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

[@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.

[@destah3269]

@@aritark Yes, I am also 14

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@moonyounglee1565]

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

[@WillBrown3]

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....

[@Onewheelordeal]

@@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

[@GlendaOllero]

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

[@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

[@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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[@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.

[@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.

[@babyDoll0808]

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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@DrNoxin]

"Who dis?" "6th floor!"

[@DougAdams]

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

[@DJchargesHard2010]

💀💀💀

[@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.

[@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

[@Requim005]

Haiiiyaaaaa

[@milesmartin3910]

Uncle Roger will remember that

[@kennethcooper6996]

I hope Uncle Roger will buy h a wok

[@m012741k0m847]

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

[@lisamarie8780]

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

[@pagorami5253]

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

[@yagoboi808]

Can i get yerrrr! 👍🏽

[@Germancito141]

@@yagoboi808 yerrr

[@mylesdlm]

@@yagoboi808 yeRRRRR

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@shaneconcepcion]

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

[@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.

[@mehrsingh9992]

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

[@godlesslippillow]

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

[@apexalexr]

I like the response better lol

[@PopOfLemon]

In that moment, Harold was everyone’s uncle.

[@godlesslippillow]

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

[@iamjaquanna]

same!😂😂😂

[@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 💯🙌

[@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 😍

[@frothywalrus]

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

[@flumbo2446]

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

[@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

[@soccerguymx]

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

[@00guerra00]

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

[@kiki9018]

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

[@mikephamtastic]

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

[@sarawarren673]

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

[@TriciawiththeTRUTH]

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

[@olafnandy3]

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

[@anirbanspr]

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

[@knuds11b8]

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

[@maryfarrand1799]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@sabaviles]

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

[@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!

[@danielengland96]

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

[@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.

[@taylorwalden94]

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

[@k.s.9831]

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

[@Burgwyn]

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

[@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

[@fehimadawy8208]

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

[@Just_Jelle]

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

[@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

[@ImAshlynMars]

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

[@elijah1110]

@@ImAshlynMars nothing close to NY chinese tho

[@sarahtbyrkit]

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

[@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.

[@jayilla28]

We need more Harold

[@devilduckietu]

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

[@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!

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

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

[@MyronTheHen]

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

[@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).

[@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.

[@Keith-zv8tx]

Chef Harold and Brad make fermented crab paste when?

[@Nogames2281]

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

[@minMONSTERR]

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

[@michaelhammaker8699]

Literally top ten video on KZbin right here. Love this dude

[@ashrafkaasamani209]

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

[@andreaquinones4713]

Please give him a show! He has a great attitude please keep him!

[@guillaumecorbin8133]

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

[@Lulu-bt3fn]

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

[@AngelofNever]

Show me on the doll where the French Chefs hurt you

[@m1ssb0ba]

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

[@Kpalmost]

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

[@charina_custodio]

Love this guy. Good for BA for getting this guy

[@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

[@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.

[@__dane__]

This guy is so good. He’s hilarious

[@natashaagrama8700]

He’s my favorite... masterful, funny, and chill... yay...

[@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

[@dianewhittington8179]

While I am struggling with this new BA - Chef Harold is awesome and needs more episodes!

[@daveisom]

Can we get more Harold please? And yeah, same feelings towards Staten Island

[@reginafelangee3191]

Love Harold he has such a great character and so enjoyable to watch bon appetit needs to give him a series

[@jesussalinas3947]

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

[@bobbypentland5764]

This is what a cooking video is all about. Harold doesn’t talk down to you and he does not tread you like a dummy. Please more videos like this.

[@haroldcuriel3082]

Me being named harold and reading the comments makes me happy. I feel like y’all are complementing me.

[@agregaletusazon]

I love Harold! I want to see more of him. He know his stuff, he doesn’t give a ffff, he’s funny. Great guy

[@joannahahn]

Last minute gift idea: THAT KNIFE THOOO

[@kyungyu1481]

Harold is clearly the best new addition to BA Test Kitchen! I'd love to see a segment with Brad & Harold cooking together -- would be delicious and hilarious.

[@leahbearshop]

Loveee Harold and appreciate that BA is finally showing a REAL New Yorker and not their usual yuppie rich white “New Yorker”

[@catalina9844]

This is my favorite series ba has ever done, love uncle Harold

[@Techno_Tod]

Hands down my favorite chief on here now. Far and away. I love him.

[@teigehalligan1385]

He’s like the cool uncle that u visit for a weekend and he’s making you dinner

[@nicholaspuccinelli5876]

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

[@fontyfole]

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

[@jayhuang3962]

Dem knife skills tho

[@icemikedripn3191]

He’s definitely motivating me to keep moving forward with my cooking.! I really enjoy cooking it brings a lot of peace and joy in my life

[@katlynnohr9626]

the sadness on Harold’s face when he’s eating the take out 😂😂

[@80seahawks]

So I’ve made his general Tso chicken and I must say it is straight fire! 🔥🔥 Came across him on the Bon Appetite channel and just had to make it. Been cooking for over 20 years and have tried many generals recipes and this one is the way to go. Plus he had me crackin up!