The ULTIMATE CHINESE ‘TAKE AWAY’ BATTLE | Sorted Food

[@SortedFood]

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[@SleepyChiem]

The grey shade on the brownie points scoreboard needs to be a bit darker. Or change the colour on the numbers because it's really hard to see them without pausing when it's white on white. :)

[@darknessblades]

You guys are aware that it is not real Chinese food but Westernized Chinese food And those 2 are world's apart in terms of flavour

[@jenjielee7322]

Tymyituhlh

[@IrmaU94]

@@darknessblades yes. The title literally says its food that you can take away..... they do not order food from china..... its chinese take out food... in London

[@darizwina]

My dream has always been to write music for Marvel...

[@grendelum]

You need a _”random ingredient wheel of doom”_ as a challenge... force them to incorporate new items on the fly !!

[@emilyoneill4389]

this is a great idea

[@Khazandar]

Aren't things "reality tv" enough as they are? -.-

[@ethancampbell215]

This is an incredible idea and to make it even better the normals should each have to spin the wheel 2/3 times and have a variety of randomly selected ingredients to use to create their dish 😂😂

[@Apocalypz]

12:43 The winner was already determined when the two chefs left to chat and the rest of the table started devouring Mike's dish.

[@spfisterer3651]

exactly my thoughts....

[@KettouRyuujin]

Apocalyps spoiler?

[@rjploops]

KettouRyuujin If you start reading a comment that says "The winner was" and you haven't finished watching the video, stop reading.

[@wolfferoni]

@@rjploops Yeah, I don't read the comments while watching the video anymore, I've learnt my lesson.

[@flyingtortoise6360]

Ryan Oliver lmao its not like a movie or anything

[@sallyhamom5927]

Battle using the "useless kitchen gadgets" and curveball: switching the gadgets in between cooking

[@sparrowlingx]

"That's not a carrot!" "I'M COLORBLIND" I literally HOWLED in laughter. My favorite episode so far! Great job guys, what a fantastic start to Lunar New Year 2019.

[@cmcolemanhome]

I was totally on the edge of my seat for this one. I totally agree with the winner. This is cool. I would love to see James take on the normals and Ben judges.

[@MiguelAlejandroVF]

That would be a massacre.

[@IronGin201]

Number two is the contender and 3rd and 1st place between a dish and non crispy peking duck? You might as well serve raw chicken.

[@adambroussard5146]

That would be like suppressing a college riot with a MOAB.

[@lizziestrongauthor9330]

The direct eye-contact Ben makes with them as he SHREDS the recipes brings me joy, then mike's utter "Oh no... Oh... no!" as he realizes he didn't prep for a test that was supposed to be open note XD

[@kirakorosi7108]

Jamie’s excuse for not recognizing a carrot is hilarious. 😂😂

[@kmbk7982]

You did the exact same thing in this comment, it was a cucumber he didnt recognize! haha xD

[@laurenwilliams858]

@@kmbk7982 it actually makes sense seeing as he thought a cucumber was a carrot so he didn't recognise one

[@IrmaU94]

Its true tho

[@utplagal]

Curveball idea: Ten minutes remaining, here's an ingredient you MUST add to your dish! Bonus points if you give Mike cheese, Baz fish, and Jamie licorice powder.

[@FallstarFL]

Hateful. I love it.

[@IrmaU94]

Baz fish? He loves fish... id sah banana

[@martynamaczyszyn]

@@IrmaU94 and Mike should use a shrimp paste, or dried shrimp

[@conniemartin3033]

Only if they specified the amount otherwise they could all add a didge and get away with it 😂

[@audaxfemina]

For all of us home cooks who have a day job and can't cook a full recipe every night, how about a leftovers battle? Give each of them the same pre-cooked dishes and see what they can come up with.

[@alund-eatock7297]

Sounds fun.

[@criskp6861]

That's a cool idea !

