Sea Urchin Challenge: 2 Chefs Make Dinner and Dessert With Uni | Mystery Menu | NYT Cooking

[@kristina34.21]

Can I just say how much I appreciate how NYT embraces Sohla and Ham as parents and let them bring their child to set, aren’t bothered by baby noises, etc. We love to see a supportive work culture!

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

As someone who IS bothered by baby noises, thanks for the warning! It's offensive that you think that's a good thing! Kids, especially babies, do NOT belong at work!

[@kristina34.21]

@@MatthewTheWandereryou must be fun to hang out with Matthew

[@ItsPronouncedEpic]

​@@MatthewTheWandererI mean you're allowed to dislike baby noises. but to say you're offended is insane lol

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@ItsPronouncedEpic Why is insane to say I'm offended by offensive things?

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@kristina34.21 How is that related to what I said? That is baffling! Obviously you are implying that I am NOT fun to hang out with, but WHY? Because I don't think kids should be allowed at work? How does that make sense!?

[@swordmother]

sohla and ham: "this feels like a failure" sohla and ham: *make 9 of the most beautiful dishes I've ever seen*

[@chubby_deity3143]

That just means that it's so much more beautiful in their minds.

[@RevenMoodley]

havent got there yet but like this comment already

[@amberpipkin]

You didn’t “fail”. You convinced me I might want to try sea urchin.

[@cameronjohnson3354]

Me: 😧 Vaughn: 🤤 Sohla: “I should be in prison for this actually.”

[@emboe001]

For how she abuses staff?

[@plaguednecro]

@@emboe001i genuinely hope you get a life dude, it's incredibly sad how hateful you are towards Sohla and the false accusations you pin on her just bc you're racist and don't like her. get help, seriously. you're wrong in the head

[@jennnichols9601]

@@emboe001 source my guy?

[@user-ph3ji8gp3p]

@@jennnichols9601 Report the troll and move on, they've been stalking, insulting and slandering Sohla for a long while now it's very creepy and borderline criminal.

[@mhallsmith7055]

all i want is for Sohla to be kinder to herself 😭 another widely impressive episode y'all, always enjoy these!

[@biaibarrett]

Yup, it was a bit sad to see her be so hard on herself. I think everyone knows these are not restaurant conditions (2 do everything without prior preparation in 1h) so it's a challenge and a fun watch. Everything seemed to be delicious at the end too!

[@guyyscotty]

I love their chemistry on screen. They both speak food as a second language & respect each other’s point of view.

[@amandashamanda9479]

Yes! Like with the breadcrumbs! “It’s ok. We have more breadcrumbs” = calming, reassuring, crisis diverted

[@blantz25]

New life motto: "We're gonna try, and we're gonna fail, and then we're gonna keep cooking"

[@emboe001]

She was responsible for her restaurant failing. She didn't keep trying but blamed the bogeyman and everyone else, as usual.

[@zavs350]

it's giving Dory

[@teadrinker214]

i love how sohla's logic for putting champagne in the caramel was "because we had it" and it was something all three of them really enjoyed at the end-how their small choices make a difference

[@removed3566]

As a professional, sometimes you just know that something will work, but could not really explain it in words

[@unit--ns8jh]

But it also does make sense, it's not totally random 🤔

[@Scorpia161]

She has amazing instincts

[@jonkerwin]

I love Sohla and Ham. I especially enjoy how Ham so clearly loves and respects Sohla - who is obviously so amazing.

[@emboe001]

Obvious? It's been documented multiple times she abuses the staff. Is that so amazing?

[@Kermitthebadger]

@@emboe001 the actual fuck? go watch something else u sicko

[@gorgeousguerilla]

@@emboe001 so maybe go to the court instead of yapping in the comments? you do no service to anyone, just a fool of yourself

[@jess0324]

@@emboe001youre obsessed.

[@jsper07]

@@emboe001 So there was the complaint by Gaby made back in 2021, but what is it that you are trying to say or want to say about Sohla?

