Gourmet hot dog may sound like an oxymoron, but that’s what’s for dinner at this Korean-inspired joint where the menu boasts 19 different options and taps toppings as diverse as pork belly and pico de gallo. If you like things spicy, you won’t be mad at the Angry Dog, a fiercely tasty frank that comes piled with spicy pork bulgogi, Asian slaw, jalapeño and spicy mayo. Want even more? Pair it with Angry Kimchi sweet potato fries smothered in five cheeses, onions, kimchi and jalapeños and topped with more bulgogi and a fried egg. Damn.
The canvas is simple: tubular meat, squishy bun, maybe a squirt of mustard. But when that simple combination is done right, a hot dog becomes more than the sum of its parts, a meal that’s simultaneously low brow and divine. Just like the best sushi in Las Vegas, the best hot dogs in Las Vegas come in all shapes and sizes: from sausages topped with relish, ketchup, mayo and mustard to classic franks, wieners and wurstels. Sure, you might find some delicious variation of the food at the best buffets in America, but there is something about each one of the hot dogs below that makes it truly top-notch. And, remember, no sausage experience is complete without a cold beer in hand (here are the best places to drink craft beer in Las Vegas… You’re welcome).