[@jameshill2450]

It sounds great, but aren't leftovers typically a whole meal that already goes together? I'm not sure how much room it would leave to do three different takes on reworking the same meal. Maybe if they only use a main dish, like just ways to use leftover turkey (Thanksgiving being the first thing to mind for leftovers, of course). But starting with a fully prepared meal already, where can you really go with it? Maybe I'm just not creative enough, but it seems like it would be the same video as upgrading the meal the first time around. On the other hand, there are very obvious and practical curve balls like "someone finished off this side dish, you need to make something to fill the gap" or "this dish you weren't using is about to go bad, so you have to include it."

[@daalelli]

I really like this idea!

[@AnaMaria-wt3ix]

@@jameshill2450 i think it's less about 'here's half a casserole, do something' and it's more 'you've got a container of rice, some alfredo sauce and a bell pepper'

[@AGeekCalledKatherine]

Curveball idea: each of the guys gets replaced by a member of the crew and they have to talk them through the rest of the recipe

[@Monzahr]

Love "Ultimate Battles" ^_^ Idea for a future one: Partway through the battle (as early as possible, mind), swap their recipes for ones that have been Google Translated (other machine translation softwares are available) to another language, then to a different third language and finally back to English. xD Trust me, the results will be *gibberish*. xD

[@A_anne]

That would be just chaos in the kitchen😂🤣..

[@tiinah5602]

Yes!! This sounds hilarious

[@MercenaryPen]

Make it a chef versus chef battle though

[@zahavah8]

yesssssssss

[@thebe1azi500]

That would be awesome

[@wellox8856]

Maybe a curve ball can be that they have to swap dish with someone else? So Jamie has to finish and present Mikes, Mike finishes Barrys, and Barry finishes Jamies dish? So they get the first 30 minutes (half the time) and then they swap completely.

[@crataegon7677]

But how are you going to choose a winner? That'd make it pretty complicated.

[@wellox8856]

Hmmm.. true maybe they rate the dish they finish and present? 🤔

[@crataegon7677]

@@wellox8856 I like the idea, but then they could purposely mess up the first part of the dishes for the others haha

[@wellox8856]

True... But im pretty sure they dont get to know the curveball before?

[@crataegon7677]

@@wellox8856 Oh you're completely right, no idea what I was thinking. Time for bed I guess lol. But yeah that would work then!

[@hollyw655]

Do a battle but they don’t know what the theme is until they start

[@WeirdExplorer]

Peking duck is traditionally served with Sweet bean sauce, which is like a really awesome thick soy sauce type flavor. Its much better than hoisin in my opinion.

[@WeAreSMC96]

Yes!!

[@DragonRiderShiru]

Yaaaaaas

[@IrmaU94]

Thanks! I didnt know that! Sounds good

[@Dudenob123]

It also takes like a weak to make. I have buddies in China and if you want to have the "royal" not dimsum pecking duck at a proper restaurant you have to oder it on reservation and atleast one weak before hand.

[@msemilyli]

@@Dudenob123 it's spelled WEEK

[@deekshitapaliath605]

Here’s my dad joke for you guys. Be nice. If James were to raise a kid... it would be ginger-bred... I groan. I leave.

[@wizzzard999]

...Uhh, wouldn't that be the mother of his child? :3

[@hannahkalter5405]

Deekshita Paliath this made me laugh really hard actually

[@carriehodlik8424]

AMAZING. I LOVE IT.

[@thisdamnthingy]

Brilliant.

[@sabrina.h2737]

We need another sorted wedding and little baby GinGees! 🥂

[@queenofthefae3925]

I found your channel yesterday and I have been binging all the episodes while I study for exams. The best part is I found the channel from a compilation of Barry not turning off the hob.

[@bushhead44]

Shannon is awesome for all the compilations

[@A_anne]

The warning was very much appreciated Jamie😂😂.. Although now every time I see chicken I think about the 50 shades of chicken book🤦

[@sarahwates3747]

Arushi-Anne D'souza 😂🤣😂

[@SortedFood]

Lol!!

[@tasmiadarr2362]

I want to buy that book... but I'm afraid to have it show up on my amazon orders list! I'm some ways, it's a bit pervier than the actual 50 shades books! And on that note, is Ben doing the chicken audio book naration? Like a foodie Stephen Fry?

