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Daunting Noodle Dishes

'Stamina Taro Next' is Offering 50,000 Yen to Finish Its Biggest Dish

— March 1, 2018 — Lifestyle
Eating challenges are hardly a new idea, but Japanese restaurant Stamina Taro Next has created a contest with a ton of food and some impressively high stakes. The restaurant is challenging diners to finish its Meaty Mega-mori Stamina Taro Napolitan, an 8-pound pasta dish, and it's offering up a 50,000 yen reward to those who can manage it on their own.

The Meaty Mega-mori Stamina Taro Napolitan consists of a heaping bowl of spaghetti and tomato sauce topped with four deep-fried pork cutlets and more barbecued pork underneath that. The dish costs over 10,000 yen on its own, but diners can make that money back and then some. However, not only do they need to finish the dish — they'll also have to pack it in in just 30 minutes or less.


Image Credit: Sora News 24
Trend Themes
1. Big Food Challenges - The rise of restaurants offering oversized food challenges presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique eating contests and attract adventurous diners.
2. Extreme Food Rewards - Restaurants offering substantial cash rewards for completing daunting food challenges could create a trend of extreme eating competitions, providing entertainment and incentives for participants.
3. Gourmet Junk Food - The creation of indulgent, over-the-top dishes like the Meaty Mega-mori Stamina Taro Napolitan showcases the potential for gourmet fast food that combines high-quality ingredients with excessive portions.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of big food challenges by creating innovative and visually appealing dishes that attract customers looking for unique dining experiences.
2. Entertainment and Gaming - The entertainment and gaming industry can leverage the trend of extreme food rewards by hosting eating competitions or sponsoring events that offer large cash prizes for participants who complete challenging food tasks.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - The hospitality and tourism industry can use the concept of gourmet junk food to create themed restaurants or food tours that highlight extravagant and indulgent dishes, catering to adventurous food enthusiasts.
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