recipes 1 through 28
| [[Gratin|Recipe #22]]
| {{FoodIcon|Gratin}}
|-
| 7
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Antonio}}
|  
|  
| [[Ramen|Recipe #30]]
| {{FoodIcon|Ramen}}
|-
| 8
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gyokuran}}
|  
|  
| [[Fried Pork Cutlets|Recipe #27]]
| {{FoodIcon|Fried Pork Cutlets}}
|-
| 9
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Retso}}
|  
|  
| 
| 
|-
| 10
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Lester}}
|  
|  
| [[Sushi|Recipe #33]]
| {{FoodIcon|Sushi}}
|-
| 11
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Retso}}
|  
|  
| [[Sashimi Platter|Recipe #38]]
| {{FoodIcon|Sashimi Platter}}
|-
| 12
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Jinkai}}
|  
|  
| [[Chinese Banquet|Recipe #40]]
| {{FoodIcon|Chinese Banquet}}
|}

==Dishes==
{{S2_Dishes}}

==Judges==
{| class = "wikitable sortable"
|-
! Judge
! Food Preference
! Introduction
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Flik}}
| Normal
|Sir Flik is a man with good common sense. We can expect fair judging from him.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Viktor}}
| Everything
|With an appetite like a bear, he'll eat anything and love it. It's Viktor!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Viki}}
| Uncommon
|Is her tongue as confused as her brain? It's Viki!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Sheena}}
| Nothing
|This pampered poodle from the Toran Republic is hard to please! It's Sheena!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Clive}}
| Nothing
|We can expect some harsh and accurate criticism from him. It's Clive!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Hix}}
| Normal
|This warrior from the Warriors' Village has good common sense about food. It's Hix!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tengaar}}
| Fish
|She makes her poor henpecked mate go fishing everyday for her. It's Tengaar!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Futch}}
| Normal
|Our guest from the Dragon Caves. It's Futch! We hope he's hungry!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Humphrey}}
| Western
|I've heard a rumor that Humphrey likes to eat Western food. It could be true.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Georg}}
| Sweet
|You'd never know it, but this tough guy has got a sweet tooth. It's Georg Prime!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Valeria}}
| Western
|Please welcome Lady Valeria! This woman wields a swift sword. Is it true she likes her food Toran-style?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Pesmerga}}
| Uncommon
|His true appearance is as shrouded in mystery as his tastebuds. Sir Pesmerga!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Lorelai}}
| Western
|Oh lovely lady wanderer, what is that awaits you when you reach your destination? It's Lorelai!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Shin}}
| Western
|A warrior with an exotic air, but his taste in food was influenced by Lady Teresa!!! It's Shin!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Rikimaru}}
| Everything
|Put some food in his belly and he'll be happy, I guarantee it. It's Rikimaru!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tomo}}
| Sweet
|With her dad's face, it's hard to believe Tomo wound up so cute. Her mom must be a beauty!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Nanami}}
| Uncommon
|There must have been some rough meals for [HERO] growing up. Let's hear it for Nanami!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Eilie}}
| Japanese
|Just like her personality, she likes delicate flavors. It's Eilie!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Rina}}
| Chinese
|I wonder what kind of cuisine this lovely traveling performer likes. It's Rina!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Bolgan}}
| Everything
|Whatever he eats, he says \Yummy!\ It's Bolgan!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tuta}}
| Chinese
|Just like his mentor, Dr. Huan, Tuta likes his patients warm and his Chinese food hot!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Hanna}}
| Normal
|This well-worn traveler has learned to like all kinds of food. Our favorite swordswoman, Hanna!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Millie}}
| Sweet
|Could it be that she got to be as sweet as she is by eating nothing but sweets? It's Millie!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Karen}}
| Western
|What is the secret behind her magnificent dancing? It's the lovely and desirable Karen!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Shiro}}
| Meat
|Here's a real carnivore. This boy just loves meat. It's Shiro!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Zamza}}
| Vegetables
|He claims to be a vegetarian, but I heard he's just dieting. The powerful and conceited magician, Zamza!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gengen}}
| Uncommon
|Do all Kobolds have as bad a sense of taste as him? It's Gengen!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gabocha}}
| Uncommon
|How are Kobold tastebuds? Straight from Kobold Village, home of delicious food, it's Gabocha!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Kinnison}}
| Fish
|In the woods where he grew up, he used to love to eat fish straight from the river. It's Kinnison!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Shilo}}
