food challenges

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Spicy Ramen

Day 1 - Saturday, November 8 - 1:15PM

Day 2 - Sunday, November 9 - 3:30PM

Takoyaki Wasabi Roulette

Day 1 - Saturday, November 8 - 1:45PM

Day 2 - Sunday, November 9 - 4:00PM 

General Rules

*Specific challenge details can be found in the “challenge details” section.

1. Eligibility

     a. All participants must be 18 years or older to compete.

     b. Participants must sign the event waiver and release of liability before competing.

     c. Individuals with known allergies to spicy foods or any other food allergies that might 

     be triggered by the challenge should not participate.

2. Registration

     a. There will be two challenges per day, one of each type, Saturday (11/08/25) and      

     Sunday (11/09/25).

     b. Participants must register via QR code onsite before the challenge begins. Onsite 

     signups open 12:00 PM on Friday, November 7th, 2025. 

         i. To register please scan the QR code located on the signage by Ramen & 

               Tsukemen TAO (spicy ramen) and Takoyaki Yamachan (takoyaki wasabi   

            roulette) food trucks/stalls at Chibi Plaza. 

        ii. Registration closes two (2) hours before the challenge starts. 

      c. Each challenge will have 6 participants.

      d. Should there be more than 12 entrants, the selected participants will be randomly   

      selected. All participants for the challenge will be notified via text message or call.

           i. Entries that fail to respond within 30 minutes will result in an automatic forfeit of 

             their participation.

      e. No purchase is necessary.

Challenge Details

Spicy Ramen

Start of the Challenge

All participants must begin eating at the same time. The host will announce the start of the challenge.

Eating Guidelines/Challenge Flow

      1. Each contestant will receive one (1) bowl of ramen.

      2. Participants must eat their ramen without outside assistance. This includes no 

          drinks, napkins, or food additives (like milk or bread) until the challenge is complete.

The ramen must be eaten using only chopsticks or utensils provided by the organizer.

No physical assistance is allowed (e.g., another person feeding the participant).

Completion

Participants must finish the entire bowl of ramen, including the noodles and broth, to be considered for the prize. A participant is deemed finished when they show an empty bowl to the official, with no noodles, broth, or solid food left. Food must be completely swallowed.

Disqualification 

A participant will be disqualified for any of the following:

     · Vomiting or spitting out food during the challenge.

     · Leaving the designated eating area before finishing.

     · Drinking any liquids or consuming other foods before the challenge is complete.

     · Cheating or any unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g., intentionally delaying or disrupting 

       the event).

Time Limit

     · Participants must complete the challenge within five (5) minutes.

     · If the time limit is reached and multiple participants are still eating, the one who has 

       eaten the most ramen will be declared the winner.

Judging and Winners

The first person to finish their bowl completely within the rules will be declared the winner.

In case of a tie (e.g., multiple participants finishing at the same time), a "sudden death" round involving an additional spicy dish or timed drinking of broth may be held to determine the winner.

The judge’s decision is final in all matters.

Safety Guidelines

      1. Medical Conditions: Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are    

         medically fit to compete. Individuals with any medical conditions that may be 

         aggravated by eating spicy foods are advised not to participate.

      2. Water and First Aid: Water and first aid will be available during and after the 

          challenge for participants experiencing discomfort.

Prizes

TBD

Photography and Media

By participating, participants consent to be photographed or recorded during the event, with photos or videos potentially used for promotional purposes.

Note: The organizer reserves the right to amend or modify the rules and regulations at any time before the event.

Takoyaki Wasabi Roulette

Start of the Challenge

All participants must begin eating at the same time. The host will announce the start of the challenge.

Eating Guidelines/Challenge Flow

       1. Each contestant will receive a plate of takoyaki with wasabi filling. The amount of 

          wasabi filling will vary with each round.

               o Each round, a “wild card” takoyaki will be placed on each contestant’s plate. 

                   This may be a “wasabi free haven” (with no wasabi) or a “wasabi bomb” 

                  (packed with extra wasabi)

      2. Once per round, before eating, 1-2 contestants will be randomly selected and have 

          the option to “trade” their plate with another contestant. 

               o If selected to trade, the other contestant cannot reject it.

      3. Participants must eat takoyaki without outside assistance. This includes no drinks, 

          napkins, or food additives (like milk or bread) until the challenge is complete. 

The takoyaki must be eaten using only chopsticks or utensils provided by the organizer. 

No physical assistance is allowed (e.g., another person feeding the participant).

Completion

Participants must finish the entire plate of takoyaki (including any fillings that may spill out of the ball itself). A participant is deemed finished when they show the empty plate to the official with no takoyaki or fillings left behind. Food must be completely swallowed.

Disqualification 

A participant will be disqualified for any of the following:

     · Vomiting or spitting out food during the challenge.

     · Leaving the designated eating area before finishing.

      · Drinking any liquids or consuming other foods before the challenge is complete.

      · Cheating or any unsportsmanlike conduct (e.g., intentionally delaying or disrupting 

        the event).

Time Limit

      · Participants must complete each round within one (1) minute.

      · If the time limit is reached and multiple participants are still eating, the one who has 

        the fewest takoyaki remaining will be declared the winner. 

Judging and Winners

The first person to finish their takoyaki completely within the rules will be declared the winner. In case of a tie (e.g., multiple participants finishing at the same time), a "sudden death" round involving added spicy ingredients to the takoyaki may be held to determine the winner.

The judge’s decision is final in all matters.

Safety Guidelines

       1. Medical Conditions:Participants are responsible for ensuring that they are 

          medically fit to compete. Individuals with any medical conditions that may be 

          aggravated by eating spicy foods are advised not to participate.

       2. Water and First Aid: Water and first aid will be available during and after the 

           challenge for participants experiencing discomfort.

Prizes

TBD

Photography and Media

By participating, participants consent to be photographed or recorded during the event, with photos or videos potentially used for promotional purposes.

Note: The organizer reserves the right to amend or modify the rules and regulations at any time before the event.