We were in the neighborhood, hungry, and knew the area lacked abundant food offerings. We had seen the cute little Dojo Dog food truck (well, food trailer) before -- and this time gave it a try. Glad we did! Rebecca was running the truck with her husband, and they were warm, friendly, and hard-working. That same care reflected in the food. Comforting flavors, big portions, and just what we needed. ---- Food ---- The hot dogs here are big, delicious, and fantastic value for the price. Wushu Dog: Loved this one. Inventive and delicious. Great texture, topped with pork sung and crispy cabbage, plus katsu sauce and Japanese mayo. Savory, crunchy, and satisfying. Sumo Dog: Japanese curry beef chili with cheese and fresh scallions. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for that chilly evening. Fried Foods: We didn't try, any but they serve fries and potstickers too. The fries seemed to be a crowd favorite at Great Notion Brewery next door (which is partnered with Dojo Dog). Definitely getting them next time. Rebecca told me she enjoys experimenting with new dishes, and the creativity shows. Looking forward to trying more! ---- Drinks ---- We didn't but drinks as we were enjoying beer at Great Notion, but Dojo Dog also offer drinks like milk tea. ---- Bonus ---- As I mentioned, they partner with Great Notion, one of our FAVORITE bars in the Bay with the best smoothie beers and stouts. You can bring your Dojo Dog inside and pair it with their awesome beers. Inventive hot dogs + beer = awesome evening ---- Vibe ---- [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute little food truck, family-run charm, friendly service, and an endearing hole-in-the-wall feel. The whole setup feels local and community-driven.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] In fact, it was originally created by Berkeley students. Very cool. ---- Overall ---- Amazing hot dogs, great beer next door, friendly owners, inventive sides, and a fun, low-key vibe. It will hit the spot every time. Can't wait to come back and try more from their menu! read more

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This little truck has delicious, unique and huge hot dogs! I got the spicy sriracha dog which came with seared cabbage, spicy aioli, sriracha and pork floss. It was a massive hot dog packed with flavor and for the area, a very good price. Also very friendly staff! read more

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I tried the Dojo Dog food truck at the recent Berkeley Bay Festival. My friend and I were looking for a quick snack since we had dinner plans later, and Dojo Dog seemed like the best bet. Unfortunately, it was anything but quick, and the food was very meh. There weren't many folks in line when we joined, so we thought it'd be quick. But even for the 2-3 groups in front of us, it took quite a while to take their orders, so we ended up standing in line for what felt like forever. Some of the folks behind us left the line because it was taking so long. While their focus is on Asian inspired hot dogs, they also offer an eclectic mix of appetizers such as fries and potstickers along with other entrees like fish n chips and a hot pastrami sandwich. My friend and I shared a veggie Ninjutsu Dog for $7.50. The hotdog was smaller than I expected and didn't taste that great either. My friend and I were both pretty disappointed that we waited 30 minutes for this. read more

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Gosh, the women running this truck were so industrious that I was rooting for their food to be great. On our way to Berkeley Aquatic Park, Jamie W. and I were strolling on Fourth Street and couldn't help but notice the bright blue food truck between Lululemon and the long-shuttered Spenger's. Now the concept of Asian-influenced hot dogs was not new to us. We had tried Japadog up in Vancouver a while ago, and there's the odd Seoul Hotdog coincidentally in Berkeley. Dojo Dog apparently changes their menu daily and have included non-dog options like fish n' chips, judo ramen, and hot wasabi pastrami. However, we were focused on the expansive hot dog selection and settled on the kinda pricey $9 Sumo Dog (photo: https://bit.ly/3zQ0hgu). It was what looked to be a foot-long frankfurter ladled with their special Japanese curry beef chili and grilled cabbage and topped with chopped scallions. It was quite a mouthful and a bit of a mess dealing with the spillage but not quite the culinary sensation we were hoping it would be. Oh well, the hot wasabi pastrami sounded like a tasty reason to look for their truck. FOOD - 4 stars...a chili dog with a Tokyo twist AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...it's a truck in front of a few outdoor benches and open tables SERVICE - 4 stars...hard-working in that tiny truck TOTAL - 4 stars...sometimes you just need a weenie RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2CbVh8u read more

