: Gregory Gourdet and Melissa King excelled at identifying ingredients, while Brian Malarkey struggled, identifying only seven.
: 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). Top Chef All Stars L.A. - Episode 10
: Michelin-starred chefs Niki Nakayama and Carole Iida-Nakayama of n/naka . The Results : Gregory Gourdet and Melissa King excelled at
: Bryan Voltaggio also received high praise for his dish. while Brian Malarkey struggled
: Stephanie Cmar took the win for her perfectly executed course, marking a significant emotional victory for her.
Watch the final three chefs from this season discuss their experiences and the intensity of the competition: