Hot Dogs

Choripán is the ultimate in Argentine street food, a sandwich consisting of a chorizo sausage and a variety of condiments in a crusty bun. It is usually consumed on the go, since it is mostly sold at street stands throughout Latin ... READ MORE

One of the street foods that are synonymous with Chicago, the Maxwell Street Polish sandwich is said to have been created in 1943 by a Macedonian immigrant Jimmy Stefanovic who operated a hot dog stand - now called Jim's Original... READ MORE

Despite the name, Michigan hot dogs are practically unknown in Michigan. They are traditionally produced in New York State and Québec. This tasty street food staple consists of a long steamed roll and a steamed hot dog sausage in natural ca... READ MORE

One of the most popular street food items in Chile is the delicious completo – which is the Chilean version of the famous American hot dog. Made with boiled wiener sausages served inside plain bread rolls, the whole dish is finished with gen... READ MORE

Chicago-style hot dog's history begins with street cart hot dog vendors who first started selling them during the harsh times of the Great Depression. Chicago dog was born as the vendors offered a flavorful, hot meal on a bun and started selling i... READ MORE

Perro caliente is a Colombian variety of the hot dog, characterized by its large size and unusual toppings. The sausage is steamed or boiled and usually topped with ingredients such as pineapple chunks, mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, raspberries, b... READ MORE

Contrary to popular belief, Coney dog, also called the Coney Island hot dog didn't start on Coney Island, New York. It was invented in Michigan, and three businesses claim to be its original birthplace - American Coney Island in ... READ MORE

This famous snack is often referred to as the rød pølser, and it is the most common fast food eaten in Denmark. In fact, nothing is considered to be more Danish than eating freshly prepared pølser followed by a refreshing bott... READ MORE

Cachorro quente is the Brazilian version of a hot dog consisting of a bread roll filled with sausage links, ground beef in a chunky tomato sauce with green peppers and onions, and melted cheese. The dish is traditionally served with a wide variety... READ MORE

Danger dog consists of a bacon-wrapped sausage that is grilled until crispy, then stuffed into a bolillo roll and topped with a variety of ingredients such as beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño salsa, mayonnaise, and mustard. This u... READ MORE

Cheese Coneys are a staple of Cincinnati, consisting of a steamed bun that is split and filled with a beef or pork sausage in natural casing, freshly chopped onions, Cincinnati chili, and heaps of grated cheese (usually Cheddar). Mustard ... READ MORE

Cheese dogs are one of the numerous hot dog varieties found in the United States. The group includes cheese-infused varieties of the classic wiener hot dogs. The cheese can be incorporated in the sausage, spread on a bun, or additionally placed on... READ MORE

Chili dog is an American creation consisting of a sausage in a standard bun, topped with chili sauce and other ingredients depending on personal preferences, such as onions or cheese. The dish is often sold at numerous street stands, local eaterie... READ MORE

Icelandic hot dog or pylsur is a unique combination of a sausage made from Icelandic free-range lamb, a warm, steamed bun, and toppings such as fried and raw onions, ketchup, sweet brown mustard, and remoulade. This flavorful hot dog was ... READ MORE

Párek v rohlíku is a Czech dish that consists of small parek sausages served inside bread rolls. In many ways, this Czech classic resembles a hot dog, but the bread rolls are usually hollowed and the sausage is comp... READ MORE

Pancho is an Uruguayan hot dog made with a sausage in a pan de Viena bun. The sausage often sticks out from the bun as it is usually longer than pan de Viena. Experts say that the pancho is all about the toppings, which vary depending on ... READ MORE

Polish boy is the signature sandwich of Cleveland, Ohio, consisting of a kielbasa sausage, coleslaw, fries, and barbecue sauce in a bun. It is believed that Polish boy was most likely invented by a restaurant owner named Virgil Whitmore in the 194... READ MORE

Korean corndog is a unique twist on a hot dog prepared by coating a sausage in corn dog batter, dipping it into french fries, then deep-frying the whole thing in oil. The dish is presented skewered on a stick and it is usually consumed on the go. ... READ MORE

Montréal hot dog is a Canadian hot dog variety consisting of a steamed sausage in a soft, steamed bun, topped with chopped onions, coleslaw, mustard, and some kind of relish. If the hot dog is steamed, it's called a steamé o... READ MORE

Seattle dog is a variety of a hot dog consisting of a toasted bun and a sausage that is topped with cream cheese, barbecue sauce, cabbage, and a large amount of grilled onions. There are numerous varieties of the hot dog throughout Seattle, and al... READ MORE

Mixtas are Guatemalan version of hot dogs, sold from numerous food carts throughout the country. What makes mixtas unique is the fact that the sausages are not placed in buns, but in tortillas. The dish is always made with fresh and inexpensive in... READ MORE