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We gave this place a try after my son's soccer game in Berkeley and we were hopeful due to their four-star rating, but unfortunately, my family and I left hungry having to throw our food out, which was inedible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On top of the food quality issues this food truck lacked cleanliness as our drinks were given to us submerged in dirty water along with a tea drink that came in a very dirty paper cup.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food. Service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Feels like I'm in their house but I'm on the Berkeley sidewalk. What a nice little gem.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

We were walking around on Father's Day and thought we'd support a local small business. The portions are tiny and they're serving frozen food. It was too late to cancel the order but it took more than 15 mins and the fish & chips were tiny, too salty and only 2 measly pieces of fish. I tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, but it was $20 for food that could've give us high blood pressure! Go to Oceanview Takeout Diner if you need something quick read more

I stopped at the Great Notion brewery on the way back from the way back from the cal Berkeley football game. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The brewery was modern and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I decided to try the food truck outside. I got the chili cheese fries. I'm not a chili cheese fries person but these were absolutely delicious. Even my wife that is a picky eater loved them. They said it was Japanese curry chili. I failed to mention that there was curry in it and she loved them. The lady that was running the food truck was very nice and courteous. I would definitely go back again. read more

Dojo Dog - Food truck - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Absolutely delicious! I got the sumo dog and tranquilitea. The sumo dog was tasty and flavorful, and the tranquilitea (mango green tea) was delicious and fresh! I really enjoyed both, and the service was great. Rebecca was super nice and friendly, and the Martin was too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The cart is very cute and I'm so glad I caught them while shopping![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Dojo Dog - Sumo dog with cheese - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Rebecca might be the most friendly person at a food truck I've ever encountered. Tasty unique bites, and she says she plays with the menu often. Looking forward to seeing what she comes up with next!! read more

My fav hot dog back in college (and I love hot dogs), so I was so happy to find it on Bay Street Emeryville! But quality has gone down since 5 years ago, and the price has gone up: $8 hot dog :\. The bun and ingredients aren't toasted or prepared as well as before. The original hot dog menu explaining each item is also missing from the truck, so it seems like the owners don't really care anymore. Check it out if you'd like to try a hot dog with an Asian kick though, like pork sung as a topping. My go-to was always the ninjitsu dog, which has Japanese mayo, seaweed and cabbage, and Tranquilitea. They also now have American items like fries and other things that you wouldn't think a truck named "Dojo Dog" would sell. read more

Dojo Dog - Ninjitsu in Bay Street Emeryville - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Several unusual flavor blends that fit together nicely from sandwiches to sides to drinks. I like the option to choose vegan/or not, and spicy/nonspicy options. New on the menu are Potstickers (very popular), Japanese style Potato Salad, Egg Rolls, and Teriaki Turkey Meatballs. Many are available as vegan or not! Yummy hot drinks include lavender hot roasted milk tea and Green Macha hot roasted milk tea. read more

Thanks to Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room, I was introduced to Dojo Dog! After starting my flight from Torpedo Room, I wanted some munchies to go with my drinks. Luckily for me, Dojo Dog was right outside the brewery. My party and I placed our orders and the nice staff members from Dojo Dog delivered it to us inside. We kept it simple and ordered the Dojo Fries and the Chili Cheese Fries. The Dojo Fries were great. Although it's just "regular" fries, the seasoning on it was tasty. It reminded me of the seasoning packet that comes with the Nongshim Shin Ramyun (lol). The Chili Cheese Fries were also delicious! I actually HATE chili with a passion, but these fries were pretty good. Too bad I wasn't hungry enough to try out their Dojo Dogs. It definitely reminds me of Japadog, which I am a huge fan of. I'll have to find some time in the future to visit Dojo Dog and try out other items from their menu. read more

Dojo Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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DOJO DOGS?... HOT DOGS WITH AN ASIA TWIST OF FLAVORS/ingredients & so many other choices (meat/fish lovers), vegetarian, flavors to satisfy all. so clean, fresh, satisfying! FEAST w/an Asian flair for $10! Dojo Dog · 1910 Fifth St. Berkeley, CA 94710. West Berkeley. Directions · (510) 859-3814. read more

