Special #2 Challenge!

What is the “SPECIAL #2” challenge you ask? Only one of the most painful, insane, hot and spicy noodle dishes this side of the Pacific Ocean! The special #2 is served piping hot at the Orochon Ramen house in LA. I highly recommend this restaurant to those who like delicious quality ramen with a myriad of items to customize your dish. My partner in crime D.Y. and I were meeting with Aiko Tanaka and her manager Grace Su regarding an upcoming “Rooks” project. I wanted to try the infamous “SPECIAL #2” because the last time D.Y. and I went we chickened out at the last minute and this was our chance to redeem ourselves.  

The Challenge! Complete the insane “SPECIAL #2” dish within 30 minutes… soup and all!

The Contestants!

D. Miles – He once reached level 10 at a THAI BISTRO and has been known to eat chocolate to coat the mouth before indulging in spicy dishes.

D.Y Sao – He once ate an entire “Spicy House Special” without breaking a sweat and has been known to drown his food in Sriracha in order to give it flavor.

The booty! Having the bragging rights of conquering the infamous “SPECIAL #2” and begin immortalized on the “WALL OF BRAVERY”

Eye Witnesses! Aiko and Grace had the opportunity to see two grown men sweat and cry in front of a packed restaurant. Priceless!

The Strategy!

D.Y. choose to use the “Direct” approach and rely on his mysterious ability to make food disappear in his stomach!

D. Miles choose to use the “Suicide” approach by consuming all the peppers and onions first and then the noodles and soup.

The Winner! D. Miles painfully gulped his way to victory… but initial reports confirm that he is still wearing a diaper and sleeping next to the toilet.

In the end it was nice to conduct business in such a casual setting and I wouldn’t trade that for anything… well maybe a new @sshole because mine is still hurting and my legs are getting tired from standing all day!