4 Levels of Ramen: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

We challenged chefs of three different skill levels - an amateur, a home cook, and a professional - to make a bowl of ramen. After each of them had presented their creation, we asked a food scientist to review their work. Which noodles are you diving into first?
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4 Levels of Ramen: Amateur to Food Scientist | Epicurious

[@chriscam4165]

Level 1 chef: I use rotisserie chicken Level 3 chef: I murdered this fish with my bare hands.

[@shinigami9239]

And a pair of scisors

[@explicitboyo6157]

Admit it he’s an Asian Frank

[@shifusdad]

He choked it while it was still in the water

[@noblefalcon4906]

K

[@imribbit8850]

Lmao

[@ghifariasoka8272]

Level 1: College Level 2: Asian Level 3: 日本人

[@joeymatrix9756]

lmao since this is a newish comment its not getting the love it deserves but im here for you

[@ghifariasoka8272]

@@elliteequine3785 but that layout has been copied many times tho

[@insanehawk13]

For anyone who doesn’t know what the kanji characters say it means Japanese (the ethnicity not the language)

[@bisexual_bicycle8719]

@@elliteequine3785 and your point is?

[@Azura.Ashton]

Wait, Lorenzo is Asian? I always thought he's South American 😶

[@jollyspices9792]

Yuji: guts his own fish and makes his ramen from scratch Frank: Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary!

[@coriej2284]

Fin will be leg

[@FlickyCODM69]

Yes yes it will be the battle of the bosses

[@jagerzaku9160]

ORAORAORAORAORA

[@jagerzaku9160]

MUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDA

[@kazotlo5173]

That should be an anime

[@lolkillermoon]

Level 1: gets a normal chicken Level 2: gets a porkbelly Level 3: literally butchers his own fish

[@haydenfr12950]

yeah uh thats what he did

[@edwardnewgate9834]

i'll destroy that 666 likes gurararara

[@thigrand]

Level 3 won't butcher the pig if he will make tonkotsu;P

[@sassysalmon93]

As a chef i genuinely find it cute and endearing when people who dont cook get excited over the small things

[@robboss1839]

@@sassysalmon93 As a fisherman and a chef I couldn’t agree more.

[@r.ellace4242]

Food scientist: Yuji used every part of his fish...it’s as efficient as it is delicious. Me: hehehe.... *efFISHient*

[@ismanurafifah202]

i almost choked on my spagheti

[@jojo3669]

420th like 😎

[@bigoz6036]

😂😒

[@masantonio8790]

It took you zero (0) dollars to not say this. Why?

[@oof9578]

@@jojo3669 lol

[@ChefQuilava156]

Bianca: eats with fork Lorenzo: eats with chopsticks Yuji: now I’m going to make the chopsticks to add a nice flavour to the broth.

[@surajsamuel1995]

Frank : ah finally a worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary!!

[@ALPALLLLL]

LOLLLL

[@IceWotor]

@@surajsamuel1995 nah, Frank is better

[@thornbane3295]

Lmaoooo 😂😭💀

[@DS-os1sy]

Make chopsticks out of the broth

[@andc3248]

I’m glad they invited a Japanese chef for this episode.

[@Ballsackgamin]

it’s Japanese food, so....

[@animefoodbops2274]

@@Ballsackgamin lava girl

[@fx232]

Or just a native japanese person in general...

[@theidiotictroublemaker2281]

@@Ballsackgamin nah they didn't invite a Indian chef to make biriyani Which was like a an insult to Indian's seriously the level 3 chef butchered the whole recipe which made me scream inside

[@Ballsackgamin]

@@theidiotictroublemaker2281 but that is India and it isn’t an insult for Japanese people from what it looks like

[@smileguyanimations8776]

All these videos are always like Level 3: Looks like a fancy cuisine, Level 2: Looks delicious, something you could actually make Level 1: *What you actually make*

[@tebohomnguni7261]

100 %

[@meeeeeeeee8249]

no level 1 is that gamer who grinds and level 0 is what u actually make

[@Tarcotti]

Speak for yourself! I can usually pull off a 2! Everyone should strive for 2!

[@smileguyanimations8776]

@@Tarcotti true

[@prasanasubba6434]

@@meeeeeeeee8249 true 😂

[@ChoicesQueen]

''She elevated her meal by adding rotisserie chicken from the grocery store'' I CAN'T

[@brittany.381]

😂😂😂😂

[@smashexentertainment676]

I usually throw in some shrimp and fried bacon and the main ingredient ofc: egg.

[@BERSERK61909]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@galvatrixv]

Hers is elevated relative to mine.

[@Foxtrotwolf]

@Tyler Jacques she probably said it because, the only thing well-made in that ramen... is actually the chicken that she bought and therefore, not cooked by herself.

[@wy4553]

Ramen chef: *speaks with a Japanese accent* Me: Ok he's legit

[@fredeezee8379]

Wendy Lu my exact words!

