Alibaba Relaks Kebab Radzymin — Review by WOJEK
Radzymin, Poland — Kebab / Turkish
Two YouTubers attempt to eat a 5kg kebab plate at Alibaba Relaks Kebab in Radzymin as a challenge, managing to eat for about 40 minutes before reaching their limit. The kebab features craft beef and chicken with fries and vegetables, with high-quality meat but becomes increasingly difficult to consume due to the massive portion, greasy fries, and monotonous taste. Despite not completing the challenge in the 60-minute time frame for free food, they appreciated the quality ingredients and creative concept.
What was great: High-quality craft meat option, flavorful seasoning and spices, good sauce that enhances the taste, impressive portion size and presentation, entertaining experience and challenging concept
What could improve: Meat becomes cold and dry over time, fries are very greasy and filling, monotonous taste after eating for extended period, surówka (slaw) could be better quality, challenge becomes physically uncomfortable as fullness increases
The Dishes
The 5kg kebab plate arrived after a 45-minute wait and proved to be an enormous serving containing approximately 3kg of meat, 1kg of fries, and 1kg of salad. The reviewers chose the craft beef option over the cheaper ground meat meatball version. The meat came as a combination of crafted beef and chicken, seasoned with multiple spices and resembling multiple individual kebabs. The fries were crispy on the outside but heavily saturated with oil and grease. The salad consisted primarily of Peking cabbage, a simple but fresh accompaniment. The sauce offered both mild and spicy options, with the mild version having slightly sweet notes while the hot sauce provided good heat. The reviewers found the meat itself to be juicy and well-seasoned, but the sheer volume made it increasingly difficult to appreciate the flavors as they continued eating.
The Experience
The restaurant had a casual, laid-back atmosphere with a legendary status in the Polish internet food community. Alibaba, the owner, was friendly and accommodating, offering to reheat the food if it cooled down during the eating challenge. The establishment was moderately busy with lunch service around 4pm, with many customers coming specifically for viral challenges. The famous couch where challengers sit became a symbol of the place, though the reviewers found it somewhat cramped for such a large meal. The environment felt welcoming despite the intense physical challenge they were undertaking, with staff checking on their progress throughout the experience.
Value and Pricing
The 5kg craft beef kebab cost 250 PLN, while the same plate with 100 percent beef cost 310 PLN. For context, this represents the cost of approximately 10 regular 500g kebabs combined into one massive plate. The restaurant offered a special challenge incentive: if two people could finish the plate within 50 minutes, they would receive 1000 PLN from the YouTuber and additional winnings from Alibaba. The reviewers found the pricing reasonable for the massive portion and quality ingredients, though they ultimately did not complete the challenge to claim the prize.
Notable Moments
One of the reviewers mentioned that Alibaba had changed from using ground meat meatballs in previous years to offering craft meat options, significantly improving the quality of the challenge.
After about 20 minutes, one reviewer stated: I feel like I have been eating the same thing for four hours or four weeks. The monotony of consuming large quantities of identically seasoned meat became psychologically challenging.
The reviewers discussed strategy throughout, debating whether to eat meat first or fries, whether to drink liquid, and acknowledging that the fries were the most physically blocking element of the meal.
At the 40-minute mark, both reviewers admitted defeat, with one saying: My stomach feels like it will burst. I am full. Every minute works against us now.
The Verdict
While the reviewers praised the quality of the craft meat and the overall execution of the challenge concept, they ultimately could not complete the 5kg plate. They consumed approximately 70 percent of the meal over 40 minutes before hitting their physical limit. The experience revealed that success in this challenge requires either serious preparation, competitive eating training, or a genuinely enormous appetite. The monotonous nature of eating such a large quantity of similarly seasoned meat, combined with the greasy fries, proved to be the primary obstacles. Despite not winning the prize money, both reviewers acknowledged this as a memorable life challenge worth attempting. The restaurant is best suited for large groups sharing a single plate or for serious food challenge enthusiasts with exceptional appetites. For casual diners seeking a quality kebab, smaller portion options would be more appropriate than this viral menu item.