I've never been a fan of hot dogs. Actually, my father wouldnt let us eat them because they were such a questionable meat. And then you hear the rumors that they are made out of horse hooves and unicorn horns and so I wasn't particularly interested. But then I tried them and much to my surprise...I didn't like them anyway. Strange texture. Like a tube of Spam (or what I think Spam would taste like).
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| Asiadog |
That is my long introduction into going to Asiadog today. It's a small little place, a cute sign outside of chopsticks holding a hot dog, a few tiny tables and an open kitchen. They are an Asian influenced shop with "flavors found in China, Korea, Vietnam and Japan." They can be found at Brooklyn Flea, Central Park Summerstage, and now in their first shop on Kenmare, between Mott and Mulberry. I had seen the menu before and even though hot dogs and I have never been the best of friends, I wanted to try it out.
The man at the counter was very helpful when he saw my furrowed brow trying to navigate the menu and he talked me through my options. You can choose between beef, chicken, veggie or organic beef "dogs". The organic is $1 more but they are still between $4.50 and $5.50 so not too bad at all. You are also given an option of whole wheat or white bun. I went with chicken and whole wheat for mine.
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| Menu of Goodies |
You are then given the option of which topping you would like on your "dog". Since I am not a huge spicy food fan, he suggested the Sidney, which came with a Thai mango relish. I have a hard time not ordering mango when it's on a menu as it is, since it tastes amazing on everything, so it was a perfect suggestion for me. They also have kimchi, sesame slaw, japanese curry...lots of choices!
And...mine was great!!! Not spicy at all, sweet and really good! I was full after one so I didnt venture to the optional sides of wasabi potato salad, korean yam fries or a mixed green salad (each for a mere $3) but I have heard food things from my co-workers. They also have a kimchi corndog, bbq bulgogi burgers and a pull pork sammy. I'd say if you're looking for something inexpensive, delicious and you're in the neighborhood, then stop into Asiadog. Something for everyone who wants something a little different!
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| The Sidney Chicken Dog..Mmmm! |