[@Nasalkeihpos]

They keep saying it’s bad and then… they made 9 different dishes and they are all gorgeous

[@williamraney3421]

They are pros for sure

[@tyricgeorge9558]

Saying it’s bad doesn’t mean the dishes taste horrible. Pro chef knows what’s up

[@mipogrow]

They are disappointed in their execution on appearance. Fine dining is a fantasy of perfection that is achieved, and repeated dish after dish. For food at that level their presentation (due to rushed preparation) was not correct. I'd be very happy to prepare and eat food like they made, but I'm not working in a fine dining kitchen.

[@laurameijer4616]

sweet sohla, be kind to yourself, you did great

[@SnowfIake_s]

I love that Sohla and Ham always cite their cultural inspirations and now here, with all the chefs they referenced from. It's so refreshing seeing them be so creative with food but also respectful at the same time. This to me shows cultural appreciation at its finest form. It's always a delight seeing them in the kitchen and I love seeing Vaughn love their dishes as well!

[@amandashamanda9479]

I love that Ham-Sohla baby was there too. And I 100% called their baby Ham-Sohlo in my mind…

[@gwennorthcutt421]

now thats the babys name to me

[@nthabisengnkeeane9657]

You my friend, are a genius 😂❤ that's so good!

[@krschulman]

There aren't enough superlatives to describe Sohla and Ham. They are so much fun to watch, so talented and I just want to eat every single thing they cook. I just love them and this series!

[@annipixi]

ham and vaughn having high-brow discussions about uni and sohla just waving at the baby 😭💕

[@soonlet4977]

I respect that they still hold themselves to restaurant standards, nothing wrong with that but they do look already amazing 😋

[@dodorichard]

PLEASE release the full phone hour video, I want to waste an hour watching them do all the work in real time

[@Balletwingert]

The amount of culinary knowledge, skill, and reference/reference to other chefs between the two of them is really amazing to watch. Watching two excellent chefs that are also fans of other chefs that love everything about food is inspiring.

[@Jaydit7]

I've heard/read about Sea Urchins but never met one up close and personal. This video will be a learning experience for my 73-year old self.....love you both Ham and Sohla....I've been cooking for many years but can always learn new tricks.....Heyla!

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

I've only seen them in aquariums, but never eaten them. I rarely see it on menus and they never have it when I try to order it.

[@jodpigbass5904]

@@MatthewTheWanderer omg they are sooooooooo delicious

[@MatthewTheWanderer]

@@jodpigbass5904 I bet they are! I hope I get to try some soon.

[@TheArmachillo]

This was actually one of my favorite ones! I kept saying to myself “wow that looks incredible” while sohla replied back “I’d get fired for this.” Still remarkable, still so creative and experimental. Also LOVED the working momma there with her baby! (As a mom myself) Be proud both of you! ⭐️

[@KatsinaUK]

Solah… you did a tasting menu… in an hour… while also being on Mom duty. You’re a superstar!!! 💫🌟

[@da8454]

😂 I’m glad they did the hummus episode because, as a working single parent, I thought: Fun to watch. Realistically, not gonna be able to execute ANY of it. 😂😅

[@meganb1125]

A blessing: may all your "failures" look as good as the results of this mystery menu

[@blondeviolet]

I get what they're saying about how this doesn't come up to their standards, but hot dang, if I could eat any of these dishes I would be thrilled. They all looked and sounded spectacular.

[@madelinefarrell2176]

Thank you NYT for giving them real ingredients lately! They seem so much more inspired and invigorated when they can connect with the mystery ingredient!

[@kcanded]

I love that Sohla is cooking up a storm while dealing with baby brain: I forgot how to do this, I don't remember what this is for. IT WILL GET BETTER! And yes, I wish I was there to try each of these.

[@elisancon]

Ham & Sohla, Sohla & Ham - the MVPs of NYT Cooking

[@elisancon]

and Vaughn, honestly.

[@ashleys637]

Can't forget my girl Priya! If any of those 4 post a vid, I'm on that sh*t.

[@elisancon]

@@ashleys637 yes! haven’t seen her in forever :(

[@LaLaLaAllDayLong]

Sohla we love you!! Don't be so hard on yourself!! Even if it's sarcastic it adds up on your psyche, sending positive vibes xoxo!!!

[@mikxoh]

They’re both so humble and incredible chefs. I appreciated they explained why they felt like they “failed” as it gave insight into the boujie culinary world.

