Toughest Spicy Food Challenge I've Ever Tried!! Chinese Hot Chicken Challenge in Ballina, Ireland!!

A&Z #1090 - Professional eater Randy Santel versus The Lantern's Dry Hot and Spicy Chicken Challenge hosted by The Lantern Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway in Ballina of Co. Mayo, Ireland!! After finishing up our 6-state Midwest USA Tour, @KatinaEatsKilos and I flew across the pond to Dublin, Ireland so we could spend 40+ days exploring most of the major cities and areas around Ireland. During our travels, I attempted 16 Irish man vs food restaurant challenges. For final eating challenge event #16, we headed to The Lantern Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway located in Ballina of Co. Mayo, Ireland so I could attempt their notorious Dry Hot and Spicy Chicken Food Challenge which ended up being the toughest spicy food challenge I've ever tried. I had just 30 short minutes to finish 1lb of their signature Dry Hot & Spicy Chicken, 1lb of spicy Chinese chicken wings, and 1lb of their chips/fries. Each dish was loaded with extra spicy Chinese peppers and the toughest part of the challenge was that you cannot drink any fluids or use any extra sauces for the entire duration of the challenge. No water or milk until after the whole meal is finished. I was trying to become the sixth champion to win my €23.70 spicy Chinese food meal free plus a spot on the Wall of Fame and a €50 gift certificate to come back and use later. BIG thanks to everyone with The Lantern for the wonderful food, drinks, and hospitality!! Special thanks to everyone from around the Co. Mayo area who came to watch and meet us that Sunday afternoon. We appreciate everyone in the Ballina area and around Ireland who watches videos and supports our hard efforts!! There are 8 huge and delicious Northern Ireland food challenge videos upcoming!!
Can Randy Santel conquer The Lantern's Dry Hot & Spicy Chicken Challenge in Ballina, Ireland??
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The Lantern's Chinese Dry Hot & Spicy Chicken Challenge in Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland (€23.70):
- A family restaurant & take away since 1986, The Lantern Chinese Restaurant is famed for its signature dish, Chicken Dry Hot and Spicy. Customers from all corners of Connacht and even Ireland travel miles just to order the Lantern’s Chicken Dry Hot & Spicy, which some have aptly dubbed “The Taste of Ballina”.
- Since 2014, The Lantern has offered this Dry Hot & Spicy Chicken Challenge with a 30 minute time limit that is way spicier than their normal heat signature dish.
- Hundreds of people have attempted the challenge and there had only been 5 previous winners.
- There is 1lb of their Dry Hot & Spicy Chicken loaded with numerous spicy Chinese peppers.
- There is 1lb of spicy chicken wings also served dry hot and loaded with Chinese peppers.
- Finally, there is 1lb of fries/chips served dry hot and loaded with many Chinese peppers.
- The toughest part of the challenge is that you cannot drink any liquids at all or use any extra sauces. Continuing to swallow each bite without any water was truly a super tough challenge.
- Winners receive the €23.70 spicy Chinese meal free plus Wall of Fame and €50 if gift certificates to come back and use later, hopefully for normal food and nothing as spicy as this challenge was.
This restaurant food challenge video was filmed on Sunday, July 17, 2022 (7/17/2022).
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[@RandySantel]

Be thankful this is edited because this challenge was way tougher and I struggled way more than it appears in the video. There were a lot more "saves" than we included and fewer tears too, to make it easier for you all to watch. Thanks to everyone who was there in-person to support me the whole way through. This is the toughest spicy challenge I've ever tried and I hope you all enjoy the video. To watch our last video featuring an undefeated Irish burger challenge in Co. Tipperary, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ3JZJ1qmruFg80

[@sayaad-mol5sat]

يارب أتوسل إليك بحق إسمك الأعظم ان ترزق صاحب أليد التي ستدعــمنـــي با متابعة ورزق لاينتهي وتوفيق لانهايه ♥️🕊️

[@sayaad-mol5sat]

يارب أتوسل إليك بحق إسمك الأعظم ان ترزق صاحب أليد التي ستدعــمنـــي با متابعة ورزق لاينتهي وتوفيق لانهايه ♥️🕊️

[@lawrenceforman6999]

I’m first to enter Randy’s comment. Yaaaayyyyy!!!!!!

[@ozbhoy]

When hot wings video?

