Best hog dog in London? You bet!…read more I have sampled a Big Apple hot dog on a couple of occasions and if different locations, but the most memorable was at Grillstock in Bristol. I was there for the weekend, so on the Saturday I treated myself to a 'Huge Pole' a succulent 8 inch beef & pork dog sausage seasoned with sage, mace and cayenne peppe, a real mouth fall, really delicious! Then on the Sunday we were back, my mate Dave was chatting away to the owner Abiye and the topic food challenges came up, then Abiye laid down the challenge, some guy had done a double 'Huge Pole' but someone needed to take it up a notch, yep, that guy was me. The Triple Pole: The deal was I had to fit a everything in my gob and have a bite, then I had to finish the beast and If I completed the challenge, the 'Triple Pole' would be on Abiye. Guess what? I demolished it with ease, and the main reason was the standard of those sausages, so tasty I manged three of the buggers and that's why Big Apple Hot Dogs is the best hot dog in London.

It's like this:…read more The Man has a cart and sells hot dogs/sausages. This in itself shows that The Man understands. Hotdogs are street food and should be eaten on the street after having drunk more than you should have been allowed. Sauces and condiments should be added and spilled liberally on expensive trainers. It's the law. AND the hotdogs are very very good. If you're looking for the traditional hotdog- the Big Frank is the epitome. It's exactly what you want. If not, go for the the Big Dog. It's a polish sausage of impressive stature. Not down with pig? Get the 100% beef dogs. You know you want to. I have to stop here because I feel slightly uncomfortable. I keep wanting to describe things, but all I keep coming up with words like Huge and Succulent and in conjunction with various terms for sausage, it's a bit... um.. suggestive. So, in conclusion - Go find Big Apple Hot Dogs and feast on the hottest, juiciest, most meaty pork swords/tube steaks London has to offer.

Under glowing blue string lights, Villiers Street is home to Herman ze German & about another dozen…read morequick-serve restaurants. We chose to do a take away, but there are a handful of seats, if you're so inclined to eat in. I absolutely enjoyed my order -- a Vegan Wurst (made of seitan) on a roll with all the free toppings (ketchup, mustard, mayo, & crispy onions) & added sauerkraut & curry sauce (50p each) on the side. (Sidenote: This was my first time trying curry sauce & the flavor is not for me. I expected it to be yellow like the curry I'm used to, but it was red like ketchup!) My wurst was ginormous, almost a foot long, I believe. I barely had room but I swiped a few of her fries, which were good & crispy. I have to admit, my stomach hated me a little in the morning. Will keep my eyes peeled for other HzG locations in London. Veggie friendly, nice & tasty, a slew of toppings, & all for around £6.

Ordered the bratwurst meal deal at £9.50. Came with…read morecoleslaw, fries and fritz-cola. This location has no washroom but has a sink to wash your hands before and after. Fixings include crispy onions, mayo, mustard and ketchup.

i love a good market and borough market is one of those places where there are so many different…read morethings to try you honestly don't even know where to start what we got: - wild mushroom risotto - fish and chips from fish! kitchen - pistachio cannoli from gastronomica market we came on a bank holiday and i was honestly surprised it wasn't insanely crowded. the lines moved pretty quickly and we didn't have to wait too long for food either. seating was definitely packed, but we got lucky and managed to snag a table after hovering around for a bit. everything we tried was delicious. the risotto was super creamy and comforting, the fish and chips were crispy and fresh, and the pistachio cannoli was the perfect sweet treat to end everything with. definitely one of those spots i'd come back to just to keep trying more food stalls.-

Definitely a must if you're in london but it's very easy to get over-stimulated and lost in my…read moreopinion because it gets super packed. I went in 2 different times: saturday at 3pm and wednesday at 10am. Two completely different vibes. I tried the famous sandwich from the black pig, viral chocolate covered strawberries and bread ahead. Black pig - the best one sandwich: it was AMAZING!!! I was a bit scared to get this since i was by myself but let me tell you, it was not heavy as i expected it to be. Just delicious overall and would totally recommend. Chocolate strawberries: I love strawberries and chocolate but definitely think you can find cheaper alternatives anywhere in london. Bread Ahead: my new favorite pastry place. I pretty much got a donut from this place (not this location) everyday because the black currant cheesecake donut was that good. I got the tiramisu and crème brûlée donut which my brother liked and i wish i could've tasted them before they went bad but anyways, I would totally recommend the donuts from here! Their chocolate chips cookies are HUGE and delicious as well. This was probably one of my favorite markets!

The service was fantastic, the food was okay. I'm from the New York area I've had a really good hot…read moredog and theirs is okay. My husband ordered the BLT dog and I ordered the Mac & Cheese dog. It was EXTREMELY busy in there so I would probably make a reservation if you want to try it.

Yum yum yum yum yummmmm. Bubbledogs is one of those random spots of heaven tucked away on the tube…read morestops you never think about. Never actually stopped at Goodge St until now... Check out the menu before you head over and perhaps make a reservation if it's a weekend night. I wouldn't recommend going with too large of a party, as it's rather difficult to fit in a big group. You can order champ by the glass or bottle (just give in and do a bottle ;)) and there's several different meat options depending on your dietary preferences. I loved the New Yorker (basically a Reuben on a hot dog), and my friends happily ordered the buffalo, BLT, and Mac daddy. We also got the spicy tator tots with garlic aioli - highly recommend. Overall such a fun place to eat with a neat combination of hot dogs and champagne!

Yummy vegan hot dogs with crispy onions and Cajun fries. Friendly folks. Picnic tables right on the…read moreQueens walk. The bun was HUGE which made it difficult to eat... also no sauerkraut -- those are the only downsides.

