Pro Chef Tries to Make General Tso’s Chicken Faster Than Delivery | Taking on Takeout

Harold Villarosa, like many of us, grew up eating General Tso's chicken. It's a takeout staple that you've probably ordered at some point. We challenged Harold to make his own General Tso's chicken with fried rice faster than it takes for delivery to arrive. Was he up to the challenge?
Looking for a way to support restaurants and cook at home? Do as Harold does in this new video and take on takeout: order your personal favorite delivery dishes and try to cook them at home in the same time it takes for them to arrive. You’ll be putting money into the restaurant industry, challenging yourself, and you'll have double the food. See if Harold, who grew up eating General Tso’s chicken at countless Chinese-American spots in The Bronx, can create a version similar to the takeout one.
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Pro Chef Tries to Make General Tso’s Chicken Faster Than Delivery | Taking on Takeout

[@Keykers1]

"MF wants 500 grams of this" I died lmao. This guys great

[@caram227]

That was my favorite line too. Second was, “except Staten Island, f*** Staten Island”

[@stevethea5250]

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[@moonyounglee1565]

I really need to know what happened to Harold with that French chef 😂😂

[@Blackandwhiteivorys]

Lol, right!

[@javadivawithdog]

Think Gordon Ramsey with a different accent. And passive-aggressive instead of aggressive-aggressive. 😆

[@passiveagressive4983]

Sounds like he was properly bullied

[@SavageGreywolf]

I mean it is a pretty rough insult to call someone out that they're not good at cooking foods their country/place of origin is famous for. Like if you asked someone if they were really Texan, because their brisket sucks. Or that a Floridian can't make a Cubano.

[@oKazma]

“Don’t attach yourself to outcomes” - MF HAROLD

[@TubeDupe]

What does that even mean?

[@MrDJCoulton]

@@TubeDupe Similar to the quote "You can do everything right and still loses. That's life." it means life is unpredictable and unfair. Dont judge yourself and your decision based on the outcome - instead judge yourself based on whether you tried your hardest - whether you were honest with yourself - whether you chose to do the right thing or the easy.

[@TubeDupe]

@@MrDJCoulton It's kinda the opposite of "learn".

[@jansenart0]

Wait.... no....

[@yeahitskimmel]

@@TubeDupe Often on special occasions my girl makes up this perfect image of how the day should go and then even tho we'll have an amazing day, she'll be upset it wasn't the exact outcome she'd imagined. Basically don't do that, learning or skill building or whatever aside

[@DrNoxin]

"Who dis?" "6th floor!"

[@DougAdams]

"6th Floor!" "Delivery?" "Yeah!" "Where you at?" "6th Floor! 6th Floor!"

[@DJchargesHard2010]

💀💀💀

[@Ecto_42]

"Except Staten Island. F*$@ Staten Island." Spoken like a true New Yorker

[@sc30002001]

What happened there?

[@savagezerox]

@@sc30002001 Its Staten Island. Think of it as the redheaded step-borough of NYC.

[@mablestark6501]

Feel that!

[@jayherrero]

That was incredible, not even a pause.

[@vincentj.9057]

A real chef tries blueberry fried rice so we don’t have to. Thank you Harold

[@jonaslundholm]

I don’t know! Redzepi at Noma might disagree. He’d put some fermented blueberries in there!

[@mus6926]

@@elg94 good to know armchair expert, your opinion is very valued

[@x97sfinest]

What a brave man

[@bostonjomo]

if he said it worked, id probably spend the next 6 months trying wild combos

[@doctadalton]

@@elg94 a real chef would experiment and have fun with their food and different combinations. a sad chef thinks french chefs are the epitome of cooking

[@AdjectiveOtter]

Harold has quickly become a favorite to everyone. I’m here for it.

[@aritark]

one minute in when half of what he said is beeped out i'm like: yes please

[@fritzk3627]

Meh

[@lilathabitlee3184]

I'm right there with you. Signed, Brooklyn lady.