[@lawrenceforman6999]

RANDY! RANDY! RANDY! WORLD’S TASTIEST SPICY 🌶 Ohhhh……you ate 3 bowls of spicy 🌶 food….. You’re so lucky 🍀….you ain’t vomiting 🤮 I’m glad you passed the test. Irish ☘️ people still are obsess of you!!!! See ya next food challenges! When hot wings video? Randy ate chicken 🍗 wings. Matt & Matt will write the comments about “When hot wings video”. Keep dreaming, Clone Brothers!!!!

[@Mr.Sc0tt]

The ability to almost throw up that many times and hold it in is a talent like no other 🤣 Great job Randy!!

[@Basillic]

All his days drinking himself shitfaced in college are finally paying off 🤣

[@zachh8016]

Randy’s not human…

[@stonedgoddess420]

As a drunk, i confirm it's a talent 😅

[@stinastrickland6538]

2 years!? It's been 2 years already! Where did the time go? You and Katina are adorable together. Congrats on your win.

[@truthadvocacy]

2 years is a short time period.

[@edougie1]

Dude I about pooped my panties when I found out it's been 2 years

[@rachelleyerton367]

I like when you and Katina do the same challenges. I like to watch back to back and compare reactions. I'm excited to see her video of this challenge!

[@deanlevi4250]

these places with spicy challenges really need to offer one spicy challenge wing to anyone in the audience so they can really appreciate what you're doing because they know how hot it is.

[@qinelenleawatanabe2162]

I'm sure they already know, as they are not the ones bellying up to the table to take on such a challenge. Just watching Randy eat such a concoction was painful. Not because of his attempt but because he looked like he was in pain during much of the display and looked like he nearly lost it several times. Much respect for taking on the challenge but in no way wanting to "share the experience" by testing the toxicity of the spicy heat.

[@Plantoria305]

No they don't. But whoever is attempting the challenge should know what theyre getting themselves into. He's no exception. He knew

[@qinelenleawatanabe2162]

@@Plantoria305 Thank you and huge agree.....anyone not knowing what is coming in such a challenge is why there is a waiver to sign to protect the establishment from stupid.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I want to see Katina and Randy on Hot Ones eventually 🔥🔥

[@danvincent2600]

Like man vs food

[@KolyKie]

You gagging almost every bite, and then saying "its really not that bad" has me in tears 🤣 you're a bad liar 😅 great video as always!

[@immaleaf4964]

Sometimes I think I could do one, then you just see Randy plowing through it and the food doesn't get any smaller. Great job, man

[@johnl610]

I felt for you brother, that looked brutal to complete without a drink.

[@RandySantel]

It was tough for sure, definitely wanted some water lol

[@theotheralan5511]

A blessing in disguise. Only an extremely sweet beverage 🙂 would reduce the heat. Water would make it hotter unless you were just using it to dunk spice off of it.

[@ragnar3212]

Randy tackles every food challenge as is and never once complains about the challenge before him and that's awesome. These restaurants set these food challenges and it's upto you to defeat them ,massive respect to the big guy for never complaining about any food challenge he undertakes . Respect.

[@gamebreaker60]

Oh, he's complained many times. I have no links, but you can search and find some.

[@bcaye]

@@gamebreaker60, very seldom and only when it's seriously sketchy.

[@RandySantel]

@@gamebreaker60 lol that is lazy journalism. Thanks for watching the video!!

[@mateaukalua4426]

Everyone complains it's human nature.

[@username8957]

This was insane! I wasn’t sure what expect but you killed it. Amazing job, I’m sure that was not easy at all

[@turkey55able]

Wow Randy! That was absolutely amazing! No water at all! You are the King of food challenges! Yay Randy!

[@keithmchugh2558]

After I missed seeing this live I couldn't wait to see the video!! I'm only 25 mins away from ballina so I might give this a go myself maybe, well done Randy

[@CountryWheels711]

Randy won the battle but the Dry Spice 🌶 won the War 🥵

[@Fallout3131]

Hahaha true

[@marksilverking562]

haha😂😂😂😂 so true

[@joshmcgechaen3003]

It's really not that bad he says flapping his wings, vomiting in mouth...

[@CreamFreshCream]

Thanks for the spoiler. 😅

[@LauraBidingCitizen]

@@joshmcgechaen3003yeh lol but I agree with Randy, if it was the spice you’d have seen him sweating. I can only imagine how rough it was without water! Yikes!

