We Put 12 Cameras in A Tiny Restaurant Kitchen on Friday Night | Bon Appétit

[@bonappetit]

What other types of kitchens and professional operations would you like to see filmed like this ? Let us know here.

[@saint-miscreant]

i would love to see how a fancy banquet gets handled! or one of those really exclusive posh places without prices on the menu lol. but honestly anything will be interesting - it could be a food truck or a michelin starred restaurant (or a bakery/tea shop!) and i will still watch

[@Terenia531]

I would love to see a restaurant that survived the lockdown by transitioning to a food truck and deciding to successfully stay as one (or two).

[@TonInter]

Restaurant with a heavy sushi-element. That would be amazing to see. Oh and really popular food trucks.

[@mariacp]

italian would be so fun to see

[@afifazamialif3665]

idc just do more videos like this

[@YudaBustarakitchen]

I love this vid! Not many people understand the stress of working in a restaurant kitchen. The long hours, no days off, and constant stressful environment, lets respect those who dedicate their life working in hospitality

[@AnimalWorld_OfficialUSA]

Super vlog 👍 🤝 +1

[@amasterfuldesktop4935]

I mean… I’ve always thought it looked nearly impossible… much respect

[@SanTM]

It shouldn't have to be like that though.

[@kenjirogery9571]

Oh hello fave chef

[@knlei1]

thats how big resturants be

[@thumptank]

Tells the chef that his zig zags are uneven, then runs the dish to the wrong table lol. Classic front of house.

[@netspheres]

the one thing doesnt have to do anything with the other

[@LosBerkos]

@@netspheres They have two things to do with the other, in fact.

[@netspheres]

@@LosBerkos why does she have to be flawless to criticize someone lol

[@lonewolf6364]

@@netspheres cause, just cause. 😂

[@BlackJesus8463]

lol

[@86sim]

I'm in awe. With these videos you get so much appreciation for the hardwork that goes into what we eat. Always be nice to your servers and praise the people who make your food. 😊

[@Msquire666]

This is the best content BA has produced since Gourmet Makes. I want more!

[@DIRTY-MERLIN]

+1

[@ryannelson1666]

+2

[@mirahope602]

Okay this is humbling and awe inspiring. What a fabulous story. I love the boss running that pass 1000/10 so clean so professional. The three in the kitchen re-heating or second step assembling WOW OMFG these guys are good!!! This is obviously such a respectful team who truly cares about the food they are surviving. 1000/10 again wow wow wow so well done on everyone’s part. Fantastic!!!!

[@sniperlemming]

This is incredibly impressive how much you do with such a small space and so few people.

[@kev4850]

9:42 that's what she gets for flaming his zigzags lol. All jokes aside, this was an amazing video. The food looks so good and creative. I would love to visit one day

[@Ceb773]

ahahaha that was my first thought.

[@LosBerkos]

She 100% picks the plate up and serves it to the right table if there are no cameras present.

[@ianjohnston8057]

"Drew, your zig zags are a little uneven eh?" This is a reason why I don't miss my days of working at a fancy restaurant lol.

[@yituw]

I've been in kitchens for a few years I would never break Into the fine dining world so much stress and precision It would be tough.

[@Ammut6]

I dont think a single chef would miss it once they get out.

[@eleanoroliver460]

BA this is the best content youve made a while please keep up this series

[@sergino83]

I absolutely loved this video! I hope this video gets the respect it so much deserves! I have done this job for the better part of my life, after having kids (just before Covid) changed jobs. But life at the pass still gets me, it was always a trill to get the evening rolling! Much love!

[@galileuk]

Does no one else feel sorry for this staff? I admire their skill but those working conditions are unsustainable.

[@stevocanuck]

yeah all the stationary standing will kill their legs in the long term

[@Stampey2]

Welcome to the restaurant world

[@technophobian2962]

Almost every restaurant has "unsustainable" working conditions. Working in a kitchen is probably one of the most stressful jobs on the planet. There's rarely any time to rest for a minute.