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Dojo Dog is the cutest little food trailer at Bancroft & Telegraph (across from Subway). They have 4 Asian / Martial Arts themed hotdogs with different sauces and grilled cabbage in each one, Ninjitsu (crisp nori & teriyaki sauce), Wushu (pork sung & katsu sauce), Kendo (bonito & wasabi mayo), and Shaolin Monk (lettuce & miso glaze. nori wrap / no bun). All are $4.60 + tax. Got the Wushu (Pork Sung (? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rousong), Flash-Grilled Cabbage, Katsu Sauce, Japanese Mayo http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=WKRwAslFl49_dJbGtn_fWQ). The cabbage is under the dog and the other topping and sauces are on top. I liked this arrangement because you could get a bite of the natural casing dog with each bite. The pork sung, katsu sauce, and mayo combo is a bit sweet which was balanced by the grilled cabbage. I liked this effort better than the Asian fusion dogs at Doggy-Style in Alameda (http://www.yelp.com/biz/doggy-style-hot-dogs-alameda#hrid:BWpnZp0LUlbz0oNJyQlx8w) I don't know if they were going for the crackly banh mi effect with the toasted hoagie roll, but it didn't quite work with it over-toasted and hard in spots. read more

Dojo Dog - Wushu Dog - pork sung, flash-grilled cabbage, katsu sauce & kewpie mayo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

The ingredients are careful and and excellent, the people are charming, and the whole situation is fun. I wear their t-shirt, I wax delightedly about them to pals; Literally the only thing I don't love is that I can't go there every day. read more

Ambiance: It's a food truck, but a very CUTE food truck. I LOVE their design! :) Service: Mehhh...meh....mehhh......mehhh. ._. Food: - Tranquil tea: This is a the second time I'm having their tranquil tea and it is not as I remembered it a year ago. It is SOOOO watered down. No flavor at all..except for like a hint of mango. WHAT UP DOJO DOG? X_X Price: ~$2 Tip: - avoiding this place from now on Conclusion: Not coming back. read more

Dojo Dog - Tranquil tea - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

I've been here twice so far and I'm probably going to come here for lunch in between my breaks during class often. The prices are fair. You can get a combo (dojo dog + tranquilitea) for $5. The tea is so refreshing and it tastes like mango! I've tried 2 dogs so fair, the wushu and the ninjitsu. Both were good but I think I'll probably go back to the wushu the next time I go. Good eat, close to campus, cheap! read more

Dojo Dog - Wushu with Tranquilitea. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

After class, I was pretty hungry. And it was right there on telegraph and Bancroft in front of the Bookstore. Service: They were extremely friendly. I couldn't ask for better service. The guy even gave us a free drink cause apparently they were still in training and they were thanking us for baring with their sluggliness. Food: Ninjutsu - It was pretty good. It had seaweed and japanese mayo. I didn't think it was too special, but it was unique. The bread was a little too hard/crispy for my taste. Wushu - I thought this was a better choice. It had pork sung and japanese mayo. It was tastier than the other. Again, the bread was a little too hard/crispy to my liking. Grass Jelly Drink - I liked this alot. Not too different than the grass jelly you get at the stores though. Price: It was a little pricey. Hot dog - $4.30 + tax Grass Jelly Drink - $2.30 + tax Overall: I would recommend this place to try. Not sure if I could recommend it as a regular eatery. read more

Dojo Dog - Good luck dog! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Wonderful truck! Extremely friendly service. Incredible story behind the business. Got a groupon so I got to try all the hot dogs. I paid $10 for $20 Worth of Asian-Inspired Hot Dogs from Groupon. My personal favorite was the shaolin monk. This dog comes with no bun, and in its places is a seaweed wrap. Utterly delicious!!! My little boy boy devoured the toasted bun and veggie dog. As someone that used to own and operate my own hot dog truck, I can appreciate this student run small business. Two thumbs up! read more

Dojo Dog - Storefront - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I love this place. I got the wushu dog and it was so tasty!! Also got the hot roasted milk tea and it was also very good, not too sweet just like I prefer. Service is awesome. They are all so kind and thoughtful. I appreciated how welcomed they made me feel. I live an hour away and I wish I lived closer, their food is delicious and affordable. I'd come here so much! read more

