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NYC’s 7 Best Hot Dogs

July 4, 2012 6:00 AM

You don’t have to be a competitive eater to enjoy a hot dog on the Fourth of July. In fact, aren’t burgers and franks as much of an Independence Day tradition as the American flag? Whether you’re looking for a classic frankfurter or a hot dog with a twist, check out our picks for the best wieners in NYC. – Camille DeMere

Gray’s Papaya (West Village)

(credit: Gray’s Papaya/Facebook)

402 Sixth Ave. (at 8th St.)
(212) 260-3532
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An NYC staple, any list of “best hot dogs” would be remiss to not include Gray’s Papaya. The bustling corner locale is inexpensive and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Asia Dog

NYCs 7 Best Hot Dogs

Multiple locations, for more information check www.asiadognyc.com or follow them on Twitter.

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Want a little kimchi with your frank? Catch up with Asia Dog at the Brooklyn Flea, Central Park and wherever outdoor fun is being had. There grab a “Sidney,” a Thai-style dog with relish, mango, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, crushed peanuts and fish sauce. Or try an “Ito,” topped with Japanese curry and homemade kimchi apples.

Crif Dogs

(credit: Crif Dogs)

113 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY 10009
(212) 614-2728
crifdogs.com
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The mother of all whacked-out hot dog topping places. Cream cheese on your dog? Check. Bacon wrapped with avocadoes and sour cream? Check. Bacon, teriyaki, pineapple, and green onions? Check. We could go on and on, but if you want to experiment with your dog, this is the place. Trust us.

Ditch Plains Restaurant

A mac’n'cheese Ditch Dog – delicious! (ditch-plains.com)

29 Bedford Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 219-2126
ditch-plains.com
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Here’s a handheld breakfast for you: American cheese and an egg any way, served on top of a frank. If a morning meal isn’t your aim, try one American classic on top of another – Ditch Plains also offers Sloppy Joe Dogs and hot dogs smothered in mac ’n’ cheese.

Dogmatic

26 E. 17^th Street
New York, NY 10003
(212) 414-0600
eatdogmatic.com
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At this food cart-turned-Union Square eatery, your dog comes ensconced in a baguette. Select your sausage (beef, chicken, pork, turkey and lamb or even asparagus), add some mint yogurt, jalapeno cheddar or any of the other delicious gourmet sauces for an inventive take on the classic NY dog.

Eden Wok

(credit: Steve Schaible/HotDogProfits.com)

43 East 34th Street
New York, NY 10016
(212) 787-8700
edenwok.com
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Why get a hot dog at a Chinese restaurant? Because this Chinese hot dog comes wrapped and fried like an eggroll. Dip it in duck sauce. Oh, and it will only set you back $2.50.

Lansky’s Old World Deli

(credit: Lansky’s Facebook Page)

235 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10023
(212) 787-0400
lanskysnyc.com
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The smorgasbord of toppings offered to grace your smoky Lansky’s Devil Dog will blow your mind. Choose from the normal – ketchup, mustard, cheese – to the slightly stranger. Tomato? Sauteed Jalapenos? Boston Baked Beans? Top your dog with more meat – fried pastrami bits are on the menu.

KPMc

I just don’t like Hot Dogs that are as stale as this “article”. It was run in August of 2010 and may be even older. Can you say re-hash, CBS?
HOT DOG!

Who writes this stuff? Get thee to Agata and Vvalentina on E79th and 1st and order a Kobe frank from the meat counter. I know, I know it’s not a restaurant. JUST DO IT. Then write a follow-up piece apologizing to us all! DO IT NOW! GO!
BEST FRIES EVER

i love crif dog dogs but you’ve gotta try the fries…..killa!
stace

Ive only experienced crif dogs and grays papaya and crif dogs was awesome! They variety of topping you would never think to put on a hot dog and I love the atmosphere of the place
mike

How can you claim that this is NYC’s best Hot Dogs without listing NATHAN’S!!

here’s a reason

……. ’cause they aren’t good anymore. that’s why.

MR KNOW IT ALL

YOU LEFT OUT SAL MINELLAS DINER. A HEAVENLY DINING EXPERIENCE. 33RD AND 3RD

dp

Mr Know It All made a funny… Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk…Boink !

dixie blood

Whenever you leave out Katz Deli on Houston St. then your list is incomplete.

yes, i live here!

katz is way, way overrated. it doesn’t belong on this list

FTW

Katz is a wonderful NYC experience…but it’s not renowned for its hot dogs. I lived around the corner from there, and brought many a visitor through the place. Often they would get the hot dogs only to be disappointed.
Jeff Rosen ret NYPD Sgt

While it is a big tourist trap and a little bit false advertising calling itself a Jewish deli when it’s not even Kosher I have to admit their hot dogs are the best I’ve ever had in NYC and I’ve gone there from Long Island just for their franks. I do agree their cold cut sandwiches are overrated though.
If you include Nassau and Suffolk my favorite franks are at Kensington Deli on Middle Neck Road in Great Neck and Adventureland Amusement Park on Route 110.
Frank Futer

Not to mention way, way overpriced

read the title

……….this is about the best not the worst.
Jimmy

Tourist trap
Jeff Rosen ret NYPD Sgt

I agree but only for their hot dogs.

Big Nard

Gray’s Papaya use to be a good cheap place to eat, but now Gray’s raise their prices every six months.
These days I eat at Gray’s if I need a quick meal.
melena

best place for cancer on a bun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!heheheheheheh