Restaurants - 3 points per A$1

[Alanslegal]

What a place to offer QFF points!

I am so trying that Challenge Ramen if I get time in SYD again, even if it means I won't get my 150 QFF points. :mrgreen:

And don't forget the 75 points earnt using an Amex

I would join you! The stats aren't really that great though : "Current number of challenger　478　　Winner　17"

How much food could it be? 1L, perhaps 2 of soup, and maybe 500g of noodles? It's a pity they don't have the measurements on the site.

I saw two guys giving the challenge a serious crack, but they started to struggle after about 10 minutes :shock: - the bowl size is about 30cm in diameter, maybe 15-17cm deep. There was so much noodles, I think it could feed 4 easily.

 

[anat0l]

I saw two guys giving the challenge a serious crack, but they started to struggle after about 10 minutes :shock: - the bowl size is about 30cm in diameter, maybe 15-17cm deep. There was so much noodles, I think it could feed 4 easily.

That reckons at about at least 4 packets of noodles - I believe it's egg based, not the easy-to-eat (but inferior) instant noodle packet things, then at least 1L of soup (hopefully that tastes good), plus vegetables and meat.

A worthy challenge, but I'd still give it a go. It sounds easier to achieve than my friend's "Shank Off" (and if you go there you don't get the whole thing free, nor any QFF points!)

 

[john_kowolski]

My last visit to a participating QFF restaurant was an interesting one, as their card terminal was down, so they couldn't issue the points :shock:

To their credit, the manager was very apologetic and left a note on the sales receipt stating that the points needed to be credited on my next visit (pity I live 3 hours away!!!). I'm not too sure what the process is in this case, is it simply a case of bad luck, or is the onus on the QFF member to return to the restuarant to have the points issued?? Surely Qantas could process it manually with evidence of a recepit?

By the way, the food was excellent!!

 

[Flashback]

My last visit to a participating QFF restaurant was an interesting one, as their card terminal was down, so they couldn't issue the points :shock:

To their credit, the manager was very apologetic and left a note on the sales receipt stating that the points needed to be credited on my next visit (pity I live 3 hours away!!!). I'm not too sure what the process is in this case, is it simply a case of bad luck, or is the onus on the QFF member to return to the restuarant to have the points issued?? Surely Qantas could process it manually with evidence of a recepit?

By the way, the food was excellent!!

Which restaurant was it?

 

[Leumas]

That reckons at about at least 4 packets of noodles - I believe it's egg based, not the easy-to-eat (but inferior) instant noodle packet things, then at least 1L of soup (hopefully that tastes good), plus vegetables and meat.

A worthy challenge, but I'd still give it a go. It sounds easier to achieve than my friend's "Shank Off" (and if you go there you don't get the whole thing free, nor any QFF points!)

The problem I see is the soup - with the noodles soaking in it, the noodles will expand and fill you up really quick.

So I think the trick is to eat the noodles as quickly as you can, because drinking the soup will also fill you up. The other trick is to ask for a second bowl to separate the soup and the noodles (not sure if that's allowed, but the web site doesn't mention you can't).

The more important question is - if you complete the challenge and get the noodles for free, will that mean you get no QFF points for it?

 

[anat0l]

The more important question is - if you complete the challenge and get the noodles for free, will that mean you get no QFF points for it?

Why do you think I said

even if it means I won't get my 150 QFF points. :mrgreen:

Obviously, they will not give points if you don't pay anything, since points is based on dollars expended, not dollars consumed.

 

[Alanslegal]

The problem I see is the soup - with the noodles soaking in it, the noodles will expand and fill you up really quick.

So I think the trick is to eat the noodles as quickly as you can, because drinking the soup will also fill you up. The other trick is to ask for a second bowl to separate the soup and the noodles (not sure if that's allowed, but the web site doesn't mention you can't).

