Owen Han has mastered the art of the sandwich and made millions of mouths water along the way. Known for his ASMR-style sandwich videos and crave-worthy culinary content, the chef and TikTok creator now brings his signature flair to Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich, his debut cookbook.
In this episode, Owen joins Scent World host Marianne Mychaskiw to talk about scent, flavor, and the memories baked into every bite. From his Chinese-Italian upbringing to the incense that reminds him of his mom, Owen shares how smell, identity, and nostalgia all come together in the kitchen. Plus, a late-night sandwich ASMR challenge, his secret weapon ingredients, and the $500 fantasy sandwich he'd create for Erewhon.
• Owen Han’s go-to breakfast sandwich
• The childhood scent that shaped his identity
• Why olive oil + garlic = pure nostalgia
• Growing up Chinese-Italian: the flavor mashup
• Is a hot dog… a sandwich? Owen settles it
• The unexpected spice that levels up any sandwich
• How TikTok fame started with shrimp toast
• The chicken sandwich that changed everything
• Owen’s ASMR sandwich challenge
• Owen reacts to his Frankenstein sandwich
• Building a $500 sandwich for Erewhon
• The luxurious smell behind Owen’s dream sandwich
• The dessert recipe that made him a sweets guy
• Why incense is part of Owen’s daily ritual
• The best sandwich in LA, according to Owen
• Owen smells perfumes (and roasts a few)
• The fragrance that smells like olives (?!?)
• If food legends were perfumes: Martha, Guy & more
• The sandwich that best represents Owen Han
• Where Owen wants to travel for the ultimate sandwich