[@lexymartin6841]

My volume was max and I still couldn't hear what he is saying

[@ThexDynastxQueen]

When he made his own noodles I accepted he was truly a Ramen chef.

[@smackerol1286]

Also how he holds the chopsticks

[@hylianro]

Lexy Martin you’re just deaf then. It’s not hard to listen to a Japanese accent compared to most languages

[@j.madsus]

Level 5 Chef: Hi, my name is Teuchi, and I am the owner of Icharaku Ramen.

[@timetraveler-97yearsago12]

We first start by greeting naruto for his 1st daily meal of the day.

[@dank21]

First we start by preparing narutos daily order

[@qu4zii]

Lakers are better btw

[@natalielau8966]

@@qu4zii cap

[@lawismypirateking39]

Whoever that is 🙄🤭

[@user-wx6mi5xh7w]

Level 1: Pimping out insta-noodles. Level 2: Tonkotsu with a Southeastern Asian twist. Level 3: Tokyo shoyu ramen with sashimi.

[@brunobucciarati834]

Yeah, we have eyes

[@tshilidzi1046]

Pimping out insta noodles 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Skannan1994]

I'll just pretend that I understood what you said.

[@insaintbear5329]

@@brunobucciarati834 Yeah but not all of us know what kind of ramen they're cookin

[@technobabble123]

*Sees the Level 3 is actually Japanese* "They're bringing out the big guns for this."

[@meubleach3108]

BJM Productions WHO tf liked

[@shadowkiller3940]

Bruh hahahaha

[@voidboi9607]

(・_・;)

[@eauxlulangjejengemailko4780]

american students can relate

[@jennywan7633]

Hahahaha

[@KirbyCom]

"Bianca's broth is not flavorful, just salty" Rose really coming after my whole lifestyle

[@grim1582]

Guess it wasn't... perfect. :0

[@alexanderchoi1361]

That hurts

[@bxrrysykes136]

Lmao [love the PFP btw)

[@silvanstamm8068]

deserved

[@rivviegobrr714]

Same. Just- same.

[@felipeurrego987]

Props to epicurious for getting an actual professional ramen cook. I love Frank but I wasn't looking forward to his special saffron and veal ramen with noodles made from a rare sacred flour that is only harvested during a lunar eclipse.

[@madalinaefrem6653]

I laughed so hard at this comment!!!

[@fedaakhalil8599]

LMAOOO

[@polashisu4641]

u made my day lmao

[@chrisucl]

Lol

[@purplesun5383]

🤣🤣🤣

[@satoshiketchump]

I LOVE the fact that Yuji actually used BOTH halves of the egg as topping. Its one of my pet peeves when people only serve half an ajitama in a ramen.

[@leoscorner2603]

Yeah he said this kind of ramen is wasting nothing

[@HaiTharImDavid]

A lot of the ramen joints around here in Portland do that. And still charge like 14/15 bucks a bowl. Like cmon lemme get my whole egg man.

[@cyberdrago49]

Is it me or was Lorenzo’s egg actually not soft boiled?

[@yingames275]

They either give me a whole egg but it’s not in half or only half

[@pazz1239]

WHERES THE OTHER HALF? WHATVE YOU DONE WITH IT?

[@emilyattyah9222]

"it smells like 3AM, studying for finals" - level 1 chef

[@musawirahmadi4867]

I’m the first reply Out of 591 likes

[@Sai4651]

Who actually makes food when studying for a finals, just put something in the microwave, you don't have time to cook.

[@pzykic]

Ulquiorra Cifer banquet chicken nuggets

[@abbietrent857]

No wonder she cook the way she do its a college student

[@ChiefManny1]

Never stayed up that late. Was always prepared. Wonder if she was partying the nights before. LOL!!

[@fredak1508]

they were asked to make ramen and homeboy busts out a whole fish

[@RadenWA]

Lv 1 literally had a whole chicken

[@ShinningCrys]

Homeboy is also authentic Japanese~ its not untraditional to have a meat and fish based ramen broth in japan, considering the country is surrounded by water~

[@fredak1508]

ShinningCrys dude... I’m half Japanese I know hskahejsjwjejek

[@fredak1508]

RadenWA i mean the amount of times I’ve eaten an entire rotisserie chicken as a snack has made me immune to the idea that a whole chicken is weird.

[@fredak1508]

Maria Muhebzada I get that a lot and everyone thinks I’m a weeb but I’m not. I am actually half but I don’t look like it

[@Zinnytusks]

I find it really disappointing that the chefs never taste each other's cooking in these videos

[@Redorgreenful]

I know, right? The pro chef already knows their own cooking, so of course they’re going to enjoy it. It would be such a doable thing for the other two to taste the fancy stuff and learn what goes into the fancy food.

