Who Makes The Best Fast Food Burger? Takeout vs Pro Chef | Taking On Takeout | Bon Appétit

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  • Опубликовано: 12 июн 2024
  • We challenged chef Harold Villarosa to make a fast food style burger in the Bon Appétit test kitchen better than the ones from 3 prominent chains. Unkle Harold's first job in the U.S. was at a McDonalds in Manhattan - will he be able tap into past experience and step up to the challenge?
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  • @mattisonschaefer2327
    @mattisonschaefer2327 2 года назад +117

    Love that he doesn’t trash the take out options. Uncle Harold highlights what makes the food good then gives great insight and constructive criticism! Love u

    • @richboy81
      @richboy81 2 года назад +3

      I really appreciate this too! There’s another RUclips chef that trashes the takeout and it drives me bananas, I had to limit my support of his channel.

    • @amelielacroix3858
      @amelielacroix3858 2 года назад +5

      @@richboy81 talking about Joshua Weissmann?

    • @richboy81
      @richboy81 2 года назад +2

      @@amelielacroix3858 👀 😌 Yeah.

  • @Yael450
    @Yael450 2 года назад +166

    Harold definitely the best addition to the kitchen

  • @soupinmyhead
    @soupinmyhead 2 года назад +21

    Harold is single-handedly keeping this channel relevant. I want to give him a hug.

  • @rdy4trvl
    @rdy4trvl 2 года назад +136

    Nice piece chef Harold. You have to appreciate a food professional willing to highlight something/anything positive at McD's (operational efficiency, consistency, experience gained at McD's). Not a popular position, but true.

  • @debrasouza4342
    @debrasouza4342 2 года назад +26

    I love anyone that gives the humble burger the respect it deserves!

  • @shironeko2641
    @shironeko2641 2 года назад +27

    Harold's hamburger selection of ingredients and combination of ingredients are wonderful. The cutting technique of the slightly stiff romaine lettuce, which will be an accent in particular, is wonderful. I think that the taste and texture when eating this hamburger is the best hamburger.

  • @BaraShiro
    @BaraShiro 2 года назад +13

    I love Harold, more of him please!

  • @katherinelopez6330
    @katherinelopez6330 2 года назад

    I love watching Harold! More of him, please.

  • @leroyjabari
    @leroyjabari 2 года назад

    Harold you are the man! Thank you for the knowledge behind a seemingly simple dish

  • @psiren
    @psiren 2 года назад +24

    I already knew the answer before I watched the video, my boy chef Harold always makes the best food!

  • @jeffmartinezbr
    @jeffmartinezbr 2 года назад +9

    The one pickle really pissed me off

    • @marybratton5514
      @marybratton5514 2 года назад +4

      That it wasn’t a dill pickle pissed me off.

    • @lucaswiredin
      @lucaswiredin 2 года назад

      @@marybratton5514 Same!

  • @candol0ve
    @candol0ve 2 года назад +13

    I learn so much every time Harold is on the video!

  • @DeeDee-wb6zy
    @DeeDee-wb6zy Год назад

    I love Harold!!!!! Always makes me laugh throughout the video!

  • @massmike11
    @massmike11 2 года назад +3

    Holy crap, a professional that makes real hamburgers without trying to be so fancy it’s not a burger anymore. Or so big you can’t actually eat it. I’m am so appreciative of that.

  • @juicebox86
    @juicebox86 2 года назад

    Harold is a GREAT personality to have on the BA team. Keep him busy, please!

  • @laidan1809
    @laidan1809 2 года назад +1

    "only a couple dollars in your pocket, this the way to go" Its not even cheap anymore

  • @willthornsbury2913
    @willthornsbury2913 2 года назад +10

    As long as it's a smashburger, I'm down. I will say Shakeshack and In-and-Out are my favorites.

  • @Cheddarjrr
    @Cheddarjrr 2 года назад +30

    I like Harold. Cool chill guy =)

  • @darbywheeler3546
    @darbywheeler3546 2 года назад +5

    Awesome video! Makes me want a burger now! (the pop up sound effects is super distracting.)

  • @natfind4724
    @natfind4724 2 года назад

    Harold is my favorite current BA chef… want more!

  • @Qaloso
    @Qaloso 2 года назад +2

    Dude that watch is fire

  • @aidansalmon2273
    @aidansalmon2273 2 года назад +9

    I wish I had a window big enough to blow out the smoke when I do this

  • @Phoenixz33
    @Phoenixz33 2 года назад +7

    Nobody tell Carla about this. If you do, Garla will be coming after Harold.