Dojo Dog - WUSHU DOG - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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3.5 STARS Hello 8 inches of deliciousness! Or was it 9 inches? *shrugs* Ummm, I'll pretend that I'm a guy for a moment and add an inch or two. Or three. So back to that...9 inches. It may have lacked girth. Ok, lots of girth but when it cums between a warm, toasty bun drizzled with a duo of special sauce, how could one resist a Wushu Dog: http://bit.ly/1lC5LAF? Uhhhh, what did ya think I was talking about? OTHER NOTES: *Food truck serving Asian Fusion Dogs *Longest line at "National Corn Dog Day" at SoMa StrEat Food Park *Five hot dogs on the menu ($4 each) with various Asian toppings and sauces served on a toasty hoagie bun: --Ninjitsu: nori, teriyaki sauce, and kewpie --Wushu: pork sugo, katsu sauce, and kewpie (nice combo of salty, savory, sweet and creamy) --Kendo: bonito flakes, soy paste, and wasabi mayo --Shaolin monk: miso glaze wrapped w/ crispy nori --Sumo: topped w/ Japanese curry beef chili *Make it a combo for $1 and choose between two teas: Tranquilitea (mango jasmine green) or Serenitea (wintermelon jasmine tea) *Pretty solid hot dog with umami flavors for the price (fitting for UCB students); most other trucks that day were selling hot dogs/corn dogs for $8. I wish the hot dog was girthier and had more of a snap though. *Not so friendly service. Dude who took our order just stared at me in silence when I greeted him and asked how he was doing. Awkward. He must not get out much. *Food was ready 12 minutes after placing order. *CC's accepted (I believe for a 50 cents fee?) read more

Dojo Dog - Wushu Dog w/ pork sung, katsu sauce, kewpie & Tranquilitea | $5 combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Picked up Fish n chips with green tea/juice. Great customer service and food was delicious! My daughter and I enjoyed it. Price is average to what you would pay in the area. There are 2 people working the truck so be patient. They do a good job trying to be as fast as possible. I can't wait to return and try the hot dogs! You can usually find them on Saturdays at 4th street parked doorsteps to Lululemon store. read more

Got the chance to check out this super cute (mini) food truck/cart the other day when they were camped outside of Sierra Nevada's Torpedo Room in the Grocery Outlet parking lot. Cool concept!- add a Japanese flair to the otherwise boring hot dog game...anything from Japanese curry, to bonito flakes, to seaweed confetti, etc...and you've got Dojo Dog! Great idea to pair it with a beer or two from the Torpedo room, too! I was very impressed by the super sweet gal who was running in and out of the tasting room to deliver the dogs to patrons who were drinking inside...she also took the time to check up on us to see how we liked our dogs! I split a sumo dog with my friend, and the half I got was a perfect light snack. Super flavorful curry, but not too runny so as too soggify my bun. Definitely worth trying out! =] read more

Dojo Dog - Half of a sumo dog. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Ninjitsu was good, but we @JaRue2011 enjoyed the Wushu the most from @BerkeleyDojoDog with our G*PON $10 for $20 Deal! 8/17/12, Friday 5:30pm-ish Metered parking on the street G*PON: Included 4 dogs only. Although drinks excluded in deal, we still got their very tasty Tranquili Tea (GET THIS). LOCATION: Front of the campus at Telegraph & Bancroft http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#YStvef4VAApT5AhmrBLQZA CUST SVC: Truly friendly & patient. Keep up the great work ^_^ MENU: Here's their line up Ninjitsu & Kendo http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#MhIjTXX3lGT-tkw8J9d5dA Wushu & Shaolin Monk http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#9cmdKGvXAIsoEt0C01Mfng Knockout Combo http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#oTYDivhwmZn7QfjjAJxvkA Food Stand View http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#eQrdFetq_NHslCtYbPFg7Q EATS: We selected to get 2 each of the Ninjitsu & Wushu for each of us. BOTH were pretty tasty, but definitely enjoyed the Wushu a lil' more ^_^ The hot dogs had a "snap" to each bite, which I always appreciate, & the flavors came through with the nori seaweed, flash-grilled cabbage, pork sung, & their Japanese Mayo. I liked the dog sitting on top of the nested cabbage in the bun, & felt the size of the dog-to-bun ratio plus fixings was great. Ninjitsu view 1 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#lb8AxSfT_TlCakqUTM9bdA Ninjitsu view 2 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#WgvnJVH2nGDPmfBTejdmGw Wushu view 1 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#FiID0A2c8YNu0ni5MLV52g Wushu view 2 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#H3XqNTeNSnTwtMWUDqIOFg Wrapped To Go http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/ya60yzziKMfgyFLAdUNdFQ?select=qVILOloweaKGsT9H01Dplw#8CSS7eOKRD1ItSZOAeX2jw FINAL BITE: We've haven't tried JapaDog in New York or Vancouver just yet, but would say the students are doing a great job here for Dojo Dog! Depending if we feel like putting an Asian twist to our normal dogs from Top Dog (just few blocks away), we can definitely see ourselves revisiting Dojo Dog if we see their stand ready to sell ^_^ read more

