Japadog @ Robson Street, Vancouver

Kurobuta Terimayo

So this being a first for the both of us to Vancouver, I went all over the internet trying to find some good grub that would be unique and diverse;  I came across an episode of, 'No Reservations' with Bourdain, and seeing that it didn't involve an entire show about him drinking until his ass fell off the chair, or some diatribe about the slow decay of society morals and woes, I trudged thru the hour with him traipsing all over Vancouver, stuffing his inebriated pie hole with late night snacks...(I actually like watching him, but for some reason I also like making fun of him more)!

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So the Japadog business model started off as a cart, and now they have several mobile units and a brick & mortar store right on Robson street, not even a block from our hotel.  So it was kismet, we had to go and try this Japanese version of an American classic.  

And from the looks of it, it seems like it's doing very well, with a new outpost in NYC on St. Marks Place, it's concept that still has yet to be uncovered in the States.  Well, knowing our fondness (weakness) for Tonkatsu, we had to try the hot dog version: deep fried Tonkatsu marinated in Tonkatsu sauce, Fresh Cabbage and Japanese Mayo on a hot dog bun.  Man it was freshly fried and tasted just right.  

Tonkatsu

The next Hot Dog was the Kurobuta Terimayo:  Berkshire Pork Sausage with Teriyaki Sauce Japanese Mayo and Seaweed Strips, it's Japadog's most popular and signature Hot Dog.  After the first bite, it's not hard to see why -the Kurobuta sausage is crisp and juicy, just like a gourmet hot dog should taste.  Add the tangy/creamy Teriyaki-Mayo Sauce with some briny seaweed and you have a savory sandwich that elevates your run-of-the mill Hot Dog to a new level... All I can say is, NYC, watch out!  Japadog is gonna give the Sabarett Hot Dog Carts a run for their money!!!!!

Kurobuta Terrimayo

So we had to run off and eat at another venue, otherwise, we would have ordered one of each off the menu. I really wanted to try:  The Okonomi, The Yakisoba, The Yakiniku Rice, The Croquette and The Ice Age.  I wanted to try their Fries as well: particularly the Aonori, Curry and Shichimi & Garlic....

All in all, the whole Hot Dog concept is a simple, yet delicious concept, and good for Japadog for creating this great tasty fusion between American and Japanese fast food......yum......



Ratings (Out of Five Stars)

Food:          3.5
Ambience:  2.75
Service:      3.75