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@@aritark Yes, I am also 14

[@kristawheale8785]

I hope this becomes a series. It’s interesting, I like his personality and the food looks amazing!

[@withapinchofsteph8044]

Right!!! So good

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

I was going to say that too. He's a cook you don't want to mess with

[@frothywalrus]

guy has mad chops

[@laurenruffner3281]

I like how he added some unconventional ingredients that either meant a lot to him or elevated the dish to a different level.

[@1will2kill]

this is the way to introduce new talent!

[@michaelhope666]

Harold is the best. You know this guy is the real deal. He's definitely the best of the new batch of presenters.

[@recoil53]

@Woop Dude has a bunch of projects. He didn't need Conde Nast. He also doesn't need anybody pretending they know better than him what his time is worth.

[@fcvazquez2]

I wholeheartedly agree. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@MrDanituga]

@@recoil53 what other projects? I like him!

[@recoil53]

@@MrDanituga The Insurgo project for one. It's a community farm to table - for the inner city.

[@kaitlynmendoza5156]

I appreciate the fact that he didn’t talk down on the Chinese delivery food. Made a better version but still paid the Chinese restaurant its respect bringing in cost and the fact that it remains OG into consideration. Unlike others🤨 (if u know u know)

[@Jorgen223]

i dont, plz tell

[@ReclinedPhysicist]

I caught on that too. he didn't want to knock a line cook somewhere that had to get the food out the door.

[@thejalapeno2128]

Wiseman

[@phantomleagues8441]

@@thejalapeno2128 Weissman

[@phantomleagues8441]

That’s what you call maturity.

[@shaneconcepcion]

"that's the only mistake that i think i made.. throughout my whole life" LMAO

[@leiramfang]

Most important part of chinese cooking Me: MSG harold: cornstarch Me:

[@JoanneGarcia]

I literally thought the same thing!

[@redlaserfox3988]

I bet Uncle Roger loves this niece/nephew FOUYOOOO

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Haiiiyaaaaa

[@milesmartin3910]

Uncle Roger will remember that

[@kennethcooper6996]

I hope Uncle Roger will buy h a wok

[@omarwanly3785]

The middle finger to the French chefs had me dying 😂😂😂

[@jalvarantube]

the best part of the video per se 😂

[@mattmcmaniac]

French food is massively overrated.

[@tristan8041]

“No, it’s America so you gotta try somewhere over there.” Chinese chef explains capitalism in one sentence.

[@BenjiSun]

correction: American chef making an American dish.

[@TranceFur]

He wasn’t quoting Harold, he was quoting the Chinese restaurant worker on the phone.

[@sharl_j]

@Benjie Sun *Moxie* u have something against halves?

[@BenjiSun]

@@sharl_j acceptance of national identities, that’s what i’m talking about. what are you on about halves? is the guy a multiracial person(half sounds derogatory like their half a person) so you aren’t willing to accept someone calling them an American? can’t you accept this chicken dish as American? or is it too “exotic” for you to even consider it allowable?

[@sharl_j]

@@BenjiSun lmao chill did you forget about his first video? I'm just having a problem with your comment that seemed to whitewash his heritage. sorry if used a confusing vocabulary.

[@godlesslippillow]

I busted out laughing when he said “come on man you can make it happen- This is America! 🇺🇸 “.

[@0AsianForever0]

I like the response better lol

[@PopOfLemon]

In that moment, Harold was everyone’s uncle.

[@godlesslippillow]

@@0AsianForever0 So true! “No, this is America 🇺🇸. You have to call over there.” Like perfect metaphor.

[@iamjaquanna]

same!😂😂😂

[@rachelrogers1355]

Harold is officially my favorite. He’s so kind yet blunt, and just such a real personality that is fantastic to watch/listen to.

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i swear harold i love harold so much!! ive fallen in love with his personality ever since the okonomiyaki video!

