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tl;dr while some menu items are overly ambitious and gimmicky, the signature Terimayo Kurobuta and the unique dessert lineup are well worth a visit to this zoo of a location in the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets Across Vancouver's eclectic food scene, few restaurants are as widely recognized as Japadog. Here, the menu unsurprisingly focuses on Japanese-style hot dogs featuring ambitious toppings like nori, bonito flakes, and even yakisoba. Founder Noriki Tamura brought his first food cart to Downtown Vancouver back in 2005, and Japadog has since expanded to countless locations across Metro Vancouver (as well as a cart on the Santa Monica Pier). Over the years, Japadog has garnered award after award, as well as hosted many a famous customer (from Anthony Bourdain to Ice Cube). We spent our final meal in Vancouver at Japadog's airport-adjacent outpost within the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets. All of the shops at this outdoor shopping mall are consistently buzzing, and this indoor, table-equipped Japadog location is no exception. The color palette sports a muted black-and-white with occasional pops of red. Warm lighting is focused on the expanded menu (which, here, even includes alcoholic beverages and ice cream desserts), stretching nearly the entire width of the restaurant above the ordering counter. The whitewashed walls are decorated sparingly with framed accomplishments and large posters of Japadog's most popular items. Black plastic chairs are pressed up to plenty of worn wooden tables, but securing a seat still can be a dice roll. Pop music blends with sizzle from the kitchen and chatter across countless different languages. Across multiple visits, my partner and I had the opportunity to sample many of Japadog's greatest hits and beyond. Of the topping combinations, our favorite was the signature Terimayo, featuring a sweet-and-savory combination of sauces to glue the salty fried onions and seaweed onto the dog. The Okonomi dog (inspired by okonomiyaki, Japanese savory pancakes) was decked with a sweet Worcestershire-based sauce, fried cabbage, and bonito flakes, culminating in a stronger but less dynamjc flavor than the aforementioned Terimayo. Lastly, the Yakisoba featured noodles that created more mess than flavor, but the salty pickled radish felt uniquely complimentary to the hot dogs. The franks were half-sliced to facilitate bites and maximize surface ares, and the buns were lightly grilled to a sturdy texture. Between the two different franks, we were most impressed by the juicy and flavor-packed Kurobuta pork hot dogs. In constrast, the slightly larger Wagyu beef dogs reminded me of a sophisticated ballpark frank, but I didn't think they were worth the premium. Meanwhile, the knuckle-sized Wagyu Menchikatsu was a deep-fried meatball of sorts that felt wholly awkward to manage on a hot dog bun. For sides, we very much enjoyed the Butter & Shoyu Shaken Fries. These extra-crispy shoestring-style fries were definitely elevated by the well-distributed seasoning. In contrast, skip the Meat & Cheese Poutine, which sported a one-note gravy, boring ground beef, and melted deli cheese. Of desserts, I most enjoyed the Age Ice with Black Sesame. The donut component was rich and crispy, while the ice cream was pleasantly sesame-y without going overboard sweet -- just be prepared to down it before the bread get soggy. The Omatcha Parfait fetured a sweet matcha ice cream and a less exciting vanilla scoop, both of which were which were enhanced by the many other textures of corn flakes, mochi balls, and jellies -- few places offer such a unique dessert in fast-food form. Lastly, the intensely tart Yuzu Japanade was a worthy beverage, delivering on its promise of a strong yuzu flavor. Service was efficient and professional, and all of the food was made-to-order. Prices range widely, but expect the Kurobuta hot dogs to cost about $7, while the Wagyu varieties are priced upward of $10. At these prices, Japadog admittedly feel more expensive that a standard fast food meal, and I wouldn't expect to ever fit it into my routine. But the best items on the menu are worth an occasional splurge, and Japadog certainly warrants a visit if just for the shear novelty.
Located in the food court section of the Richmond Outlet. The place can get really busy and wait times can go longer. The hotdogs were good. They've added some items on the menu that I didn't see from the last time I was here. They have vegan options as well. They just need a dedicated staff for table cleaning as most of the tables when we went were dirty.