[@ainsel98]

Sohla and Ham are so beautiful together, absolutely shining!! great video, so intriguing to see the different ways they inccorporate the uni

[@valleymac]

Sohla, you’re a badass chef! Be nice to yourself, especially now that you’re a mom!

[@esthermcafee5293]

I just want to give a big thank you to the team for the closed captions! I love being able to see the nuance of Ham and Sohla’s interactions. ❤

[@snailflowers]

literally amazing. i don’t think i’ve ever eaten anything even SIMILAR to anything they served in that menu. they’re on a different stratosphere when it comes to ingredients and flavors to pair together

[@Kamodomon]

There's only one thing I hate about these videos: I'm not in the studio to try these things out for myself. Sohla and Ham go SO HARD every time, it's a feast for the eyes.

[@Kamodomon]

I happy they said "screw the time limit" for this one cause, yeah, worth going over.

[@XxTheSoundOfRainxX]

I loved how food nerd-y these two are. the continual citing their sources for each dish slayed me

[@michaelmiller1109]

"Sohla is drinking Champaign while Ham is working his ass off!" Hahaha! We love challenges, and appreciate humans enjoying what they are doing.

[@EmilyCortez_283]

They kept apologizing but like they pulled off an INCREDIBLE tasting menu in an HOUR. An absolute joy to watch from start to finish!!!!!

[@chloec6935]

Soooo happy to see these two back 🥹🩷

[@Waywren]

are ya'll kidding me? that all looks SO GOOD and ya'll are so cute and so supportive of each other and there was SUPER CUTE BABY. I was glued to the screen.

[@moyetlicious]

Ugh I hope Sohla (and Ham) know how much we all love them and enjoy their excellent content, I know Sohla was disappointed with the results this time but I just want her to know it was still amazing work in such a short space of time! Also special shout-out to Vaughn, he's so pretty 😍

[@tonydisarufino4860]

Sohla turning out one of the most insane things I’ve ever seen “I hate this it’s horrible and I should be fired” Self love, Sohla!!!!

[@DavidDobreski]

The craziest part of this is that they're probably getting no sleep right now because of their baby

[@dianahellman9254]

This was soooo amazing!!! Getting all of those dishes together in ONE HOUR?!?! Wow.

[@riorio982]

VAUGHAN Thank you for saying what I was thinking!!! She kept on saying "omg I would fire me", but meanwhile you both created something amazing!!

[@xingcat]

Best quotes (to me): "We have more crumbs," and, "Is it just Vaughn?" LOL Great stuff! Uni always seems like one of the fanciest ingredients I see on cooking shows.

[@gourmetchaplaintraveleat920]

Uni spaghetti changed my life. Good to learn about all the different chefs who influenced the popular uni combinations of flavours, textures and ingredients. We love and admire your gifts of creativity and imagination and hospitality.

[@LizzieDelia]

Sohla and Ham always get me excited about cooking and trying new things. The love and excitement for things that seem a little out of my comfort zone makes me feel like I can be more fearless in the kitchen. Also, I freaking adore how the champagne in the caramel was a last minute addition that made the whole thing more interesting and tasty!

[@mitzacookie]

I love watching yall cook! But also how cute that the microphone picks up on the baby kisses

[@carlosmiramontes5159]

Easily top 5 KZbin shows for me. Happy it’s back

[@bekiitaylor191]

I love Sohla and Hams menu doodles so much! If they became a T-shirt or a poster I would buy one!

[@jesustrujillo3426]

I’m nearly 30 but I wish Sohla and Ham were my parents 😂

[@emboe001]

You like being yelled at?

[@ashleys637]

You've commented negatively several times. Do you have any basis you want to provide for this, or are you just trolling?

[@emboe001]

​@@ashleys637plenty of basis. Have you even tried a basic search or just a victim blamer?

[@ashleys637]

I can Google it, sure, but the burden of proof is technically on the one making the assertion. I just wondered if you could provide a basis for your claims, but you obviously can't. Noted.

[@emboe001]

​@@ashleys637does gaslighting others make you feel better about supporting an abuser? Noted.