[@A_anne]

@@tasmiadarr2362 oh no😂😂.. you should so buy the book. Get over your fears🤣

[@joyjohnson8776]

I think about how sexy Barry and Jamie looked

[@richardburns3886]

Barry's dish was definitely the most well plated dish, it just looked AMAZING. Mike's actually looked like homemade Asian cooking and looked great, Jamie's dish truly looked restaurant quality and was so appealing

[@superbootbot]

I can relate to Barry on this one. Julienning veggies and making them look nice is hard.

[@Warlundrie]

It’s not hard, just time consuming

[@superbootbot]

@@Warlundrie I personally have very unsteady hands, so for me it's a problem. I don't like spending an hour slicing up a single carrot lol but I'm sure it's a skill that comes with time and practice.

[@lipstickdreamer]

@@superbootbot long sharp knife makes it easier but very wasteful! Veg isnt grown to be cut into perfect sizes anyway

[@superbootbot]

@@lipstickdreamer thanks for the tip! Usually I just cook for myself, so I'm not too worried about things being fancy. But I'll remember this next time I have friends over and want to show off a little

[@arrgghh1555]

@@superbootbot Get a mandolin

[@franciscoduarte2558]

CURVEBALL IDEA: Handcuff all their right hands together :) Love your content guys, keep it up!

[@katharinefrancis6320]

That would give Jamie an advantage. He’s a southpaw.

[@a7xmaNga]

Katharine Francis basically the idea is to strap their dominant hands together right? If so left for Jamie is the solution

[@grouch314]

That sounds like a safety hazard. I like it

[@StephenJ95]

I wanted Mike to win the moment he mentioned deep fried chicken balls. That is my favourite part of a Chinese takeaway.

[@TheEberdz]

As a Chinese, have to say all of these look fantastic: Barry's ribs looked divine, Jamie's duck looked so juicy and pink when he was slicing it, and the fried vermicelli that Mike made with fried chicken! I'm dying for some now!

[@Anna-yi8bj]

I don't usually watch food videos, but I've been binging Sorted for about a week and I love it so much! You guys are just so funny and genuine and I can't stop watching. Been looking forward to a new video all afternoon! And wow am I hungry now, good thing I am heading over for family dinner in an hour. But of these... I think I might try making the chicken balls someday in the future!

[@blufluffya_496]

Soooo happy I found this channel, such feel good vibes, thank you!

[@amandapage2671]

I love that James is more involved in the battles this time around!

[@dannykalfayan4181]

For the love of all that is good and holy on this earth, PLEASE post more battles. Best series of the channel, without question.

[@sarahr.6304]

I usually watch your videos whilst I'm eating. But like... Jamie is fisting a duck. Edit: ohhh and Mike is disrobing a chicken

[@anufoalan]

Sarah R. Degloving, Mike is degloving a chicken.

[@samanthashanks4775]

In Mikes sauce....*deliciousness* James coughs uncontrollably. Lol I love this channel. 💓

[@Ky74700]

Battles are the best!! FUSION battle next, at least 3 different cuisines!

[@coconuttygrey1363]

I have to admit that I really, REALLY miss you guys doing Big Night In. It was such a nice series and always seemed so genuine and down to earth.

[@zainabe.7703]

I want to hug the people filming and editing this video, my god

[@1kinut800]

It's a good thing Chinese food is generally served family style so in this episode, and in general you have each dish different than the others (like, not all chicken dishes), all three dishes work great as a complete meal.

[@lilalebarzic6280]

Barry's dish look SO GOOD ! Congrats to all of you boys !

[@charlenemaemillaretaa5760]

I recently discovered your channel on recommendation from a coworker of mine. I love all your ultimate battles but i really love the exotic "meat" videos. I would love to see more of those exotic meat battles.

[@fayezaali2113]

When all three of them start talking over each other.. well I nearly died 😭😂😂😂

[@joyjohnson8776]

I loved that bit too.

[@lets.get.intoit.]