I like the food at this place. It's at the food row of the Designer Outlet Mall. It's hard to miss. There's enough table inside. Clean. Fast service! There's plenty of options on the menu with pictures. I ordered the tonkatsu dog with Japanese Misu sauce and Japanese Mayo. Flavourful! Im going to try everything one by one. They all look good. Ill have to try the side orders as well! Recommended!
We hadn't plan to have Japadog but then saw the outlet mall we strolled through had one and well you just can't pass it up for many good reasons! First off the each hot dog is a must have and this time we got the basic kurobuta terimayo version. This hot dog is a snappy kurobuta pork sausage filled with fried onions, teriyaki sauce, Japanese kewpie mayo and seaweed flakes. I prefer to opt for the combo which came with shaked fries with black pepper and aonori (seaweed and salt) plus a drink. We paid a bit extra to try their yuzu Japanade lemonade which was very good and refreshing on a hot day. The service is no frills go to the counter and order and pick up when your number is called. I liked the ambiance of this location with lots of inside seating and an outdoor area with more tables and seating.
Great spot to grab a bite to eat while you're shopping at the outlets. We've been hitting up the outlets a lot lately and ate here twice in a month. The first time was on a weekday afternoon, when there was barely a line at Japadog. The second time was Saturday afternoon, and we had to wait a lot longer first to order and also for the food. Most of the menu consists of various combinations of hot dogs (including some veggie options!) and toppings, but they also offer yakisoba, karaage, and takoyaki as well as a variety of ice cream and parfaits. There's seating indoors as well as 2-3 tables outdoors. On our first visit, I got the #14 avocado dog ($7.99) and my friend got the #6 yakisoba with a veggie dog. Both were good. I've never thought about putting avocado on a hot dog before, but avocado makes everything taste better! The second time, the cashier accidentally charged me $229 instead of $22. I noticed the charge on my bank account a couple days later and called the store. I spoke with the manager and she was extremely apologetic and immediately refunded the full amount back to me. I was very impressed with how quickly she got back to me and was able to complete the refund.
The Japadog location at the outlets near the airport. Has a few tables inside and a few outside the door. Not taking cash currently due to covid. Menu consists of their variety of hot dogs, so other items like yakisoba and sausage plates, and milkshakes. Two of us got the signature terimayo dog, a cheese bacon dog (limited time item), a small sausage plate, a mango milkshake and a black seasame milkshake. Total was around $40, so a little more expensive than say a McDonalds but not by much. Took 5-10 minutes for the order to be ready. This was the first time I had Japadog, and the signature terimayo was pretty good. Slightly sweet mayo with the juicy sausage was tasty. Better than most hot dogs I've had. The sausages, along with those on the platter, were closer to a German sausage than a regular hotdog. The bacon cheese dog was decent, although the dog was on the saltier side. The milkshakes were light, as they are not super creamy and the flavors weren't strong. Overall I liked the food, can see why Japadog is well liked in the area.
Pros: - A lot of different and unique options. Cons: - Overpriced for what it is. - A bit salty. - Small portions.
Overrated and overpriced hot dog. Its nothing different from a regular hot dog you can get anywhere else. The only difference is that it's "wagyu" meat and that it has lots of other toppings on it. However $12 for a hotdog with jsut cheese and bacon on it IS NOT WORTH IT. I've always wanted to try this. But it's just a ONE time only visit for me.
The hot dogs here were good. It was a nice and quick place to get a bite to eat while we were shopping at the outlets. We got a side order of fries and two hot dogs. It wasn't the best, but it was good because I wanted a snack.