[@sukanyajanardhanan7212]

you both don't seem to grasp how ridiculously cool your brains are and how inspiring it is to see people cook this way. That's always been what's so exciting about watching you cook. Finness is great, but that's not what it's about.

[@Tortall2012]

I love how at the end during the tasting, baby El-Waylly makes an extended appearance and then is off-screen while Sohla is still trying to keep her happy while away from them. Gotta love the supportive crew (because I’m assuming that it’s the film crew assisting them with watching baby while they are busy cooking but I could be wrong) helping keep baby El-Waylly from crying too much.

[@APham-lm6qd]

NEW MYSTERY MENU???? i clicked as fast as i could

[@kattatonik2356]

Another banger. Another banger by Sohla and Ham from NYT Cooking.

[@orangefonta]

Love seeing these two back! ❤

[@milo25794]

This was hands down… the best one yet… I like when they put their fine dining skills to a test 😍

[@elizabethpoppe4363]

This is one of my favorite episodes… seeing them just have so much fun with the ingredients and having it be ‘imperfect’ was awesome

[@andrineslife]

I grew up on an island and we used to make crafts from sea urchin shells, I had both a sea urchin lamp and a sea urchin mobile above my bed as a kid, but we never ate them, they were just "trash" in the fishers' nets, it wasn't until I went to a fancy sushi restaurant as an adult that I realised they were actually edible 😅

[@jaydenhartlillard]

I'm always amazed at how really talented people discount their ability to make something simple and delicious, and only see imperfections in finesse, rather than how amazingly good the product is because of their skill. It's the curse of a good eye.

[@BettawithButta]

Awww this is my dream relationship. Cooking partner who so supportive when I screw up he reassure me that it’s ok.❤❤❤ so happy for her. She so cute and deserves him. And I’m sure he deserves her…. Congratulations on the baby guys 🦋🦋🦋

[@knowitallandy]

this is better than watching any season of Top Chef

[@MouseWyv]

I love Mystery Menu and especially whenever Ham and Sohla make a tasting menu. Their creativity is so fun to watch

[@samanthajohnson56]

I love you Sohla and Ham. They're so cute and fun and you can just see their joy at cresting these dishes and how much fun they have. True gourmands and love for the craft. If this is you failing what would a win look like

[@lceeeeeeeeeee]

As a new mom myself, it was sad to see Sohla be hard on herself. Maybe that’s something she’s always struggled with, I don’t know, but from my personal experience I’ve been a lot harder on myself since becoming a mom. On the flip side, I was almost emotional watching her interact with her baby, kissing her over and over and talking to her and waving to calm her down when the baby was off-camera and fussing. It’s just so universal, that love we have for our babies. ❤️

[@chlclrk]

when i first started watching this series, i thought that watching these two insanely high level chefs riff would just be entertaining. BUT their joy and exploration through cooking has really been so inspirational to me!!! it really feels like playing and exploring through food, sooooo fun and i’ve incorporated so many ideas/techniques ive seen them use (in my low brow ways, of course)

[@mangophoenix-tj8tf]

They are so couple goals! 🙌❤😊

[@KaghenTV]

Sohla was over there drinking champagne and being equally masterful and delightful.

[@chloetry206]

Sohla is one of the best chefs in the world and I hate to see her down on herself in this video. Sohla you are a culinary genius, an ethical business woman, a mom, a stunning beauty, an inspiration to us all.

[@bailarinasesina1752]

this episode should serve as proof that we dont want to rush sohla and ham with the one hour time limit lol just let them do their thing we will watch

[@emmabeiser6727]

I love you as a mom, Sohla! So relatable and wonderful!

[@marcelacecil3036]

I gave this thumbs up and I don't even like to think of eating sea urchin gonads. I just love Sohla and Ham and I love that they are including their lucky child (changing diapers in the middle of filming 🤯) in their videos. Thank you, NYT, for making this magic happen.

[@adammarier3909]

Truly the best show on the Internet! Thank you NYT Cooking, thank you Sohla and Ham.

[@wm6549]

I like having a guest taster at the end.

[@rachels2742]

Y’all are my favorite couple on KZbin! You are just so humble, sweet, and funny. I love watching your videos!

[@FilmsIMet]

Sohla is so hard on herself 😭Girl we love you!!

