Andrew Douglas Rea is an American filmmaker and cookbook author. He is best known for his YouTube cooking channel, Babish Culinary Universe where he recreates traditional recipes as well as the recipes of the food found in movies, video games, television, etc.

Andrew has some interesting inks on his body. Let us take a look at them and the meanings behind them.

Left Arm Tattoos

1. Logo Tattoo

Tattoo: The back of his left upper arm has an infinity loop logo tattooed on it with four words tattooed around the loop. The words are, “Breadsticks, Soup, and Salad”

Meaning: He explained the tattoo in his book, saying it was a parody on Live Laugh Love/infinity symbol sorority girl tattoos, and Olive Garden’s endless soup, salad, and breadsticks. He came up with the funny idea and just decided to get it tattooed.

2. Chicken Tattoo

Tattoo: The left upper arm of the cook also has a tiny design on it of a chicken breathing out fire.

Meaning: The tattoo design comes from Chinese culture and is known as Basan (Fire breathing chicken). He posted the tattoo on his Instagram with the caption, “We christened him “Drew” – thanks @chrisjtattoo”

3. Floral Tattoo

Tattoo: Andrew’s left bicep has a tattoo of a floral design on it.

Meaning: The tattoo is not actually a floral design but cilantro. He got it growing out of his armpit as he does not like to use it. He posted the tattoo on his Instagram saying, “Thanks @elemags @soho.ink for the sweet new foliage! Yes, that’s cilantro. Yes, it’s growing out of my armpit. Yes, those are my feelings toward cilantro.”

4. Whisker Tattoo

Tattoo: The upper part of his left forearm has a tattoo of a whisker on it.

Meaning: The tattoo of the whisker represents his love for cooking. There is another whisker tattooed on his arm too.

5. Fork Tattoo

Tattoo: The lower side of his left forearm has a tattoo of a carving fork on it with spaghetti wrapped around its prongs.