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|| B A C K G R O U N D || Came here for lunch with a friend with two MunchOnMe vouchers ($2.99 each!). Seriously, it was about time I supported a fellow classmate. Kudos to him for a great, unique concept and a successful business model! We ordered the Wushu dog and the Ninjitsu dog and asked for them to be cut in half so we could share. Prices listed are the normal prices. || F O O D || THE WUSHU: pork sung, katsu sauce, Japanese mayo [$4.60] - The two sauces were fairly powerful, especially the katsu sauce with its strong sweet flavor. As a result, I barely tasted the pork sung, which acted more like a textual undertone to the entire dog. Also, my half didn't have too much pork sung on it to begin with, which might explain it. - My friend, however, liked the sweetness of the sauce, AND he thought the pork sung tasted awesome, so that's two reviews in one for you :P THE NINJITSU: nori seaweed, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo [$4.60] - Both my friend and I preferred this to the Wushu. The seaweed flakes are a fantastic crispy addition, and the sauces are not as prominent in this combination. Yum! The sausage is very juicy--I bit into it and got squirted (HAHA sounds so wrong). The bun is crazy toasted too, which makes it delectably crispy! The hot dogs are smaller in size than I expected (I'm used to Costco-size hot dogs), but it's still filling! Also, the toppings can get messy and the bun can get flaky, so make sure to grab yourself some napkins before you leave the mobile. You'll thank me later :P Last but not least, they have a new potential drink: mango jasmine tea! It's not too watered down, and there's enough mango flavor to complement the earthiness of the jasmine tea. Delish! || C L O S U R E || The best lunch I've ever had from a shop the size of my room c: OH. And I love how there is a small cut down the length of the sausage. I'm sure it's some brilliant grilling technique, but I like to think it's a little shelf for the toppings to sit in HAHA. :3 read more

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Not a huge hotdog fan because mostly, it seems like an easy food that somehow manages to always get effed up but Dojo Dog is the bees knees. I had the Ninjitsu and I have to say it was the best damn dog I've ever had! If you're in the Bay Area, go, run as fast as you can to Dojo Dog. read more

It's such a wonderful and natural twist to the traditional hot dog and for such a great price. I got the Sumo Dog and the Tranquilitea, but I'm definitely going to try to work my way down the menu. I hear there is a secret menu you have to ask about so give it a shot if you're bold. The new Dojo team is super friendly and I'm glad they're keeping the business alive for the future generation of Cal students. Hopefully they can expand their range beyond Berkeley in the future and into Oakland or Alameda! read more

Dojo Dog - The Dojo Dog menu! The secret menu is hidden on the website. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Updated review! Saw a deal on munchonme for $2.99 for a dog. YUM! That's cheaper than top dog with all kinds of yummy asian toppings. Not to mention there's a deal where the owner is helping some clubs raise money (10% goes to the club if you bring a flyer and you can get a free drink) Seriously awesome guy, doing some awesome things on campus! read more

Dojo Dog - Dojo Dog Truck! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Not the best, but not the worst. I think I expected Dojo Dog to taste just like Japa Dog, which is a famous Japanese hot dog joint in Vancouver that I used to frequent. Sadly this was not the case. The dogs were really salty and did not offer much in terms of flavor, which was surprising given the ingredients. We got both the WUSHU and KENDO dogs. If I had to choose, the wushu is much better. A lot more taste. $6 for each dog is not bad and we were definitely happy to have food to eat while we sipped beers in the Sierra Nevada Torpedo Taproom. I appreciated that the food truck worker brought them inside for us once they were ready so we didn't have to wait outside. I don't think I'd get food from there again unless I'm super hungry and in the area. read more

