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Published 02:37 IST, November 1st 2019

Bangkok's Biggest Burger: 10,000 Calorie challenge trends on internet

The Bangkok Burger joint makes the biggest burgers has become an Internet sensation after influencers started a series of challenges to eat the biggest meal

Reported by: Pragya Puri
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A new burger challenge is trending on social media. The Bangkok Burger joint which makes the biggest burgers has become an Internet sensation after the influencers started a series of challenges to eat the biggest meal provided by the burger joint. The joint provides its customers with a 6kg meal which consists of the huge sized burger loaded with fried onion rings, lots of bacon and mayonnaise.

The ‘Biggest Burger Challenge’

The burger joint named, Chris Steaks and Burgers provides the biggest meal in Bangkok. The joint declared prize money of 10,000 baht ($330), to the person who will complete the challenge of eating the entire meal in nine minutes. The burger consists of 10,000 calories and the winner will be provided with the same amount of money, one baht accounting for one calorie. Komdech Kongsuwan, who owns the burger joint told the international media that they make countries' biggest burgers. 

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The burger is a lot heavier than one’s imagination

The challenge was spread on social media when three of their customers were able to complete the mammoth snack. He also assured that they will be more upcoming challenges and asked for more participation. One of the challengers named Pakorn Porncheewangkoon was unable to finish the burger on time. He felt that he will certainly eat burgers but not anytime soon. Apparently the burger is a lot heavier than one’s imagination. The joint sells the beef version of the gigantic burger at 2,500 baht, while the pork burger is sold at 3,500 baht.

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World's biggest plate of nachos

In a rare Mexican treat, a UK restaurant is offering a challenge to customers to eat the world's biggest plate of nachos under an hour, as per international reports. Reports state that 'The Smoke Pitt' in Northampton, UK offers the plate which contains more than a week's worth of calories. The restaurant is reportedly offering a free dessert if one is successful, apart from customers saving 40 euros. The plate's mouthwatering ingredients include 1kg of tortilla crisps, 3kg of brisket beef, 1kg of cheddar cheese, 500g of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. These amount to a whopping 15,434 calories. Customers who have tried the mega-nacho-platter that after eating for 35 minutes they had to stop as their stomachs could not handle it anymore. The challenge has reportedly not been finished off by anyone as of yet.

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Updated 02:37 IST, November 1st 2019

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