# The 10 Best Cooking YouTube Channels Right Now

> ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini, asked 5 times each, rank J. Kenji López-Alt as the #1 of the best cooking YouTube channels right now, followed by Brian Lagerstrom and Ethan Chlebowski. J. Kenji López-Alt (1.8M subscribers). All 3 AIs put it first.

Source: https://clankerlists.com/lists/best-cooking-youtube-channels-right-now · Collected 2026-10-06 · YouTube

| Rank | Pick | ChatGPT | Claude | Gemini |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [J. Kenji López-Alt](https://clankerlists.com/items/j-kenji-l-pez-alt) (1.8M subscribers) | #1 | #1 | #1 |
| 2 | [Brian Lagerstrom](https://clankerlists.com/items/brian-lagerstrom) (1.8M subscribers) | #5 | #6 | #2 |
| 3 | [Ethan Chlebowski](https://clankerlists.com/items/ethan-chlebowski) (2.39M subscribers) | #7 | #4 | #3 |
| 4 | [Joshua Weissman](https://clankerlists.com/items/joshua-weissman) (10.6M subscribers) | #10 | #2 | #6 |
| 5 | [Food Wishes](https://clankerlists.com/items/food-wishes) (4.7M subscribers) | #4 | #10 | #5 |
| 6 | [America's Test Kitchen](https://clankerlists.com/items/america-s-test-kitchen) (3.0M subscribers) | #2 | #9 | #9 |
| 7 | [Binging with Babish](https://clankerlists.com/items/binging-with-babish) (Andrew Rea) | #8 | #8 | #4 |
| 8 | [Chinese Cooking Demystified](https://clankerlists.com/items/chinese-cooking-demystified) (Chris & Steph) | #3 | — | #7 |
| 9 | [Maangchi](https://clankerlists.com/items/maangchi) (6.5M subscribers) | #9 | #5 | #11 |
| 10 | [Adam Ragusea](https://clankerlists.com/items/adam-ragusea) (2.6M subscribers) | — | #3 | #15 |

## 1. J. Kenji López-Alt

The Serious Eats alum and author of The Food Lab turns kitchen science into practical, relaxed home cooking. Every engine named him its #1, which makes this the most unanimous pick on the list.

## 2. Brian Lagerstrom

A former restaurant cook who makes polished, no-nonsense recipes feel doable on a weeknight. Gemini ranked him near the very top, and he made nearly every list, a remarkably steady presence.

## 3. Ethan Chlebowski

Ethan Chlebowski blends cooking technique, food science, and budget-minded sense into videos that actually change how you cook. Consistently high across the board, with Claude especially keen.

## 4. Joshua Weissman

Joshua Weissman has the biggest audience here, with high-energy 'but better' homemade versions of fast food and comfort classics. Claude rated him near the top, while ChatGPT was cooler on him.

## 5. Food Wishes

Chef John's calm, witty narration and trademark 'foodwishes' sign-offs have made him a YouTube cooking veteran. His clear, classic recipes are a steady comfort, especially to ChatGPT and Gemini.

## 6. America's Test Kitchen

The test-kitchen powerhouse behind meticulously tested recipes, equipment reviews, and technique lessons. ChatGPT had it as a clear #2, while the other two placed it lower but still on every list.

## 7. Binging with Babish

Andrew Rea recreates dishes from film and TV, then adds his own 'Basics' lessons. Fun, curious, and consistently named by all three engines, with Gemini the most enthusiastic.

## 8. Chinese Cooking Demystified

Chris and Steph make authentic Chinese home cooking approachable with careful, clear instruction. ChatGPT ranked them high, Gemini was lukewarm, and Claude didn't name them at all.

## 9. Maangchi

Maangchi, the beloved 'Korean cooking grandma' of YouTube, has taught a generation to make kimchi and more. Claude championed her, while ChatGPT and Gemini only sometimes listed her.

## 10. Adam Ragusea

Adam Ragusea brings a professor's curiosity to food, mixing recipes with opinionated explainers about why cooking works. Claude ranked him highly, but ChatGPT left him out entirely.

## Lone wolves

- Made With Lau: only ChatGPT
- Not Another Cooking Show: only Gemini

## Questions

**What cooking YouTube channel should I watch right now?**

Start with J. Kenji López-Alt (1.8M subscribers). Already seen it? Try Brian Lagerstrom or, for something less obvious, Adam Ragusea.

**According to AI, what is #1 of the best cooking YouTube channels right now?**

J. Kenji López-Alt (1.8M subscribers). All 3 AIs put it first.

**Do ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini agree on the best cooking YouTube channels right now?**

Partly. 8 of the 10 picks made all 3 AIs' lists. The biggest split was Chinese Cooking Demystified: ChatGPT #3, Claude didn't list it, Gemini #7.

**Which best cooking YouTube channels right now did only one AI pick?**

Made With Lau (only ChatGPT); Not Another Cooking Show (only Gemini).

**How was this ranking of the best cooking YouTube channels right now made?**

We asked ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini "What are the 10 best cooking YouTube channels right now? Rank them from 1 to 10, best first." 5 times each, every time in a fresh chat with web search on, in 2026-10. A #1 earns 10 points and a #10 earns 1; each AI's points are averaged over its runs and each AI gets an equal say.