This Famous Authentic Japanese dog stop are the best Hot Dogs in the world bar none . A must stop that all Celebrities experience and rave about . From chef Anthony Bourdain to Chris pine & NWA's ice cube . My go to favourite is the Bacon cheese dog with teriyaki mayo & the Kurobuta Terimayo Dog . Sapporo & Sleeman on Tap . Pepper fries always . Waiting for my picture to added to the wall of fame ( still )
Was out at YVR outlet getting some shopping done for Christmas and started to get hungry but didn't want a full meal. Saw Japa dog and decided to get one as it has been years since I last had one. I recall that the dogs taste better at the food stall on the street vs at their Robson Street restaurant but thought would give the YVR outlet location a try. Decided on the yakiudon japa dog without the ginger (yuck!). The bread was much like a regular hot dog buns, which was kind of disappointing. The pork sausage was nicely seasoned and the yakiudon was more like a yakisoba of thin noodles that was slightly too oily. It was a tasty dog but nothing really special that couldn't be created at home. For $5.75 it was a snack and not a meal. Very average dog so there must have been a reason why I haven't been back in years.
The service and the food is always sooo good! It's a nice place to drop by and grab a bite when you are starving! Always satisfies my hunger!!! We would always get the beef hotdog, but it seems to be new. The Wagyu Terimayo is the winner for us!! We'd drop by the outlet or even order and pick up from the Lansdowne location! Both places are always so friendly and service is quick!
People have been telling me that this is a must try place when visiting Vancouver..so try I did! This particular Japadog is located not too far from the airport - in a little outlet mall type of centre. Who would have thought a hot dog would cause such a stir? But as soon as we got our rental car, this is the first place we stopped at leaving the airport..lol So, firstly, I don't eat pork. Sadly, the menu here is mostly pork based (I noticed on their website, the menu features more non-pork hotdogs than this location had) Here, there are 2-3 options for non-porkies like me...so I chose the shrimp tempura dog (Ebi Tempura). I must say...it was probably one of the better shrimp tempuras I've had. Not oily at all, nice and crispy, not too much batter and of course it's Vancouver..the shrimp tasted fresh. The tempura fish is on top of rice and seaweed. At first I was like no way will this taste good...and surprise! It tasted good! The crunch, the saltiness of the seaweed, the rice...man../i wish I was having one right now! This location is not a cart, it's an actual restaurant. Free parking in the lot.
We went to look for some good deals in the outlet and Japadog is part of our plan,Its my first time to eat in this Japadog location... The store was located at the back of the outlet almost near the skytrain but far from the main parking,its not a big place to eat,when we came most of the crews were japanese and i can tell it with their accent most of them were young and friendly. Still a new place but its not very clean though,,the floor where we got the table was a bit sticky,not very busy but i cleaned our table and dumped few plasticcups,.no one doin the buzzing right away......disappointing....the corner table where you get catsup,napkins,and the soda dispenser olalah wet..sticky and dirty..theres like 2 huge plastic container of catsup both close to empty,theres straws on the floor.....no body seems to care.... The ceiling is extra high which i love it makes the place looks big and with the concept of open kitchen it was a brilliant idea.One of the wall you can find a file of buns from almost floor to ceiling...i love that one again...un able to take pictures of that coz there was a group of people sitting on that area.... For our food i wanted the #11 combo the karage but it was sold out so i tried the kurobota hotdog,it comes with a shaked fries and a drink.I have no single compliants with the foods... they were good,the store offered draft beer and dessert aswell its called the age ice it comes with different flavors,theres vanilla,strawberry,black sesame,maccha and mango. Noise level is average,washroom is by the outlet washroom actually one is near Japadog,decors are typical japanese eatery nothing fancy.good for family and kids,,theres lots of kids actually when we came.Accept cash,credit and debit card.Huge free parking courtesy of the outlet wifi is free but goodluck if you can use it properly...... read more
Taste: 6/10 Value: 5/10 Service: 7/10 Ordered: Shoyu fries: I've had these before and they were very good last time, but today they were very bad. Soggy with no crisp and flavouring was off as well. Very disappointed today. Kurobuta terimayo japadog: tasted pretty good, $6.99 so quite pricey for a hot dog. I would get Costco hot dog next time and add some mayo myself read more