I always wonder how this doesn't happen more often

[@kevin.molina]

I’m really liking these new battles. Thanks for providing some joy to my day, I really needed it today. You guys are awesome!😊

[@kateh7484]

Chinese takeaway battle, this is my happy place 😍

[@LadyGraceSophiee]

Not the most people food friendly per se, but I used to work at a bakery where we also made dog biscuits. Simple stuff but owners really liked bringing their dogs home a treat along with some fresh bread for the family. Would love to see a challenge where the boys make homemade dog treats and get the local dogs at a shelter to be the judges? #adoptnotshop lol.. if anything it would make for some good click bait! 😅

[@zzskyninjazz1821]

They actually made dog biscuits once

[@LadyGraceSophiee]

@@zzskyninjazz1821 that's awesome!

[@jwrs6292]

I was just thinking that it's sunday and I had the feeling I was missing something. Turns out it was Sorted!

[@fritzjackson4336]

The amount of progress in these guy's cooking skills over the years is amazing honestly.

[@antidisestablisher72]

"I'd just like to say one thing: Screw you guys" *ad break* Can you say perfect timing?

[@Vladimir_Kv]

_Terrible TRUTH_ Ad breaks are manually placeable.

[@samanthadupreez5253]

I'm so happy right now.....love these head to head to head challenges.....glad they are back.....

[@ikeith85ik]

Sorted is easily the most fun and funny cooking show I've come across, online orotherwise. Thank you and keep up the good work fellas!

[@MoxieBeast]

i wish my friends were as into food as i am so i could do this with them too! 😭

[@simonsackett]

I think that must be a problem for a lot of people. I love to cook and I don't know anybody, except my wife, who appreciates what goes into cooking something nice.

[@The95Genni]

@@simonsackett THIS, THIS SO MUCH. My friends do like to cook too, but only like really straight forward, "boring" local dishes (i am from germany), and ANY kind of "finess" oder "twist" or whatever is viewed as unnecessary and it infuriates me so much ^^

[@DabsNanime]

Same 😩

[@VirgoLunaKnight]

Same

[@ellietheelephant6]

loved this, you guys should do more chinese/thai/etc. type dishes on the channel - my fave cuisine!

[@deekshitapaliath605]

Why do I feel like Ben moonlights as a bingo number caller-outer.... that shimmy shimmy number three cannot be an accident.

[@crazymaxl]

This is an old video, but one of my favs that they have done. I literally binge watch all their vids, even if it's something I wouldn't eat, because of their banter 😂

[@taylorcarter831]

Curveball idea: the time limit is shorter for the 2 with the fewest brownie points.

[@erwinlehmann5801]

Maybe to make it more fair and easier to catch up give the shorter time to the two in the lead

[@spfisterer3651]

so the one who's already ahead gets another bonus? Naaaaaaa....

[@taylorcarter831]

@@spfisterer3651 tbh I didn't even think about trying to make it fair. Maybe Boernie's idea is better.

[@brokenwave6125]

So whoever is doing better already gets an advantage? That sounds like a terrible idea

[@erikturcotte]

Thank you! I enjoy so much watching you.

[@fayezaali2113]

They’re so evil 😂😂 How can they take the recipes away from them and they still show the little clip of Mike saying he’s gona be reading off of his recipe quite a lot 😭😂

[@shakeee3n]

Despite that he still won

[@naajidahjiffry8747]

You guys are heaven-sent! These videos never cease to entertain me. 😂😂 Please never stop doing what you do so wonderfully! Sending you’ll so much love and support from Sri Lanka! 🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️

[@jennymae5780]

It was great to watch the boys figure things out as they went! Battle Idea: either Ben or James present the boys with a fully-prepared cheffy dish to taste, then they have to recreate it.

[@VanillaAnimations]

It's the 4th here so.. Happy Chinese New Year, sorted! Kung hei fat choi! Been a fan for years and for more to come. ❤

[@klackon1]

Top job boys; they all looked terrific.

[@yellowpop406]

Damn. Major props to Jamie for going all out and making Peking duck! I'd love to see you guys do more Chinese food videos 😋

[@vaibhavguptawho]

Another battle! Let's go! This channel needs more Chinese food anyway.

[@IrmaU94]

i am Dutch and Chinese food in my country is actually Dutch-Indonesian food. Dutch people where probably like 'chinese.. indonesian... asian... potato/potáhto. But i love to see what take out in other countries is

[@dbmeo3417]

I think Mike has the most chef-like finesse. Barry's plating is impressive though and Jamie's disposition and taste are totally relatable.