| Japanese
|This wandering vagabond loves to eat Japanese food. It's Shilo!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Miklotov}}
| Meat
|To become a knight this strong, do you suppose he ate lots of raw steak? Sir Miklotov!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Camus}}
| Western
|In between slicing up bad guys, this brave knight likes to eat Western food. It's Sir Camus!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Hauser}}
| Chinese
|General Hauser is the core of the Muse Army. But who knew he was such a fan of Chinese food?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Freed Y}}
| Everything
|He'll be a great dad someday. But maybe he's too quick to praise everything on his plate. It's Sir Freed!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Kahn}}
| Normal
|Sir Kahn is a vampire hunter. He may look mysterious, but his tastes are quite ordinary.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Amada}}
| Fish
|A lifetime on the sea, of course this sailor's favorite dish must be...fish! It's Amada!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tai Ho}}
| Japanese
|Here's a man of simple pleasures. For breakfast, it's gotta be miso soup and rice. Nothing else will do. It's Tai Ho!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Anita}}
| Western
|They say Lady Anita's sword frightens off even evil demons. What type of food do you suppose this stylish knight enjoys?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Bob}}
| Meat
|He reportedly likes his steak so raw that they bleed. Your favorite wolfman, Bob!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Meg}}
| Spicy
|The budding trickster, Meg!!! For lunch, she ate anchovy pizza and spicy curry....
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gadget}}
| Uncommon
|What do you get when you cross a barrel and a windup doll? Can this thing really judge food? It's Gadget!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Ayda}}
| Vegetables
|She was born in the woods, raised in the woods. Do you suppose she likes to eat vegetables as well? It's Ayda!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Killey}}
| Fish
|He's a mysterious hunter looking for the secrets of the Sindar. Are his tastes a mystery as well? It's Sir Killey!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Sierra}}
| Vegetables
|A cute young girl on the outside, and an ancient old crone on the inside!!! This vampire likes to eat her veggies. It's Lady Sierra!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Oulan}}
| Chinese
|You can count on this lady in a pinch! It's the female bodyguard, Oulan!!! How will she vote today?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Genshu}}
| Japanese
|They say his sword is so swift that the naked eye can't see it. He's come a long way to be here with us, it's Master Genshu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Mukumuku}}
| Everything
|Your favorite flying squirrel and mine, it's Mukumuku!!! I wonder what he likes to eat?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Badeaux}}
| Vegetables
|This beastmaster has a close rapport with all animals. As you might expect, he's a strict vegetarian. It's Badeaux!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tsai}}
| Spicy
|This spicy food lover likes to make his own kimchee at home. It's Tsai of the Divine Spear!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Luc}}
| Nothing
|He's a powerful sorcerer with a good face, but a bad personality! It's Leknaat's pupil, Luc!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Chaco}}
| Fish
|Born and raised in Two River, our young friend, Chaco, is probably a fish-lover!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Nina}}
| Sweet
|She's head over heels with a certain man named Flik. What about her studies at Greenhill? It's Nina!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Sid}}
| Uncommon
|The strangest character at [CASTLE], he strikes fear into the hearts of kids. The Winger, Sid!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Yoshino}}
| Japanese
|The wife that many say is too good for Freed, she's Japanese to the core. It's Yoshino!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gijimu}}
| Meat
|This mountain man is used to hunting for his food! The oldest of the three Mt. Lampdragon bandits. It's Gijimu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Koyu}}
| Meat
|The youngest of the three Mt. Lampdragon bandits, is he a meat-lover too? It's Koyu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Lo Wen}}
| Chinese
|She's a wild woman who can hold her own against her two brothers. Her favorite food is Chinese. It's Lo Wen!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Mazus}}
| Nothing
|The cave-dwelling necromancer, Mazus!!! Unfortunately he's pretty old and his taste buds aren't what they used to be!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Sasuke}}
| Sweet
|The boy ninja from the village of Rokkaku. He won't admit it, but his weak spot is chocolate!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Mondo}}
| Fish
|From the village of Rokkaku, he's a master ninja who's starting to feel his age. It's Mondo!!! But what does he like to eat?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Vincent}}
