Eat for free: food challenges in Singapore

The Empire burger stack ($55) at this Bukit Timah bistro is a sloppy assembly of bacon, cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce and three beef patties – each weighing 200g. Finish it in under 20mins – don’t forget the three portions of fries on the side – and you’ll get the burger for free, and maybe indigestion to boot.

Chow down three tacos ($28) at the restaurant’s third level of habanero spice in 30mins, and they’ll be struck off the bill. Your mouth won’t be the only hole on fire after.

At this Lau Pa Sat satay stall, it’s a high-stakes (sticks?) game. Demolish as many skewers in 20mins, and they’ll be on the house if you beat the current record of 120. That’s right, some maniac managed to eat a century of satay. Else, it’s $0.70 a stick.

Finish a plate of Southwest Tavern's fiery Spaghetti from Hell ($26) – it's hotter than levels 'Halfway There' and 'Hell's Gateway' – within ten minutes and you'll get two towers of Heineken on draft to quell the mouth flames, and a $100 dining voucher for your next visit.