[@bonappetit]

We're pretty big fans of him too.

[@Volheim212]

When he described that Dashi stock I was a fan instantly! XD

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Can i get yerrrr! 👍🏽

[@gee2891]

@@yagoboi808 yerrr

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@@yagoboi808 yeRRRRR

[@yeby_8203]

Palapa?? That is so random to bring in Maranao cuisine even for Filipinos. Muslim food culture in the Philippines is never talked about ever. Fascinating.

[@lissaprieto3247]

mindanao represent!!!

[@mon6745]

I wanna buy/make some

[@coleirish1229]

I came to the comments for the spelling on this to look it up, thank you!

[@selmae.lang-ree9409]

I’m guessing somebody on the production team is gonna tell him to stop swearing, but honestly; don’t. I love this guy, must say.

[@GlendaOllero]

Harold doesn’t just teach, he EDUCATES. Leaps and bounds above any other BA personality. The guy deserves his own channel.

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This guy is killing me. My favorite of all the new BA'ers

[@gummy227]

I love how everyone else tries to be more "family friendly" and professional, and then there's this guy with a mouth that'll make a sailor blush, I love it we need more of him.

[@justalittlebitmo]

Listening in while Harold made that call-in order was the highlight of my day! 😂 "It's America" ...and the guy on the other end had a comeback?? Is this something that he's heard before? 😂

[@recoil53]

It's NY, he's heard everything before.

[@justalittlebitmo]

@@recoil53 😂 Good point!

[@SuperMustache555]

Sorry Harold, but the delivery driver screaming “6th floor!” was def the highlight of this video

[@whitestguyuknow]

Yeah you better apologize

[@javadivawithdog]

Soo many perfect moments! KZbin GOLD 😍

[@ulyhuerta]

Can't wait till they get this foo in the test kitchen with Brad.

[@robo816]

Get these mfers vaccines and send them in!!

[@artistchick10]

Totally!!

[@julie8190]

Hahaha word

[@davidmiramontes2286]

Test kitchen is dead. They’re just going to use covid as a scapegoat

[@charlottedemers]

YES 💯🙌

[@mikephamtastic]

"That's the only mistake that I think I've made... throughout my whole life." Respect to this man.

[@lisamarie8780]

Harold is the new Bon Appetit hero. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@tommysinsxxx]

I could just watch a show of Harold calling Chinese take-out spots

[@robmderrick]

Harold, I love you. You entertained me, instructed me, made me laugh, and made me think of my mom, and brought tears, so, you did it all.

[@frothywalrus]

Easily the best new talent at Bon Appetit, gives me hope for the future of the kitchen.

[@mehrsingh9992]

best thing to come out of BA all year. Please give Harold a whole series!

[@pie1420]

Noooo please release contents with Harold, he's really fun to watch. I always visit your page to see if you uploaded a video of him

[@flumbo2446]

dude I LOVE that there is no bs filler background music while he is speaking and cooking, this episode is HEAT

[@michaelmadigan9856]

As a chef that watches alot of KZbin cooking shows. This guy gets my love! Alot of the people on this chanel are really good at what they do but this guy is real. Word up Harold! Hope to see you on here more!

[@soccerguymx]

Bro uncle Harold just became my favorite person on BA. You have to keep this one guys...

[@olafnandy3]

I love this guy. Out of a possible 10 points, I give myself a hard 15. More chef Harold!

[@alanguenley635]

With reverse engineering with Chris starting back up yesterday and this new series with Harold, this is the first time I think BA is actually gonna pull through that PR nightmare. They’re gonna have to start over and grow again but it’s definitely possible with some of these personalities they still have

[@michaelknight2342]

PR nightmare?

[@toiletwater7418]

having a large sub count with a low viewer count honestly makes it harder i feel but not saying its not possible

[@sangredelangel]

It’s an interesting social experiment at the very least, capturing the zeitgeist of 2020.