[@lilygilmour6185]

Yay it’s another battle!!! They are my favourite. Thanks. Xxx

[@brodeywickenden6180]

I love Battles, like they're entertaining as hell but then I also get 3 days worth of recipes to try! Its the best!

[@izzy1221]

As a Chinese person, I am...mildly appalled. _But also oddly entertained._ 3:16 I don’t even know what Barry was trying to pronounce here.

[@abydosianchulac2]

Lapsang souchong, basically smoked tea.

[@kirbam]

Glad to know I’m not the only one....

[@FakeGuthix01]

en.wiktionary.org/wiki/立山小種

[@WeAreSMC96]

i just realised it was another dialect. false alarm i guess

[@mcmelc6026]

I’m sure the food tastes great, but definitely not Chinese.

[@charlesbpolk]

Love watching y'all I'm from Alabama in the USA. Here's an idea for y'all Ultimate "Southern Comfort" Battle.

[@Eadig]

Yes!! These battles are my favorites to binge. Keep ‘em comin’!!

[@MaZEEZaM]

Really, im hating these battles :(

[@MagicTurtle643]

Lmao words cannot describe how much I love these videos. They're only getting funnier and better.

[@mariecreasbaum8663]

I knew I loved Mike. Singapore noodles is my favorite dish too!

[@MissingmyBabbu]

I love this! Makes me wish I had some egg noodles so I could make my own Chinese takeaway snack. Here's a fun twist idea too- change the theme halfway into a battle. Or pick a theme appropriate dish they'd have to make as a skill check. Like fortune cookies, using this battle as an example.

[@zainabe.7703]

It isn’t a Sorted video without mumbling Barry subtitles and the guys being tortured in some way. 😋

[@vaishali_prakash11]

I had a little argument with my parents today....But this video cheered me up so easily!... Thank you boys such a saviour... 😍🥰❤

[@sophrose9529]

YAY it’s all back!! You don’t know how happy I am

[@Purplepixie42]

I just joined the Sorted club. I can’t wait for the new book! This was my valentine’s present to myself!

[@SortedFood]

Amazing, hope you enjoy it! Don't forget to check out all the club perks like podcasts, videos and all the online books!

[@ImperfectlyLaura]

BEST CURVEBALL EVER. Go chefs! Also, I don't think I've ever been hungrier than I am now after watching any of your videos. I need to taste everyone of those recipes RIGHT. NOW.

[@heidibaltom8138]

At about 8:54 did Barry call Mike darling. Im sure i heard "Thanks darling ill take that one"? If so i think thats really sweet. Shows just how good friends you are. Great video they all turned out really well concidering the no recipies. Well done

[@soulmaiden]

How about an ultimate battle with that 50 shades of chicken cookbook? Make the guys do recipes from the final chapter...

[@aliceb6323]

I love ultimate battles more than chef reviews! Also the pass it on please bring that back!!!!!!!

[@tasmiadarr2362]

Mike's was the dish I wanted to eat! He had me at noodles! 🤗

[@ragohwhiteclaw7462]

Dad joke answers if no one else said them 1: A Seizure Salad 2: Kermit's fingers

[@piyushlahekar4215]

Oh my god

[@jelkehuisman]

I know this is late, but thatnk you so much XD

[@Wicked_3D]

Cuveball idea: They HAVE to use one of the useless gadgets from the gadget review videos.

[@criskp6861]

Awesome idea !

[@skymochi836]

So glad to see a Chinese food battle!! Would've loved to see more Chinese seasoning blends than just using Chinese five spice, Sichuan flavor blends using dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns along with the basics like soy and salt makes an amazing dish too!

[@ChrisKitVeedubber]

Damn it, going to have to order Chinese now 🤣

[@AnonEyeMouse]

Exactly the same. I have ribs, sesame prawn toast, kung pao chicken, Chinese mystery balls and lychee syrup ice cream on it's way.