[@Ninjalectual]

They're probably filmed on totally different days so the chefs aren't in the same building at the same time, but I agree that would be better!

[@Laura-jx7il]

@@Ninjalectual yes they could just come in the day they film one recipe, but i also always wonder if someone else tastes their food? Like the staff lol? Cause i always wanna know what someone elses opinion is

[@IanChristopher]

Their duration of their cooking vary so much, it is quite hard to have them finish their ramen all at the same time. And this video is from March 2020, you know, covid

[@ladyxhellfire666]

It's the only thing its missing

[@NeverGonnaGiveyuCheese]

Level 1: no egg Level 2: half egg Level 3: whole egg

[@ImIsAnn]

Yuji was so chill and humble I almost didn’t realize how hard he flexed on them. But he did. He flexed...hard. Out the gate scaling the fish with his knife. 😳🔪🐟 💪🏾 🔥

[@henrikalo3379]

I’m Is Ann wait...how else do you scale a fish? I’ve only been taught how to scale a fish with a knife!

[@ducksarecute9662]

With a cheese shredder

[@pt3033]

An easy way to scale a fish without the scales flying everywhere is to fill a bowl with water and scale the fish with a fork or scaler in it.

[@ImIsAnn]

Henrika Lo I use a fish scaling tool. Scales fly everywhere, so I do it in a bag. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@megwillnot4815]

Well he is a ramen master.

[@thegamelabgaming7556]

Let’s be real, the moment my dude brought a whole fish was the moment we knew the others dident have a chance.

[@insidekin938]

I thought the level 3 was planning to add an entire sushi platter with the ramen dish.

[@nawishmal]

Ramen doesn’t have to have fish tho

[@alexiarichardson5257]

Dident? 😂

[@shadiamcqueen5505]

You mean didn't

[@scooper7428]

Nawishmal W who said it had to Karen

[@davidkonevky7372]

Lorenzo's overall vibe is so heart-warming! He looks like a fun and interesting person to be around

[@ricksouza9299]

hes an actor

[@babaleboh]

Level 0 chef:so we are gonna go to a japanese restaurant and buy a ramen

[@BomazXD]

I laughed and woke the kids up... well played

[@aperson8473]

Level -1 chef: This is Walmart and *this* is 10 cent instant ramen

[@ojoface208]

Bianca just bought a roasted chicken and made instant ramen, she is on another level of level 1... College student level

[@DragoCorps]

Stuck in the tutorial, not even in the main game.

[@dinarmhrni]

*our* level

[@t.solium3077]

Petition to have a College Student Level. Where the equipments are just a microwave, a coffee pot and a clothes iron.

[@TopTum]

The bandage on her finger going to add extra flavor

[@canaisyoung3601]

Most college students don't cook like that.

[@markjupiterbatong9430]

Frank is still finding a healthy ovum for making the pig used for the ramen, raising the wheat in the Himalayan mountains, finding the right pH levelcfor the water thats going to be boiled

[@rivviegobrr714]

He's also forging a knife with a blacksmith and making a chopping board from scratch

[@alialkuwari8155]

But it's so worth it

[@ChibiCosmos]

We need a segment where these chefs read the comments. Just to see Frank read this lol

[@heckinbasedandinkpilledoct7459]

Yeah, but that’s because based Frank puts his all into his dishes lol

[@sensiblewheels]

I lost it at this one 😂😂

[@GSutton]

I love that Rose gives every level chef love & credibility. "Dorm room ramen" just sounds so... yes. 🙏

[@horiavelciu31]

I am actually impressed with Lorenzo here! My dude really made a complex tasty looking dish that is completely unlike everything else I've seen him make on this channel before. You go my friend! I love every video you are in! :)))

[@mattmartin4717]

Bianca's Tastes like Self-Care Lorenzo's Tastes like Love Yuji's makes you speak fluent Japanese

[@ChelzLovesPeanut]

Matt Martin Is...is this a Food Wars reference? 😂

[@Akamatsu_kei]

それは本当ですよ。

[@mattmartin4717]

@@Akamatsu_kei That was well worth the trip to Google Translate 😂😂

[@swaffle7979]

ゆうじさんのラーメン食べて、日本語でペラペラになったんだよ！ゆうじさん、助けてくれてありがとうございました。

[@CrunchyNorbert]

omae wa mou shindaru

[@ceooftherapy6655]

Me a level 0 chef Me: “So first you start boiling water and open the packet of ramen.”

[@dietercramer6246]

Just pour spices onto the hard uncooked noodles and eat them like chips

[@95ellington]

@@dietercramer6246 I'm doing that now lol

[@pacomoreno190]

Lmao to advanced 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞:𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 3:30 𝐦𝐢𝐧

[@edwin8196]

No go outside and buys ramen

[@randomrise1st72]

Instructions unclear Proceed to yeet fettuccine out the window

[@chkmag13]

Did I really just watch a girl explain how to make instant ramen to me?

