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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! :)

I concur with the Cinammon Toast Crunch.
I used to stay in the corner of a cafe in the student center of my university pretty much at any time I wasn't in class.

They had a quirky uber-cheap snack counter that had things like fresh fruit, tea, cheesecake, sandwiches, as well as a never ending bowl of cereal for 2 dollars. You'd get a bowl that you could keep going up for refills any time you wanted.

CInammon Toast Crunch with ice cold 2% was my comfort food of choice when my brain was taxed and I really didn't want to go out of my way to look for healthier alternatives.

Sometimes you just need that indulgence.

Anyone ever had cracklin' oat bran? It is pretty much the best thing EVER.

I am a retired restaurant owner. I was forced to retire because the state purchased one property for the Tollway Authority headquarters, and then another authority bought my other restaurant for construction of a railroad overpass. Since I miss the food business so much, I just put in an 800 sq. ft. kitchen, and cook, eat, and drink all the time with friends and family.

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.