First and foremost, please DO NOT force a friend into a challenge they know they are not able to handle. Spice is a serious business and can be harmful to people who are particularly susceptible to it. All participants MUST participate of their own discretion!

The mechanics are simple. You will be rolling an ascending 'Threshold Roll.' If you meet/or exceed the Threshold, you will advance to the next one. Unfortunately, if you do not meet the Threshold, the spice has overcome you, and you cannot continue! Quick, drink something creamy to help!

First, the Threshold is 250. If you roll 450+, you get +50 to your next Threshold roll; if you roll 850+, you automatically succeed in the next round and do not need to roll! However, if you happen to roll 950+, you automatically win the Challenge!

Please be mindful of your body. If consuming intense spice has caused you any severe discomfort or symptoms. Please seek a healer if traditional remedies seem to have no effect.

The Essentials

Meat Lovers

Seafood Lovers

Surf & Turf

Red Oil Wonton

Yanxian-style red oil wonton with unique Yanxian-style red oil, black vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Plump pork wontons, dressed in minced garlic and ginger, and immersed in a rich red oil soup, make for an appetizer that will awaken your palate.

Char Siu Pork
Lettuce Wraps

Marinated pieces of tender pork neck are grilled over hot coals. They are wrapped in baby gem lettuce and accompanied by carrots, cucumber, radish, sesame seeds, and finely chopped chili peppers. It's a tasty and refreshing bite with a little bit of kick!

Egg Rolls

This is an amazingly crunchy appetizer. The filling is made with a mixture of minced pork and shrimp, chestnuts, scallions, and bamboo shoots, wrapped in nice crispy cabbage, and then covered in a fried egg and wheat flour shell for that satisfying crunch.

Pào cài

Pào cài is a Yanxian-style pickle made with various vegetables: Doman cabbage, carrots, mustard stems, long beans, daikon radish, turnips, cucumbers, ginger, and Yanxian peppers. It's great as an appetizer or a side dish!

Egg Drop Soup

A staple in many Doman households is a simple and hearty soup. Chicken broth forms the base, which is then thickened with cornstarch. The soup is then seasoned with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sesame oil, and it is enhanced with ginger, corn, carrots, and scallions. It is deliciously comforting.

Pearl Meatballs

Juicy, seasoned pork meatballs are embraced by a glistening coat of sticky glutinous rice that turns semi-translucent when steamed. Each “pearl” bursts with savory richness, the rice absorbing its juices for a chewy, melt-in-your-mouth contrast that feels both elegant and comforting.

Yanxian Beef

Yanxian Beef is a spicy and slightly sweet beef entree. After deep-frying the beef, it is combined with a yummy sauce and cooked just enough so that all the pieces are evenly coated. This dish is very spicy due to the chilies; every spice lover will instantly become hooked. Ginger, carrots, bell peppers, onions, and scallions help to enhance the flavors of this spicy dish.

Beef with Broccoli

This fresh and healthy dish will surely impress you. It’s full of sweet, tangy, garlicky soy sauce flavors that you will love. The broccoli is a plus point, especially because we make sure to add plenty. Like many Doman recipes, this recipe uses corn flour marination for the beef strips. The combination makes one hell of a dish when added to the glorious garlicky sauce after stir-frying.

Doman Beef Stew

This belly-warming beef stew is perfect for a cozy night in. It is made of Doman daikon, carrot, and tomato in beef stock. This nostalgic dish will leave you satisfied or perhaps craving a second serving. It is a great healthy but hearty dish to share at the table (or to have all to yourself!).

Doman Beef Noodle Soup

Tender beef, a rich and slightly spicy broth, fresh noodles, a little bok choy, and that necessary fistful of Doman pickled mustard greens, along with fresh scallions and Doman parsley, combine to create a perfectly orchestrated bowl of spicy, savory, fresh, salty deliciousness.