| Western
|His refined palate is accustomed to the finest of court dishes. Sir Vincent De Boule!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Simone}}
| Vegetables
|He says that to stay in shape as well as to keep his sense of justice, he eats only vegetables. Sir Simone Verdricci!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Stallion}}
| Everything
|This strange elf spends most of his time running in circles!! It's no wonder he'll eat pretty much whatever you put in front of him. It's Stallion!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Wakaba}}
| Vegetables
|Don't call her a tomboy unless you wanna lose some teeth! She loves to eat, especially green salads!!! It's Wakaba!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Long Chan-Chan}}
| Chinese
|In his Dragon Style of fighting, he teaches that the first step in body preparedness is a full stomach. A devotee of Chinese food, it's Master Long Chan-Chan!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gantetsu}}
| Japanese
|You'd never believe it, but this bad boy's favorite dish is ohitashi!!! It's Master Gantetsu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Hoi}}
| Normal
|The life of the thief isn't easy, so his policy concerning food is simply: if it's in your mouth, it's good! It's Hoi!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Kasumi}}
| Japanese<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Western</small>
|This cute little ninja has a taste for Japanese food. It's Kasumi!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Apple}}
| Western<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normal</small>
|This young lady, Apple, has mentioned that she likes something called "French" food.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Templeton}}
| Normal<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Meat</small>
|The wandering map-maker, Templeton!!! We can expect a fair score from him!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Kiba}}
| Meat<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Sweet</small>
|A general of the [ARMY] Army!!! They say that after a battle, he likes to fill his belly with delicious meat. General Kiba!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Fitcher}}
| Sweet<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Chinese</small>
|My sources say that Fitcher here has a major weakness for sweets!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Shu}}
| Chinese<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Japanese</small>
|The bright young strategist of [ARMY] Army is a man who appreciates good Chinese food! It's Master Shu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tetsu}}
| Japanese<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Spicy</small>
|This hot-headed guy is an expert at making Japanese baths. He likes the food, too. It's Tetsu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Leona}}
| Spicy<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Chinese</small>
|She likes her food, and her conversations, spicy!!! It's Leona!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Huan}}
| Chinese<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Fish</small>
|Doctor Huan believes that Chinese medicine and Chinese food are good for the body and soul!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Jess}}
| Fish<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normal</small>
|Sir Jess is a true son of Muse City. He loves to eat fish.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Hilda}}
| Normal<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Meat</small>
|She's a mother and a homemaker. She likes her food plain and simple. It's Hilda!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Alex}}
| Meat<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Sweet</small>
|He used to hunt for treasure, but now he needs strength for his job at the store. It's Alex!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Emilia}}
| Sweet<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Spicy</small>
|She loves sweet food, but worries about her figure. That lovely librarian, Emilia!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tenkou}}
| Spicy<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normal</small>
|He's a kindly old windowmaker who hates sweet things. He loves spicy rice crackers. It's Tenkou!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Barbara}}
| Normal<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Fish</small>
|The keeper of the vault at [CASTLE] Castle, she likes most kinds of food. It's Barbara!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Richmond}}
| Fish<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Japanesee</small>
|Richmond here was raised in Radat Town, so it might be that he prefers fish to meat.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Yam Koo}}
| Japanese<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Western</small>
|He lives in [CASTLE] Castle with his big brother. A devotee of Japanese food, it's Yam Koo!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Teresa}}
| Western<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Meat</small>
|The acting mayor of Greenhill, Lady Teresa. Raised in a rich household, she probably prefers Western food.
