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Junkyard-Style Kobe Beef Hot Dog | NYC Hot Dog Company

There’s a dog for everyone at this Tribeca newcomer: In addition to beef, turkey and chicken, you’ll find a veggie soy version—plus over 45 toppings. But if you’re courting a heart attack, then the prefab Junkyard-Style Kobe Beef Hot Dog should fit the bill. Weighing in at a whopping 1 pound, it’s a hot mess of mildly spicy beef chili, melted cheddar cheese, mac-and-cheese and crispy French fries—all smothered atop chopped-up Kobe beef bits. The bun splayed open underneath simply serves to sop everything up. Licking the paper plate clean is almost as obligatory as using a knife and fork. (Price: $8.25)

Bitchin’ rating: 4 stars (out of 5)
More about the over-the-top toppings than the dog itself. The Kobe beef isn’t as tender as you’d think, but bonus points for creativity.