The best hotdog I've had is japadog! The flavor was immaculate, the Japanese Mayo and seaweed and onions were so flavorful. The quality of the dog was tasty. I'd come back! read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I asked the girl at the counter what was the most popular hot dog, so she tells me #14. I get my order, and it's a giant meatball with absolutely no flavor. What a waste of money. Gave it back and said I didn't like it, which they could care less. I'm definitely not going back and can't understand why this is even on the menu when it is not even a hot dog. So darn disappointing. read more

Japadog - #14 - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Definitely not your typical hot dog! This is the second time having japadog while visiting Vancouver. Not quite the same as I remembered it. Was a little disappointed this time around with the overall meal, wasn't as flavourful as I remembered from the first time, could have gone without it since there's a lot of other really good restaurants to eat at in Vancouver. I will say that shake fries are amazing! read more

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Service with a dazzling smile. Food: Great! Location: Great! Price: Good! Open late. But it's compact seating. If you're with a large group,expect to eat outside read more

Best hot dogs ever!!! So many great kinds that you'd never think of - and they are all delicious! It's a great quick stop and go kind of place with fast service. #contestentry read more

I love the Kurimuto Teriya Maya Japdog. Our first time at the Japanese style hot dog joint. This place is Fire, and we need to bring this concept to America. Kurimuto Dog had lots of good flavors and fresh tasting meat and bread. Nice vibe and Japanese style looking design inside. People are nice, and what more could you want. read more

Got four hot dogs to try. I get excited about hot dogs when they have veggie or seafood options. While it was pricier than expected the portions were good and the flavors were worth it. We liked some more than others. Terimayo Kobe and Veggie dogs: the toppings and sauces were good. Hubby thought the Kobe dog was pretty plain in taste. I liked the veggie dog. It was cooked right without being too try. Ebi Tempura: shrimp dog with rice in a soy/sweet sauce. It's a fried shrimp tempura piece with toppings. It was good, but I would skip the rice or wish the rice was seasoned. It felt like an unnecessary topping. Karaage: fried chicken nuggets. This was so good. The chicken was really crunchy. Would get this again. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We tried the teriyaki Wagyu hotdogs, and they are amazing. My spouse got it as is and I ordered it without mayo. Both were delicious. My spouse thought there was too much mayo, but otherwise it was very good. The Nori fries were very good and I also ordered the ponzu lemonade, which was delicious. It is not cheap, but the ingredients are supposed to be higher end. The service was good. It's a small joint, so not many tables inside and a few tables outside, yet nothing fancy as expected. read more

Herd about this famous place on Robson St. Had to try it. Ordered the KUROBUTA TERIMAYO, the most popular one. It had pork sausage, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, fried onions and seaweed. I also ordered the butter & shoyu shaked fries. The called it shaked fries because they shake the seasonings with fries in a bag. The fries were too salty. The interior was bit ghetto it needs a reno. Overall, a really unique good hot dog with unusual toppings. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fun little stop. The food was fast and it was delicious. They had a 'normal' dog for my 5-year-old and my husband and I tried the other kinds. Worth a stop for sure. read more

Japadog - Dogs - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

At first I was a little confused on this listing regarding its ratings, like how good can a hot dog be?? Lol. Solo traveling in Vancouver and it seemed like this place was worth a try even though I was a little skeptical about how good it is. Got overwhelmed with the menu when I arrived so I ended up just getting the first one listed on the menu, the Terimayo. Took one bite of it, and I can kinda see why people like this place lol. Very flavorful with the teriyaki sauce and the hot dog is juicy. A tad too much mayo for me, made it a bit messy to eat. The seaweed flakes, couldn't taste them at all because how strong the teriyaki flavor is lol. If you think standard hot dogs are boring, try this place out if you want to give hot dogs a second chance haha. Also a good place to grab a bite if you're strolling on Robson street. read more

Japadog - The Terimayo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Japanese style hot dogs! They only have a few tables for indoor seating and since the space isn't huge, it's hard to navigate through the store when the line is super long. Since it gets so busy, they will sell out of a lot of menu items. Luckily, we were able to get their popular hot dog, the #1 - keributa terimayo. It was a hot dog with mayo drizzle and seaweed on top. It wasn't the most amazing hot dog I've ever had but it gets points for being unique. So I would say it's worth at least one visit if you haven't had it before. read more

Japadog - #1 - keributa terimayo - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Delicious first meal in Vancouver. Each member had a different hotdog. They have 21 different kinds. Try it. You'll like it read more