[@ExopMan]

I would have a hard time not getting frustrated with that one-way criticism dynamic at the pass.

[@1NslX]

Yeah man and she probably underpay them too 😂

[@itsKAZH]

It's not personal. Expo always is in control and proactive in their communication and the cooks are reactive and basically trust her calls.

[@diego6789]

crazy to think that that criticism is what keeps the dynamic and quality perfect in this kitchen. the chefs trust her, and vice versa. it’s a great atmosphere

[@Ammut6]

I'm sure the chefs got a good chuckle after she came back to fess up to her mistake with the chicken dish lol

[@annaslovesyou]

this is my favorite episode so far of this series well done!

[@prunetracy7651]

BA needs to make more videos like this. Showing the same people in their test kitchen gets a little boring, but never when Brad is involved!

[@jenniferhallowayong2994]

So organized and the food looks amazing !!

[@bigrhonda8818]

What a beautifully well oiled machine. In such a confined space. Very impressive.

[@rachelpicheo8959]

With 15 yrs in the food service industry, I thought this would give flashbacks. LOL It did not but it did delight me to bits! Passionate restauranteurs talking out their PROCESS!!! Yes! Special Interest Monologue!

[@phillipa224]

No love for the primo in the back ensuring all the pans and pots are there and clean so they don’t cross contaminate or get embarrassed huh?

[@mixeddrinks8100]

he has a non-speaking role apparently.

[@sierrabarr1702]

I love these videos, it's incredible to see the intricate art that happens inside New York City kitchens.

[@MissViVega]

i love this SO much. please keep making these

[@keivin41]

I love this series coz I can understand how the kitchen works.

[@Tocs1001]

James just completely unfazed by the rice cake rocket at 10:18

[@houston1293]

Every time i see videos like this, i am blown away by the amount of labor and product is needed to run a restaurant regardless of size. I cherish every meal i have at any restaurant

[@etiennevcr9276]

Admirable kitchen staff. Valuable content. Great narration. Perfect clip length.

[@Phantermax]

what about the guy who is cleaning the dishes ? he should have the same recognition as everyone lol

[@michaelmcinerney7541]

Exactly

[@peterdahlvestergaard22]

No

[@LosBerkos]

Employers like to hide away their illegal immigrant workers because of the illegality.

[@Ammut6]

We all know dish pit recieves the least recognition while also recieving the most verbal abuse.

[@bbbt8090]

I worked in a restaurant for 10 years, 6 years as a Lead/server and 4 years as a manager. The only thing I miss is the food, that's it haha

[@zevverneiros9714]

Xavier's back sweat off the paddle fan really adds the secret umami flavor to all the grilled meats lol

[@Ammut6]

Right? Isn't that a health hazard of some sort? Same reason you dont hang tongs on your apron.

[@ww3k]

This is insane and impressive. The cooks deserve a bigger kitchen!

[@AfterWorkwithTuckerIverson]

Keep making this series!!

[@aydapadistudio]

I love this. Got some efficiency tips for my small cafe kitchen.

[@clovemartin]

We need more content like this. I like to see how other chefs and restaurant owners run their kitchen.

[@yok2714]

So dishwashers are not counting as team members?..

[@Ammut6]

Duh. Now shut up and get back to the pit!

[@brianmin5581]

High Quality, Excellence, Efficiency. This is the true essence of Lean!

[@jernigan007]

in my college days, i worked in BIG line kitchens. bravo for working in such a small space. FYI: love the content.

[@Estyl_]

those 3 chefs cook, plate and garnish all by themselves its amazing. best treat them well cuz otherwise im sure every other restaurant in the city will snatch these guys up.

[@lordemiley]

did she intentionally give away the chicken because it didnt have the perfect zigzag and mask it as a mistake so that the chef could do it again for the right table who ordered?

