In this very serious and deeply academic video, Ryan finally reveals the secrets behind his 1–10 food rating system — the one he uses across our travel and dining videos to rank everything from prime rib to pink cake.
✨ What’s a 10? What’s a 6?
- Is a “9” even possible?
- Does a perfect 10 require fireworks, a live band, and tableside brisket carving?
- Ryan breaks down the logic (and logic holes) behind his now infamous system.
🎯 Topics covered include:
- Why Ryan created his own unofficial food scoring model
- What it actually takes to earn a perfect 10
- Why some ratings have nothing to do with the food at all
If you’ve ever wondered why he gave steak in San Francisco a 9.2, but breakfast in Morro Bay a 7, this one’s for you.