[@k.mitchell93]

😭💀

[@TypeeeShi]

“I’m a level 1 chef, don’t judge me”. ffs

[@Kataza_]

Why not just buy a precooked chicken breast if your going to do that :((

[@Sapemies58]

No no no no... It had *cayanne pepper*

[@djregina6897]

@@TypeeeShi Her calling herself a chef.... Is sarcastic I hope

[@ikaandarini1870]

I like Lorenzo a lot! he's a happy guy :D he always try to joke, alwayd laugh and always make us like him , how about yall?

[@bluerabbit4010]

Yep :3

[@snfbstrd1079]

Level threes: It's my job Level twos: It's my passion Level ones: wow apparently you can cook your food and not buy it already done

[@vivi-dg9ls]

this comment is so underrated lmao

[@mansourkuanyshev3022]

Хахаха красава

[@connorbraun7305]

@@vivi-dg9lspretty much EVERY comment in these videos are underrated tbh

[@atlas42185]

Level none: MOM!!!

[@imnotgaybut6408]

Level 3000: Honey, I just whipped it up. How was school?

[@cash100]

this dude is kneading dough while they are breaking bricks of ramen.

[@mahijeetkandregula6045]

Wow 2k likes and no comments 🤔

[@glowrillaz]

yeah i guess they’re both not experts

[@FlameHashiraAries]

@@mahijeetkandregula6045 nothing else needs to be said

[@derekli2558]

Yeet Sub to Issac Dw a kid who has 60 subs and he has a logo of himself.

[@srttp2]

@@mahijeetkandregula6045 you're not supposed to reply to everything lmao

[@jazmineromero2698]

I love Lorenzo's personality he's always so happy

[@Aruesx]

Bianca: fork Lorenzo: chopsticks Yuji: makes chopsticks out of ramen

[@brookestarr9042]

i love how each level was still like “yes this is good” no matter the quality, because they made it themselves their own way, the beauty of cooking.

[@vanessayeung661]

I mean, it's ramen. It's all good!

[@aprammus9580]

Yep

[@rachellee5797]

@@vanessayeung661 hi fellow pikachu. Ramen is delicious, thus is the truth

[@muhammadwalid8440]

They have to

[@mrking7482]

Frank couldn’t make it because he was too busy raising his fish and growing his wheat for the dough

[@garryhurst7021]

Are you a Chemistry and Physics teacher?

[@beckytubemb782]

Dough

[@lovelyd762]

Who is frank?

[@fleur3674]

You just miss Frank.

[@silver_dragon4458]

Frank is a physical embodiment of god

[@jazzkatt1919]

This has done wonders for my appreciation of good restaurants. I like to cook, but not that much, oh , HELL no. Real chefs earn every penny they make.

[@valdranne]

When you were talking about Yuji’s assembly you said he added Konbu as a topping, which is incorrect, what he put on top was Nori which is a different type of seaweed, Konbu is dried kelp.

[@judspizzy]

Why does it matter

[@RelaxedPizza]

@@judspizzy Kombu is dried kelp, used traditionally in making dashi or broth. It's tough, fishy and is used pretty much used exclusively for cooking. Nori, on the other hand, is roasted seaweed. It's light, crunchy, still fishy but with hints of salt and the roasting process. They're not only different plants, but taste different and serve different purposes. A minor slip up, sure. But context matters in this case, especially.

[@jasonroberts271]

As someone who is training to be a chef, it is interesting to see the reactions as each person tastes their dish. The level 1 people are always like "Oh yeah, that turned out pretty good." The level 2 are always like "OMG this is so delicious!" and the level three chef's reactions are usually a lot calmer, and more down the lines of "Yes.... that is made correctly."

[@yaram8898]

Jace Roberts Good luck on your training :)

[@jasonroberts271]

Holy crap how did this get so many likes??

[@jasonroberts271]

@@yaram8898 Hey thanks!

[@Ouba1]

What does that have to do with your training lol?

[@ian-hm6cx]

Reverse Ouba because she probably notices her reaction to food vs instructors reaction to food is similar to these peoples

[@samirtandon8631]

Lorenzo- Says something funny- *laughs* Says something not funny- *laughs* Says nothing- *laughs* Love that guy.

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Yeah, I love that he cracks himself up.

[@nexusfx1832]

Lorenzo: Breathes *laughs*

[@notedcorpse]

a simple man

[@alexanderchoi1361]

i fear for my life everyday knowing lorenzo is after me. I see his face everywhere, waiting for a wrong move. he is the embodiment of evil itself.

[@maven9504]

Imagine he meets Jimmy Fallon, **SENSELESS LAUGHING INTENSIFIES**

[@Ikealurker]

Level 1: uses ramen pack Level 2: makes broth, uses dry ramen Level 3: makes noodle and broth Level 100: first invest in a wheat farm..

