It is proven that humans enjoy a certain degree of pain and suffering from time to time, that’s why roller-coasters and waxing is a thing. Yet some have the tendency to torture themselves more than others. There are a few places in KL that could cater to such torture, in a very delicious way. Get ready to have your diet smashed into bits, your senses put to the test, and your tummies to take a pounding or two. Here are 6 food challenges in KL, for all you gluttons for punishment. Try not to get the heavy-breathing cat too excited…
1. EURO DELI – The Matterhorn Burger Challenge (Pork-free burger)
Euro Deli is a Swiss-German restaurant offering high quality sausages and meats. Originally a simple meat deli opening its doors in Malaysia in 1999, it has now become one of the best brand of Swiss-German meats and sausages brand in Klang Valley. anddd, yes, the burger on the right of the image is your standard burger size as comparison to the MONSTROUS burger to the left.
The Challege: Finish the Matterhorn Burger in under 45 minutes. (Rules: No leftover beef, bread or condiments on the plate upon completion, no sharing, and automatic fail if participant is to vomit.)
The Prize: The monster burger will be free of charge and RM300 will be given to the winner, as well as the honour to be placed onto the Wall of Fame.
Location: 41 Jalan SS 20/11, Damansara Kim, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
2. MIKEY’S ORIGINAL NEW YORK PIZZA – The 9-1-1 Pizza Challenge
Mike’s Original New York Pizza, a shining tower of hope for pizza connoisseurs of Malaysia. Brought to the hungry masses of Malaysians by owner Michael Helfman and Head Chef Andrew Belluci. If you think eating a huge pizza by yourself is hard, this self-proclaimed ‘spiciest pizza in Asia’ will get your adrenaline really pumping. It is sprinkled with thai chilis, cayenne pepper, chopped habaneros AND covered by ghost pepper powder. Enjoy!
The Challenge: Finish the entire 9-1-1 pie in under 40 minutes.
The Prize: Immortalized on the Wall of Fame, RM500 cash prize (while promotion stands), and eternal bragging rights.
Location: 17, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3. CHILLI RUSH – The Chilli Rush Challenge
There’s a line between good spicy and crazy spicy, you will discover where that line exactly is at Chilli Rush. A restaurant where their specialty are hot chicken wings. The chicken wings are offered by the level of spiciness; from CR1 to CR10, and the challenge is to go over the top!
The Challenge: Finish a dozen ‘level 11’ hot wings under 2 minutes.
The Prize: Wall of Fame honour and eternal bragging rights.
Location: 93-G, Block H, Jaya One, No 72A, Jalan Universiti, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
4. BLACK FOREST GERMAN RESTAURANT & BAR – The Sausage Challenge (Non-Halal)
The Black Forest German Restaurant and Bar is a hidden gem amongst German beer lover in Malaysia. The bar offers a huge selection of beers on tap. However the sausages is the real reason this place got its name. The challenge is a competitive eating event with multiple participants trying to finish their sausages the fastest.
The Challenge: Chomp down 20 sausages, 2 side dishes and a pint of beer in 12 minutes.
The Prize: Honorary Wall of Fame tribute, exclusive championship t-shirt and bragging rights.
Location: No. 47, Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
5. KALAMAZOO RESTAURANT & CAFÉ – The 5 Burger Challenge (Non-Halal)
A passion for eating good food has lead a group of friends to open up a restaurant in KL based on their fond memories of Kalamazoo, Michigan. Yes, it is an actual name of a place in the States! It offers American favourites such as burgers and sandwiches.
The Challenge: Finish up 5 burgers in 8 minutes
The Prize: Total burger domination and permission to proclaim self as burger master.
Location: A A-G-36, Jalan PJU 1/43, Aman Suria Damansara, 47301 P.J., Selangor.
6. THE STREET CAFÉ – One Fire Challenge
Anyone with an appetite for Korean food will be more than satisfied with The Street Cafe. A Korean street food place packed with authentic Korean food such as the Ramyun and Jajang Myun.
The Challenge: Scoff down an entire pot of spicy Ramyun under 8 minutes at your own risk!
The Prize: A lifetime free drinks membership, a one time free spicy ramen offer, and the forever pleasing Wall of Fame honour.
Location: No. 28, Jalan SS15/8, Subang Jaya.
