I think it's fantastic how Yes, Chef! shows that change can happen at any point. I see the program as a celebration of personal development and metamorphosis rather than merely a culinary contest.

The sudden exit of Chef Katsuji Tanabe from NBC's Yes! Chef during Episode 5 has left both fans and other competitors perplexed.

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