  • @nickjenner
    @nickjenner 2 года назад +27

    glad i’m not the only one who thinks shake shack is the golden standard of burgers!!

    • @udcaps
      @udcaps 2 года назад

      it is...

    • @deregulationIC
      @deregulationIC 2 года назад +1

      it is... theres litteraly no point in trying to recreate a better Shack Shack burger. They already use high quality beef, Pat LaFrieda, custom sauce, Martins potato roll, and properly smash n seasoned. You would litteraly be remaking the same thing. Unless you choose to use prime/wagyu beef and different cheese. But they use American Cheese because it goes the best with any burger.

    • @cwg73160
      @cwg73160 2 года назад

      *gold standard

  • @HireMichaelEverson
    @HireMichaelEverson 2 года назад +22

    I've worked in the industry for a long time and I've always like (bottom to top) bun, sauce, lettuce, tomato, burger, cheese, pickle, onion, sauce and bun. Just a personal preference.

    • @ReginaldTAP3
      @ReginaldTAP3 2 года назад +1

      I’ve always found burger layering a fascinating topic. May I ask you, when you pick the burger up do you ensure the bottom stays on the bottom? Harold picked his up in a way that resulted in the bottom being on “top.” However, when he constructed the burger he skirted the issue by essentially taking a palindrome approach.

    • @conman1395
      @conman1395 2 года назад +2

      If it's a personal preference, what does working in the industry for a while have to do with anything?

    • @HireMichaelEverson
      @HireMichaelEverson 2 года назад +2

      @@conman1395 I've made a lot more burgers than I have ate. There's things to take into consideration once you hit your 10,000 hours. I mean a burger is a burger. Mythical kitchen did a video on toppings and bottomings you should check out.

  • @rgilroy1909
    @rgilroy1909 2 года назад +2

    love the way you put the dbl together. don't toast with butter, try mayo next time then toast that on the griddle - - bang'n bro

  • @hannibalb8276
    @hannibalb8276 2 года назад +5

    Harold is awesome, love his bits

  • @rollbrettlover8763
    @rollbrettlover8763 2 года назад

    Yes

  • @SeventhEve
    @SeventhEve 2 года назад +29

    Hint: you gotta put Harold in the thumbnail! You'll get more clicks!

  • @Qub3rs
    @Qub3rs 2 года назад +3

    Wooo!!! Kuya Harold!!!

  • @MikesaBhoy
    @MikesaBhoy 2 года назад +1

    Iceberg - most underrated and a greatest burger lettuce.

  • @mc-ge2bt
    @mc-ge2bt 2 года назад +13

    Old Bon Appetit vs New Bon Appetit. Carla Lalli Music was part of the chef team that created the original Shack Burger. She's a effing legend.

    • @mbarrett99
      @mbarrett99 2 года назад +1

      I thought Carla would be the one to do this if the video was made pre-pandemic.

    • @mc-ge2bt
      @mc-ge2bt 2 года назад

      @@mbarrett99 the shack burger is her version so doesn’t have to compete with it. She’s done videos of the burger with variations. Search her name/smash burger if you’re interested.

  • @AhideCortes1
    @AhideCortes1 2 года назад +2

    My boiiiii, Harold 😎

  • @adiegoguy
    @adiegoguy 2 года назад

    Which size grinder disc did you use, the small or large one?

  • @drampaman9370
    @drampaman9370 2 года назад +6

    This is how you know you have a good fast/drive up burger. It comes in a plain white wax paper wrap and a brown bag. If you see that, you have a great burger regardless of the state, city, or town.

  • @aaaaaabbbbbbccccccd1
    @aaaaaabbbbbbccccccd1 2 года назад

    UNCLE HAROLD 👏 👏👏

  • @who1man1
    @who1man1 2 года назад +1

    Hey Chef Harold - where’d you get that sweet t shirt?!

  • @gong1974
    @gong1974 2 года назад +1

    The soles of my boots look much more appetizing than THAT

  • @TheFreeBro
    @TheFreeBro 2 года назад +1

    Remember when gourmet makes got ~10M views with each upload?

  • @sexiiladyxoxo1
    @sexiiladyxoxo1 2 года назад

    Couldn’t stop looking at your watch

  • @Poonamsmartkitchen
    @Poonamsmartkitchen 2 года назад +1

    Good

  • @erikadowdy686
    @erikadowdy686 2 года назад +4

    Love Harold 💚

  • @TheMaster375
    @TheMaster375 2 года назад +2

    Love a good Harold video! Get it homie!