Japadog - Yakisoba Hotdog and gravy poutine - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This review is based on my take-out order. I ordered 2 combos (a combo consists of a hot dog, fries, and a drink): Item #1: Karaage hot dog (1/5) The karaage was disappointing as this was definitely bordering the line of inedible or incredibly difficult to chew through the hella dry chicken skin and the tough chicken meat. Actually...is there a difference? Also, the hot dog bun is worth noting because it was stale. Lastly, there were1 layer of lettuce and 1 layer of mayo bridging the gap between the karaage and the bun. Item #2: Butter and shoyu (soy sauce) fries (1/5) The texture of the fries were soggy and not crispy. In addition, the flavor was insanely salty. Item #3: Bratwurst hot dog (1/5) I was hoping this hot dog would be better than the karaage but my hope was misplaced. The bratwurst did not have any flavor and it was accompanied by the stale hot dog bun. Unfortunately, there wasn't even the 1 layer of lettuce or mayo this time. Item #4: Shichimi and garlic (chili pepper) fries (2/5) Again, the texture of the fries were soggy and not crispy. However, the flavor was not overpowering and the chili pepper had a nice little kick. This was definitely the best food item out of this entire order. Items #5/6: Sprite I was surprised by the sprite as here are the following rough estimate proportions of both my drink orders: -50% sprite. -30% ice. -20% air. Yeah. 20% air. Air is free. The total cost came out to be $22.13. I do not recommend getting any of the items above. Japadog is reputable and this was a terrible experience. Overall, I do hope this is an outlier and not the norm, however, I will not be coming back and will instead explore other restaurants with high quality food in the area. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Food was quick and easy after a long flight! Very good food! Must try in downtown Vancouver! read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Yes, very 1st stop as soon as I left the boat "FOB" or shall I clarify, ferry from Victoria to VanC. I was hungry and ready to bite into the juicy JapaDog. Problem was, which one to choose and only had once chance. After looking and looking, decided on #1 on the menu. Was hoping for there signature item but figure #1 is worthy of it. My order came out quickly and it was cooked to perfection and toppings were awesome! Nori and mayo? YES! read more

Japadog - #1 and spicy beef #9 (spicy hot!) - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Loved the hotdog! Had the wagyu n the group tried others. It was better than I thought n very interesting fusion combinations!! read more

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We landed in Vancouver pretty late and I was pretty hungry. It was close to midnight so I was not optimistic that anything would be open. But on the way to the hotel on Robson, I was surprised to see someone standing in front of the takeout window at this place. At first I thought it was a homeless person (we have a few in NY too), but then I saw the window open with people working inside. HALLELUJAH! I could not believe my luck because Japadog was on my list of places to try but I had forgotten they were open until 3am! I was a bit overwhelmed with the choices because I could not remember the ones that the food reviewers recommended so I did the noob thing and focused on the ones that said most popular and got the number 2 , the okonomi. I know, this can sometimes be a trap for unwary patrons because the restaurant may be trying to push their most profitable but not tastiest items but I was too hungry and tired. But I got lucky again because the okonomi was not a dog of a pick (could not resist). The many textures and flavors made it top dog (sorry again). I am glad there is not a Japadog near me in NY because this would be an unhealthy guilty pleasure I could not resist. read more

Japadog - Number 2 - Okonomi - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Oknomi and to tonkatsu dogs, butter and shoyu fries Hot dogs were unique and tasteful. They really got the essence of Japanese cuisine. Don't expect gourmet flavors, think more basic. Portion size was average. Looks pretty enough for IG. Shoyu fries were the show stealer! At first i expected a dip or light powder of flavor but these are cooked through! Don't share, trust me. Highly recommend! read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came to Vancouver and thought this was a must try. I can now say this is not my cup of tea. Ordered the Kurobuta and Okonomi. I think all of these flavours combined make for a very interesting taste.... That wasn't for me. I'm sure some people may enjoy it but personally the combo of fried onions with mayo and seaweed or fried onions with a fishy smell just gave me such a confusing taste. All these things sound great individually but together wasn't for me. Needless to say, I did not finish it. The location is really small and kind of sketchy. Small place with staff looking unhappy and not very interested in explaining the menu or anything. It was not busy either. In any case, don't take this review too seriously. This was a very big personal taste and like I said, a lot of people do prefer this - I'm just not one of them. Glad I tried it and can check it off the list. read more

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Wanted to try a restaurant we couldn't find in Orlando, FL. Good food, fast service, and a huge selection to choose from. Loved my edamame snack. read more

We asked the staff what was popular and ordered the takoyaki, #1 Kurobuta Terimayo and #5 Spicy Cheese Terimayo! The #1 is a fattier porkier hotdog, super juicy. The #5 was our favourite because it was still super juicy, with some spice ! The takoyaki is delicious because it's piping hot and the octopus inside is a nice size. read more

