![]() My only regret is that I only got ONE hot dog and didn't eat it until I got home. Duck? Bacon? Jalapenos - yes - I can eat them with most things, but duck and bacon? Who KNEW!?! The three flavors complemented each other perfectly. ![]() I wish there was a way to describe the moan of sheer pleasure that escaped when I took my first bite of the duck/bacon/jalapeno dog (with sauerkraut and spicy peppers and brown mustard). If you are jonesing for a hot dog, like I was, drive from wherever you are and get to Wurstkuche. Their mountainous chili fries served on a drink tray are an indomitable side.How could anybody give this place anything but 5 stars?!! If you are anywhere near Venice Beach, drive over to Wurst Kuche. In addition to their signature pastrami sandwiches, The Hat cooks up a well-appointed chili dog at their 11 locations. You’ll love the savory chili dogs and the two locations-one in Hollywood and the other in Studio City.Ī local favorite for Valley denizens, Cupid’s serves their hot dogs with a chili that’s of a less heartier variant. Your kids will love the old train car repurposed as a dining room. This Fairfax District's namesake dish substitutes a bun for a tortilla and packs it with two hot dogs, chili, cheese and pastrami, making this burrito hybrid a uniquely LA creation. Their chili burgers are what they’re known for, but their chili dogs are equally as delicious and with 34 locations across the area, there's bound to be one nearby.Ī relatively new entrant to the field, George’s is a refreshed burger stand in East LA that uses locally sourced food, grilling up a solid chili-cheese dog. Here are a few notable establishments that specialize in the craft.Īlthough In-N-Out basks in most of the SoCal burger chain limelight, true Angelinos give Tommy’s an equal nod. The thick, brown, beefy sauce is available at many of our local fast food joints, plussing up every dish it touches. If you had to characterize hots dogs in Los Angeles with a single style hot dog, the chili dog would have to be it. The number of options that are sure to satisfy even the most picky eaters makes this one of the best hot dogs spots in LA. ![]() For finicky little ones, plain hot dogs and burgers are available. The chili dog is a sure bet, but from there, toppings range from pastrami, bacon, grilled mushrooms, guacamole, cole slaw, japalepeños, sauerkraut, sour cream, onion rings and a multitude of cheeses in apropos names such as the Mulholland Drive Dog (nacho cheese, bacon, grilled onions and mushrooms), the Brando Dog (mustard, onions, chili, cheddar cheese), or Martha Stewart (relish, onions, bacon, tomatoes, sauerkraut, sour cream). More overwhelming than the photographs though are the number of hot dogs. The signed celebrity headshots lining the walls, pining their love for Pink’s, will have the family playing an impromptu game of Guess Who? Established in 1939, the humble hot dog stand’s vicinity to the film studios has drawn the Hollywood elite for years, making its signature chili dog a veritable star in its own right. Restaurants may bandy the term “world famous,” but few come as close to Pink’s. Regardless, you may want to hit a playground (or two) afterwards. For plant-forward options, they offer soy veggie and Beyond Meat dogs. If those aren’t enough, feel free to wash down a Vicious Dog with a side of their tasty chicken wings. ![]() Hungry? Mozzarella sticks, jalapeño poppers, pastrami and a Philly Cheesesteak are but some of the accoutrements available for your hot dog in the namesake Hungry category. ![]() Does your junior foodie heart peanut butter and have an incredibly open mind? The Peanut Butter Dog in the Adventurous column comes with a bacon-wrapped beef dog slathered with nutty stuff-strawberry jelly, bananas, chocolate candy pieces are extra (no, seriously). For the uninitiated, they’ve categorized their 35-plus varieties into six self-descriptive buckets: Classic, First-Timers, Spice It Up, Adventurous, Back For More and I’m Hungry.įeeling basic? One from the Classic section is a safe bet, such as the cheese dog, an all-beef sausage topped with melted cheese. If you’re looking to push the boundaries of what can legally go on a hot dog, Vicious Dogs is the place. ![]()
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