When There’s Hunger For A Challenge
So you like to eat. Your stomach is a chamber of steel in tip top condition, working 24/7, with the sole purpose of putting your ingested food through the biological process of digestion. But everyone has their limits, and when does too much food really mean too much? That’s when the idea of challenging your appetite and the ability to consume intense flavors comes into play. We’re talking mega, insane food challenges.
So for all you bottomless pits and those brave-hearted souls, we’ve put together a list of gastronomical challenges for you to finally gauge the strength and power of your guts.
1. The Chilli Rush Challenge – Chilli Rush
Malaysians have a reputation for infusing anything edible with chilli. I personally know people who really push this chilli thing to its limits, pairing their already mouth-burning meals with – you guessed it – even more chilli. If you’re guilty of being a chilli-holic yourself, our first challenge is definitely for you.
Chilli Rush, famous for their 10 levels of spicy wings, dares you to take on their Level 10 Chilli Rush challenge. So gather your cartons of ice cold milk and prepare to down a dozen wings coated with THE spiciest chilli on earth, Naga Jolokia, more commonly known as “the ghost pepper”.
This may sound like a ticket to hell for your gastrointestinal organs, but complete this challenge in record breaking time and not only will you be given eternal bragging rights, but also a spot on Chilli Rush’s wall of fame!
Challenge: Eat a dozen level 10 wings under 2 minutes or at a record breaking time.
Prize: Honor on the Wall of Fame
Address: Blk J, Unit 31, Level G, Jaya One, 72A Jalan Universiti, 46200 PJ, 47301, Malaysia
2. The Matterhorn Burger Challenge – Euro Deli (non-halal)
Bread, 11 slices of Swiss cheese, tomatoes, gherkins, lettuce, bacon and a 1.5kg pork patty. Weighing in at nearly 2.8 kg, Euro Deli’s Matterhorn Burger is not for the faint-hearted, nor is it good for your heart. But you only live once, right?
This beast is the size of an average dinner plate, and 5 times the size of a regular hamburger, maybe more. Your challenge is to consume the entire burger under forty five minutes, and successful attempters will be awarded a massive sum of RM300 in addition to a Polaroid picture commemorating their victory on Euro Deli’s wall of fame.
Failure to complete this challenge however will result in a RM112++ fee for the burger, so we suggest you prep, and prep well.
Challenge: Completely finish the Matterhorn Burger under 45 minutes
Prize: RM300 and a Polaroid on the wall of fame
Address: No. 39 & 41, Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
T&C: http://www.eurodeli.com.my/matterhorntc.pdf
3. Mikey’s 911 Spicy Pizza Challenge – Mikey’s New York Pizza
If you’re a pizza-maniac, you would’ve most definitely heard of this new pizza joint in Bangsar. But you may not have heard of their Mikey’s 911 Spicy Pizza Challenge. A fiery tomato base covered in mozzarella goodness, topped off with chilli padi, cayenne peppers, habaneros and a dust of ghost pepper powder. Word has it Mikey’s 911 Spicy Pizza is the spiciest to exist in all of Asia.
Unlike the first two challenges, this one combines the art of surviving a food coma, and keeping your cool while your taste buds burn out. So if you think you’ve got what it takes to chow down an 18 inch, 8 slice death-by-chilli-pizza within 40 minutes, take a shot at their RM500 cash prize.
Challenge: Finish the 18 inch spiciest pizza in Asia within 40 minutes
Prize: RM500 cash prize
Address: 17, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4. The Sausage Challenge – Black Forest German Restaurant and Bar (non-halal)
Fancy yourself a good ol’ German sausage? How about twenty? Now throw in two classic German sides, a pint of beer, and you’ll have yourself a sausage eating challenge.
Compete against your friends and family for a pressurizing 12 minutes; those who emerge victorious will earn a place on their wall of fame, as well as an exclusive Champion T-shirt. Head over to Black Forest on Changkat Bukit Bintang for this challenge, touted as “the most difficult food challenge in Kuala Lumpur”.
Challenge: Chomp down 20 sausages, 2 side dishes and 1 pint of beer under 12 minutes
Prize: Honor on the wall of fame and a champion t-shirt
Address: 47 Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
T&C: http://blackforestkl.com/challenge/#prettyPhoto
5. The Record Breaker Challenge – Thaitanic Boat Noodle
Teeny tiny bowls of Thai noodles eaten and then stacked to impress are all the rage right now. If you’re constantly comparing bowl tower heights with your friends, Thaitanic’s The Record Breaker Challenge is definitely for you.
The aim of the game is to down as many bowls of scrumptious beef noodles as your stomach permits and break the current record. Don’t be deceived by the size of these little bowls, because really your main competitor isn’t the food, but the person who broke the record before you. So if you really want that iPhone 6 (yes, that is the prize), maybe try sweet talking the reigning champ into dropping you a hint or two on how he rose to victory.
Challenge: Eat as many bowls of their signature beef noodles and break the current record.