Doman Beef and Eggs

Tender, marinated slices of beef folded into soft, golden eggs, creating a silky, melt-in-your-mouth harmony. Lightly seasoned and gently sauced, this comforting classic delivers rich umami depth with a smooth, velvety finish — simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

Red Braised Beef

Succulent chunks of beef slowly simmered in a rich, caramel-tinged soy broth, infused with aromatics like ginger, star anise, and Shaoxing wine. The deep, glossy sauce clings lovingly to each morsel, giving a bold, savory intensity with tender meat that melts in your mouth.

Yanxian Chili Chicken

Delicious, delectable, and a cracker of a dish! Yanxian-style chili chicken is cooked with brown, green, and white peppercorns, along with Doman spices. A garlic-and-ginger base enhances the flavor, along with the potent kick of dried Yanxian chilies.

Crispy Doman
Fried Chicken

In this Doman-style fried chicken dish, the chicken is first steamed and dried, then deep-fried so that the skin remains exceptionally crunchy and the meat underneath gets tender. The chicken is steamed with spices such as cinnamon, Yanxian pepper, ginger, anise, and nutmeg. Later, it is drizzled with a mixture of sugar and vinegar, helping the skin achieve its characteristic crispiness.

General's Chicken

A sweet and spicy dish consisting of chicken pieces that are deep-fried and then stir-fried with ginger, garlic, scallions, and Yanxian chilies in a sauce made from sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and rice wine. It may very well become a new favorite dish!

Yanxian Crispy Dodo

A whole dodo is marinated in Doman 5-spice powder (cinnamon, fennel seed, star anise, and cloves), Yanxian peppercorns, and other seasonings. It is carefully air-dried for several days and then deep-fried. It is extremely crispy! A lotus root and edamame stir-fry accompanies this dish, using a bit of the oil the dodo was fried in to unify the flavors.

Chicken Lo Mein

Tender strips of chicken tossed with silky egg noodles in a luscious, savory sauce, layered with hints of soy, oyster, and sesame. Each bite delivers a comforting balance of meat, noodles, and flavor — simple, hearty, and satisfying.

Braised Chicken with Chestnuts

Tender chicken pieces slowly simmered in a richly aromatic broth, joined by buttery chestnuts and earthy shiitake mushrooms. The sauce glazes each bite with deep savory notes in a comforting, warm embrace — hearty, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

Yanxian Shredded Pork

A signature dish of Yanxian cuisine, shredded pork with garlic sauce delivers a sophisticated and addictive taste: tangy, spicy, sweet, and sour. The soft crunch of sauteed carrots, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms enhances the dish. Ginger, spring onion, and Yanxian pickled chili stand out in this dish, bringing all the components together.

Yanxian Pork
in Spicy Broth

This famous Yanxian dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds! Tender pieces of thinly sliced pork are immersed in a spicy broth. They sit over a bed of bean sprouts and oyster mushrooms. The dish is finished off by a dousing of hot Yanxian chili oil, which adds another layer of spice.

Sticky Yanxian Pork Belly

Tender pork belly is braised in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce. A simple dish, with just a sprinkling of sesame seeds and scallions, enhances the extremely bold flavors and the intricate blend of spices. It's a dish that pairs perfectly with rice!

Yanxian Pork, Watercress, and Broccoli Stir-Fry

This spicy dish features pork tenderloin and fresh veggies. Watercress, broccoli, and roasted cashews accompany the dish. A thick but flavorful sauce with a bold depth of flavor really brings this dish together. The combination of textures and the kick of spice makes this an exciting dining experience!

Braised Ribs
with Bitter Melon

Bold and balanced, this dish marries rich, caramelized pork ribs with the crisp, green bite of bitter melon. The savory, umami-packed sauce—built on fermented black beans, oyster, and Chee Hou sauces—rounds out the melon’s edge, giving a deep, satisfying meatiness with a refreshing, slightly bitter lift.

Braised Pork Chops

Succulent pork chops, pounded thin and soaked in a savory marinade, get a delicate egg coating and sear before being bathed in a sweet soy-scallion braise. The result is juicy, tender meat in a glossy, aromatic sauce, with scallions that are just as irresistible as the pork itself.