Ordered Ze Wilde Bocke Roll. It's Bockwurst, Currysauce, Crispy Onions, Mayo, and Fries…read more This is a close approximation of the currywurst you'd find in Berlin. I found the roll to be overpowering and to dominate the mouthfeel of this dish. The sausage was good, not great. The fries ("chips") were steakhouse style, which is the German style, but in my opinion to thick for a sandwich already dominated by it's plain white roll. The sausage was well-executed. Not particularly flavorful or interesting. The roll relies heavily on its toppings, which are good but not great. It's hard to go too wrong with curry, mayo, and onion crisps. This place is very hyped-up online. While it's pretty good, It didn't live up to it's reputation in my opinion.

"Our Wurst is ze Best"…read more Herman Ze German is probably the closest thing in London you'll find to Berlin street food. Sausages, schnitzels, and beer. I opted for the guest wurst, their daily special, made from smoky pork & beef with cheese. Quite comparable to the ones I had in Germany! The house salad came with cucumbers, sliced apples, and a vinaigrette sauce.

What's not to love about giant sausages?! Rhetorical question, but I'm not the hugest fan of…read moreEnglish mustard, which is a lot stronger than I'd anticipated. The German dog with the works here was just okay, how somehow been expecting better. Not my favorite stop at Borough Market. Props for having an expanded condiment bar with options like curry ketchup.

Bratwurst and sauerkraut for the win. We always eat one or these when we drop by borough market! A…read moremust try!!

Great hotdogs, not so keen on the price. The dogs are…read moregenerally £6, and you're talking about a proper meaty sausage, not the meat-esque frankenferters of your childhood. But for me the super tasty sausage just really was not enough to justify the price. You can get onions and sweet cabbage with it (I got the first not the second) and they have a decent selection of sauces but the dried bun with it wasn't actually worth eating. They do sell beer and hard shakes which is always a plus but I didn't try one at my early lunch dining. Personally I wouldn't want to pay this much again for a street hotdog

It's a good selection of hotdogs here but being a complete foodie obsessive bordering on crazy I'm…read moreforever searching for a hot dog place that will remind me of the legendary (now closed) Hot Dougs from Chicago. They make hot dogs sexy with a load of creations. It is unfair to compare. Top dog are their own breed (sorry). Firstly the service was faultless, perfect staff. Secondly the beer. They have a few good beers on sale. You know the hipster craft stuff that is all the rage. Last but not least the hot dogs. Has a BBQ and a chilli one. It was good. I really enjoyed. But, I can't help but feel I wouldn't pay for a hot dog like these for the price it is. A bit too much. I feel hot dogs should be a bit cheaper price point. Hot Dougs were dirt cheap (around £2.50! For simple ones). Hot Dougs also had some crazy versions like confit duck or even fois gras. I feel top dog is onto something but need to push some versions (specials?) more or drop the price for the standard type ones. It just didn't feel fulfilling enough for the price. But hopefully they will evolve as time goes by. Promising concept.

The concept of a single-dish restaurant has been on a stratospheric rise over the past few years,…read moreespecially in London, with countless niche establishments opening. One of the latest arrivals in the heart of London's Soho is TOP DOG, which as the same suggests specialists in hot dogs in a variety of glorious forms. I was lucky enough to be invited to Top Dog for an exclusive pre-launch menu tasting where I, as well as a host of other journos and influencers were given the chance to sample THE ENTIRE menu (in mini form!) and give our feedback on everything from presentation to price, names and everything in between. It was genuinely one of the coolest things I've had the opportunity to do; to have a new business welcome, and even encourage, our honest feedback to help them grow and to get it right. Top Dog is the brainchild of mega-super-businesswoman Marissa Hermer (you may recognise her from Bravo's Ladies of London) and her husband, leisure entrepreneur Matt. Marissa, a food and beverage brand management consultant, also own restaurants, bars and clubs in London and internationally, so the restaurant world is nothing new. Overseeing the new franchise is Fortnum & Mason CEO (and GQ Innovator of the Year 2014), Ewen Venters. I was lucky enough to work with Ewen during my time at Selfridges, so I was excited for this partnership. the venture is a self-funded dream, mainly started thanks to Marissa's desire to find a quality, American-style hot dog in Britain. Top Dog serves a range of taste bud-tingling hot dogs, all made from organic meat, in a range of classic and specialty ways. All of the meat is cured, smoked and hung in London, add a British element to the American theme, and ensuring quality of produce. There's even tofu dogs for veggies! There's also a selection of mouth-watering side options, from fries (and amazing sweet potato fries) to pulled pork, cabbage, slaw and chili; all which are available on your dog too! Then there's the shakes, including salted caramel, chocolate and vanilla as well as a Jack Daniels float. The Jack Daniels float was probably the greatest ways I have ever ingested alcohol. Period. I also need to take a moment to talk about the brownies. These aren't just any brownies, they are just about the best brownies I have ever eaten. We are talking so seriously soft that you can hear the moisture as you tear it apart. As for the taste? I ate three in a row so that should answer that one. Top Dog is a really exciting addition to the Soho line up. I love that they have worked really hard to integrate into the psyche of the neighborhood; it seamlessly blends in. Where as other eateries, that shall remain nameless, have exploded onto the street uncaring for the aesthetics of Soho and now cause a jarring view for Soho lovers. Continuing the idea of becoming part of the neighborhood, a nod also needs to be paid to the Top Dog's awareness of it's local clientele - during London Pride, Top Dog renamed it's signature Soho Dog to the Pride Dog, with one pound from each sale going to a LGBT charity. Good food and good for the soul. WINNING. Head to my profile for more reviews of London restaurants and find out more, including pictures, on my blog, The Science of Appearance.