2 years ago
Maybe I should've tried a different location? All my friends told me if I go to Vancouver I must have a japadog.. they hyped it up wayyyy too much. It's cool they have unique twist to hot dogs but I didn't really like the flavour... it was rather odd... the curry poutine was also meh.. they use skinny fries which aren't too great for poutine.. I'll stick to my regular street meat... not a fan read more
Even though I've always known of Japadog and how famous it is in Vancouver, I've never had one. So when I went to Mc ArthurGlen one day, my friend and I decided we were feeling some Japadog. First of all I honestly was overwhelmed by the amount if selection they had. Although they had a lot of hot dog variations, they also had yakisoba, takoyaki, and desserts. I ended up getting the okonomi dog and I really did not think much of it. It was really good for what it was! Great quality snappy pork sausage topped with cabbage, okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayo and a hefty amount of bonito flakes. The only think I didn't like was how they scored the sausage. I get that it's probably to keep the sausage straight and for functionality sake but I do t think it was the most enjoyable eating experience because of it. Like sometimes you bite off a larger chunk off than intended because of the scores. Overall, I would recommend okonomi dog who enjoy a more "fishy" taste because of the bonito flakes. Japadog is a good option for food if you don't want to spend over $15 on lunch at the lunch! read more
6 years ago
I get it. It's a Vancouver institution, it's on all the 'must try food' lists, it's different than a normal hotdog. You know, all important reasons for me to go in. Hotdog was good, bunch of different topping combinations/flavor profiles, but maybe I'm just not getting it after all. Why is a hotdog with some stuff on it $9? We got the hot and spicy, which was alright (nothing too crazy for the price) and the Love Meat (which was better, maybe because there was a whole blowtorch involved in melting the cheese, so it felt like a production). I was a very big fan of the fries though. read more
7 years ago
If you like hotdog and sushi (Japanis food), here is your pit stop. They have license for beer too. Great experience. I will go back again. read more
7 years ago
4 years ago
I finally tried Japadog! We ordered the classic terimayo, kurobota terimayo, takoyaki and poutine. We also purchased Canadian ginger ale because we were in Canada. All I can say is, pure satisfaction. We went on a Saturday and the food came out fairly quickly. They always had a line and at one point, it neared the entrance. I was expecting a very long wait time for the food but we got our meal within 10 minutes. I will return the next time I cross the border. read more
5 years ago
Pretty big space compared to their downtown location and very clean too. The place was decently filled on a snowy day at the outlet. I was excited to try Japadog again. I had a great first time experience and hope to achieve such satisfaction with their other items. I missed out their butter shoyu fries so I made sure I got it this time. My friend got the #1 Kurobuta Terimayo ($7.99-4.5/5) and I was recommended the #12 Avocado which was a hot dog. topped with Avocado, Cream cheese, Japanese mayo and Soy sauce ($7-3/5). The terimayo still tasted fantastic except it could be a bit hotter. The avocado was definitely something new to me. However, not sure if it's because the sausage wasn't kurobuta it was a bit softer (mushier) than my liking. Also could be a bit hotter. The fries...they smell so good. Just the smell was enough to blow me away. But you must eat them fresh. I found them to be less tasty as it got cold. No line up when I went and more spacious than the downtown location. read more
When I need my junk food hot dog fix, what better way to go than to go "whole hog with a Japadog" I think this should be their slogan. Yep, you betcha bub. "whole hog with a Japadog". I have my favourites, but I think I've had everything on the menu at this location. Yet, still my favourite is always the original Oroshi dog. Something so refreshing about having grated Daikon radish topping. I have to take note that Fat P did write something about the difference between the BBQ Grilled Japadogs VS the Store versions. There is a flavour difference. But you know what? I really don't care when I'm hungry and all I want is tube meat wedged between a bun and topped with fantastic ingredients. Let's not get too picky here. It's fast food and you gobble with in one bite. Well, not to brag, but..... okay, okay, I'm a food whore. So I admit it. And my tummy can show for this. Yes. I'm fat. I admit that too. As for now, they're solid in my books and there is no competition anywhere near that comes close. 4 stars still and I'll continue to be a customer when I can, when I'm hankering for my All Meat or Oroshi hotdog! Sorry dad, yes, I still like the sodium nitrate laden junk food. It's a vice and I'm willing to live with it. And yes, we love you Japadog! read more
