“London’s hottest curry makes a man leave the restaurant"
A food challenge at a London curry house has gone viral after a man was left sweating and in distress after trying the fiery dish.
Footage shows a diner named Daniel attempting the “hottest curry challenge” at Bengal Village on Brick Lane.
He struggles after one bite, and within minutes, he is seen outside the restaurant, sweating heavily and struggling to cope with the aftermath.
The curry, described as the “hottest in London”, is made using a fiery blend of 72 different chilli varieties from around the world.
In the viral video, the restaurant’s owner, Raj, is seen wearing a gas mask while serving the dish.
He follows Daniel outside with a glass of mango lassi in hand, trying to ease the intense reaction and encourage him to continue.
A text overlay on the clip reads: “London’s hottest curry makes a man leave the restaurant and think about what he just ate.”
The video has triggered widespread debate on social media.
One user commented: “Curry so hot it turned Daniel into a homeless guy at the end!”
Another wondered how spicy the curry really was:
“Has anyone with a proper Indian tolerance eaten this? Now I’m just curious to know how spicy it is in reality.”
Some questioned the point of the challenge altogether.
A viewer said: “I’m British born of Indian heritage and I don’t mind spicy food, but, for the life of me, I cannot understand why anyone would want to attempt this ridiculous challenge.
“If it doesn’t get eaten it only gets thrown in the bin, which is a complete waste of food. Pointless!”
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Others raised concerns about health and safety.
One user posted: “You don’t need to make the world’s hottest curry because you could actually kill somebody.”
Another added:
“He put the whole bottle of spicy curry inside his dish, could’ve killed him. He should never do that again.”
It is reported that the spicy curry is made using a special paste containing 72 types of chilli. Among the most potent are the Carolina Reaper, scotch bonnet, bird’s eye, naga, and snake chilli.
Chefs reportedly wear gloves when preparing the dish due to the strength of the ingredients.
The chillies are ground into a fine powder before being cooked with traditional Indian spices like mustard seed, fenugreek, and cumin.
The dish also includes onions, garlic, and ghee, creating a deep-red chicken curry that regularly leaves diners sweating, crying, and struggling to finish.
In a previous case, one person nearly required hospitalisation after attempting the dish. Another was found rolling on the floor of the restaurant’s restroom, completely overwhelmed by the spice.
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