[@TheCadman069]

Jeez, Randy. I LOVE spicy food, and this looks brutal! You're a true pro! Well done, WELL DONE!!

[@agentcodybanx8909]

Man spicy food challenges are always my favorite. They really made this one a good spicy challenge too. You're awesome as always Randy

[@MacNCheese69]

Wow Randy, this was a signature win for sure. Well done!

[@heathercecil5517]

Randy you did better then I ever could do with a spicy food. I give you a props for doing this challenge

[@chrisphallheatlover9848]

Love it when you do the spicey challenges 🔥🔥🔥 Great Win!!

[@km4peace]

Right on man 👍🏼 Ya beat the heat and dryness of this challenge and got the win! Your usual cold beer chug at the end would of been nice on this one if allowed… Respect✌🏼

[@alb8158]

Randy I just want to let you know I appreciate the care you put into your body. Yeah you get big when your on season but the discipline and drive you have to come back to normal every time is astonishing. Keep it up brother God bless

[@DanDryfhout]

I’d be curious to see the normal weight. This can’t be too healthy when you compare him to other eaters like Beard

[@bZgtHeSTD]

Except he doesn't come back looking normal . He's progressively losing fewer pounds with each sexifcation and gaining more pounds during tours . You can't be this blind

[@antoniocotton5292]

😂😂 He’s literally a B cup and looks like he has an inner tube around his stomach. He definitely needs to stop flexing too 😂

[@BeastMortThe]

@@DanDryfhout Hell, look at Katina! Beautiful woman even with all that eating and then like you mentioned, ya have people that don't seem to gain any weight... Beard, Joel who a lot of times doubles the challenges and f'ing Molly looks anorexic. But I would think that his way of losing it all "off season" has to be less healthy than trying to maintain the weight throughout.

[@joemartin9904]

I love Randy but... he's lookin to get diverticulitis or something. Funny till it happens to you.

[@Duckkis]

I would not have made it very far into this challenge. That was impressive, well done!

[@RandySantel]

Thank you I appreciate ya!!

[@NationalPeopleAlliance]

Man you were eating and I was feeling pain in my chest and stomach only by looking at the video. Bravo my brother. Much luv n respect ❤️❤️

[@actech2012]

Great job Randy! I honestly didn’t think you’d finish it.

[@deenice3957]

I started getting anxiety from you gagging. 🤣🤣🤣 I’m glad you won the challenge though. ☺️☺️

[@omaroba1490]

Spicy foods are soooo good. But i have limits lol. Great Job Randman.

[@MUSIC-MARY]

Awesome Randy! 😀 That was a tough one.

[@heatwave3051]

Dude where’ve you been I thought you quit doing these challenges. It’s great to see you back . I’m subscribed and watching every video good job man

[@J_GoTTi]

“The very next day, possibly even that night. Randy went on to murder an innocent toilet bowl in the most egregious manner imaginable.” 😂 Love the content Randy, good stuff. Thank you.

[@brandonpinto5290]

😂

[@brandonpinto5290]

I'm Indian and we're known for our spicy food but this, This is madness!😅 I'd be shooting flames out of every orifice in my body😂

[@SteelLegOfHistory]

Thanks for the vid you have a blessed Soul Randy have a blessed day and blessed life doing what you love and thanks for all you do for us Randy

[@barrybrauner7131]

Congratulations 🍾🎈🎉🎊 Randy! That looked hard but your the man.

[@poochiewoo57]

⚡Thanos of all eating! Luvin it, biggest fan!🍔🥓🥩🍗🍖🧀🧇🥞🍕🌭🥪🌮🌯🫔🥙🥮

[@DonVDBorgh]

You'll feel that leaving tomorrow! I'd never even think about a spicy challenge. 👍👍

[@RandySantel]

That evening was rough haha that’s for sure

[@tomoliver4632]

@@RandySantel you said you had to drive to the north of Ireland the next day or something and I instantly thought "yeah that'll be a fun car journey"🔥

[@Barela_]

The Myth the Man the Legend ladies and gentlemen!! Atlas!!

[@Barela_]

What do i have to do

[@kimchiandquesofresco]

I love your videos, I'm also glad the restaurants are setting up actual quests for challenges. I thought they forgot that they actually don't want you to win.

[@trixieb4501]

Congratulations on your 1090th win Randy!!🎉

[@aguythatworkstoomuch4624]

I love spicy food! This is a tasty challenge that I’d like to try! I Always enjoy your videos bro!

