Darryl Kau's Epic Pasta Challenge: A Viral Sensation

Internet users have applauded a man's valiant attempt to eat a never-ending supply of pasta, in a video that has received more than 18 million views on social media. Have you ever eaten something so good that you hoped it would never end? That was the reality that Darryl Kau, 56, went through when he visited Olive Garden in Kapolei, Hawaii, with his daughter, Daysha Kau, and put their never-ending pasta challenge to the test. In two hours, Darryl managed to devour 11 bowls of pasta all by himself, and even had extra room for some breadsticks and two bowls of minestrone soup.

He certainly made the most of the endless supply of food; Daysha, 25, told Newsweek that her father was "pretty full" the entire next day and spent most of it watching football in his recliner. This incredible feat not only showcases Darryl's impressive appetite but also highlights the fun and unique dining experiences that Olive Garden offers its customers.

Daysha said: "With the never-ending pasta, you can choose your pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, rigatoni, angel hair) and your sauce (marinara, five-cheese ziti, creamy mushroom, Alfredo, meat sauce), and you can just keep ordering more and eating more pasta." He ate 10 bowls of his own pasta, but since my mom had a bowl left over, he had that too, and it came out to 11 bowls of pasta," she added. After trying so many different varieties of pasta, there was no doubt that Darryl's favorite dish was the creamy mushroom sauce with angel hair pasta.

Footage of Darryl's extraordinary effort was shared on TikTok (@dayshavuuuu) in September, and the clip has left internet viewers stunned. The video went viral with over 18.2 million views and almost 3 million likes so far. Of course, having eaten so much pasta in one sitting, anyone could understand if Darryl couldn't bear the thought of eating penne ever again. However, it is quite the opposite in fact, as Daysha said the family is thinking about going back to Olive Garden, although Darryl is not quite ready to face it again just yet.