Finding the Best Viral Food in the World (ft Ben from Sorted Food)
We invited Ben Ebbrell from @SortedFood to judge the most viral foods on the internet, from TikTok sensations to global food trends that have racked up billions of views.
From Buldak Carbonara noodles and smash burgers to chopped sandwiches, vodka pasta, Yorkshire pudding wraps, and the infamous Dubai chocolate… each dish must face the ultimate decision:
Stick… or Twist.
Along the way, we break down what actually makes a dish go viral — from texture and flavour to presentation, nostalgia, and internet appeal. Why do some foods explode online while others fade away? And do viral recipes actually taste as good as they look?
This isn’t just a taste test, it’s a deep dive into viral food culture, TikTok food trends, and the psychology behind the internet’s most popular dishes.
And at the end… we crown the most viral dish in the world.
VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 – Ben vs The Internet!
00:19 – Buldak Carbonara Noodles
01:56 – Smash Burger
03:11 – Yorkshire Pudding Wrap
04:51 – Chopped Sandwich
06:56 – Vodka Pasta
08:45 – Mac & Cheese
10:01 – Cronut
11:34 – Dubai Chocolate
13:39 – What’s the Best Viral Food?!
40 Comments
Hes such a knob that guy, int he?
Always nice when the lads let Ebbers out of his cage 😃
Kenaffeh is a Palestinian dish, not Emirati.
Nah, Americans see that Yorkshire burrito and want to devour it. Also, mac and cheese clears these other dishes. Sorry boys.
The only cronuts i had were very disappointing so i never got the hype.
Just helping the loop close, 😊👏👍
Isn't there some controversy about the Dubai chocolate origins? I read the actual person who came up with it was hired by the woman and ended up suing her, or something to that effect.
Dubai chocolate was invented to cover up the trend of Arab men paying girls to shit on them.
Re: the Dubai chocolate. Wait until they try the Chewy Dubai cookie!😀
The chopped sandwich is remarkably like what I grew up hearing described as a "grandad sandwich".
The grandad in question spent time in Italy during WW2 and rather than deli meats, it was usually lamb, cheese and salad.
I think I am the only person in the world unimpressed with Dubai chocolate. I like pistachio and I like chocolate, but it's oddly way too sweet for me.
Knafe is a Palestinian dish, but other than that, awesome vid!
13:30 calling Knafe a traditional Emirati dish is so wild to me 😭😭
Knafeh is a Levantine (!!) dessert with different variations across that specific region. The Dubai chocolate branding is so misleading, but pls don’t fall prey to it 🥲
Food is culture and proper acknowledgement of its history matters immensely 🤍
Who can make the most cartouches in 10 min GO
lol
Wow look it's a normie and 2 actual chefs.
Was not expecting the Oklahoma onion burger shoutout!! Let’s gooooo!
Dubai chocolate already falling off before this vid even finished production lmao.
Yes ❤
DO NOT STICK YOUR CHOPSTICKS IN THE BOWL LIKE THAT _ IITS A DIRECT SYMBOL OF DEATH IN ASIA ..
Good fun & nice to see Fallow & Sorted cross spatulas.
Could maybe do a flipside version; most over rated foods/dishes?
For me it would be burgers. Fed up with how much time they get on the net, & personally don't think they're that great.
I just found Sorted Food yesterday, and now they got a collab with Fallows? What a timing!
Dubai Chocolate is the most overhyped thing on the planet. Hideous shite.
Ben seems like a decent fella but I had to unsubscribe from Sorted
What's wrong with moist? Cartouches are specifically to keep stews extra moist.
To all my europeans, heat the tortilla first please it will make your experience better. Toss it in a pan on medium medium/low head till its heated through.
Why if this isn't a video with my favorite UK chefs for knowledge and entertainment combined, I absolutely love to see it!
Why was this so rushed? I like the old ones where they show the cooking processe…
'Smash burger' is in no way an onomatopoeia.
For those who don't know about Colby-Jack, it's a blend (often marbled) of Colby and Monterey Jack. Colby is a mellow, "sweet" cheese originating in Colby, Wisconsin (where my grandparents were from!). Monterey Jack is from California and has similar characteristics. How or why they ended up together, I don't know, but… Colby-Jack is excellent for grilled-cheese sandwiches.
Jamie did this in his Christmas wrap
Epic crossover. I’d love to see the Fallow gents in a pass it on episode.
Myself… I need that Yorkshire wrap. Had enough of sweets recently. That's thing is awe inspiring.
It is culturally quite rude to stab chopsticks into an Asian food bowl btw. Always placed across the lip of the bowl or by the side on the table.
I detest Dubai Chocolate with everything I have. It's so overrated!!
Dubai money goes to dubai memes to distract from the fact that its a evil facist slave state.
The cronut… Really? Such a mid item compared to two great foods.
0:45 Why is Jack calling spring onions, scallions?
I'm sure you have a sizeable audience over there but do we need to pander to the yanks and drop our beautiful British food names.
Let them Google it you traitor.
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Nah. Where in your town can you buy a cronut®? Okay, so where in your town can you buy Dubai-style chocolate? EVERY supermarket. Love it or hate it, they win.
5:00 This more or less confirms that a hotdog IS a sandwich.
I think the bigger Spanish outrage at the paella burrito is your inability to say paella properly.