The race to eat Bangkok's 'biggest burger', a 10,000-calorie challenge
A woman holds up what the Chris Steaks & Burgers restaurant says is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, before a competition held to eat it at the restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2019. Picture taken October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan
BANGKOK (Reuters) - A Bangkok burger joint has become an internet sensation after YouTubers started challenging each other to eat its biggest meal - a near 6kg (13 pound) patty covered in fried onion rings, bacon and mayonnaise.
Chris Steaks and Burgers is offering a 10,000 baht ($330) prize for anyone who can finish the mammoth snack in nine minutes - one baht for every calorie.
A burger that the Chris Steaks & Burgers restaurant says is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, is seen at the restaurant before a competition held to eat it, in Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2019. Picture taken October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan
Owner Komdech Kongsuwan, who says it is the country's biggest burger, dreamed up the contest after three customers managed the feat. New challengers are coming through the door every day.
Among them was Pakorn Porncheewangkoon, who failed to finish the burger in time. "I will eat a burger at some point (in the future), but not any time soon," he said.
The beef version of the "6kg Burger" costs 2,500 baht ($82.75) and the pork one 3,500 baht ($115.86).
A chef holds up what they say is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, before a competition held to eat it, at the Chris Steaks & Burgers restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2019. Picture taken October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan
(Additional reporting by Vorasit Satienlerk; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
Komdech Kongsuwan, owner of the Chris Steaks & Burgers, prepares what they say is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, before a competition held to eat it, at his restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2019. Picture taken October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn KuhakanA YouTuber takes part in a competition at the Chris Steaks & Burgers restaurant to eat what the restaurant says is Thailand's biggest burger weighing more than 6 kilograms, in Bangkok, Thailand, October 11, 2019. Picture taken October 11, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan
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