I have been going to Hot Dog King since I was a kid growing up in Asheville. My family used to pick up dinner from the Fairview location once or twice a month, so it has always been a place tied to a lot of good memories. After Helene and the closure of that store, we had not been able to enjoy it as often since the other locations are a bit farther away. Tonight, I did not feel like cooking and decided to give the Fletcher location a try. I am glad we did. It was everything I hoped for. The same classic local spot where you know you are going to leave full and satisfied. What stood out most was the staff. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and genuinely kind. We placed an order for seven people, and every single item was made correctly. Nothing was missed, and everything was fresh and exactly as ordered. We will definitely be back. It may not be as often as when Fairview was just a few miles away, but it is worth the drive. read more

This is a small place...but great place ! The girl at the register had amazing customer service skills. We had the hot dogs and Gyros were good read more

Straight forward roadside lunch spot in south Asheville. Ordered a house special dog (chili, onions, mustard) and a jumbo all beef with slaw, onions, mustard. A side of steak fries and a root beer. While the house special dog felt a bit tasteless and mushy with only a smear of mustard which would have been nicer in greater proportion given the less than appealing dog underneath..., the all beef jumbo did not disappoint. Snappy exterior, flavorful, juicy interior and toppings that were well matched. I will return, move around the menu a bit and see about a few other staples like the chicken and bologna sandwiches. I'm sure my teenage roommate will want a few samples from the burger side of the menu as well. I will return. read more

Great chili dogs. Love this place. Have to stop every time I head to Asheville reminds me of when I was a kid

I have been here a few times and the food has always been good. I normally get the hotdogs but today I decided to try their burgers. I ordered a double cheeseburger, fries, and a drink that came out to over $14. . The burger wasn't bad but wasn't worth $14. I think I will stick with the hotdogs for now on. read more

The Hot Dog King - Double Cheeseburger, tater tots, and drink over $14. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Stopped in for a quick bite and was impressed by the super fast service and a nice bun to meat ratio on their classic. read more

The Hot Dog King - Classic House Special Hot Dog - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

I'm from California and saw this place on yelp and decided to stop and try this place out. I was not disappointed. First off the hospitality was top notch. They were so friendly and right away answered any questions I had and recommended items for me to try. Unfortunately I'm not a huge onion or slaw lover, so I declined although I did get advice to try the sausage and I'm so glad I did. I had a sausage dog with mustard and shredded cheese. The bun was toasted and the sausage had a little snap which made it perfect. Mustard was not overpowering and the cheese was just enough. For a side I chose the tater tots. I mean come on why wouldn't I. I also had the fried pickles which came with ranch dressing. Now I don't know what voodoo magic they are frying with but nothing was greasy and they had a lite batter to it so it did not overwhelm. Inside they have tables and a restroom so you can eat inside. All in all I would be back so if you're in the area, stop by and give it a try. read more

See all

Parking? Cramped Food? Very good Location? Right off the road. Service? Great Ambiance? General, generic seating I'd come back again (and have!) read more

Quick, affordable, and satisfying. The rest of this review is to meet the 85 character minimum. read more

The Hot Dog King - Hot Dogs Near Me - Arden, North Carolina

Looks like they had a change of ownership. Still pretty good food, but not as good as it once was.

The Hot Dog King has one of the best Gyro sandwiches in the area. It's a greasy spoon spit: that is spot on. Prices are more than good, staff is friendly and accommodating. A great hole in the wall spot. So good I went back twice on the same day. read more

Best damn onion rings EVER! Cheryl and I each had a foot-long hotdog with a shared order of 50/50 ( half fries/half onion rings). Not only were the onion rings the best I've ever eaten; the hot dogs were amazing as well! read more

This is a true surprise! My girlfriend and I randomly passed by and were pulled in by the fun retro sign. After stopping we decided to get The Corn Dog, The Porky Dog, And a large Chili Dog. All of these items were subtle and cooked to absolute perfection. The Hot Dog King is pure, unadulterated Roadside American Eating Perfection. This is a place that is beloved to Working people in the Asheville area and the line that materializes after we ordered was a testament to that. It is no wonder why local folks line up for this unpretentious gem. This is a MUST VISIT when in the Asheville area. read more

Crummy, fried food. Probably the worst hot dog I've ever had in my life. I asked if they could make a Chicago dog and they asked me what a Chicago dog was. Needless to say they didn't have the ingredients to make one. My spouse had a hamburger which was fine but not mich flavor. Very plain. I vote skip this place. Sonic does a better hot dog which isn't saying much. read more

Love pretty much everything on their menu (especially the veggie sticks) and such great prices! Staff is nice. Will be going back!

Having tried Hot Dogs in like 45 states and Portugal and Canada Here's the truth... Hotdog King is the whole deal! Excellent Blonde Hotdogs Amazing toppings ! Slaw Dog - Amazing ! Kraut Dog - Amazing! The best onion rings we've had in the South and maybe N America ! We look forward to another visit so we can try so Middle East Shwarma and Gyro options and maybe other sides ... This is American Food and more at its best!!!! read more

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, and the inside is worse. Don't let the looks fool you. For what it is, it's really decent. I come from the land of coneys and hot dogs (DETROIT). We pride ourselves on our coneys. I wasn't expecting much when I went here.....but it was quite a surprise. I had a #1 - Hot Dog, Rings and Coke. The Hot Dog had a toasted bun, the meat was really fresh, and the coney sauce was unique but tasty !!! Nice job....it ain't no Detroit Dog, but it's gotta be the best for miles around Hendersonville!!!! Try it, it's good. read more

We went here for lunch thinking it would be hot dogs only. Boy, were we wrong. So much more than just hot dogs. The place was a bit busy, the staff was friendly and the hot dogs were fantastic! We cannot wait to go back and try some of the other items on the menu! read more

Across from SONNY G's place (great place for breakfast & lunch ,shell station) sits hot dog King is the B version of hot dog world in Hendersonville. Too pricy . Too many items on the menu . & stop having a Conversation with yourselves & everybody in there , Make it cheap Make it simple && good In & out . FOLLOW THE Genius THAT IS ME ! Updated, they have gotten much better, I guess they read my review, lol read more

Nice little "hole in the wall" restaurant. I had the house special combo. I enjoyed the meal, it was fresh & hot......but the portions are super small. I'll be returning soon. read more

This place looks kinda crummy, both inside and out, but they have a pretty good gyro. Otherwise, their menu is huge... Hot dogs, burgers, chicken, all of it alright. Quick and cheap. The only thing I don't recommend is the onion rings. Too few for the price and not very good. read more

I really like this place it is my go to place for hot dogs in the Asheville area,I only have eaten the hot dogs and fries,,, so I can't speak for the rest of the menu. Locals always fill this place up so I'm sure the rest is pretty good also. Anyway give them a try read more

Recently I went to Hot Dog King in Fletcher on a recommendation. Big mistake! I ordered Gyro and Greek salad. My partner ordered double burger. Worst ever!!! When asked if our food was good and I replied not really. We were offered something else, but no thanks. They were very nice and apologized. That's nice but we won't be back. Too many wonderful places to go. read more