Prize: An iPhone 6
Address: 2-49, 289, Jalan Klang Lama, The Scott Garden, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
6. The Gastro Challenge – Gastro Sentral
Everybody’s favorite comfort food is back, but this time as 1.2 kilograms of gourmet perfection. Say goodbye to your late night pre-mix mac and cheese and hello to a mouthwatering load of perfectly cooked macaroni smothered in Gruyere, parmesan, cheddar, smoked chicken and caramelized garlic.
Finish this plate of creamy goodness under 20 minutes and you’ll score yourself a free meal of happiness. However, for those unable to complete the challenge, a fee of RM140 will be imposed.
To top it all off, Gastro Sentral provides the perfect ambience for you to take on this challenge. Situated in the luxurious Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, its posh and charming environment is bound to make you eat like a king. And we all know kings eat a lot, so that automatically makes this challenge a little less impossible.
Challenge: Finish 1.2kg of Mac and Cheese in less than 20 minutes
Prize: A free 1.2kg’s worth of Mac and Cheese
Address: Gastro Sentral, Lobby Level, Le Meridien, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Only available from Feb to March 2016!
7. The On Fire Challenge – The Street Café
Not a fan of k-pop? Well, don’t discard Korean fare too soon, for there is always room in a person’s belly for K-food. Instant ramyun just got a whole lot better. And by better we mean, bigger, tastier, but most definitely a whole lot spicier. At The Street Café, patrons are given the chance to put their iron stomachs to the test and brave the intense torments of a chilli fiesta on their taste buds.
Though your stomach and taste buds may be left severely crippled a couple days following this challenge, successful contenders will be rewarded not only a spot on The Street Café’s wall of fame, but a lifetime supply of free drinks! So what’s holding you back? Take on the On Fire Challenge now!
P.S, if you have little to no experience with spicy food, we highly recommend you build up your spice tolerance before attempting this challenge.
Challenge: Empty all ramyun contents, soup included into your stomach in 8 minutes or less
Prize: Honor on the wall of fame and a lifetime supply of free drinks
Address: No. 28, Jalan SS15/8, Subang Jaya, Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8. Kalamazoo’s Ultimate Burger Challenge – Kalamazoo Restaurant and Café
When street fights happen, it doesn’t include just one, but several members of a gang. Similarly, the Kalamazoo’s Ultimate Burger Challenge hits you up not with just one overstuffed burger, but five. One challenger, five burgers; sounds impossible, but dare you take on this challenge and defy the odds?
Each burger is armed with juicy fried chicken strips, tasty beef patties, fresh vegetables and secret sauces. Take these gangsters down in 8 minutes or less and emerge as the champion over burgers. On the bright side, if you don’t manage to defeat the enemy, at least you would’ve had yourself a scrumptiously satisfying meal.
Challenge: Eat 5 burgers in under 8 minutes
Prize: Personal satisfaction and stomach contentment from eating RM60 worth of burgers
Address: Jalan PJU 1/43, Aman Suria, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
9. Goliath Challenge – GBK Burger (non-halal)
In Christian history, Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior. Today, GBK presents the Goliath Burger, built in proportion to Goliath himself.
This monument of meaty goodness consists of 4 pork patties, 8 ounces each, 4 turkey bacon strips on each level, 3 eggs, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, loaded with sauce and 200 grams of fries. Defeat this giant in less than 10 minutes and you have yourself a free burger from the heavens, if not, be prepared to thin your wallet by 50 ringgit.
Challenge: Finish all components present on the plate (burger and fries) under 10 minutes
Prize: Free burger and fries worth RM50
Address: SetiaWalk, Persiaran Wawasan, Pusat Bandar Puchong, 47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
10. The Knuckle Eating Challenge – Black Forest Restaurant and Bar (non-halal)
Finally, we have for you another meaty challenge from Black Forest. This time in the rink: man vs. pork knuckle. I didn’t even know pork knuckles existed in such large structures and mass! And by that, I mean 2.35kg of beastly meat.
If that didn’t put you in shock, know that not only will challengers be faced with the mention amount of knuckle, but also a side of salad, fries and a full litre of beer. Also, did we mention all the above consumables are required to be ingested within a 28 minute time frame?
The struggle is real. Not to mention the loss of a good RM120 failure to complete this challenge. But as always, attractive prizes are up for grabs, on top of a story for your future kids about how you devoured a pork knuckle portion that could feed a family in less than half an hour. Don’t hesitate any longer, give this challenge a go!
Challenge: Finish 2.35kg of pork knuckle, a side of salad, fries and a litre of beer in 28 minutes of less
Prize: Picture on the wall of fame and a champion t-shirt
Address: 47, Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Stuff Your Face Like There’s No Tomorrow
It’s time you started training your GI tract for what’s to come, because we promise you none of these challenges will go easy on its contenders. Food feels no pain, but you will. So the next time your mother insists you finish up that that pot of her famous chicken curry, you had better say okay, and finish every morsel present in that dish after.
Participate safely and wisely, and good luck!