[@tinkcraig3704]

Don’t sign any more “no water” contracts!

[@TheVermifuge]

Water activates capsaicin.

[@PeppersKentuckyLiving]

@@TheVermifuge you’re right!!!

[@tinkcraig3704]

@@TheVermifuge yes, this I am aware. Milk is better. Randy kept mentioning water, so I figured that for him, water might work. I don’t understand why the owners don’t want their contestants to drink anything. Thanks.

[@TheVermifuge]

@@tinkcraig3704 H2ohmyfrigwhatdidIgetmyselfinto

[@joseluispalacios5753]

Spice challenges are supposed to be no water, even my hellfire challenge is a no water challenge

[@rick_thunder]

Nice job! So many times I thought a reversal was coming. Congrats.

[@michaeljohnson7552]

I knew something was up when it came out in three "normal size" bowls for a challenge. Great job for putting it down.

[@berthacorona3862]

Glad to see you finished this hot challenge 🌶 I can't do HOT myself. Remember to eat all your veggies 😋

[@RandySantel]

Thanks for watching Bertha I appreciate ya!!

[@SuperRoo_22]

@@RandySantel That would of been a really 🌶🌶🌶🔥🔥🔥 💩 the next day! 🤣😭

[@airfoxtrot2006]

Great video Randy my friend it looked spicy 👌

[@jdhsingi]

The dry aspect I suspect if often underrated. Congratulations on the win. Best of luck following your dream

[@TheDabigcheeze]

I am in Awe......without a drink...I'm just in Awe. You Go Randy!

[@Wayneeatssworld]

I’ve not seen you do many spicy challenges before, nice to change it up 😁

[@RandySantel]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!!

[@jacobthecritic8181]

@@RandySantel so this was the video you were talking about earlier. I know katina is happy you finished she always is. 🌶🔥🌶🔥🌶🔥🌶🔥

[@WaringaMercy]

The food that needs alot of water after every swallow 😋

[@BeastMortThe]

@@RandySantel I would seriously pay a PREMIUM to watch you & Beard team up for a super spicy challenge since I know how much you both love spicy. LoL

[@jamesalderson6803]

Well done Randy.. I wonder what the “aftermath” of this challenge was like 😂😂

[@stephaniemccollum8019]

Great job Randy! This definitely looked very spicy! Awesome! Thumbs up!

[@richardlamb5369]

Man that looks spicy at 1 point I thought u were going 2 breath fire lol, love all the pics u and Katina have shared with us during ur Ireland trip u and Katina rock!!!!

[@Raskel213.]

Love how he does his chicken dance lol

[@danvincent2600]

It's the funky Gibbon!

[@ethanbreslin3067]

i met yourself and Katina in Howards pub the night before this! buzzing you finished it ! what a man

[@drobgyn5615]

So glad to have seen this video after you mentioned it in your last great video lol keep it up brutha. I can honestly say I somewhat envy you🙏🏼 Keep it up!!!!

[@ricricky4103]

Very brave to eat something like that before a trip.

[@madness03]

The audience there s so relaxed

[@RandySantel]

They were grossed out haha

[@antsky]

Been watching you for years , and you're a genuine lovely guy !

[@Ockenblock77]

Way to power through Randy!! Awesome job!!

[@marks2091]

"The struggle is real!" Nicely done my man! That looked brutal.Going to be a dicey flight home.I fear for.you and the other.passangers. Clinch my brother Clinch.

[@bellasmom144]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyhaylock6655]

Looks like a very tough challenge Randy , but the food did look pretty good

[@guruprabhu_39915]

With 2 pounds of chilly flakes in them… Randy might have had his worst morning dumping that out..

[@johnnybam1010able]

Randy, I think this is the first time I've ever heard you recommend to people that they not take the challenge. That in itself says a lot. Well done brother.

[@charlesgates5625]

Props to you Brother for “Eat The Heat” challenge. At a friend s’ restaurant years ago, I attempted their large sausage dog on a bun with fries. I noticed that the order came with Horseradish sauce. Apparently this was the real deal which I was not fully aware of, as there are many types/brands available. Bottom line, I am a wheelchair user and the first bite nearly knocked me off my chair. Ultimately I finished as I do not believe in failure. Food challenges are cool, just remember to read the fine print. Party On!!

