Food YouTuber Joshua Weissman embarks on a delectable journey through 12 iconic cartoon dishes, ranging from Spongebob Squarepants to One Piece. Each dish is meticulously recreated and evaluated to determine the ultimate cartoon culinary champion. Ready to discover the winner? Let’s dive in!
1. Krabby Patty — The Timeless Favorite From Spongebob Squarepants
The Krabby Patty reigns supreme with its harmonious blend of pickles, cheese, onions, ketchup, and a secret ingredient often described as love. Its balance and enduring appeal secured its victory — a testament to the power of simplicity and heart.
The Krabby Patty reigns supreme with its harmonious blend of pickles, cheese, onions, ketchup, and a secret ingredient often described as love. Its balance and enduring appeal secured its victory — a testament to the power of simplicity and heart.
2. The Simpsons Ribwich — A Spot-On Parody Of Fast Food
The Ribwich, made from an unidentifiable mix of ground meats slathered in barbecue sauce and served on a simple bun, realistically portrays budget fast food. While modest and somewhat unrefined, it aligns perfectly with The Simpsons‘ satirical style.
3. Garfield’s Lasagna — Endearing Comfort Food With Cartoon Appeal
This lasagna features a rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and bubbling mozzarella cheese layered between sheets of pasta. Though familiar and comforting, it lacked the excitement present in more imaginative creations — but it shines in its faithful and detailed appearance.
4. Family Guy’s Car Panini — A Flavor Combination Gone Wrong
This sandwich mixes sausage, peanut butter, crushed Doritos, and a Cadbury egg. The flavors clash badly — starting savory, then strangely sweet, before the Cadbury egg gives it a sickly, vomit-like taste. The reviewers found the combination discordant and hard to enjoy.
5. Jake’s Perfect Sandwich — Exquisite Flavors, Impractical Dimensions
In Adventure Time, the dog Jake devours this huge sandwich with ease and delight. The recreated sandwich layers lobster, steak, and fresh veggies, offering great flavors but its enormous size makes it hard for people to enjoy as effortlessly as Jake.
6. Ultimeatum Sandwich — A Novel Stack Of Burgers With Divisive Results
This spectacle features deep-fried cheeseburgers stacked upon deep-fried cheeseburgers. It looks tempting and impressive, and it’s exciting to see such an exact recreation brought to life. However, the complex combination proved overwhelming, sacrificing practicality for the sake of novelty.
7. Bob’s Burgers Black Garlic Burger — A Disappointingly Muted Flavor
This burger, featuring black garlic as the main ingredient, did not live up to the bold and juicy impression shown in the cartoon. The reviewers felt the flavor was too mild and missed the acidity and texture that would make it stand out.
8. Ratatouille — Elegantly Layered Vegetables With A Gourmet Flair
This iconic dish showcases meticulously arranged vegetables baked with garlic and herbs. Its freshness and harmonious balance were lauded, though some perceived it as less impactful than richer, meat-based options.
9. Sanji’s Curry — A Harmonious Japanese Curry With A Unique Touch
This Japanese-style curry, enriched with caramelized onions, tender beef, and a hint of apple sweetness, garnered high praise for its complex flavors and satisfying heartiness.
10. Naruto’s Ichiraku Ramen — Classic Comfort That Didn’t Quite Conquer
This ramen boasts a creamy miso tonkotsu broth brimming with chashu, fish cakes, and noodles, delivering satisfying warmth and depth. Though expertly prepared, it was ultimately surpassed by more innovative dishes — such as Sanji’s Curry, which advanced to the semifinals.
11. Bacon And Eggs From Howl’s Moving Castle — A Thoughtfully Executed Breakfast
This dish showcases thick, succulent bacon cooked sous vide alongside impeccably fried sunny-side-up eggs, complemented by fresh bread and cheese. Its understated refinement resonated with the reviewers, who appreciated the art of simple food done remarkably well.
12. Gotcha Roast Pork — A Daring Bacon-Wrapped Mash From Food Wars
This dish features smoky bacon enveloping creamy mashed potatoes, finished with a decadent red wine and butter sauce. Its smoky richness and balance of bitter and fatty notes distinguished it from the competition.