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Yuzu}}
| Meat<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Fish</small>
|She's a hard-working rancher who needs her strength. Good luck, little Yuzu!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Taki}}
| Fish<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Vegetables</small>
|She's 72, but doesn't look a day over 71. All the way from Lakewest, a lover of Pacific saury, it's Taki!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tony}}
| Vegetables
|This King of the Cornfields is happiest when he's munching on fresh vegetables from his garden. It's Tony the farmer!!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Adlai}}
| Vegetables<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Spicy</small>
|When this self-proclaimed genius moved out of South Window, his neighbors finally got a full night of sleep. The inventor Adlai!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gordon}}
| Spicy<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Fish</small>
|This trader from Gregminster likes hot, spicy food. His name is Gordon!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Hans}}
| Fish<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Meat</small>
|Hans is our mild-mannered armorer. How are you feeling today, Hans?
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Connell}}
| Meat<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normal</small>
|What will the delicate tongue of this sensitive acoustician tell us? It's Connell!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Lebrante}}
| Normal<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Spicy</small>
|As an appraiser, we can be sure of a sound judgment on his part. It's Lebrante!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Tessai}}
| Spicy<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normal</small>
|When you work in a hot place, you develop a fondness for hot food, too. It's the blacksmith, Tessai!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Raura}}
| Normal<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Fish</small>
|Rumors are flying about this beautiful and mysterious scroll maker's relationship with Jeane. It's Raura!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Annallee}}
| Fish<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Meat</small>
|Her lovely voice attracts people from all over, like a Siren from the sea. It's Annallee!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Pico}}
| Meat<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Everything</small>
|Pico is the heartbreaker of [CASTLE] Castle and he knows it! Watch those pheromones fly!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Alberto}}
| Everything<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normal</small>
|As leader of the musicians, he needs to see all sides. Does that go for food too? It's Alberto!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Jude}}
| Normal<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Western</small>
|After months working on the Guardian Deity, I wonder what he wants to eat. Please welcome Jude!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Jeane}}
| Western<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Spicy</small>
|A horrible end supposedly awaits any man who dares to learn the secret beneath her lovely lips. The lovely rune sage, Jeane!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Ridley}}
| Spicy<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Chinese</small>
|Commander Ridley of the Kobold Army!!! They say he's a tough judge of people and food!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Klaus}}
| Chinese<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Meat</small>
|This peaceful tactician must have got his looks and personality from his mom. It's Klaus!!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Max}}
| Meat<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Fish</small>
|All the way from Toran, he's a knight's knight and he's doing all right. Sir Maximillian!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Marlowe}}
| Fish
|To call this guy a bookworm would be a disservice to worms! But seriously, he's a fish lover and a scholar. It's Marlowe!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Gilbert}}
| Fish<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Sweet</small>
|He left his family behind to make a living as a mercenary. He misses his wife's fish dishes. It's Gilbert!!!
|-
| {{CookingJudgeIcon|Boris}}
| Sweet<br><small>'''(PS1)''' Normaal</small>
|Boris wants to follow in his father's footsteps, but as far as taste goes, the two couldn't be farther apart!!!
|}
Note: Due to an error in the data, a lot of Judges have an incorrect preference. This applies to both PS1 and PSP versions of the game. This seems to have been fixed in the HD Remaster.

==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden I&II Official World Guide Book]] (ISBN 4-471-36033-7), page 76
# [[Genso Suikoden 1&2 Official Guide Complete Edition]] (ISBN 4-86155-109-9), pages 390-1

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