Best Food Challenges In Los Angeles
Food challenges are a great way to bring humor and laughter to a meal with friends or family. Get yourself prepared and hungry for what you are about to experience below. Health should not be a concern when you take these food challenges, so go ahead and enjoy.
Jitlada
5233 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 667-9809
www.jitladala.com
"Eat at your own risk!" Jitlada warns anyone brave enough to take on the Southern Thai specialist's Dynamite Challenge. On the plus side, participants get to choose their protein. The minus, that protein will be slathered in a luceferian concoction of "real chili, real spicy." Finish the plate and the dish in on the house. Just remember to bring your own towels, tissues, and Tums.
Smoke City Market
5242 Van Nuys Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 855-1280
www.smokecitymarket.com
Don't mess with Smoke City Market's Are You Texas Enough Challenge unless you've got a heck of an appetite. This smorgasbord of smoked meats and sides weighs in at over six pounds. Diners who can consume the meal solo in under an hour get 10 percent off at Smoke City for a year … among other things.
Big Mama's & Papa's Pizzeria
321 E. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA 90802
(818) 841-8844
www.bigmamaspizza.com
Big Mama's & Papas Pizzeria knows a thing or two about publicity – there pizza was featured on the 2014 Ellen Oscars. But the local chain made even bigger headlines when they announced the 54"x54" challenge. If seven people can polish off Big Mama's & Papa's 50 pound pizza monstrosity in two hours, they'll be going home with a check for $1000. Plus a free meal!
Coolhaus
59 E. Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 486-2700
www.eatcoolhaus.com
Architecturally-themed ice cream sandwich Coolhaus' Skyscraper Challenge gives the phrase "leave room for dessert" new meaning. The skyscraper in question is a tasty tower consisting of five scoops of ice cream and six cookies. It's free if it can be eaten in 10 minutes. Brain freeze is inevitable.
Oh My Burger
100 W. Main St.
Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 282-2038
www.ohmyburgerla.com
Oh My Burger truly lives up to its name with their 8 LB. Burger Challenge. While the patties only way in at two and a half pounds, the accompanying bacon, cheese, fries, onion rings, and pastrami (not to mention the 16 oz shake) make this challenge nearly unbeatable. But you have the stomach to tackle all that greasy goodness in 55 minutes, the meal is gratis.
Fat Sal's Deli
972 Gayley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(855) 682-4373
www.fatsalsdeli.com
If you love New York-style heroes, you’re in for one of the biggest food challenges of your life. The Big Fat Fatty from Fat Sal's Deli consists of ingredients stuffed into a 27-inch hero sandwich. Inside is chicken, pastrami, onion rings, bacon, chili, mozzarella sticks and it's topped off with a fried egg. Your challenge awaits. Finish the Fatty in 40 minutes or less and it’s free, or pay $49.50 if you lose the challenge.
Sushi Delight
2117 Pacific Coast Highway
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 530-1725
www.sushirestaurantlomita.com
Do you love sushi rolls? Here is your chance to hate them after taking on this challenge. Dare yourself to tackle the six-pound Godzilla roll in one hour and it will be free. You get a T-shirt and picture on the wall of fame if you win. If you don’t finish it in one hour, you get charged $34.95. You must register a day in advance by calling. Food challenges take place Monday through Thursday. The Godzilla roll consists of Dynamite scallop, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna, avocado, cream cheese and cucumber.
The Broken Yolk Cafe
26495 Ynez Road
Temecula, CA 92591
(855) 229-9655
www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com
How about a breakfast challenge? Get ready for a dozen eggs. The Broken Yolk Café Special is an omelet filled with cheese, onion, mushrooms and a side of chile. This food stuffer early in the morning must be accomplished within the one-hour time limit. If your appetite in the morning can face the challenge, go for it. You must chow down the two side biscuits and mouth watering home fries within the hour or you don’t get the meal for free. If you win, your breakfast is free and you get a T-shirt.
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Article by Dave Klein