Honey Walnut Shrimp

Plump, tender pieces of shrimp coated in a crunchy batter, coated in a sticky, honeyed sauce, and stir-fried with walnuts. This simple dish has a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to satisfy all your cravings. It is perfect with rice or noodles for double the crunch experience.

Yanxian Boiled Fish

Tender fish fillet poached in seasoned water and topped with spices, Yanxian boiled fish is a dish that is both tasty and pungent, making it super addictive. It's a simple dish with great flavor and a numbing sensation on the mouth. Dried Yanxian peppers and chili paste are the stars of this dish.

Yanxian Stir-fried Squid

Salt-and-pepper squid, known as Youyu, is lightly battered and fried, then stir-fried with aromatics and a generous sprinkling of Jiaoyan, or pepper salt. It is paired with Yanxian dipping chilies, which elevate this dish with a spicy kick!

Spicy Seafood Noodle

Deliciously prepared seafood and noodles in a spicy broth. Shrimp, clams, squid, and scallops paired with Bok choy and napa cabbage over a bed of fresh wheat noodles. The broth is thick enough to coat every component of this dish, thus enhancing the overall taste experience with the ever-present mouth-tingling spiciness.

Red Glazed Salmon

Rich, buttery salmon fillets are bathed in a glossy, sweet-savory red-cooked (hongshao) glaze, accented by tangy black vinegar, fragrant ginger and scallions, and a dark soy-sugar balance. The sauce clings to the fish in syrupy ribbons, delivering a perfect harmony of bold flavor and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Lobster Noodles

Luxurious, celebratory, and deeply satisfying. Succulent lobster pieces mingle with chewy, springy yee mein noodles (pre-fried before drying for resilience and texture), all coated in a silky, savory sauce of soy, oyster sauce, ginger, and scallions. The rich seafood sweetness and the bold umami sauce wrap each long strand and morsel in a warm, joyful embrace — the kind of dish made for banquets and special moments.

Pumpkin Mochi

Seasonal Item

Soft, chewy mochi shaped like little pumpkins, with a buttery, spiced pumpkin filling that melts in your mouth. The exterior gives a gentle bite, yielding to the silky, sweet interior — autumnal warmth and comfort wrapped in a mochi dumpling.

Doman Pumpkin Cake

Seasonal Item

Crisp and golden on the outside, yet delightfully chewy—these pan-fried pumpkin cakes combine mellow pumpkin sweetness with a mochi-like texture. A plastering of toasted sesame seeds adds a nutty finish, making each bite a warm, festive treat.

Prawn Crackers

These colorful chips drop into hot oil, unfurling and puffing into golden, crunchy blossoms. One bite is a burst of airy crispness and briny sweetness — light but deeply satisfying. A festive snack that disappears too fast and always leaves you craving more.

Seaweed with Peanuts

Crisp roasted peanuts mingle with airy strands of dried seaweed (tái tiáo), each bite delivering a satisfying crunch, a mineral tang of the sea, and a whisper of umami salt. The contrast of nutty richness and briny green makes it oddly addictive — snackable, light, and full of character.

Crispy Fried Fritter

A beloved Doman street snack fried to golden perfection. The savory version features shredded daikon, cilantro, and scallions in a light rice flour batter, creating a crisp, fragrant crust that yields to a soft, flavorful interior — savory, herby, and deeply satisfying.The sweet version swaps in glutinous rice flour and brown sugar, frying up into warm, caramel-scented fritters with a chewy bite and delicate sweetness — comforting, nostalgic, and irresistibly moreish.

Doman Curried
Beef Puffs

Crisp, flaky pastry meets a rich, savory curried beef filling. The buttery layers of the crust soak up just enough curry aroma, while the interior is thick, fragrant, and deeply satisfying — a perfect balance of spice, meatiness, and bakery charm.

Savory Crepe Wraps

A popular classic that highlights the flavor of Doman street food. In the classic version, a warm crepe is brushed with a soft egg layer, slathered with sweet bean and spicy sauces, sprinkled with sesame, scallions, and cilantro, and rolled around a crispy youtiao for a satisfying crunch.A more modern twist is made with zha cai, lettuce, fried wonton skin, and sliced pork sausage.