Dojo Dog - WUSHU dog (farthest) and KENDO dog (closest) with beers from Sierra Nevada Torpedo Taproom - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Got the kendo dog and the wasabi pastrami sub and both were under whelming. I do like the kendo flavors but the bun keep breaking apart. The pastrami on the other habd was an epic fail. Too much cheese (chedder that overpowered everything and was just a big mess in the end. I wish there was more of a pickle kick, and since they used cabbage kimchi would have been perfect if they had it Go for the dogs but the need better bread or maybe go without it and get letter and seaweed which I like more from my college days. read more

Our hero gives the Berkeley campus kudos for their interesting take on Asian-American fusion with their Dojo Dog stand, which is fairly similar to JapaDog from Vancouver, BC, but with heartier French bread. He gives two thumbs up to their nori-topped "ninjitsu" dog, which had a juicy and meaty tasting sausage and a tasty combination of toppings wrapped up in an environmentally friendly and simple piece of paper. They offer a lot of different Asian inspired hot dogs, including a seaweed wrapped low-carb version too. It's a tasty food truck, and a great testament to student entrepreneurship too. If you're around the Berkeley campus, be sure to stop by the truck to try something a little different! PROS: - It's cheap and filling and pretty suitable for the college student budget. - They don't waste materials on excessive amounts of packaging. - Simple, yet inventive menu. CONS: - Seems like a pretty close knock-off of Japadog. read more

Dojo Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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If you're a fan of asian fusion and a sucka for puns then this place is perfect for you. Water-Mulan & Tranquilitea. WHAT? haha SO who wants those ol' boring hotdogs with just the sausage, buns, and mustards. Dojo Dog puts a lot of very interesting topings on their dogs and they're all freaking awesome! I had the Kendo dog with the bonito fish flakes. Interesting combination, a little bit salty but it's fine with me. ooo. the buns were also different, i prefer their buns over the regular hot dog buns. The tea was good and refreshing, not too sweet. My goals before I leave this city is to try all the dogs they have. read more

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When Dojo Dog first opened on Bancroft, there was a huge buzz about how it would be the Asian Top Dog in Berkeley and how cool the design looked. After hearing that its dogs would be martial arts themed, I was more curious. When I saw one of the options was Wushu, I was hooked (because really, does anyone know what wushu is?) I have tried a majority of their menu, and I have to say that I really enjoy all their dogs. The buns are toasted just enough to add a crunch that contrasts the meaty hot dog. The condiments are added very generously and are paired very well. However, portion wise it is essentially just a hot dog, so I didn't get full from it, but I was pleasantly satiated. More recently I tried their Shaolin Monk and was not disappointed by the crunchy seaweed outside and the miso glaze on the inside. My friend got their new Sumo dog, which has Japanese chili curry on it, and she deemed it delicious. Their knockout deal of a dog + tea for $5 was a sweet steal, especially since both their Tranquiltea and Serenatea are delicious! The mango jasmine has a strong mango taste that is refreshing. The other tea is a winter melon jasmine tea, and as someone who grew up on home brewed winter melon tea, this was a pleasant surprise. TL;DR: if you are looking for a quick snack/lighter meal that is tasty and unique, Dojo Dog is the place to be, rain or shine! read more

Dojo Dog - Shaolin Monk and winter melon jasmine tea! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Yay food trucks! Great service and tasty food. The guy let me try the 2 flavors of teas before picking one. Wintermelon was too sweet, tasted like syrupy grass jelly. Mango green tea was really refreshing and fruity. **50 cent charge for debit/credit Pretty long sausage on the dogs, loved the toasted banh mi style baguette roll instead of a traditional soft white bread roll. Pretty flavorful, but I wish they had a kimchi option or something more spicier! They do have sriracha though that you can add yourself... read more

