How a Pro Chef Makes a Cantonese-Inspired McDonalds Filet-O-Fish | The Special | Bon Appétit @bonappetit
How a Pro Chef Makes a Cantonese-Inspired McDonalds Filet-O-Fish | The Special | Bon Appétit  @bonappetit
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
You’ve heard of the McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, but what happens when you get a top chef to create their own version of it? Bon Appétit joins Chef Calvin Eng, owner of Bonnie’s in Brooklyn, as he gives this beloved fast food a Cantonese twist. From a bouncy cod-and-shrimp fish cake to a ginger–scallion–infused tartar sauce, see how every element is rebuilt with Chinese flavors.

00:00 Intro
00:50 The Patty
05:43 The Sauce
09:46 Buns and Cheese

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