Vegetable Pancakes

Crisp on the outside and tender within, these golden pancakes are packed with finely shredded carrots, bell peppers, and scallions, lightly seasoned with salt and Yanxian pepper, and kissed with sesame oil for a nutty aroma. Each bite is fresh, savory, and delightfully satisfying — a simple classic that celebrates the flavor of garden vegetables.

Doman Fried Dough

Hot and golden, these airy crullers crackle as you bite into their crisp shell, giving way to a light, chewy interior. Perfect and freshly fried and delicious on their own or dipped into soy sauce, chili oil, or congee — simple, nostalgic, and utterly irresistible.Sauces: Sweet, Dark Soy Sauce; Doman Hot Mustard; Black Vinegar; Yanxian Chili Oil; Condensed Milk; Satay (Peanut) Sauce

Hungry Ghost Bento

Enjoy a hauntingly tasty bento box featuring: Fried Rice with Diced Abalone, Scallop, and Doman Ham; Minced Shrimp and Pork Spring Rolls, Pickled Daikon Salad, Egg Wafer Paper Ingots, and Fresh Seasonal Fruit, plated like Hungry Ghost Festival offerings and joss paper ingots. Satisfy your hunger with this scarily amazing box of tasty tributes.

Haunted Explorer's Bento

This frighteningly delicious Haunted Explorer's Bento Box includes: "Jack-o'-lantern” Barley Salad with Smoked Salmon and Avocado, “Bat Dance” Braised Ox-tail in Red Wine Sauce, “Roadside Mourning” Fried Rice with Seafood in Shrimp Paste, “Ouija Board” Butter Cookie, and “Ghost Eye” Chocolate Mousse with Seasonal Fresh Fruits. Fuel up while you explore the flavors and textures of this hauntingly delicious bento box!

Pumpkin Patch
Snack Platter

Enjoy a spooky stroll through the pumpkin patch with this delicious snack platter. It features Fried Shrimps, Popcorn Chicken, Pumpkin with Smoked Salmon Croquette, Cheesy Tortilla Chips, All Saints Wake Gummy Mix, and a Mochi Pumpkin with Crunchy Candy Hands. A wickedly amazing array of flavor, crunch, and finished with devilishly sweet treats.

Demon King Soda

The Demon King Soda is a wickedly refreshing drink — imagine bright, tangy grape soda dancing with the silky, slightly herbal chew of grass jelly, all crowned by mischievous little gummy eyeballs bobbing on top. The sweetness of the grape gives a juicy zing, while the grass jelly cuts through it with mellow coolness, providing texture and balance. And when you sip through those gummy eyes, there’s a playful, chewy surprise in each gulp — it’s spooky, it’s fun, and absolutely thirst-quenching.

All Saints Wake Egg Tarts

The All Saints Wake Egg Tarts are a wickedly delightful twist on a Doman classic: you get the familiar golden, custardy filling—smooth, creamy, with just enough sweetness—and the crisp, buttery pastry shell that gives way in flaky layers. On top, spooky and fun designs in silky milk chocolate add a touch of rich cocoa creaminess to each bite. The hauntingly beautiful chocolate decorations melt gently into the warm custard, turning a simple egg tart into a bewitching, decadent treat.

Fangtastic Bite
Sandwich Cookie

The Fangtastic Bite Sandwich Cookie is a devilishly good mashup of cookie, cake, and s’mores! Imagine two soft, almost cake-like chocolate chip cookies hugging a gooey swirl of marshmallow cream, then dotted with mini marshmallows shaped like monster teeth, peeking out between the layers. Each bite gives you a tender chew, bursts of melty cream, and playful chewy “fangs” that fluff and squish in your mouth — it’s mischievous, nostalgic, and utterly delicious.

