Japadog has the best hot dog I have ever had! Every time I look at the photo that I took of it, I just want to go back! The staff are super friendly and attentive, and the overall vibe is perfect!
Good hot dogs. Yes it is more expensive than elsewhere, but it is what it is, and at least the Japanese fusion brings something more to it.
This hot dog was delicious. I got the 1 and my husband got the 4 but with ketchup and mustard. I thought his would come with a strip of bacon but it was like salad bacon. My 1 was good just the beef hot dog alone would have been good. But as always a lot of bread.
Very Friendly staff, the two guys who work here are very sweet. I watched them handle a situation where a customer got impatient and aggressive but they handled the situation gracefully.
I got the #1 and it was truly yummy.
Service was good, but food was ok. It'd be a bit better if they toasted the buns more.
We saw this little stand on Santa Monica Pier and we love trying small local places (even if that means a hotdog stand). I am pleasantly surprised by not only the service we got, but how tasty the food was! The gentleman (only one working) was taking all orders AND making them. We hardly waited for our food. It was hot, fresh and looked so unique. A different flare to spice up a hotdog! I recommend the #1 and #2. We also tried the plain takoyaki, SO worth getting!
Great Restaurant. Best Hot dog I have ever had. Staff were curtious and professional and were working hard to provide the best service at the Santa Monica Pier. The only thing was bothering about the experience was a evangelical preacher who was anti semitic right next to the hot dog shop. Don’t know how these people put up with this stuff. Great atmosphere and great food overall.
Nice service, and we tried 2 pork hot dogs. Japanese style sauce, and they were yummy 😋. We sat by the open bench and ate the hot dogs and enjoyed the breeze.
Awesome hot dogs. I had the okinomiyaki version as I'd spent some time in Osaka and wanted to see if it reminded me of those Kansai pancakes. It was great! The sauce was particularly tasty. My wife had the Kurabuto Terimayo dig and she really enjoyed it. The location was obviously unique and amazing. Try it, you'll like it!
We have never tired this in Vancouver and we got to try it here in Santa Monica.
To be honest, I cannot tell the difference of Kobe beef or USDA beef, but it does taste good.
Not only that, the Japanese manager/chef/cashier and Mr. Everything is friendly and speaking good English. We enjoyed talking to him.
Try it and you will know why it is famous.
Pretty good hot dog. It was big and fat and around. I could stuff the whole thing in my mouth, because I'm that kind of guy. But I chose to share it with my wife. Because I'm also that kind of guy. We got the bacon cheese mayo dog. My wife is not really into Asian food, I convinced her it's just a hot dog.
Was hoping it would be an actual restaurant and not a kiosk.
The hotdogs are exactly what you expect them to taste like, and I'm happy with that.
Visited from GA a few years and haven't came back for a while. The hotdogs are so flavorful and scrumptious. I love the Japanese fusion they incorporated. My personal favorite is the Okonomi. Wish I could have tried more, but I'll be back!
Well worth a try if at Santa Monica Pier. Uniquely flavoured Japanese inspired hot dogs.
This little hot dog cart is so good. Started in Canada and now has many franchises across the world. I got the original dog, their best seller. Topped with yaki sauce, Japanese mayo and seaweed, it's so good, a must try while at the pier. There was only 3 of them working while I was there so please be patient but I promise you it's totally worth it. Enjoy!
This kiosk is under-rated. On the Santa Monica Pier, it may be a little pricy with $12+ hotdogs but it is completely worth it. My husband got the Wagyu Beef Terimayo Dog. It's contents were Wagyu Beef Terimayo beef, onions, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, and seaweed. Soooooo good.
The Hotdogs are delicious 🤤✨ The Takoyaki it's fine but could be better 🤔 the staff is kind and friendly ✌🏻
Based in Canada 🇨🇦
Very interesting take on a hot dog, I got the Beef Okonomi and it was very good! Wished that they offered a larger selection and more toppings but I highly recommend!
It was very tasty. Definitely coming back. Also please be nice to the lady, she’s doing a really good job.
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