  • @truecanuck97
    @truecanuck97 2 года назад

    Shake Shack: A so-so In-N-Out copycat recipe set up in a stand in NY's central park and overcharged for that has grown into a business with many excellent menu offerings.

  • @shaunamcglone1485
    @shaunamcglone1485 2 года назад

    Loved this!

  • @mariapizzaa
    @mariapizzaa 2 года назад +1

    Bro made burger sauce with all the elements of french dressing and then added french dressing to the sauce...

  • @raywarren5446
    @raywarren5446 2 года назад

    The one pickle triggered me lol

  • @chillspencer.4637
    @chillspencer.4637 2 года назад +1

    You made the perfect burger then stuffed all the sauce in the middle so it dripped out. Sauce on the bun or bust.

  • @ricardoamante9875
    @ricardoamante9875 2 года назад

    Put my man’s Harold in the test kitchen rn

  • @ggarzagarcia
    @ggarzagarcia 2 года назад +17

    I’m very impressed that Harold has a strong NY accent, flawless English, acts and speaks very NY, strong knowledge of American cuisine (as well as other countries, I bet) yet being an immigrant to America. Props to Harold. Salúdame!

  • @adonaimorales3560
    @adonaimorales3560 2 года назад

    Dude im so hungry

  • @TheFlamingKat
    @TheFlamingKat 2 года назад +3

    season the tomato

  • @joshsanchezxD
    @joshsanchezxD 2 года назад

    Harold + Brad soon pls

  • @McShag420
    @McShag420 2 года назад

    Smashburgers for the win. Always. You get that nice crisp but the middle is still nice and pink.

  • @JaredDixon
    @JaredDixon 2 года назад +3

    You lost me at bread + butter pickles. Sour dill is the only way to go people!

  • @steampoweredmaniac5359
    @steampoweredmaniac5359 2 года назад

    Meanwhile Amiel is out there somewhere, seeking out his next still breathing prey item.

  • @dakotakurtz3233
    @dakotakurtz3233 2 года назад +1

    Just one pickle....

  • @katifontana9179
    @katifontana9179 2 года назад

    Harold you do such great stuff most of the time but the SINGLE PICKLE has me fuming. I feel betrayed

  • @KhalaWarrior55
    @KhalaWarrior55 2 года назад

    Big smoke making some burgers

  • @torotteson
    @torotteson 2 года назад +1

    We just got Shake Shack near me, and unless they have bad nation wide quality control... Shake Shack is kinda bad. Though they redeem themselves with the Smokeshack

  • @Face_Meat
    @Face_Meat 2 года назад +2

    Tomato situation
    Wax paper situation

  • @TakanashiYuuji
    @TakanashiYuuji 2 года назад

    I mean this is hands down going to be Harold, no contest! XD

  • @oliversplace263
    @oliversplace263 2 года назад

    Love when Harold says situation.

  • @teresamaeleveille4979
    @teresamaeleveille4979 2 года назад

    Gotta have the hot cherry peppers tho!

  • @tatid6743
    @tatid6743 2 года назад +2

    mr. motz would be very upset that the smash wasnt done in one go lol

  • @malindarayallen
    @malindarayallen 2 года назад +6

    If I went to the cookout and saw Harold at the grill, I'd know it was about to be lit.

  • @TristanTaillon
    @TristanTaillon 2 года назад +8

    "911?... Yeah, he's eating his burgers upsidedown..."

  • @noorie3381
    @noorie3381 2 года назад

    unkle harold !!!!!!!!!

  • @harveyhernandez6619
    @harveyhernandez6619 2 года назад

    The one who understands wider not taller

  • @hayleyhemphill125
    @hayleyhemphill125 2 года назад

    Hold on. We need to talk about the jar of peanuts in the refrigerator.

  • @jonathanterry0
    @jonathanterry0 2 года назад

    Harold is so tight.

  • @larrybirdstrashtalk8272
    @larrybirdstrashtalk8272 2 года назад

    What's the watch? Gold band and a green face always looks good.

    • @kjdude8765
      @kjdude8765 2 года назад +1

      I think someone on a previous episode identified it as an Invicta.

  • @justzayimnot6884
    @justzayimnot6884 2 года назад

    Uncle Harold

  • @desmond-hawkins
    @desmond-hawkins 2 года назад

    Cheese *under* the patty? I don't know about that.

  • @vikingrbeerdserkr8406
    @vikingrbeerdserkr8406 2 года назад +4

    I really wish we had the fresh beef for quarter pounders here in Canada like they do in the US, BIG difference. Shake Shack really is excellent, but the leaf lettuce is absolutely terrible. Onions and pickles is the way to go.