[@nope110]

@@michaelknight2342 paying POC significantly less than white people knowingly and not even acknowledging it

[@heatherheath3834]

@@nope110 do you know if they're paying the new talent (a lot of which still seems to be POC) properly now? and whether or not the management has changed? i've always enjoyed bon appetite's videos, but i don't want to support racists.

[@kiki9018]

Love Harold’s energy. Makes delicious food while making it entertaining

[@HuWells]

I have never wanted to eat something like that more than I do right now!! I love General Toa’s already, but this guy’s is making me salivate. This guy needs a regular show!

[@guerra8828]

Bro Harold feels like the awesome cool chef uncle i never had...we all need a Harold in our life

[@taylorwalden94]

"A little chive action for all my french chefs. I love you."

[@knuds11b8]

So much casual skill and style to the way he cooks. Hats off to this dude

[@sabaviles]

Is it me, or is this guy the best thing that has happened to BA since the upheaval?

[@TriciawiththeTRUTH]

he's so REAL!!!! VERY refreshing!! Real and has wisdom, such a great combination 🌟Much respect!

[@fehimadawy8208]

Bon app.... i need y’all to do one thing for me... MORE CHEF HAROLD!!!

[@MakePolicingGreatAgain]

I want to see a Harold Villarosa and Chris Morocco collab lol

[@tupapa9298]

Talk about the odd couple... I'm wit it.

[@mdvramirez]

Yeesssss

[@Cody.Tafoya]

YES!

[@valf156115]

Chris couldnt handle it

[@kimbarbeaureads]

F bombs galore

[@sarawarren673]

Harold is by far the best new chef! And i love the concept of this new series. can't wait to see more!

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

Hey do you folks know the difference between a good general Tao's joke and a bad one? *It's all in the delivery.*

[@marsisreborn]

Badum tsss!

[@Snatcherpuss]

I love this guy. "Except for Staten Island. F____ Staten Island." Hahahaha! Very entertaining.

[@Lianne459]

He's right about Staten Island

[@themaxer100]

It’s true

[@ralphlovesfood4]

As somebody who grew up in the NJ/NY area and currently live in Orlando, I would kill for some NY Hood Food Chinese rn

[@ImAshlynnCarter]

But we have so many good places in Orlando bro! This is a foodie dream come true.

[@elijah1110]

@@ImAshlynnCarter nothing close to NY chinese tho

[@anirbanspr]

HIRE this man to do more videos, like, right NOW! Love his attitude and personality.

[@maryfarrand1799]

That’s what motivates us to cook: The people we love! Love you and have a safe holiday!

[@Burgwyn]

My dude is the only reason I’ve come back to watching the channel.

[@danielengland96]

I love Harold, favourite kind of chef, so easy going and chill

[@puggkcmo]

Thank you, Chef Harold! We need more videos with this level of experience and enthusiasm!

[@Nogames2281]

I would watch Harold all day everyday👍👍💯💯💯😊😊

[@SweetnSourqt3]

Here for this guy who just has a bit more personality.... thank you!

[@guillaumecorbin8133]

Very happy to see him again, I love his energy. Very nice challenge! I hope to see more of this!

[@sonjamsg5582]

Harold’s attitude... it’s all around dope. He keeps it real and also so positive! I could watch him cook and listen to him all day. Thank you Harold!

[@m1ssb0ba]

I appreciate his closing comments. Thank you for being real.

[@ashrafkaasamani209]

love the attitude and the humor of the chef! make it a series!

[@muzaaaaak]

Who dis? Where yat? Only a NYer can be so directly rude and loved all at the same time. BOOM 💥! In your face. And dead honest.

[@xNitrosisx]

I would love a video of Chef Harold making that secret ingredient at the end there, palappa? Not sure how it's spelled but it sounded great.