Devil Ahriman Tart

The Devil Ahriman Tart is pure temptation in pastry form: a crisp, buttery shell holds a silky dark-chocolate cream filling, rich and velvety. Atop that sits a little Devil Ahriman figure crafted from sweetened chestnut cream, with bits of white chocolate giving it dimension and a delicate sweetness. The nuttiness of the chestnut merges beautifully with the decadent cocoa underneath, while the white chocolate bits bounce with creaminess and contrast. Each mouthful is a balance of textures — flaky crust, smooth chocolate, and soft chestnut — with a hauntingly indulgent character.

Mango Pudding

A cool, luminous dessert that lets sweet, sun-ripened mango shine. With just five ingredients, it balances vibrant mango puree and a touch of creaminess from condensed milk, all set in a wobbly, silky gel that melts on your tongue. Refreshing, tropical, and gently sweet.

Mugwort Mochi

These jade-green glutinous rice dumplings are infused with the fresh, aromatic bite of mugwort, encasing a sweet red bean paste core. The supple, slightly chewy exterior yields softly against the lush, sugary filling, offering a delicate balance of herbal brightness and comforting sweetness.

Lotus Sesame Balls

Crispy and golden on the outside, yet soft and chewy inside — these glutinous rice dough orbs are filled with a sweet lotus paste, rolled in sesame seeds, and deep-fried to perfection. They crackle lightly as you bite into them, revealing a tender, molten center that contrasts beautifully with the nutty, toasted sesame crust.

Osmanthus Cake

A golden, fragrant tea-cake with a moist yet airy crumb, subtly sweetened by osmanthus syrup and mellow vanilla. The floral notes of the osmanthus impart a gentle, elegant aroma that lifts every bite, making it perfect for afternoon tea or as a delicate dessert.

Doman Steamed Cake

A soft, pillowy sponge cake with warm notes of brown sugar and hints of silky custard. Steamed to a golden hue, each slice feels airy yet moist, with a tender crumb that melts on your tongue — comforting, nostalgic, and infinitely satisfying.

Doman Walnut Cookies

Doman Walnut Cookies are golden, round, and just sweet enough. These crisp cookies are packed with finely ground walnuts and crowned with a crunchy walnut half. With a tender, crumbly interior and nutty aroma, they feel like the perfect companion to a cup of tea — simple, comforting, and irresistibly crunchy.

Yanxian Mixed Fried Rice

The Chef's specialty fried rice has a beautiful balance of sweet, salty, acidic, and spicy flavors that are important in Doman cuisine. Fragrant jasmine rice forms the base, enhanced by basil, Yanxian chilies, and brown sugar. A mixture of shrimp, fried pork belly, and minced beef makes this an addictive standalone dish!

Yanxian-Style
Egg Foo Young

Comfort food with a spicy kick. A mixture of bean sprouts and onions forms the structure for the egg to amass, too. Then, it is deep-fried—the outside has a slightly crispy texture, but the inside becomes quite airy and fluffy. It is then slathered in a tangy sauce thickened with cornstarch, further enhanced with an additional ingredient: Yanxian chili-infused honey. This is a savory egg dish with a hint of sweetness and a finishing kick of spiciness.

Siu Mai
(Doman Steamed Dumplings)

A staple of Doman cuisine is the steamed dumpling. This particular recipe is a home recipe of pork and prawn mixture but with the addition of dried shiitake mushrooms, which lend an earthy depth of taste. A bit of fish roe is placed atop to add a salty flavor explosion. The sauce is a lovely blend of dark soy, vinegar, and Sichuan chilies.

Red Lantern
Softshell Crab

It's a secret family recipe. Soft-shell crab, lightly coated in a seasoned batter, is immersed in a blend of reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, and finely chopped Yanxian chilies. This amazingly flavorful dish has that trademark mouth tingle and addictive crunch of the deep-fried softshell crab!

Hot and Sour Soup

Electric and comforting all at once. This broth sings with bright vinegar tang and sharp white pepper heat, while tender pork, tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and wood-ear fungus swirl in silky egg ribbons. It’s richly umami, softly thickened, and perfectly jagged at the edges — both warming and energizing.

