Here’s What It’s Like to Do a Spicy Food Challenge

Lava at play

So lately, I’ve been fascinated with the idea of spicy food challenges.

Besides gaining potential bragging rights, I see it as a way to grow and develop as a person at a pretty accelerated rate (considering the fact that most spicy food challenges are timed).

These types of challenges also showcase you as a person: How much can you bear? What are your limits, both physically and mentally? How easily are you willing to give up when times get tough?

So for me, spicy food challenges aren’t just about measuring your spice-level tolerance. It’s a reflection of you as a person.

Orochon Ramen Special #2

Located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, Orochon Ramen offers some pretty decent ramen that varies in spice levels (sorry, but none compare to Daikokuya).

Most importantly, Orochon is known for their Spicy Ramen Challenge (specifically, the “Special #2”), which has been featured on Man Vs Food.

Look at those happy happy kids in the upper left corner. Fitting for when you’re about to burn your face off.

Here’s how it works:

• You have 30 minutes to eat a bowl of lava
• You are not allowed to get…