[@janetlykins295]

Watching this challenge really hurt my stomach. You are a beast when it comes to some of these challenges. Slainte’

[@RandySantel]

It hurt me too haha

[@janetlykins295]

@@RandySantel yeah I could tell. Lol

[@yermanoffthetelly]

You know it's a good challenge when you have to sign a legal waiver 😂

[@KennethSnell]

Randy, its been some since I’ve watched one of your vids and can’t believe you are still going strong. I think it’s obvious your metabolism can’t take much more of this.

[@NiceGuyLuke-um5tf]

After watching most of your Ireland content and i have to say the way you say the places you are is spot on..

[@nileshgaikwad2324]

No problem randy sir...always love you 🙏

[@Tommyk91]

I bet the aftermath of that challenge was painful 🔥

[@dacarri03hobley29]

I was worried for a minute friend but you did it congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉🎉

[@jjdogg0]

I love the choice of background music on this one 🤣

[@staceysymonds8129]

Looked like it'd be so hard to finish without a drink!! Impressive stuff 🧸

[@fontezwhitley123]

One of my favorite food channels LFG!!! Randy Good Job, you the 🐐 of these food challenges…

[@atypicallyme3282]

Wow! Amazing. Haven’t been watching for a while. You look sooo different & great & happy

[@nataliekramer9092]

as im screaming at the computer "DONT DO IT RANDY" you man are a beast. great job

[@yewnammak750]

It’s been awhile but I have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable video to watch. 😂

[@RandySantel]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and all your support!!

[@johnmays2798]

I cannot even imagine how hot that was going in and even worse coming back out. You impressed me today!!

[@Lucas.chambers]

@@sunnun9203 what was the point it wasn’t even funny or good

[@stevebowen4563]

Best one yet brotha a real challenge for u. Killed it

[@gregmiller4034]

Randy, well done!!!!!! That looked like a top 5 in difficultly, especially with no water!!

[@eugeniusaf3752]

Love to see a Crazy Hot Challenge from you every Blue Moon 🌚 🔥

[@derekstevens3119]

Kind of a doodlebird

[@RandySantel]

Never was much of a drawer, so didn’t doodle much

[@derekstevens3119]

@@RandySantel kuha!

[@charlenechua6073]

Wow at Ireland, this is my bucket list Good job randy on taking this heat

[@bobastu]

I was surprised you were able to keep it down. Great job. I'm surprised nobody brought you a glass of cool milk after that challenge. Great job!!!!!!

[@Frik0z]

FIRST

[@NL_Dave1977]

Sweet beetle Jesus! That had my eyes watering just watching it. Good job Randy!!

[@breemo82]

Great job Randy! Way to hang in there!!😊👍👏👏💪💪

[@denisekorn9797]

You rocked this challenge. Great job Randy.🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊

[@TiFFaNieXo143]

That was a good one! I feel bad I was laughing when you started dry heaving and I feel bad but I enjoyed it 🎉

[@anthonyhoofatt7253]

Sweating just watching this!!

[@tonyakelley2518]

Kudos RandySantel there's no way I could have done that 👏 👍 😀

[@sebseb000]

Never doubted you, Randy!

[@Kiaboy60d]

Nice sentiments while under pressure Randy. Good work.

[@krystlealleyne4263]

It looks like the more he eats the more is on the plate.. 😂🙌🏽🙌🏽 whoa great job with that heat!!

[@stevehoward1590]

Nice job mate that looked dry as I was thirsty watching you!! The old arms must have been tired after that one lol. Have a good day and weekend buddy. 🤙🍻🤙🍻🤙

[@picklerism]

Based on the quantity and number of chilli seeds on that I can say you did a MASSIVE effort to finish that one off!

[@Redlight2099]

Love the spice challenges!

[@phild8022]

Thanks Randy!! You’re my hero!

[@vivianwilliams2216]

Randy you truly are the man! Excellent win 🏆 ! 😊👍💕💕💕

[@markbaker8379]

Well done absolutely legendary 👏

[@azae00Vids]

Finally a challenge that I could do ❤❤❤❤

[@tionic7]

Beastmode as usual. Love u Randy keep up all the good work and great challenges. You are a certified eating challenge legend without a doubt.

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome Randy appreciate you buddy 👍

[@dwkcamman611]

That looked painful, felt bad for you on this one, but you got the win, way to go Randy, you the man!!

[@mothysfridge2776]

The dry hot and spicy challenge is definitely on the top five list. Right on Randy. 🇺🇸