Dojo Dog - Wushu dog $4 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

TEMP UPDATE: There's a Munch On Me deal where you can get these for $2.99! Super great deal considering these hot dogs are almost twice the size of top dog's and are now currently the same price. Go try if if you haven't yet! To be sure, I was a skeptic at first. Seaweed on my hot dog? But for real, these guys pulled it off. Seaweed hotdogs are delicious, and just might be my new favorite thing. THE DOG: The Ninjitsu Snappy. Juicy. Beef. Nothing at fault here. The Toppings: Seaweed + japanese mayo! So surprised how well this went down. Please try it and become a convert. The Bread: An A+ in my book. Toasted, chewy, delicious sesame crunchiness. CUSTOM DOG: The Wushu Special A little something I made up. Basically I ask for a wushu with nori in addition to the normal wushu toppings. The guys in the truck were nice enough to accommodate without any extra charges! :) Sometimes I'll substitute the cabbage for lettuce, making it the Leafy Wushu Special. Good if you want a little more green to your dog. The price? $4.50 for a pretty sizable amount of deliciousness. The flavors are good, everything tastes fresh (as fresh as a hot dog can be at least). The dog is 100% beef. Top Dog be cheaper, but those dogs are tiny and the buns aren't nearly as good. The owner Michael is pretty friendly and looks like he really likes what he's doing :D read more

I heard a lot of hype with this food truck, so decided to check it out. The guy at the truck recommended the Wushu Dog (hot dog topped with dried pork, cabbage, and mayo) as that seems to be the most popular. I tried it and was not impressed. 1 star off: It seems like the ingredients do not really fit together. Sure, it sounds cool to do a fancy hot dog with Chinese dried pork, cabbage, and mayo, but the tastes don't really complement each other. It wasn't gross or anything, just did not work together. 1 star off: $4.50 for a hot dog? No thanks, dog. read more

Pretty solid food truck. I picked up a Wushu Dog on my way to the Cal football game and was pleasantly surprised. Not sure where they get their hot dogs, but they are pretty good. I wish they were grilled more, but they offer a little snap which is nice. All the hot dogs come on a nice toasted French roll (except the Shaolin Monk which comes wrapped in nori). The Wushu Dog comes with pork sung, flash-grilled cabbage, katsu sauce, and Japanese mayonnaise. Add some Sriracha, and you've got a pretty good tasting hot dog. They were fairly quick to take care of my order. Price-wise, it's alright and offers up enough food for the cost. read more

Dojo Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Dojo Dog is a true foodie gem. Only once in a while do you find a restaurant / albeit a food truck that serves something that you would have never thought would work. Cue Dojo Dog. Dojo's dogs are a twist on the All American hot dog with an Asian flair. This Asian flair ranges from Japanese nori and wasabi mayo to Chinese pork sugo. To be honest, these ingredients definitely caught me off guard when I bit into my first Dojo dog, but I was immediately a fan. To top it all off, Dojo dog is a steal! Especially with the tranquilitea deal, a dog and drink will only cost you $5. Pro tip: Add sriracha. tl; dr - Asian style hot dogs served on a french roll. Try me, your taste buds will be pleasantly surprised! read more

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Come lunch time at UC Berkeley, as you would expect, all the local restaurants around are filled with long lines. Cafes are simply worth it for not real food. So you resort to the happy medium: Dojo Dog. Located on Bancroft and College right next to Boalt Hall, Dojo Dog is a small food truck that sells Asian fusion hot dogs. With prices in the just under $5 range and Top Dog being located just a block or two away, what's the selling point? For one, great customer service. I've been eating at Dojo Dog ever since they've been located on Bancroft and Telegraph, and through owner changes and iterations, it's still the same great customer experience that I've been receiving all these years. When I'm looking for a quick meal in my short 30 minute gaps, I can count on Dojo Dog in particular. The guy at the counter, Adrian, has also always been pleasant to deal with. It's their emphasis on customer service and delivering a damn good hot dog that keeps me coming back. If you ask me what I recommend, all their hot dogs are fantastic. My go-to is the Shaolin Monk Dog, which is a bit of a simpler hot dog than their more elaborate selections. A hot dog with flash-cooked cabbage, lettuce, and dressing, all wrapped in seaweed to keep it low carb, what more can I ask for? I would also just have to emphasize that their flash-cooked cabbage is heavenly. I can literally eat that by itself anytime. Looking for a quick great meal served by great people? Go to Dojo Dog. TIP: You can save $0.50 if you pay with cash! But I don't carry cash, and I don't mind paying just a bit extra. read more