[@SomeoneSomehow]

Bianca reminds me of myself when I first started making instant ramen, I hope she’s doing well wherever she is now

[@SaswatiSadual]

Level 1: Maggi Level 2: Top Ramen that went for foreign education Level 3: Shokugeki no Souma

[@samarasouza2552]

this is the best comment i found in this section

[@aayushhayaran3927]

So you're telling me I made ramen when I accidentally added more water to the Maggi?

[@prateekkarn9277]

To the confused non indians: Maggi is a horrible instant noodle which can become soggy like Bianca said and tastes nothing like ramen.

[@nicholasantonio5535]

@@prateekkarn9277 yo maggi is pretty fire imo

[@hmm-ue2wz]

@@prateekkarn9277 uhm, Maggi is home to Switzerland? Also tastes disgusting

[@nasiahdejae4067]

Them: Using a stove, adding seasonings, adding real chicken Me: *Puts ramen in a bowl of water, microwaves it for 6 minutes, pours out excess water, adds seasoning packet* "Bone apple tea"

[@belladenning7294]

Nasiah Dejae same here 😂😂

[@saikuni]

Nasiah Dejae bone app the teeth

[@QueenKeyrona]

Calm down my man you only need 3 minutes...

[@nasiahdejae4067]

QueenKeyrona no sis...you need 6, I’m telling you

[@Mikecrosoft99x]

Lmaooooo, I microwave mine for about 4 mins tops. My microwave too strong.

[@bostoncelticsjared]

The level 3 ramen was so good, the chef lost his accent at 7:06

[@Maria-em4oz]

LMAOO

[@bluerabbit4010]

😂 I didn't even notice at first

[@rblx_ian9055]

i love the way lorenzo"s food looks, it has fancy ingraedients but the way he plates it makes it feel idk,home-y?

[@mtak160]

ooh he’s not even a level three chef. He’s a _ramen_ chef

[@mustafakhalid9348]

@jigga jawhe is a specialist.

[@Sen-tu8lr]

@jigga jaw, I think he is above man is climbing mountains and milking goats to get his ingredients

[@kratos2391]

@jigga jaw he's a level 3 fighter

[@Cedalion]

What’s his level? *its over 9000!*

[@mtak160]

Sophocles I loved that comment 😂

[@rcb3000]

I loved every dish. Bianca was so adorable and made a simple meal with her own flavors using what she can. Lorenzo was having fun and has a bright personality, and his dish looked great. Yuji took time just crafting that dish and it shined so much culture. I love these videos.

[@ana-uy5ny]

rcb3000 homie i just got to say this- you scream rawr XD vibes. and no one is complaining

[@besteecraft396]

Wow love your comment 😆✨

[@ana-uy5ny]

Vlr Srv you saying that to me?

[@rcb3000]

ana lol i was rawring a lot back in the day. coasteremo is my TikTok if you wanna see modern me tho lol.

[@ana-uy5ny]

rcb3000 i’ll check it out most definitely:)

[@bartholomewallen4400]

I love how the food scientist never makes fun of the level 1 chef, even though their meals might not be that good

[@mforeveryours]

This is probably the most legit video of it's kind. The expert is genuinely an expert in making that specific dish. LOVE IT!! 🥰

[@7voidfemme7]

Me, a level broke chef: first you start by going to the local dollar general.

[@HelenGPitts]

Previous month I managed to gather my first five figure wage ever!!! I've been working for this provider using the internet for 2 years now and I never been happier... They are paying me $95 per hour, and the most desirable thing about it is that I am not really that tech-savvy, they only asked for basic knowledge about internet and plain typing skill...Awesome thing about it is that I have more time with my family. I am able to dedicate quality time with my relatives and buddies and take care of my babies and also going on vacation together with them very frequently. Don't neglect this chance and make sure to act rapidly. Here is what I do *explore486­.­c­o­m*

[@7voidfemme7]

@@HelenGPitts I'm good luv, enjoy yourself

[@7voidfemme7]

@JLYNN JONES gotta love recruiters for link posting scams 🤧

[@andrewsinabutar560]

Brooke Glasgow step 2: get yourself two pack of cheap ramen

[@Eddy-dn1jx]

Me: a level quarantine chef

[@lyricoaoshima]

Level1: Bianca Level 2: Lorenzo Level 3: Yuji Level 100: The old man from Naruto who makes ramen

[@Theartsymuslimah175]

Lyrico Aoshima exactly

[@lcjones0710]

Teiuchi is his name

[@jungminson8871]

Teuchi*

[@eajackerman2859]

Ichiraku Ramen is life 🧡🧡🧡🍜🍥🍥🍥🍥

[@easymoneysniper5678]

or hayao miyazaki

[@evan7066]

level one was such a mood

[@itsnika3309]

i love her ramen because its realistic

[@angeldreamzzz9692]

This is the most expert expert I’ve ever seen on this show !!!!

