{"id":36468,"date":"2015-09-09T15:07:02","date_gmt":"2015-09-09T20:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=36468"},"modified":"2018-02-28T15:17:03","modified_gmt":"2018-02-28T21:17:03","slug":"americas-5-craziest-food-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/americas-5-craziest-food-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"America\u2019s 5 craziest food challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you look\u00a0into the eyes of someone who\u2019s just eaten one of the world’s hottest peppers, you will\u00a0likely\u00a0see\u00a0excitement and confusion mingled with a hint of pain and regret. But what about someone who’s about to finish the world’s biggest bowl of soup?<\/p>\n

Culinary daredevils have long demanded outrageous dishes and serious portion sizes, and American restaurants continue to devise diabolically delicious ways to challenge their\u00a0taste buds.\u00a0If you count yourself among the growing population of adventurous eaters\u2014or just want to see someone dig into some mega-spicy\u00a0Indian food\u2014here are\u00a0America\u2019s craziest food challenges worth a trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Bowl<\/a>

Bowl of pho
Photo courtesy of cyclonebill | Flickr Creative Commons<\/p><\/div>\n

Get your fill of pho in Dallas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got 90\u00a0minutes to spare, swing by Bistro B<\/a> in Dallas for their aptly named Giant Bowl of Pho challenge. Pho is a popular Vietnamese dish known for its amazing refreshing taste, but this 7-pound bowl of noodles might leave you feeling a little exhausted after 400 mouthfuls. Your first tentative spoonfuls, however, will be a delight, rich with the fresh flavors of basil, lime, bean sprouts and jalape\u00f1os. The reward for completing this super-human challenge is a $200 gift card.<\/p>\n

\"Phaal<\/a>

Phaal dish
Photo courtesy of Joey | Flickr Creative Commons<\/p><\/div>\n

Sample some seriously spicy Phaal in<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>New York<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s go to that\u00a0Indian restaurant\u00a0near me,\u201d we hear you cry, \u201cI\u2019m in the mood for some spice!\u201d If hot food is your thing, take a trip to Manhattan and enter the big leagues. Served up by The Brick Lane Curry House in New York, the Phaal Challenge is a fiery sensation.<\/p>\n

The fact that the chef has to wear a mask while preparing your meal is probably a sign that a serious adventurous streak is\u00a0needed to try this one. Make it to the end of this blazing-hot, chili-laden curry and you’ll be rewarded with\u00a0a beer and a certificate with your name on it\u2014and, of course, a tongue on fire.<\/p>\n

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Dare to try the inferno soup
Photo courtesy of Nitally’s<\/p><\/div>\n

Test your spice tolerance in\u00a0St. Petersburg, Florida<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If at this stage you\u2019ve found that soup isn\u2019t a problem, and neither is spice, try them together at Nitally\u2019s in St. Petersburg, Florida, where you can face The Inferno Soup Challenge. This devilish bowl of broth contains 12\u00a0fiery varieties of peppers from around the world, packing a serious eye-watering kick. Be warned, though: The restaurant is so confident you won’t be able to finish that they’re willing to pony up $100 to anyone who does. If you win, we suggest investing in an ice cool milkshake (or, for that matter, a dozen).<\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of Kimberly Vardeman | Flickr Creative Commons<\/p><\/div>\n

Eat 15 dozen oysters\u00a0in New Orleans<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Still hungry? This next challenge isn’t spicy, but it is<\/em> rather indulgent\u2014and perhaps the easiest-to-find on our list.\u00a0The Fifteen Dozen Oyster Club Challenge is available at Acme Oyster Houses<\/a> all over the south, including in New Orleans, Baton Rouge<\/a> and\u00a0Sandestin, Florida. Your mission, should you choose to accept, is to eat 180 oysters in under an hour. Your prize is a free shirt and a spot on the wall of fame. Good luck.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Zellagabetsky
Photo courtesy of Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s.<\/p><\/div>\n

Scarf down\u00a0an eight-decker sandwich\u00a0in Houston<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

This challenge might be more tricky to pronounce than to complete. \u00a0The Zellagabetsky at Kenny & Ziggy\u2019s New York Delicatessen<\/a> is an eight-decker sandwich filled with corned beef, pastrami, turkey, roast beef, salami, tongue, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, Russian dressing and red sweet pepper. But that’s not all\u2014if you manage to wolf down\u00a0this epic sub, you’ll be\u00a0rewarded with a\u00a0portion of cheesecake.<\/p>\n

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