[@goosenuggets3273]

we maybe a bit biased 😆 but we love chinese food

[@canaryblack1013]

im watching this in a public library that i came to for the express reason of watching this, because my wifi got taken out by an electrical storm. honestly adds to the experience. Loved the curveball on this one! similar curveball could be swapping recipes/having to finish each other's dishes (whether the brownie points go to the person who started or finished it could be either way)

[@Kasparlores]

Ultimate battles is legitimately my favourite show on this channel

[@ohh5178]

Love love and love ultimate battles!❤️ Had an idea for like some kind of fusion battle where everyone gets at least two different cuisines to try to combine in a dish.

[@sarahl7963]

Loved this weeks curve ball and completely agree with the judging! Keep up the amazing content guys 👍 now I’m hungry for Chinese food but it’s breakfast time in Idaho 😐

[@QuimBeeLivingstone]

You guys have really inspired me to try to cook again. From about age 10 to 16 I would cook the family an elaborate Sunday dinner each week. Then I moved out and worked at McDonalds for about 7 years and lost all my passion and cooking skill. Im in my 30's now and everything I make is either burnt to crap or tastes bland as hell. I can't even cook plain rice - half the time it goes straight in the garbage and the other half of the time I give it to the dog. Anyway, you guys make cooking look fun and easy again. I really appreciate your videos and love you all.

[@beetlebubz6469]

The banter in these battles always make my day!

[@WeAreSMC96]

Loved this episode!!! So glad you brought this series back! As much as I love singaporean noodles though, it isn't really chinese but a fusion dish, needless to say how few chinese people out of the s.e. asian region rings a bell with it.

[@weeksweeks9552]

So s.e. asian chinese are not chinese ?

[@aleizza1374]

If i remember correctly, last time they hid Mike's radish, now its the prawns...Can you guys make an ultimate battle wherein they need to find all the ingredients for their dish before starting. 😂😂

[@elizabethh5102]

I just absolutely love your videos!! They are a highlight to my week!!

[@tia-rex]

I'm so excited for Chinese New Year!!!!!

[@AnimalLover101195]

I love these battles and I'm so happy you brought them back!

[@storiesbybrittney]

This curveball really showed how much they've learned over the years. they were still able to make amazing dishes off skills and taste.

[@JaySay]

YEEEESSSS!! Idk if they saw my suggestion to get rid of the recipes half way through, but I'M SO HAPPY THEY DID IT!!!

[@ameskendrick6167]

Possible curveball: at some time they have to cook with only their non-dominant hand

[@noone1929]

How serendipitous, I am having leftover Chinese while watching this. Great job, guys!

[@Marnick43]

Amazing ribs I might make next weekend. The stir fry I could make in the week. But the duck, I wouldn't even try to make it myself.

[@jennymae5780]

If Jamie can do it, you can do it!

[@Marnick43]

@@jennymae5780 well that's fair

[@gaiaang8112]

@@jennymae5780 but Jamie didnt do it :/ peking duck isnt peking duck without its signature crispy skin

[@texasgal07]

Love these!!! Plz do more. And between Ben & James!!! 👍🏻❤️

[@goober7810]

So. I'm a vegetarian. Have been all my life. So hearing Mike say "chicken balls" in the beginning I was like, damn they eat everything don't they? Only to later (gladly) realise how horribly wrong I was

[@SortedFood]

LOL

[@annayakuhana3007]

I'm sorry, we (Chinese) really do eat chicken "balls". Better not waste any parts since we already killed the chicken 😉

[@zhanga89]

Funny thing is chicken balls aren't really even eaten by Chinese peeps either. Like a lot of popular Chinese takeaway, invented in America, catered towards "Western" tastes.

[@dovahwolf1397]

Just don’t look up Rocky Mountain oysters

[@neyrrad277]

@@annayakuhana3007 Exactly. Unless it's a part that's literally inedible (like poisonous). We already killed the chicken, the only morally right thing to do is eat it all so its death is worth ever little bits. :D

[@nicolasburroni3834]

4:55 you guys are absolutely the best

[@austinpaulraj6466]

All of your recipies...Awkward silence as the sounds of despair rings across the sorted studio

[@furrantee]

When a review leaves you with the breathless giggling chuckles.....good one mate.

[@PuppetPaul]

Great to watch. There are so many great food videos. Food is always exciting and challenging.