They wouldn't let me attempt their Spicy Challenge..

Visit to Ramen Kobu

Matt Stonie makes a last-minute trip to Ramen Kobu, hoping to try its “Tsukemen of Death” before the restaurant closes. The official challenge is unavailable because the staff have run out of ingredients. Disappointed, Matt jokes that viewers should stick around because he’ll find a way to sweat anyway.

He orders the spiciest tsukemen still on the menu, along with chicken gyoza and tonkotsu ramen. He says the gyoza are cooked perfectly, but their chunky, meatball-like texture lets them down. The ramen is tasty, though not special enough for him to rate it higher than 8/10. The 10x “fire” tsukemen has a sharp, Tabasco-like kick that makes his eyes water.

Homemade “Tsukemen of Death”

With the official challenge off the table, Matt recreates it himself. He builds a giant bowl of noodles topped with pork, green onions, Thai peppers, chili powder, and what he calls “the world’s saddest ramen egg.” For the sauce, he mixes Tabasco, Buldak sauces, chili oil, and Bomba.

Already sweating as he prepares the dish, Matt jokes that viewers will call him a coward if he doesn’t add more heat. He then powers through the punishing, oily sauce as the spice builds. He jokes that the eggs are the worst part, but says he still loves ramen.

Matt doesn’t attempt the restaurant’s official challenge. He notes that the restaurant’s ramen was much better than his fiery homemade tribute.

Personalities Appearing

• Matt Stonie
• Restaurant staff
• An off-camera companion