Yes they give you a second small bowl. The guys I was watching put alot of noodles in the bowl, cooling it down, then eating it. But even after seeing two heaped bowls of noodles being consumed, the main challenge bowl looked still full!! :shock:

 

[anat0l]

Yes they give you a second small bowl. The guys I was watching put alot of noodles in the bowl, cooling it down, then eating it. But even after seeing two heaped bowls of noodles being consumed, the main challenge bowl looked still full!! :shock:

That would be my first mini-challenge: waiting for the ramen to cool down sufficiently so that I can start to eat it.

I'd probably try and pour away some of the soup, but considering that they don't give you a big enough ladle (that huge spoon given to eat the ramen doesn't work, it's too shallow), that probably won't work.

 

[Leumas]

I'd probably try and pour away some of the soup, but considering that they don't give you a big enough ladle (that huge spoon given to eat the ramen doesn't work, it's too shallow), that probably won't work.

I'm not sure if you're allowed to pour away the soup. My impression is - whatever is in the bowl, soup and all, will have to be in your tummy to be considered a successful challenge.

Also, as I said, the soup is the problem...

 

[anat0l]

I'm not sure if you're allowed to pour away the soup. My impression is - whatever is in the bowl, soup and all, will have to be in your tummy to be considered a successful challenge.

Also, as I said, the soup is the problem...

Well, I meant pour it in the small bowl they give you.

The idea being that the less soup there is in the big bowl, the faster it will cool down and the quicker you could then eat it. (Also limits the ability of the noodles to absorb soup whilst you are trying to consume the concoction).

Once you've finished the noodles, hopefully you'll still be able to drink the soup, and being colder (hopefully not much less tastier), you'll have an easier time doing so, especially if you're approaching the 1 hr mark.

 

[Alanslegal]

I can sense an AFF Ramen Challenge in the near future - the winner not only gets his/her photo plastered on the walls, they can also elect to get their QF card swiped for those points

 

[samh004]

I'm not sure if you're allowed to pour away the soup. My impression is - whatever is in the bowl, soup and all, will have to be in your tummy to be considered a successful challenge.

Also, as I said, the soup is the problem...

It might not be in my tummy after an hour though

I can sense an AFF Ramen Challenge in the near future - the winner not only gets his/her photo plastered on the walls, they can also elect to get their QF card swiped for those points

The bowl looks bigger than my head… I don’t know what sort of preparation I’d need for that challenge :shock:

 

[Leumas]

The bowl looks bigger than my head… I don’t know what sort of preparation I’d need for that challenge :shock:

I was saying to someone at work yesterday that the bowl can hold a baby in it and the entire content of the bowl can feed a whole family...

 

[Mal]

That reckons at about at least 4 packets of noodles - I believe it's egg based, not the easy-to-eat (but inferior) instant noodle packet things, then at least 1L of soup (hopefully that tastes good), plus vegetables and meat.

Bit more info here: SupersizedMeals.com - The Ramen Challenge, Komachi Japanese Restaurant, Sydney, Australia

According to a SMH article quoted on that site, it's 1Kg of ramen noodles.

 

[Alanslegal]

Very fun article - it's exactly the way I see myself if I ever decided to go for this challenge.

 

[lovestotravel]

I have been using this a fair bit recently which is good at this time of year

However the website http://restaurants.qantas.com.au/ hasn't been working for a few days...

Hmmmm :shock:

 

[tipsy.skipsy]

Gurkhas Restaurant listed on Qantas website , I called them up yesterday - they don't do QFF anymore. But still listed on Qantas website - not happy.

 

[lovestotravel]

Gurkhas Restaurant listed on Qantas website , I called them up yesterday - they don't do QFF anymore. But still listed on Qantas website - not happy.

HA - Yes I was there a few weeks ago, went to pay and no more Qantas FF

 

[Sprucegoose]

Gurkhas Restaurant listed on Qantas website , I called them up yesterday - they don't do QFF anymore. But still listed on Qantas website - not happy.

Surprised they made the list in the first place!!

 

[docjames]

I have been using this a fair bit recently which is good at this time of year

However the website Frequent Flyer - Earning Points - Restaurants hasn't been working for a few days...

Hmmmm :shock:

Working now.....