The Spiciest Ramen Challenge in Nakano

TLDRJoey and Connor take on the challenge of eating the spiciest ramen in Nakano. The noodles are extremely thick and the spice level is off the charts. They push through the intense heat and finish the noodles, but their mouths and throats are on fire.

Key insights

🔥The ramen at Horzuki Tantanmen claims to be the spiciest in Japan.

😰Joey and Connor find the spice level to be excruciatingly hot.

🥵They struggle to finish the noodles as the heat intensifies with each bite.

😅Joey and Connor experience numbness in their mouths and throats.

😩Despite the intense heat, they push through and complete the challenge.

Q&A

Is the ramen at Horzuki Tantanmen really the spiciest in Japan?

According to the owner, only one in ten people are able to finish it, making it the spiciest ramen in Japan.

Did Joey and Connor enjoy the ramen?

Although the taste was delicious, the extreme spice made it very challenging to eat.

Did they use any milk to alleviate the heat?

Joey and Connor did eventually resort to using milk to help cool down their mouths.

How did they feel after finishing the noodles?

They felt a sense of accomplishment for finishing the noodles, but their stomachs were not feeling great.

Would they recommend this challenge to others?

They recommend the challenge to those who enjoy incredibly spicy food and are up for a real heat challenge.

Timestamped Summary

04:37Joey and Connor begin the challenge, taking their first bites of the extremely spicy ramen.

06:01They start feeling the intense heat and struggle to continue eating.

08:07Joey experiences lightheadedness and dizziness, but perseveres through the pain.

09:55Joey is determined to finish the noodles and pushes through the spiciness.

11:15Joey and Connor finally complete the challenge, but their stomachs are left in a state of discomfort.