Kalbi Burger Challenge 2011

UPDATE: This event has passed. See recap here.

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Is it possible to eat FOUR original Kalbi Burgers in 10 minutes? Finding the answer to that question is what the Kalbi Burger Challenge is all about.

On the afternoon of July 24th, 2011 (Sunday), the inaugural Kalbi Burger Challenge will pit Koreatown’s top eaters in a contest to see who loves the hood’s favorite burger so much that they can eat four in one go.

Specifically, the WINNER will be the competitor who is first to finish four (4) of the signature burgers OR whoever eats the most of those burgers within the contest time period of 10 minutes.

The PRIZE is not only the prestige of being forever known as the winner of the inaugural Kalbi Burger Challenge. The winner is also guaranteed a complimentary all-you-can-eat meal at the next competitive eating challenge hosted by the Visit Koreatown organization.

HOW TO JOIN:

At least two Koreatown personalities have already agreed to compete in the contest — the community’s YouTube dance star Joseph Villarroel and LAHaninFitness health ambassador Tiger Joo. UPDATE: Ai Cherie will do the challenge, making her the first and only woman competitor!

Two or three (2-3) slots will be given to wildcards. These contestants will be selected based on a demonstration of their ability to eat huge amounts of food. Proof of such ability can be through photographs, documentation of previous victories in competitive eating contests, and videos of eating prowess.

*Deadline for submission of entry to be a wildcard has passed. Confirmed wildcards are Jun @Tofuprod, Corndog @ChrisCorning, and Dex @TheAppleMonkey.

RULES OF THE KALBI BURGER CHALLENGE

Each contestant will be provided with a choice of either soda or water as a beverage during the competition. Four 16-ounce cups will be filled with the beverage beforehand and be available and ready before the start of the competition.

Contestants must consume one burger before proceeding to the next burger.

Contestants must wait for the starting signal before commencing to eat and may not touch any food prior to the starting signal.

Contestants must stop eating at the ending signal.

Contestants may not put additional burger or portions of burger in their mouths after the ending signal, but will be allowed 15 seconds to swallow any burger already in their mouth.

If a contestant regurgitates at any point during the competition, that contestant is disqualified.

NO DUNKING ALLOWED. The burgers shall not be defiled by submersion into the beverage.

Contestants will be asked to sign waivers absolving the event organizers and sponsors of liability for any possible harm incurred in their participation.

THE KALBI BURGER CHALLENGE

Who: Enthusiastic Eaters of Kalbi Burger
Event is open to the public.

What: The Inaugural Kalbi Burger Challenge
Competitive Eating Contest

Where: Main Location of Kalbi Burger
4001 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010

When: July 24, 2011 (Sunday), 1:00 – 3:30 PM
Contest will start at 2:00 PM.

For inquiries, email 7-24@visitkoreatown.org

FACTS ABOUT KALBI BURGER

Kalbi Burger was the “Crowd Favorite” at the 2010 Korean BBQ Cook-Off.

Kalbi Burger opened its first and singular location on June 16, 2010.

All the beef, chicken and pork used in the burgers are free of hormones and antibiotics.

The signature Kalbi Burger is made from a blend of fresh ground short rib meat and ground chuck. Other ingredients in the burger include American cheese, romaine lettuce, Korean vinaigrette, red onions, tomato, and kalbi aioli sauce.

Each patty used in the signature Kalbi Burgers weighs approximately 6.8 ounces.

The owner Hawk Lee was a military aeronautical engineer for 17 years before opening KB.

Kalbi Burger is the only place in the Koreatown area where Coolhaus gourmet ice-cream sandwiches are available.

See complete menu at http://kalbiburger.com

Watch the Kalbi Burger video http://kalbiburger.com/kalbi-burger-video/

ALSO: Just like last year at the community’s holiday charity festival, O.N.E. Drinks will be at Kalbi Burger Challenge 2011 quenching the crowd’s thirst with their healthy drinks. Remember to “Like” them on Facebook because for every one that O.N.E. Coconut Water gets, they’ll give $1 to “Healthy Child Healthy World” organization. http://facebook.com/onecoconutwater

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