Island Sushi and Grill hosted its third annual Malassada Eating Contest to celebrate National Donut Day today.
Six contestants of all ages sweated it out for one-hundred and twenty seconds attempting to consume as many unified malassadas as possible.
VIDEO: Malassada Eating Contest to celebrate National Donut Day
In the end, local Las Vegan Andro Tuibeo dominated, finishing seven unfilled malassadas. His prize is free malssadas for a year (one dozen/month). All contestants also went home with a commemorative T-shirt.
Las Vegan Andro Tuibeo dominated, finishing seven unfilled malassadas
National Donut Day is an annual celebration on the first Friday of June. Malassadas are a Portuguese donut style popular in Hawaii. Island Sushi & Grill offers fresh malassadas daily with four regular fillings and a monthly special flavor (this month is churro spice).
About Island Sushi & Grill
Established in 2008, Island Sushi & Grill is committed to bringing the “aloha spirit” and flavors of the islands to Las Vegas. Family owned and operated, the restaurant and bakery offers the gamut of Hawaiian favorites including a full sushi bar, fresh poke by the pound, Hawaiian plate lunch, noodle & rice dishes, hand-filled malassadas, shave ice and other Island delights in a warm environment decorated with hand carved wood. Catering, take out and delivery are also offered.
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