[@powerofanime1]

Level 1: Store-Bought Noodles Level 2: Store-Bought Noodles with a bit of piZZAZ Level 3: You want 500 miligrams of flour and adjust your water until kneading feels like leather.

[@serenity9902]

I'm below amateur INGREDIENTS: Water Noodles Packet seasoning

[@cloudyst0rm685]

Serenity that me lol

[@sethiddings7293]

Nothing wrong with the level 0 ramen

[@muriamuria9441]

Indomie or Nissin cup

[@shammiakther7069]

Same

[@raininparadise_]

If I'm feeling fancy I add cheese or an egg

[@michaeltrimble7680]

It really goes to show the work of true Japanese ramen. I wish each chef could taste their cohort’s work! Imagine Bianca’s face if she tasted the real thing!!

[@fela001]

Bianca's ramen feels closest to home, i love it :D ... Lorenzo's Ramen feels like it will be the most wholesome food that i can eat everyday (big BIG fan of pork).. Yuji's ramen is just pure masterclass... but pork over fish for me :)

[@guerillawhite3083]

that level 3 ramen looks like it would change my life

[@dicksonyau2046]

He has a restaurant in Brooklyn, NYC. It's called Yuji Ramen. Small little shop with only like 12 seats available. Absolutely crazy ramen. I've eaten a lot of great authentic Ramen growing up in Asia but this one was truly an experience. He serves a fish broth ramen there as well. Super interesting.

[@sweetelixirofficial]

I agree

[@valdranne]

When you eat real ramen you’ll never be able to eat instant ramen again so be prepared for that sacrifice

[@achild5864]

i want it so bad 😋😋

[@knokbak]

it would. try ramen if you're ever in japan

[@lebronjameschugjug]

They put Lorenzo on so much shows homeboy's about to get his own level.

[@Eddy-dn1jx]

Level quarantine level chef

[@quikenh5150]

Wholesome LV 100

[@zackyallen2713]

i love good ol' homeboy lorenzo and freaky frank

[@genericpenguin2894]

Alfred Rieder dang

[@kismet8010]

He's better than that one super duper gay dude.

[@brauni6367]

If I'm being honest whenever I watch these videos I always prefer the level 2 chef because it's not too bad, but not too fancy either. It always seems like it's made from the heart and it comforts me :)

[@chrisfournier6144]

I enjoyed watching all of their efforts! And given the situation I would be more than happy to enjoy all of their efforts!

[@gerardacronin3095]

I don’t like the editing on this episode. We kept jumping around from chef to chef too quickly so it was difficult to follow what each person was doing. That’s especially important when we have several different components. Also, Rose did not discuss the relative merits of the cookware. Sauce pot versus Instant Pot (how long was the pressure cooking?) and big stock pot (8 hours).

[@dylancao7131]

Yes

[@leonitvs]

Scrolled down to see if anyone else noticed how jumpy the editing was for this, love this show but not a great change from how it was

[@McSnezzly]

I thought this too, and the level 3 chef didn’t mention how much time everything took due to editing, even though that would at least take 2 days to cook

[@MichaelRicksAherne]

I agree. It looked like they wanted to keep it under a certain time overall, but ramen is a long and complicated dish. I think it would have been better to just take their time and not rush the cuts.

[@wyntrefrostfoot2630]

And it's also SUPER quiet--had to turn my volume way up to hear it!

[@kensim6223]

Lorenzo: *does all the professional work for the broth* Also Lorenzo: Aight now we gonna add the premade noods

[@chaddaifouche536]

Dry noodles are one of those foods that work very well. Freshly made noodles are slightly better but for most people that are not professional (or love making noodles), the difference in a pasta dish is in the sauce and toppings, not the noodles.

[@bagoh4]

send noods.

[@lauraj.sawyer9171]

Making homemade ramen noodles, unless you want to develop it as a skill, is more trouble than it’s worth. It requires more advanced technique than other varieties of homemade pasta, and is very easy to get wrong. If you don’t have a lot of practice, your homemade noodles will probably be worse than what you could get at an Asian supermarket.

[@Hato1992]

Idk how it is in America, but in Europe shop noodles are just as good as home made. If you are profesional chef then you have skills to make better noodles at home, otherwise I don't think so.

[@coninater]

Honestly, I wonder why he didn´t even get fresh noodles or anything like that. I mean, you can buy them in packs where I live....

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

The Level three is pure awesome. That man made me smile so wide. I've actual made my own stock for ramen, its one of my proudest moments.

[@adm2055]

Lorenzo do be a really wholesome person

[@hermioneyoung5167]

Her: it smells like 3am studying for final Me: ain’t that the truth

[@bluegalaxy181]

Lol

[@shwetansusingh8688]

Except for the fact , that we ain’t studying 😂

[@xsamraizx]

@@shwetansusingh8688 *Studying during quarantine* Wtf I didn't get the memo.