[@arlenesolis024]

I love❤ them …thx NYTIMES for having them. You got me hooked on sea urchins. Who knew the gonads of the sea can be scrumptious 😋 but you need Sohla and Ham. Essentially they are needed for the recipe

[@barbrafite9876]

It ;looks great and the sheer volume is incredible, and then it taste brilliant ! You guys are the best I just love you and your sweet baby too❤

[@courtneylawler8083]

I smiled this entire video because they are so brilliant!! Love to hear the inspiration behind all of the dishes and the creativity of the ingredients. It looks delectable even if the presentation wasn't Michelin restaurant quality. I would eat this from Ham and Sohla in a HEART BEAT!

[@tw1liiiiight]

I’m just amazed at how fast Ham can multitask in the kitchen. Also, I like a Sohla on champagne. Relationship goals too, Ham was so supportive when Sohla said she burnt the breadcrumbs.

[@mmessi72]

The icons are back!! And they are cutie parents!! Of course they went hard with a tasting menu. Nothing but the best.

[@ieatolives247]

i like how they are flexible with the time constraints bc it gives them way more culinary options

[@kuhtreenuh1893]

Sohla momming while doing this and entertaining bb at the end is literally the most relatable thing of my life

[@heatherwinter6979]

Their food vocabulary is actually mind blowing! Love love love Sohla and Ham. And of course Vaughn. 😍

[@littlenikke]

I did fieldwork on the coast of Hudson Bay during the summer for a few years. One time, our boat ride from town to our field site was a couple hours late because they were out harvesting sea urchin. I don't speak Inuktitut, and our boat driver had limited English (and his wife none), but they broke out some of the urchins as a snack for themselves and I was visibly interested so they offered me some. Spent the two hour boat ride learning how to crack open and clean the urchin (a cup of Hudson Bay water to rinse) from the wife while he drove. He didn't need to translate - body language and demonstration were plenty. Lots of laughter at my (very poor) knife technique as I practiced. It was a feast! There really isn't anything like really fresh sea urchin.

[@qoh93]

Sohla, Ham, AND Vaughn in the same video?? You're spoiling me! Also, all of the dishes make me want to try uni because I've never tasted one before. I never knew uni can be served with so many different things!

[@kirstenslingers3284]

I'm just amazed at their knowledge of uni, and how to prepare and cook with it - like it's an everyday thing They're really in a league of their own

[@mhg02139]

This show has come such a long way from Sohla in her quarantine kitchen making funny oreos for dinner

[@kal2585]

YES!!! And this is why I keep coming back. I seriously love watching these two! I also get so many ideas for my own cooking.

[@arlenesolis024]

Vaughn, Sohla and Ham omg that will be the perfect episode

[@SourGir1986]

I see Sohla and Ham, I click play. Simple as that.

[@galacticmechanic1]

Really cute watching sohla playing with the baby to the side.

[@theprimordialoohs]

"That hazelnut mayo is actually NUTS." Vaughn always killing me in the best way with the puns 🫠 And Sohla!! That spread looked sooo fire. I second all the other commenters in encouraging her to let go of the self-criticism (but let me take my own advice first lmao). Great job to Ham, too, for his prowess in the kitchen and in being such a positive force in Sohla's life 🤌

[@llamafromspace]

I love Sohla and Ham. Your expectations are way higher than mine because I thought this was pretty and taught me more about kina/uni

[@DeliaLee8]

Not boring! Also - AMAZING dishes! You made a gazillion things. Also - you did it in an HOUR! Everything looked so freaking delicious. Another very impressive video.

[@mercurialjove460]

I love how the producer was like "please do not shake the live animals. Yes they will be dead, and we will eat them and it will be delicious, but for now they are alive."

[@katliven]

You two are hilarious together 😊😊 loved this episode!

[@eschybach]

As a food loving parent, I just love every single second of this video. Thanks to all involved.

[@Afnan_554]

You can never disappoint. Always perfect, educational and entertaining. I love you guys!!

[@sfowler1017]

The absolute DELIGHT of these videos 🥰

[@parkerstoops6058]

I love this series! Never stop the train!

[@bianckinitan]

New sohla and ham episode yayyyy!!!