  • @GsFoodSecrets
    @GsFoodSecrets 2 года назад +2

    Literally your notification bring a smile on my face.

  • @wiggles1031
    @wiggles1031 2 года назад

    Wait, what, where is Brad in his station?

  • @danman274
    @danman274 2 года назад +1

    Which fast food place did burger #1, five guys?

  • @MorganFreemanPsalm
    @MorganFreemanPsalm 2 года назад

    Why Roldy puttin everything in the middle though?

  • @jonathannoll7071
    @jonathannoll7071 2 года назад +1

    Is this who replaced Rick? CN is destroying itself.

  • @trollsometimes9789
    @trollsometimes9789 2 года назад

    mcdonalds, video over

  • @JustsBob
    @JustsBob 2 года назад

    Deducting one point for not making the bun ...

  • @darkrush908
    @darkrush908 2 года назад +9

    More videos with uncle Harold. This man's can cook!!

  • @rakuencallisto
    @rakuencallisto 2 года назад +2

    This thumbnail doesn't sit well.
    The Shake Shack image look far better of a burger. Especially the searing of the meat and the buns.

  • @JoshMarshain
    @JoshMarshain 2 года назад +13

    Romaine on a burger is nuts to me, just a personal thing, iceburg, butter leaf and occasionally even green leaf all feel more natural

  • @mflor1577
    @mflor1577 Год назад

    They should have made this episode with CARLA ages ago

  • @dodaexploda
    @dodaexploda 2 года назад +3

    I'm of the opinion that when yo uform the balls you shouldn't squish them too much. Be gentle with them. If anyone here has ever made snow balls as a kid, you know what I mean. You barely push down on it.

  • @kickflipaws
    @kickflipaws 2 года назад +2

    At 2:30 you can tell which one he preferred. You agree 👍

  • @mewmew132
    @mewmew132 2 года назад

    Okay but who puts ONE pickle on a burger??

  • @soulgsf
    @soulgsf 2 года назад

    Never put tomato in the middle, and lettuce goes either on the bottom to soak up burger juice or on top Everything else was perfect

  • @laineyluxury
    @laineyluxury 2 года назад

    harold is deff my favourite!!

  • @jenhuffine7030
    @jenhuffine7030 2 года назад +1

    He had me up until bread and butter pickle

  • @workshoptoearn328
    @workshoptoearn328 2 года назад

    hi.iloveyouburger..food🤩😍😋

  • @migoy13
    @migoy13 2 года назад +5

    Now that Ned forgot about Spiderman, good thing he turned into a Chef.

  • @Alphawolf__
    @Alphawolf__ 2 года назад +12

    Tomato in a burger just feels wrong, 99% of the time it tastes like nothing and makes the whole thing slippery

    • @lsmc8909
      @lsmc8909 2 года назад

      Yes!! 100%

    • @YoutubeHandlesSuckBalls
      @YoutubeHandlesSuckBalls 2 года назад +1

      Try a Brandywine tomato. Lots of flavour, almost no juice. Perfect size for a burger, and when you slice into one it is almost 100% solid flesh. Has the perfect 'burger tomato' flavour.

    • @jaybea365
      @jaybea365 2 года назад

      I agree that most fast food chains have flavourless tomato, that's why I use Roma Toms.

    • @SweetnSourqt3
      @SweetnSourqt3 2 года назад

      Slippery and wet!

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 2 года назад

      Tastes like nothing? Have you ever tasted a fresh tomato before? They're a natural for burgers because their profile pairs very well with savory flavors, like beef of course.
      I eat mostly animal proteins at this point because of a screwed up digestive system, but a homemade burger is only halfway there without fresh lettuce & fresh tomato

  • @valley180
    @valley180 2 года назад

    Why are you eating them upside down though 😭

  • @hestermarseille4989
    @hestermarseille4989 2 года назад

    Which restaurant was the first burger?

    • @kjdude8765
      @kjdude8765 2 года назад

      I'm guessing five guys with the tight foil wrap.

  • @metasamsara
    @metasamsara 2 года назад +4

    Okay so hear me out. As a French person, I've always loved blue cheese, but I don't like gingerbread. Recently I read somewhere that apparently they go very well together. Gingerbread blue cheese burger next? 😳

  • @Benjamin-ml7sv
    @Benjamin-ml7sv 2 года назад

    I hate it when people compare Take out with Pro Chef, it's like comparing a 50 year old VW with a Lambo.

  • @jacobhenderson1763
    @jacobhenderson1763 2 года назад +2

    Love shake shack…but Culver’s is equal to (I would argue superior) to shake shake burgers and fries