it' dog

i tried the korean fried chicken last week and i was a fan. the coleslaw was passable - pretty standard fare. the sweet-spicy chicken sauce is on the thin side compared to other chicken places i've had in edmonton. the batter on the chicken was crunchy well seasoned. i'd definitely go back.

awesome!!!!!. very gooooooood

delish dogs and chicken. after reading the reviews and after walking by this place several times over the past week or so, i popped in to see what it's all about. i ordered the hardcore dog and 5 pieces of the sweet and spicy chicken. overall, both were incredibly tasty.

now, the details . . .

i finished the hardcore dog in no time simply because i was hungry. the dog is a juicy and satisfying hot beef weiner and the bun, as many reviewers have stated, is much denser tha a more traditional hot dog bun and it is sweeter (similar to the buns you'd find at a chinese supermarket such as t&t) but not nearly as sweet like a donut as some reviewers have led me to believe. i like how the dense sweet bun contrasts with the savoury salty weiner and toppings. even though the toppings included red thai peppers and sliced jalapenos, i didn't feel any heat but, then again, i'm immune to heat simply because i eat a lot of hot spicy foods. overall, it was delicious and filling.

the sweet and spicy chicken is more sweet than spicy and i have to profess i would have preferred much more spice (i love heat). the batter is incredibly crispy and holds up quite well despite being doused in all that sauce. at first, i was debating whether to order 10 pieces since i was quite hungry but, after devouring my meal, i was glad i had ordered only five pieces. they were filling, piping hot, fresh, moist, crispy, and flavourful and there was lots of sauce at the bottom of the wax paper-lined tray for smearing onto the chicken.

the interior of the diner has seating for probably no more than about 24 or 26 people at most. i didn't walk in last week because when i glanced into the window i saw all seats were taken and i hate dining inside any place that's filled to maximum capacity (chalk it up to claustrophobia, i guess).

it' dog accepts debit, cash, visa, and m/c but not american express.

i've had better. i got the mac and cheese dog. the macaroni was tasteless and kept falling off the hotdog. way too expensive for what you get.

loved it. love the concept and love the food.
its a hot spot on whye ave area. must try :)

i tried bulgogi dog today it was impressed.
that was simply the best.
bun was so soft melting in my mouth.
sausage was not too special but topping was good enough to cover it.
sweet sauce was so flavorful goes really good with dog.
this will be my favorite place for now.
keep it up.

not worth the hype. i was so excited to try it' dog! i literally drove 30 minutes just to get there.
first off, the place is cramped & dirty. there is still bad ass jack's stuff everywhere. it is laid out like a bad cafeteria, no love was put into the environment whatsoever.
secondly, i was expecting way more topping choices. what they have is minimal and not super exciting. the menu mostly plays on excess. from what i tasted, it doesn't even seem like they make their own sauces for their fried chicken.
over-all, a big, 5,000 calorie bummer. i mean, if i'm going to eat all my calories in one day - i at least want it to be worth it.

chicken is probably the only thing i'd go back for. we ordered the 5 pieces of crispy chicken and 5 garlic. big pieces and really crispy! also had the "it dog" , bun was really cold, if anythig they could have warmed it up a little, didn't enjoy the taste at all, nothing compared to japa dogs or even just a plain costco hot dog. way over priced.

not sure if i'll come back for a hot dog but chicken? yes yes and yes!. i liked my deep fried chicken a lot... it was $12 or $13 for 5 pieces and you can't mix and match like coco's (i.e. get 5 or 10, but half with sauce, half not). so in that sense i feel ripped off to pay $12 for 5 plains and $13 for 5 sweet and spicy... but can't pay the discount price of $21 for 10 pieces and have half half... see the scheme here? not cool but well played, sirs.

another thing - you think there's no option for tap water but it does exist so don't pay for that $2.50 pop if you want to save yourself from diabetes or save some money or tummy to fill in more food.

i found the plain crispy chicken to be very fresh and crispy. the fat was yellow and i'm not chicken expert but could that be an organic or farm raised thing? like free range or free run chicken or fed with corn? not sure, but i think that was worth noting. i like how i ordered 5 pcs but 6 - 7 pieces came - let me explain - they cut up a big thigh into two pieces so you can share and have more batter on each piece. it's a nice touch and i welcome that. i felt like i got more and i can share better. cool.

i am dying to try their soy garlic chicken next time because that's not offered in wing chicx (gross) or coco's (you have a new challenger... fight!)

great concept poor execution. just came home from it dog. we tried the bulgogi dog, fries, regular and sweet and spicy chicken, macaroni salad. first, the dog. chewy, very thick pretzel bun. sausage: rubbery texture and tasted microwaved. good toppings though. chicken: interesting panko style coating, my friend called the chicken"ok". i liked the red sauce but it did remind me of a bottled chinese red sauce for short ribs. fries: frozen nothing special. macaroni salad: just plain awful. too much mayo and 1 flavour predominating. verdict: i guess if you are really craving a hot dog and you are in the area, fine, but there are really excellent food places close by that can beat them at this game. suggestions: offer a softer bun, don't pre cook the dogs, maybe work on getting fresh cut fries. you can do better guys!!!!

crispy chicken dog. amazing!!! ordered more crispy after!


-----18 jan, 2015-----

beef rib dog. yummy!

not that great dog. we tried the hardcore dog, and the mac and cheese dog. both were decent, but nothing we would come back for. the buns had a sweet taste to them and were not toasted, the hot dog itself was warm - we wished they were hot. the mac and cheese tasted like plastic. we did appreciate the spice and tang with the hardcore dog - we also felt like the dogs were over priced - i think i'll stick to costco dogs....

overrated and overpriced. i was excited to try itdog and was sorely disappointed. way overpriced. also the hot dogs at fat franks taste better and are cheaper. also the service leaves a lot to be desired. i had to ask for my order number and when my food came they didnt know if it was my food.

it's a great place for a hot dog. it' dog recently opened near the university of alberta, it's about a 10 minute walk from the university and is located beside remedy. the restaurant is fairly small (it can probably seat ~20 people), and has a cute korean ambience with brightly coloured painted walls and k-pop shown on tv. the service is very friendly and personable. i had their bulgogi hotdog ($7), which was good, tasty, and didn't fall apart on me while i was eating it. it was better than a lot of other hot dogs that i've had. the combination of a hot dog with bulgogi was very interesting to say the least, but i liked it overall and the flavours went well together. i want to try their fried chicken and other hot dog combinations, and will hopefully be back soon to try it out. recommended.

their menu focuses on three main items: hot dogs, fried chicken, and poutine . the korean style hot dogs are fully loaded with toppings such as bulgogi, fried chicken, mac n cheese, chili, and a lot more to choose from! some of the combinations are a bit more on the wild side for those who like to try different things.