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Unbelievably good. I don't know what it was, but I was really smitten by my meal at Japadog. My friends and I shared the following: -poutine ($7.25) -korobuta terimayo hot dog ($7.99): kurobuta pork, teriyaki sauce, seaweed, fried onions + Japanese mayo -okonomi hot dog ($7.38): kurobata pork, Japanese special sauce, Japanese mayo, bonito flakes + fried cabbage Each hotdog had a nice snap when you bit into the casing. The toppings themselves emulated authentic Japanese flavors without overwhelming the hotdog. What I appreciated about the toppings was that it didn't teem over the hotdog, making it hard to eat. It was perfectly portioned. There are a few locations. If you're looking for a quick snack, I would highly recommend getting a Japadog. read more

Japadog - kurobuta terimayo + okonomi + poutine - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We ordered a plain waygu beef hotdog and an original lemonade. The lemonade had an odd taste and smell to it, almost like it was infused with hotdog water. And the hotdog was gray/green and had a unsettling odor: Within 30 seconds of getting the hot dog, I asked for a refund because it looked like a health hazard and I did not want to risk my health. The woman working was not sympathetic at all and was extremely unapologetic. I completely understand if she can't issue a refund, but to have a horrible attitude on top of that just sucks. And just to clarify, this was the Japadog cart located on the corner of Burrard and Smithe. read more

Japanese-style hot dog. Seen so many of these around the city and decided this would be our 1st foodie spot in the city. I honestly wasn't that impressed -- I expected more but it was good. Ordered: okonomi ($6.90 CAD), kurobuta terimayo ($7.59 CAD), kobe terimayo ($10.16 CAD), veggie hotdog ($4.50 CAD), shichimi + garlic shake fries ($2.75), takoyaki (oroshi & cheese) read more

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Got the wagu beef and korobuto pork hot dogs. The pork one was much better and cheaper. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I think this place is a bit over hyped. I got the okonomidog which was just okay. I did appreciate the amount of bonito flakes on it, but it was nothing special. What truly disappointed me were the cheese takoyaki balls. They were a microwaved mess. The balls were deflated and gross. The octopus inside was tiny. The restaurant got extremely busy right after I ordered. The place is small and the line was right in front of the only entrance/exit. A huge fire hazard and I had a hard time pushing through to leave. read more

Japadog - Okonomidog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a great food truck stop located in a lot of places in Vancouver. It's great for a meal or a snack after a full day of walking around the city. There comes with so much stuff in the hot dog that you will feel full after eating. The hotdog has different flavors I haven't found in the US. It's like a great fusion between two cultures. I wish I could have tried more but definitely put one Japadog location on your itinerary. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

rating: 4.5/5 the perfect late night spot for some japanese style hot dogs! the prices here aren't too high either, which is always a plus. - notes - card payments only! they also have a bathroom at the back - atmosphere - this spot has an open wall with a few tables inside and on the sidewalk. there's also a small patio area with seating/tables right outside. not the cleanest place that you'll stumble upon, but it's definitely a good place to grab a casual meal with some friends. - overall experience - came by a little after 8:00 pm on a monday evening and there was thankfully no line to order. but after we ordered and paid, a line started to quickly form. it took around 15 minutes for our food to be made, and we ate it on the patio outside. - recommendations - highly recommend that you must try their kurobuta terimayo hot dog! 8/22/22 -kurobuta terimayo: this hot dog bun has a kurobuta pork sausage, fried onions, teriyaki sauce, japanese mayo, and seaweed on top! it's one of their more popular menu items, for a good reason. the pork sausage had a nice snap to it on the outside and was perfectly cooked on the inside! the quality was definitely there and the flavor of the sausage still stood out with all the toppings. the mayo and teriyaki sauce complimented each other well, and the onions and seaweed added a nice crunch on top too. the size was just enough to fill me up without feeling stuffed, so i'd say it's worth the $8.39. my only complaint is that it was pretty messy to eat. (4.5/5) read more

Japadog - 8/22/22 kurobuta terimayo (TL), okonomi (TR), and croquette (B) hot dogs - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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We ordered the wagyu terimayo and kurobuta terimayo. We liked the wagyu terimayo more than the kurobuta because the sausage was juicier and softer. For some reason, it reminds me of the hot dog buns from chinese bakeries. Even though they are open until 4am, their dine in area closes at 9pm, so they'll ask you to leave once it hits 9. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A friend recommended me this place, and when I first walked in, my expectations were not too high. However, after ordering the numbers 1, 13, and 16, this hot dog was really one of the best I had ever eaten. The wagyu sausage was tender and juicy, and the toppings for each dog complemented the link and added both flavor and texture complexity. I really recommend the number 16, as I think the bacon and cheese add so much to the fattiness of the link. I also ordered the curry poutine fries and it was a great compliment to the dogs. However, the interior is pretty small so if you are going on a busy day, be prepped to eat outside or take it to go. For what it's worth, it is a great place to go esp if you are craving hot dogs during the late night. read more