[@UltraDoug]

That was astounding. Small, tight, efficient and high quality. Very admirable and likely to stay around for quite some time. Great vid 😎👍🏼

[@TheNotSoIrishGamer]

I could honestly watch this for hours

[@sofiadrozario]

Is it weird that i want to watch this all day lol

[@SahilShirazee]

I hope these guys are paid well

[@seanmapley7417]

probably not

[@1NslX]

Doubt it

[@Ammut6]

Keep hoping bud

[@jas_bataille]

This reminds me of how I managed to cook for 6 people in my apartment with about 30x30cm of counter space left to prep everything, except on top worldclass restaurant level. Absolutely amazing!

[@qkiwilee]

Felt so calm watching the hectic-ness of working in a resto. Massive well done to them for talking in such a respectful tone to each other. Unlike other kitchens I've seen on TV haha...

[@weeb_nation5303]

Cameras: Installed Restaurant owner: Make sure to keep stuff nice and clean......

[@theredvideocassette]

I love these multi cam episodes. The diner one is rad too!

[@hefniehawkins1564]

wah this video is TRULY awesome... lovely the 'subtleties' in the comments..noice... thank you for producing this video... loved it.. more pls

[@coque9312]

OMG I am impressed and one complaining about the kitchens that give us this is wonderful I will show this to my colleagues

[@residentidiot8093]

The lady on Expo would drive me absolutely insane. "2 puff, cucumber, egg, 2 crudo, 2 chickens" What??? 2 puff, 1 cucumber, 1 egg, 2 crudo, 2 chickens! The massive pauses are what causes confusion! The looks on the chefs' faces and the overall lack of enthusiasm tell me all I need to know.

[@thousandstar]

I love the appreciation of the employees

[@user-tp2ki2ee1c]

havent watched it yet, but thx for this brilliant idea, i am a professionel trained chef and would love to see ppl beeing able to see what a real kitchen service is like!

[@surreal9558]

Her mentioning induction vs gas reminded me how stressful it was for my dad when he was a cook. The heat must be suffocating. More restaurants should move to induction

[@dannylim3318]

No Wok Hei with induction cooking. This is very important in chinese cooking. The dishes are just average without it.

[@Ammut6]

Give it another decade to see any kind of movement toward induction.

[@GameFuMaster]

The induction stoves also help with reducing the amount of unwanted heat

[@debramartinez890]

At the end... did she not let them laugh? Lol..

[@Ammut6]

STOP HAVING A GOOD TIME AND FIRE TABLE 105

[@Maddy-ni6fs]

What were they laughing at (end of vid) lol I love to see that in such hectic environments

[@Sogeking1108]

Is nobody going to talk about how he flipped the onion by hitting the grill? 😆😆😆

[@kawala4424]

LOVE THESE TYPE OF VIDEOS 👏🏽👏🏽 Still go back and watching the morning service with the blueberry 🫐 pancakes 🥞 😮‍💨💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@ari7610]

Love these vids. Make me wanna go out to eat!

[@Elizbethhhh]

just as amazing as the Michelin-Starred Restaurant one

[@daniellel256]

Great teamwork and toast pos helps with the smooth flow of the operation.

[@jaybig360]

I love her voice , great video

[@clyde6401]

Exo pissed me off in a 10 min video couldn’t imagine a full shift

[@apartmentcookery]

Working in a restaurant is one of the most stressful jobs. People can see how hard it really is.

[@Grey_Ghost_GX]

So much respect for everyone in the kitchen!

[@MareaInky]

I hope those chefs get paid well!

[@Ammut6]

Lul🤡

[@juliaYes]

for whoever wrote the subtitules- it's "Sichuan peppercorn" and not "citron peppercorn"

[@amazon4716]

Nice to see restaurants getting back to business as usual.

[@daniellikahong]

10:15 something popped into the ceiling and came almost right back aside of the pan haha.

[@djfoo000]

Can you make an addendum video that shows how the pans are cleaned? Are they switched out to the dishwasher after each dish? Does the cook wash it himself at the side? Always in awe when stainless steel pans are cleaned so quickly.