Bagel dog is a variety of a hot dog consisting of a regular or small-sized hot dog sausage wrapped in bagel dough. Visually, it is quite similar to pigs in a blanket. This street food staple is especially popular in New York City, Cincinn... READ MORE

Carolina-style hot dogs consist of hot dog sausages in a split bread roll. They are characterized by an established set of condiments including slaw, onions, and chili. The hot dogs are sometimes topped with mustard which either acts as a substitu... READ MORE

Reindeer hot dog is a Norwegian delicacy that can be found at Bergen's Trekroneren hot dog stand. The meat for the reindeer sausage comes from Northern Norway. The reindeer sausage is served in a hot dog bun and it's traditionally topped with must... READ MORE

A corn dog consists of processed meat on a stick that is dipped in corn meal batter and deep-fried. It is a wildly popular snack (and hot dog variation) throughout the United States of America. Corn dogs are typically found at county fairs, carniv... READ MORE

Shucos are popular Guatemalan and Latin American hot dogs. They are filled with guacamole, ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, mayonnaise, and any of the following ingredients: longaniza white sausage, salchicha sausage, or chorizo. Interestingly, the wo... READ MORE

Slaw dog is a hot dog variety originating from West Virginia. It consists of a grilled or steamed hot dog, bread, chili (often called sauce), onions, and slaw. These soft and messy hot dogs are typically served in a sturdy paper boat or s... READ MORE

Halv special is a Swedish hot dog variety that consists of a standard hot dog, but with a twist – it's covered in mashed potatoes. The word halv means half, but there's also a version called hel special, with hel m... READ MORE

Reuben dog is an American hot dog variety that's believed to originate from New York City. In order to prepare it, split hot dog buns are topped with a hot dog sausage (often pan-fried in butter), Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dre... READ MORE

This classic Swedish street food item consists of a flatbread (tunnbröd) that is wrapped around grilled or boiled sausages. Usual condiments include mashed potatoes, shrimp-and-mayonnaise salad, onions, lettuce, and ketchup or mustar... READ MORE

Even though it's hard to pinpoint the exact point in time when Fenway franks were invented, it is believed that they were first sold soon after the park's 1912 opening. Since then, these delicious hot dogs have become popular fan favorites at base... READ MORE

In Boston, hot dogs are typically served steamed, unlike many other hot dog varieties which are grilled. These hot dogs are often served with baked beans, a true Bostonian staple. The buns should not be large, and they are traditionally cut on the... READ MORE

Reindeer dog is an Alaskan hot dog variety in which the sausages are made with caribou, pork, and beef. Apart from the split and grilled hot dog, the steamed bun is topped with Coca-Cola-deglazed onions, mustard, and cream cheese, ... READ MORE

This Taiwanese street food specialty consists of a small pork sausage placed within a larger, sticky rice sausage, which is then grilled. Resembling a classic hot dog, this sausage within a sausage can be complemented by a great variety of accompa... READ MORE

Although Dodger dogs are produced for the masses, it is also a tradition, a staple, and a part of Dodgers baseball culture. This hot dog variety was invented in the 1960s, and its producer, Farmer John, sells more than 3 million of Dodger... READ MORE

Dagwood dog is a popular Australian festival staple consisting of a hot dog on a stick that is dipped in batter, then deep-fried in hot oil. Before serving, the tip of Dagwood dog is typically dipped in tomato sauce, making it even tastie... READ MORE

Pølse med lompe is a traditional hot dog variety. It consists of pølse, a hot dog sausage that can be either grillpølse (fried or grilled) or wienerpølse (boiled in water), and lompe, a small, round flatbread made with ... READ MORE

This hot dog variety is a street food staple in Washington D.C., made with a mildly smoked beef and pork sausage in a natural casing as the key ingredient. This sausage is thicker than the average hot dog sausage, the meat is ground more coarsely,... READ MORE

Cachorrinho is a popular snack originating from Porto. It is a small, hot sandwich made with a crispy bread roll filled with two types of sausages (linguiça and chouriço, fresh and smoked, respectively, traditionall... READ MORE

Ripper is a colloquial term for a unique kind of hot dog which is lightly deep-fried in oil, and as a result, some casings are known to burst or rip, giving the dish its name. This special hot dog was invented at Rutt's Hut, a restaurant ... READ MORE

Italian hot dog was invented in Newark, New Jersey and consists of large loaves of pizza bread (with a hole in the middle) which are quartered, sliced, then filled with deep-fried sausages, onions, peppers, and crispy fried potatoes that are soft ... READ MORE

Dixie dog is a traditional hot dog variety that's believed to have origins in Huntington, West Virginia. It consists of a split hot dog roll and a blubbery hot dog sausage that's topped with chili sauce and creamy coleslaw. In West Virginia, Dixie... READ MORE