Japadog - Number 1, 13, 16 and curry poutine. - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Cute place right downtown. A wide variety to choose from. We tried the wagyu and pork dogs. The kobuta dog had a great smoky flavor. The beef was quite salty but also had a good flavor. It's big enough if you're a tourist and simply want a taste two people can probably share one. Original dogs are also available if you prefer to skip the toppings. read more

I wasn't able to taste their signature dogs, but the poutine was certainly worth a visit. The soft chunks of cheese doused in thick brown gravy and nestled into crunchy fries was delectable. Perfectly balanced with the right amount of salt and textures. Remember to roll up your sleeves or take the food to go because one thing this place doesn't have is enough seating or hygiene. read more

During our entire Vancouver trip, this has been my midday pick-me-Up almost every single time. I never liked hot dogs much but this Japanese fusion japadog has far exceeded my expectations. It is about $9 per dog but IMO it's worth it because it's good sausage and there's a bunch of toppings on in. There's also a condiments bar and I really liked the mayo and the wasabi! read more

Japadog - 1 and 2! - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ordered two beef hot dogs-kids liked them. Had the Ebi Tempura hotdog - should have sticked with a real hotdog but thought it would have been great. Poutine pulled porked was well liked by my husband. Takoyaki balls was not to our liking. Biggest issue is we didn't like the butter fries and they said we could try it. Had one fry and really did not like it and asked if we could get the regular fries and they said no. Spent about 70 plus tip so for us the service is what gave us a bad review. read more

Japadog - Ebi Tempura - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Japadog is located in the middle of downtown. It has open seating to let you people watch to your hearts delight. This is the most genius way to mix American and Japanese food. Yes, they do accept card (phew)! Terimayo: The mayo and dark sauce with the seaweed brought a different flare to the standard hotdog. They had a different pork sausage that complimented these flavors. The seaweed flakes got all over my face while trying to eat. Okonomi: I don't know how they did it but they managed to bring all the flavors of okonomoyaki onto a hotdog. The fish flakes and the mayo sauce really tie in the okonomoyaki. Ebi tempura: This one was my favorite. It has rice and shrimp tempura instead of a hot dog. I could've eaten the rice and shrimp tempura without the bun but that takes the fun out of it. Highly recommend this one if you don't like hotdogs! read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

TL;DR a must try in Vancouver Everyone recommends Japadog when you go to Vancouver. It's popular among tourists and locals because it so dang good. I got the #1, which was so so so good. Sweet and savory goodness. I also tried the katsu, which was not as good because it had a sour taste. They also now have ice cream "hotdogs" which look good if you have the room for it. read more

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Pretty good. Friend told me I had to try this since I was in the area. Japanese mayo is money. I had gotten the kurobuta terimayo just by itself. If there was a system to make some additions or changes that would be nifty. The hot dog itself was cooked well, had good bite and flavor to it. The seaweed and mayo worked well with the flavors. The bread used was warm but it had sat for a little while. I think it needed some kind of crunch though for texture which would've added overall to the bite. I'd say it was worth trying since it's nice trying out different flavors in a way that I haven't tried before but I'm not sure if I would go out of my way again to get it. read more

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Honestly so good, a Japanese fast food. If you're in Vancouver looking for a quick snack to munch on, Japadog is for you. So many options to choose from! For example, the Oroshi gives a very Japanese taste of green onion, oroshi, and ponzu while the Cilantro gives a more Americanized feel with plenty of cilantro and chili (my two favorites)! read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Heard about this joint from a friend. When in Vancouver, this place is a must-try. There are different stands around Vancover, but we decided to try the sit down place. We had our daughter so its best to say that the sit down Japadog place is a must. Hmmm hot dog.... not just a regular hot dog, but a hot dog with very tasty condiments on top. So many to choose from to please your taste buds. We tried the number 1 which was a Hot dog with teri sauce and seaweed, with Japanese Mayo ontop. This is a popular one to try. Not to mention, if you do a combo you may add fries and a drink. Did I mention fries? Well, there are options for your fries as well. We got the butter and shoyu fries which was also a winner. We also order a yaki soba hotdog for my daughter because what can go wrong with noddles and hotdog. My daughter loved it. Would I recommend this place? YES. Highly recommended when in Vancouver. read more

Japadog - Japanese Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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