I experienced Japadog for the first time. It was okay, but I wasn't impressed for the price point. The hot dog was cooked well, but the toppings fell flat and were bland. The fries had no detectable seasoning despite my order. read more
10 years ago
OK food, but took over 30 min to wait in line, order and get it (12 noon lunch rush but they should be prepared for that...). Ordered their Terimayo dog, and while the bun was excellent and the meat fairly tasty, I found the sauce too sweet. The seaweed, seems I couldn't really taste it at all. Fries were OK, but nothing special. Total for the combo (hot dog, fries and drink) with tax came to just over $13, which is quite a bit for a fast food meal. There's a more traditional Japanese place next door if you want something other than a hot dog. read more
8 years ago
We ordered the number one with combo. Tasted very normal. IT'S JUST A NORMAL HOTDOG. But more expensive. The fries was a failure. McDonald's even taste better than theirs. Place wasn't clean. The table was dirty. read more
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Food is great but service is soooo slow - owners of Japadog need to organize this better as they are losing lots of business and a lot of people will not come back next time Great business just poor organization read more
10 years ago
If you the Japadogs then this is the perfect "low carb" version! 3 different sausages, 5 different condiments. Served hot and tasty. The Perfect for a rainy outlet shopping day. Could use better plastic cutlery (tough to cut through sausages ) For what it is, it was pretty good. read more
I ordered my usual favourite Kurobuta Terimayo while another friend ordered the Chicken karage dog with butter shoyu fries. The service was fairly speedy and good considering it's a fast food joint, though I must say the terimayo definitely tasted better at food cart on Burrard. My friend was surprised to know that the Chicken Karage dog didn't have a sausage inside, it wasn't very clear on the menu so we just assumed it would. Nevertheless he gave it 7-8/10 for taste. He mentioned that the fries from the Japadog location on Robson and Granville was a complete soggy fail, but the shoyu butter fries at this location was much better. I tried it and it's got a fairly rich and flavourful taste, not amazing but passable for the price. I would be interested in trying the spicy cheese terimayo next time! read more
I was excited to see this location while I was browsing through the outlets, and visited about 20 minutes after they opened. Lots of staff working and getting things prepped, but I still had a long wait for my food even though there was only one other person in the store. I ordered the #1, which is the Terimayo (teriyaki sauce, mayo & seaweed on a regular hot dog) and made it a combo with a drink and fries (butter shoyu). Came to $13.06 after taxes. The hot dog was ok. I had to add more mayo to give it some flavour, and I wish it was cooked longer on the grill. The fries had a great flavour, but they too needed to be cooked more. They were very very soft. I was expecting to be wowed, and ended up disappointed. read more
10 years ago
9 years ago
It's slightly more expensive but still good. I burned the top of my mouth with how hot the hot dog was, but I guess I should have waited. Got an okonomi with two shake fries (shoyu & butter and garlic). I definitely recommend the shoyu ones! Nice restaurant and lots of seating areas (compared to the downtown one). read more
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Best hot dogs ever. The service is speedy and they make a mean rum & coke. First had this place a couple years ago and I MUST come here every time I come to Vancouver. Can't name a thing on the menu that isn't delicious. read more
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This was my first time coming into Japadog. The customer service was excellent! They managed to put up with my complicated requests for my hotdog :) I got a combination of the Croquette and the Okonomi. It was delicious. Even my mom said it was good. Haha. She's usually really hard to please. The Age Ice was pretty good but it wasn't the best. I personally think that they had a bit too much sugar on the outside of the donut. Overall I had a pretty good experience here. read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
Nice variety of toppings and lots of flavour for the hot dogs. Decent portion for the price you pay. Sometimes when it gets very busy, it takes a long time to get your order. read more
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