[@teku6266]

新入り ;）

[@fawkkyutuu8851]

School work ain't worth settling for that.

[@bobndomleonardi]

If the chef has a accent, its the real deal.

[@monkeysauce4203]

K

[@gliongi662]

K

[@somebody8940]

K

[@synnvelange7062]

True ❤

[@abbietrent857]

Like fr

[@supernovaa11]

Lorenzo's ramen looks just perfect

[@kirtisawant9288]

Loved this level 3 ❤️

[@oui6940]

Me thinking the ramen I make from the pack is good. Level 1: *_using an entire chicken_*

[@sleep_me_now]

Its probably good for getting rid of leftover chicken. I doubt she expects you to bake an entire chicken just for this ramen lol

[@McSnezzly]

It’s a rotisserie, you can buy them for like $3 like that

[@frankhungch]

to be completely honest with you, the flavor of ramen lies in the broth. Judging by the way she did the broth, you'd be better off with japanese instant noodles than her Ramen haha

[@Dystopa]

@@frankhungch her ramen is instant noodles?? pls correct me if im wrong

[@frankhungch]

@@Dystopa oh yeah that's right I was mainly talking about the broth. Those Japanese instant noodles with legit broth packs are actually pretty good!

[@Yaazmiyn]

Level 1: Oodles n noodles Level 2: Ramen Level 3: 私はラーメンの神です!!

[@mystic0693]

I can't breathe 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😆😆

[@Obiee_]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👏🏾‼️

[@ripper5k36]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😄😄🤣🤣

[@benjaminwrobel4017]

Did you said "I am the god of ramen" in formal japanese?

[@Yaazmiyn]

@@benjaminwrobel4017 はい 😂😂😂

[@bon0Fide]

I aim to watch every epicurious video that features Lorenzo. All Lorenzo all the time. He’s simply the best.

[@fodicky4]

Yuji's ramen looks like a pissed off samurai warrior... and I love the look of it

[@ellieharris405]

The most elite combo has to be: Emily, Lorenzo, Frank and Rose - hands down.

[@calirhoades6126]

yes

[@isham2044]

Im always at a tie between Lorenzo and Beth but we always need a grandma chef to even out the playing field

[@jayjoshi4607]

Yes, it was until Gabrielle came along!!

[@saiquatabassum6321]

I like pink shirt guy too

[@AnOverratedMon]

Yes

[@fearlessbaek1583]

level me: pour hot water in the noodle bowl with seasoning and wait for 3 minutes

[@luisaf1836]

Level me: drink hot water eat the uncooked noodles and eat seasoning

[@fearlessbaek1583]

Drive knight highest level 👍🏽

[@HadeaRin]

That is what the lvl 1 chef doing actually lol

[@trestenpope286]

Drive knight I remember in boarding school (last two years of high school) some people on my floor were like “check this out” and poured seasoning packet into bags of uncooked ramen after crushing it up. Said it was like chips. Was so bad.

[@crystalline976]

@@trestenpope286 yes, it is bad, but not so bad. For me, it's just an emergency substitute for chips. One time i was desperate for something to snack on but i was so lazy to go to the store, so i grab my instant noodles, pour in the seasonings, and give them a good shake. Tastes like MSG and salt :3

[@sofiaveloso7861]

My recipe for instant noodles is a package of peruvian ajinomen instant beef noodles plus an egg, scalions, beef meat, nori, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and korean soy sauce, I usually have frozen handmade tofu gyozas as a side dish and it tastes like heaven at 3am when I'm in my finals, totally would recommend

[@chinofan]

1:28 Lorenzo: and let's let it up! Oh lord have mercy!

[@JRGomez81]

The way Yuji was using his knife on the fennel and fish had me convinced he was legit. Dude was like a surgeon with that thing...

[@kirtisawant9288]

Exactly...I replayed it some 4-5 times!!

[@pavel9652]

Agree, I have seen a few videos from this series with fancy master chefs from random food schools serving over-complicated dishes. Yuji is legitimate! No bs, no waste, all skill, legendary food, respect! ;) Lorenzo is decent, as usually, and Bianca is at least funny! ;)

[@meghantonnesen3613]

“It tastes like 3 AM...” I felt that.

[@youtuber6610]

Lol

[@fchr0099]

"Oh Boy 3 AM"

[@JamesZ32100]

@@fchr0099 You beat me to it lol

[@handledvenus6467]

Lorenzo and frank are my favorite chefs. Lorenzo is so funny and frank just makes the food look absolutely delicious

[@suryarayaprolu]

This level 3 chef is soo gentle...he should be in more videos

[@adriannegreene7567]

Level 0- “ first thing we do is open the packet of Ramen noodles and place them in a bowl of water and put them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes” Edit- Wow..... I’m stunned.... this many......

