One of the first hot dog specialists to arrive in Hong Kong was Hot Dog Link (Shop C, 67D Waterloo Rd., Ho Man Tin, 2624-4002), which has been in business for a formidable 20-plus years. Founded by master German sausage maker Konrad Pschorr, the extensive menu features imported sausages grilled to perfection accompanied by buns of your choosing. Calorie counters rejoice: you can also skip the buns and go for just the wieners solo. The décor may be homely and the surroundings cramped, but the long queues outside this shop are here to stay.
Fast approaching its 10-month anniversary is Wonderdog (12 Haven St., Causeway Bay, 2886-8052), created by radio DJ personality Tarzan. The space itself assumes an air of quirkiness, with colorful chalkboard menus, pop art illustrations and dangling light bulbs aplenty. Wonderdog’s intriguing toppings selection includes wasabi, Japanese seaweed and prawns. Challenge yourself to the hot-as-hell, sauce-drenched Devil Dog if you dare.
Then there’s Brat (7 Elgin St., Central, 2549-3088). A two-year-old monochromatic space on tranquil Elgin Street, Brat serves top-quality American sausages made from chicken, turkey, beef or pork, containing delectable ingredients such as lemon, portobello mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Presentation matches the décor, with hot dogs arriving in front of you on a nifty wooden chopping board. Their gourmet sausages are also available for retail, so hardcore frankfurter fans can go ahead and stock up.
Having just opened in November last year, Yonge Piggies (1 Jervois St., Sheung Wan, 2104-7218) may be the new kid on the block, but its crowd of devotees isn’t any less sizable. Get a taste of authentic Canadian street meat with YP’s choices of hickory-smoked, honey garlic, picante pepper and cheddar sausage—and don’t forget to pair the dogs with chili fries and an awesome milkshake. Complete with bright red ventilation pipes, steel counters and pinup girl and piglet wall art, the space is retro-cool and allows for casual street-side dining.
The Frank (Lab Concept, Queensway Plaza, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, 2640-9111), the brainchild of the group behind Triple O and Yo Mama, is another newish establishment that opened its doors last year. The design is clean and bright, almost European-chic, and their frankfurters come in generous portions. Try the Korean (kimchi on a chicken frank) for an interesting departure from your classic ketchup/mustard combo, or go all out and down the Suicide (fear not, you won’t actually die from the spice).
Way on the other side of town but worth a visit is Pi Hot Dog Gallery (Shops 44 and 49, 1/F, Waldorf Centre, 170-184 Sai Lau Kok Rd., Tsuen Wan, 2417-9363), opened for a bit over a year. Expect a fully customizable and lengthy selection of hot dogs here, including cheese-filled cheddar dogs and jumbo deluxe dogs.
Fast approaching its 10-month anniversary is Wonderdog (12 Haven St., Causeway Bay, 2886-8052), created by radio DJ personality Tarzan. The space itself assumes an air of quirkiness, with colorful chalkboard menus, pop art illustrations and dangling light bulbs aplenty. Wonderdog’s intriguing toppings selection includes wasabi, Japanese seaweed and prawns. Challenge yourself to the hot-as-hell, sauce-drenched Devil Dog if you dare.
Then there’s Brat (7 Elgin St., Central, 2549-3088). A two-year-old monochromatic space on tranquil Elgin Street, Brat serves top-quality American sausages made from chicken, turkey, beef or pork, containing delectable ingredients such as lemon, portobello mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes. Presentation matches the décor, with hot dogs arriving in front of you on a nifty wooden chopping board. Their gourmet sausages are also available for retail, so hardcore frankfurter fans can go ahead and stock up.
Having just opened in November last year, Yonge Piggies (1 Jervois St., Sheung Wan, 2104-7218) may be the new kid on the block, but its crowd of devotees isn’t any less sizable. Get a taste of authentic Canadian street meat with YP’s choices of hickory-smoked, honey garlic, picante pepper and cheddar sausage—and don’t forget to pair the dogs with chili fries and an awesome milkshake. Complete with bright red ventilation pipes, steel counters and pinup girl and piglet wall art, the space is retro-cool and allows for casual street-side dining.
The Frank (Lab Concept, Queensway Plaza, 93 Queensway, Admiralty, 2640-9111), the brainchild of the group behind Triple O and Yo Mama, is another newish establishment that opened its doors last year. The design is clean and bright, almost European-chic, and their frankfurters come in generous portions. Try the Korean (kimchi on a chicken frank) for an interesting departure from your classic ketchup/mustard combo, or go all out and down the Suicide (fear not, you won’t actually die from the spice).
Way on the other side of town but worth a visit is Pi Hot Dog Gallery (Shops 44 and 49, 1/F, Waldorf Centre, 170-184 Sai Lau Kok Rd., Tsuen Wan, 2417-9363), opened for a bit over a year. Expect a fully customizable and lengthy selection of hot dogs here, including cheese-filled cheddar dogs and jumbo deluxe dogs.
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