[@technophobian2962]

Not sure about this kitchen since it's so small, but most kitchens will have a lot of pans and after a pan is used it gets swapped out to the kitchen porter, who can clean it within about 2-3 minutes if the kitchen is very busy and going through lots of pans. The kitchen porter scrubs the pan and puts it through an industrial dishwasher, which has cycles that last around 1-2 minutes.

[@dhruvaaro]

I hope these awesome workers get a cut of the revenue rather than being paid peanuts

[@clovemartin]

They can get revenue when they invest thousands of dollars to open a restaurant for themselves.

[@Ammut6]

Keep hoping 🤡

[@sobepam]

They handle that tiny kitchen beautifully. Keep up with this style.

[@hugitkissitloveit8640]

I didn't even notice this was BA 👀 well done 👏🏼

[@tomawen5916]

Excellent video! Such dedication in such tight quarters! Great looking food too!

[@mierezsaturday1452]

No camera in the dish pit. Arguably one of the toughest stations in the entire restaurant.

[@qawiemmt]

very smart and well organized team! everyone seems to like just go with the flow XD well done to the team 👌

[@fefe8onlyou]

very fascinating!

[@szhinkoszhinko5006]

i just realized sous chefs in new york are equivalent to cooks in most las vegas strip restaurants. sous chefs in las vegas strip doesn’t really cook in the line but only expedite during rush and make all the paper works.

[@hyperchondriac85]

getting scolded for laughing at the end, smh

[@SheriLynNut]

Yeah, that mom-like “boys” at the end had me 🫤

[@pubuduis]

This woman needs to learn to do her job first before trying to bully others just for the sake of it. No one cares about the pattern of a sauce on their food but would care if they don't have a competent waiter to bring their food on time without mistaking the table

[@aest2and114]

Great video! Hope this is a continuing series.

[@MrSacul108]

Poor Andrew needs a raise

[@andrewkwon2000]

Lol they paid me well, just another day in the office 👌

[@2siQc]

I love this video format. Do more please !!!

[@kelseyboulos7955]

Loved this video format!

[@rivercaza6273]

She is very nice and no big we’re so tough and intense and uggghhhh. Just calm and collected very nice

[@GuillermoJuan1]

Very cool content this, would love to see more of this format!

[@Kongolox]

watching this gave me anxiety lol

[@Aw3Sum3K9]

@4:24, regarding docket printers, to further improve the efficiency of the restaurant, their are super fast printers on the market. Just fyi.

[@Ilendir]

Super interesting to see, want more of this type of videos.

[@knlei1]

i blanked at first when i saw 4 ppl and i already heard theres a dishwasher lmao.

[@1976DannyG]

Seriously badass efficient and nice menu.

[@lavendergooms7958]

The pace… it is hard to imagine.

[@Ammut6]

2:56 I'm sure he wasn't saying "heard" inside his head. 😏

[@baguette9692]

this restaurant seems amazing! the only thing I wish that they use tray to serve food

[@spud1300]

Such a cool video. The REAL food network.

[@edenn012]

I am a HS teacher considering a career change. This really motivates and inspires me.

[@LosBerkos]

Yeah totally, I also dream of being a dishwasher in a micro-restaurant one day.

[@Ammut6]

I think both "careers" are just as stressful as the other. Pick something else lol

[@achuchi2078]

Omg best vid 💯

[@numoru]

Ok this cute, but I need headset camera mounts on everyone,..-you know with the multiscreen compilation (pov view 🐥) 😊 innocence preserved

[@Presentiment0]

what a sick video I always wondered. Thank you!

[@JPzizou]

Pressure seems intense! Great insight! Cheers

[@dr_tomK]

This was really fascinating. Thanks

[@LosBerkos]

For her it's like -"Oh awesome, a free advertisement opportunity for me", for them it's like -"How do I even kill myself on an induction stove".