[@akigatoz]

Adrianne Greene that’s me.

[@lennah_g]

I'm guilty of that hehehe🤭🤭

[@rebeccamaracle2878]

with a plate underneath because it always. spills. over.

[@Aubslikeslosers]

I’m making ramen rn just like that-

[@sorenkaz6427]

or emily,not level 0

[@adamhobbs3684]

I’m certain Lorenzos blood is made up of: Red pepper flakes Garlic Butter Red pepper flakes Tequila And red pepper flakes Edit: Bacon Red pepper flakes Onion SALT red pepper flakes

[@brandydillensneider2078]

And giggling.

[@golren6]

bacon

[@demented-gamer]

@@brandydillensneider2078 awkward giggling...

[@goobygib9337]

ONIONNNNN

[@eunice9761]

Add rendered bacon

[@joemomma6317]

Love these

[@kaylynlaveck5303]

5:18 “So I try to strain as much as paaah... sible” u had the perfect chance to say pasta-ble and blew it

[@Ironlantern723]

Notice how even how they eat their ramen was in 3 levels. Level 1: eats with a fork. Level 2: eats with chopsticks. Level 3: eats with a special soup spoon, followed by the chopsticks.

[@dinotoko7085]

Stephen Guild 🤔

[@angeliki5135]

I was looking for this comment. I found it super weird that she didnt use chopsticks. But to each their own. ouo;

[@Ironlantern723]

@@angeliki5135 using chopsticks is a skill many of us don't have and don't see the point in messing around building.

[@angeliki5135]

@@Ironlantern723 I did say to each their own. I was only stating I found it abit weird, because at least for me when I started eating ramen; I wanted to learn to use chopsticks. That's all.

[@shuunosukesato4379]

Most of the time when you eat soup dishes in Japan or even in some Japanese restaurants in other countries, they usually give you a Renge spoon since some people like to start with the soup before eating the noodles. I like eating the noodles first though since it gets soggy the longer I let it soak in the soup.

[@umgubularslashkilter9272]

i can feel the shade when Rose is reading the ingredients in the flavour pack

[@reys44]

Me watching this while eating instant ramen: Interesting Also Me: *i can taste it*

[@prospcct6436]

this is one of the greatest videos on youtube fr

[@ruvin7023]

When I heard his accent, you know its legit.

[@bumble_bee_84]

His name is Yuji... Japanese all the way.

[@somatia350]

ゆじ？

[@ligrerium9891]

Aside from facts, accent can be made y'know

[@goodtimezz4012]

The first thing I noticed was the fact that he was the first chef not wearing an apron

[@Delskingado]

I made this same comment for the burrito episode

[@yomikovk]

How about a video called "4 Levels of Leftovers" where three people are given the exact same kind of leftovers and have to use all of them, and then you can see what each and every one makes? I think that could be an exciting "special" for this series. :) Anyway, I'm craving ramen now... guess I'll go make some later!

[@waseem1447]

inspired from the platform

[@nodi-1178]

you're gonna love the show Chopped

[@the_jasmine_dragon]

It's a great idea, I want to see that!

[@lexiwagner4541]

Sounds like it could be called quarantine cooking lol

[@astishafira]

That's brilliant!

[@cintafluffyballs2168]

sometimes i'm even lazy enough to cook an instant noodle , u guys r so cool

[@joramchua2511]

this channel has amazing editors

[@drewteves8326]

"Bianca's broth is not flavorful. Just salty." *realization* I feel so attacked.

[@titoiswack3524]

Drew Teves salt=flavor

[@alexejfiebrig4359]

Anonymous no

[@SynneDennis]

Bianca: "So I'm still a level one, don't judge me." *Girl you came to the wrong arena*

[@Kathleen5429]

SyneeDennis - so you're learning. Good for you. Anything to inspire you is good. We all learn from others. Good for you!

[@Gear_D_Fifs]

@@Kathleen5429 You got it all wrong.😂

[@dantemiller7193]

At least she didn't put ketchup in it 😂

[@kziila0244]

Dante Miller Down with pot noodles! May they be destroyed with extreme prejudice!

[@TheAngusGao]

Level 0 chef -- me 1. Open two packets of instant noodles and boil in a pot of water 2. Add two eggs. 3. Pour the soup stock in near the end, stir a while. 4. Eat noodles straight from the pot with chopsticks.

[@kikiyarah27]

ces't Sur Homme you eat it with eggs? Dang that's fancy

[@achild5864]

level -1: buys mcdonalds chicken nuggets isntead

[@TheAngusGao]

@@achild5864 easier to cook ramen. no need to put on clothes, step outside which can be steaming hot, or freezing cold, and drive to McD.

[@achild5864]

@@TheAngusGao true lmao

[@osyrisking5437]

I have an aunt that looks, laughs, and talks alot like lorenzo. Gives me de ja vu every time.