[@thomasbenjaminroca8900]

Check your local Asian grocer for aligue (fermented crab fat) and palapa (spicy onion chutney). Palapa is a little hard to find tho -- even in the Philippines, outside of the southern islands, you'd have to seek it out. But it's kind of similar to Chinese chili crisp, just made with coconut, with less oil, and it's more allium-forward (you can use a mix of shallots and spring onions).

[@k.s.9831]

It’s the diversity amongst the chefs in the new videos for me 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@AngelofNever]

Show me on the doll where the French Chefs hurt you

[@devilduckietu]

Don’t let them make you use all the Chef talk when you’re just being you you’re so awesome.

[@nikakozar832]

I love his personality, he seems like such a smart and chill dude. I enjoyed watching him cook!

[@mrs.garcia8055]

I love this guy attitude, super chill and down to earth !

[@minMONSTERR]

Best new presenter of BA. Great watch and amazing cooking. Reminds me of all humble foods in the family

[@brycewalburn3926]

Very entertaining. Hope this becomes a series!

[@sarahtbyrkit]

I am so glad Harold is back!!! More Harold pls.

[@Emily-ts4nr]

ugh I love him! As a fellow Bronx-bred latina, Chinese food also was what sustained us most nights. Thank you for being so real Harold.

[@jesussalinas3947]

Flips chicken in pan. Harold- “Yeah.. Yeah that’s it! Wow!”

[@JoanneGarcia]

Harold's awesome! Love this new series!

[@fontyfole]

Hey BA great job celebrating a diverse group of chefs and their talents!

[@Lulu-bt3fn]

He's such a knowledgeable, personable and charismatic Chef! Love!

[@marcdeleon7906]

Couple things 1) the representation of seeing another Filipino dude made me love this 2) his personality is unreal and he’s hilarious 3) I’m glad he actually sounds and feels like a real person

[@slapmallow69]

lmao the staten island hate 😂 miss living on the east coast now

[@cmylin403]

I love this guy. I really appreciate the authenticity.

[@ilovekeppu]

I'm so happy you introduced palapa! It's amazing here. I live in Mindanao, but not Muslim. But they have great (Mindanao Muslim) cuisine a lot should try 💕👌

[@caitlinbriggs3256]

Harold is a great get for BA. Still want to see him and Brad collab. That's the energy I'm tryna bring to 2021.

[@zach7976]

More of this chef plz!

[@bradleynevins4408]

I love this guy! Please have more of him!!

[@Sam_Perman]

This guy is awesome! Hope to see more of him on the channel

[@joannahahn]

Last minute gift idea: THAT KNIFE THOOO

[@ritutandon5675]

This was so much fun. This should be a series. Yes. Gonna make this

[@leenbaui4465]

I love him! We needed him for the whole 2020, not just at the end

[@DLysergicAcid]

I love Chef Harold! More of him please!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

A faster than take out series would be phenomenal and a new favorite among viewers❗😁

[@mitzimccallum7780]

Love his personality & his food looks bomb!! 👍🏼

[@iopredman]

Great show! Looking forward to more!

[@annabollein]

This guy is amazing. More of him please!

[@__dane__]

This guy is so good. He’s hilarious

[@Kpalmost]

you know what.. if past personalities had to go for Harold to be here then im okay with it.

[@wanderingegg2387]

Love this! Do something fun like this with the new people so we can get to know them. Or just all chef what's in their fridge, favorite egg recipe, plating challenge, etc

[@jml4774]

This guy is a genius. Smart, knowledgable, and big personality. He carries the mantle of the entire former BA crew. I'll watch him all day, every day. STAR.

[@nicholaspuccinelli5876]

A, I really enjoyed it and 2, it is really comforting

[@mcmakin138]

Out of all the new peeps, I like this guy the most. Rawlston is a really close 2nd though. They are both laid back in 2 completely different ways. Hahaha

[@angeliquehumcke3050]

I really liked this!! Please make it a regular series!

[@wsmcneal15]

We need more Harold content! Keep it coming BA