Spicy Cumin Lamb
Biang Biang Noodles

Bold and irresistibly fragrant: wide, hand-ripped noodles bathe in a fiery, cumin-laced lamb sauce, the meat tender and rich, the cumin and chili intertwining to create a deep, smoky warmth. The noodles grab every drop of sauce, so each slurp delivers chewy texture, spicy kick, and depth in one unforgettable bite.

Evercold Water Bottle

There is nothing like a cold, refreshing glass of water. Water is the element of life, after all. You can bring home this elegantly frosted bottle, which keeps your water chilled for a whole day. It is made of specially enchanted glass with a simple, yet elegant design. No frills, just good ol' cold water!

Tea Infuser Water Bottle

Do you wish you could have your tea and drink it on the go? Why not? With this Tea Infuser Water Bottle, you can enjoy your favorite tea blend while out and about. Fill the top chamber with your favorite loose-leaf tea blend and turn it upside down. It works with both hot and cold water. It creates a concentrate that you can release a little or a lot, letting you use your tea leaves fully!Teas: Green tea, Oolong, Pu Erh, Hojicha, Black tea, Ceylon, Darjeeling, Lemon Ginger, Rolanberry, Rose, Jasmine

Hawthorn Iced Tea

This tea is light, refreshing, and delightfully tart. Made with dried Doman hawthorn berries, it brews into a beautiful amber-red drink with a tangy fruit flavor — somewhere between cherry, strawberry, and apple — tempered by a touch of sweetness. It’s uniquely bright but mellow, perfect for sipping with meals or on a warm day.

Doman Ginger Tea
with Red Dates

This tea is warming, soothing, and lightly sweet—this brew combines the sharp, spicy edge of freshly sliced ginger with the mellow, fruity depth of red dates (jujubes). The heat of the ginger tingles on your throat while the dates lend a gentle natural sweetness and soft, almost jammy undertone, creating a comforting cup that feels like a gentle hug from the inside out.

Doman Soy Milk

Doman Soy Milk is smooth, fragrant, and delicately nutty, with a natural sweetness that soothes and refreshes. Served warm or chilled, it’s comforting and wholesome—perfect alongside savory buns or crisp youtiao, a classic balance of creamy richness and gentle flavor that tastes like home in every sip.

Coconut Milk Drink

Bright, clean, and richly tropical — this drink blends the sweet, clear nectar of young coconut water with the silky flesh of the coconut itself. The result is a single-ingredient miracle: creamy, naturally sweet, and intensely coconut-forward. It’s refreshing, nourishing, and a pure taste in any season.

Flavored Milk Drinks

Are things getting a little too hot? Why not calm things down with some milk? Enjoy this deliciously flavored milk, perfect for calming the flames building up in your mouth. You might as well enjoy the taste!Flavors: Almond, Rolanberry, Blueberry, Coconut, Banana, Chocolate, Hazelnut, Soy Milk

Fruit Fizz Soda Water

Enjoy this new craze! Bubbly, fizzy, flavored soda water! The bubbles are sure to tickle and stimulate your senses. The flavors are all-natural and sweetened with cane sugar. It's not too sweet and tastes great!Flavors: Watermelon, Raspberry, Mixed Berry, Mandarin, Peach, Cherry

Baijiu

Baijiu is a spirit revered for its extraordinary depth, complexity, and elegance. As a sauce-aroma style, this baijiu delivers an unmistakable bouquet of aged soy sauce, fermented grains, roasted nuts, and dried tropical fruits, all wrapped in an alluring layer of umami richness. Each sip unfolds like a journey: earthy, floral, spicy, and subtly sweet, with a velvety mouthfeel and a finish that lingers for minutes.

The Divine Concoction

The Divine Concoction is an herbal cocktail. It is a liquor infused with medicinal properties, good for your body and spirit! Gin forms the base, lending strong juniper and citrus notes to the concoction. Goji berries, red dates, and Hawthorn berries are infused into the gin and lend their flavors and medicinal benefits to the drink. Bring home this elixir in a decorative gourd!