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Dianna H.

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.

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Ed U.

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

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Joey E.

I stopped at the Great Notion brewery on the way back from the way back from the cal Berkeley football game. The brewery was modern and clean. 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.

Sumo dog with cheese
Lainey C.

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! The cart is very cute and I'm so glad I caught them while shopping!

Ninjitsu in Bay Street Emeryville
Cindy L.

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.

Julia L.

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.

Wushu Dog - pork sung, flash-grilled cabbage, katsu sauce & kewpie mayo
Andrew C.

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.

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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.

Tranquil tea
Cindy M.

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.

Wushu with Tranquilitea.
Desiree C.

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!

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Kristina L.

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.

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Denis A.

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!

Wushu Dog w/ pork sung, katsu sauce, kewpie & Tranquilitea | $5 combo
Cherylynn N.

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?)

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