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You know the old adage, "Don't knock it till you've tried it". Well, that applied to me yesterday. I posted about the Bulgogi dog, stating that I probably wouldn't like this dog because of the topping combination. I wouldn't have tried it except that it was included in yesterday's Hot Dog Hootenanny at the Astor Center.

I had one and I have to say that I was wrong. I enjoyed my bulgogi dog yesterday. I still prefer to have a quality hot dog with mustard only, but this particular creation offered a nice contrast between the sweet delicious marinated Korean beef and the spicy taste of the underlying sausage. The bulgogi dog comes with a spicy sausage rather than a regular hot dog, unless you request the regular dog at the restaurant. The daughter of the owner, who was working the event told me that they switched from Sabrett to Best.

The dog came with bulgogi, onions, and a few pickle slices. I had mine without onions and ate most of the beef on the side, leaving some on the dog. I think that the spicy sausage actually works better with the bulgogi rather than a regular hot dog. It was tasty and I can see why people like it.

Hotdoglover - besides Rutts Hut what other hot dog places are on the NJ tour? The last time I hit Rutts Hut the place was so filthy I turned around and walked out. The ripper used to be a fave, but the condition of the place grossed me out. I like the deep fried (sorry I know you said grilled was the only way) dogs served at places like Libby's and the Corral and the Hot Grill up in Paterson and Clifton, their all the way dogs are great. The dogs at Jimmy Buff's can't be beat either. And this may make me a hot dog plebe but on occassion I still like dirty water dogs.

Was the Dak Kalbi spicy? It doesn't look it.

I would imagine saltiness of the frankfurter overpowering the sweetness of the beef. Interesting combination.

How much was each hot dog?

Hey, as long I'm making Kimchi Pizzas, I should be open to Kimchi hot dogs too! :)

No, I have not tried the hot dogs at New York Hot Dog & Coffee or bulgogi. But from years of experience eating at hundreds of hot dog joints and trying different combinations, I know what I like and don't like. Although I can't give an opinion on bulgogi, I know that even if I did like it, I wouldn't want it on a hot dog. It is barbecued meat, and to me it would be too much in the way of competing flavors. I only like mild chili or Rutts Hut relish. Whenever I try a new place, I get either one dog plain (with mustard) and one with the house specialty, or just one dog, half plain and half with the house specialty. I have nothing against toppings or people that enjoy them; I just prefer to have a good quality dog with skin, prepared the way I like it with usually mustard only. I might even like the "premium dog" served at this place, but the fact that it is skinless is a big strike against it in my book. Plus the dog looks like it hasn't been grilled or griddled.

In looking over my previous posts, perhaps I did come on a bit strong. It's just that I'm very opinionated when it comes to hot dogs. The different brands and restaurants hold a special fascination for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDcOKK7CCPo

A video making fun of me for stating that ketchup doesn't belong on a hot dog.

ur stupid; it's easy to name call; much harder to discuss something in an intelligent manner.