Come lunch time at UC Berkeley, as you would expect, all the local restaurants around are filled with long lines. Cafes are simply worth it for not real food. So you resort to the happy medium: Dojo Dog. Located on Bancroft and College right next to Boalt Hall, Dojo Dog is a small food truck that sells Asian fusion hot dogs. With prices in the just under $5 range and Top Dog being located just a block or two away, what's the selling point? For one, great customer service. I've been eating at Dojo Dog ever since they've been located on Bancroft and Telegraph, and through owner changes and iterations, it's still the same great customer experience that I've been receiving all these years. When I'm looking for a quick meal in my short 30 minute gaps, I can count on Dojo Dog in particular. The guy at the counter, Adrian, has also always been pleasant to deal with. It's their emphasis on customer service and delivering a damn good hot dog that keeps me coming back. If you ask me what I recommend, all their hot dogs are fantastic. My go-to is the Shaolin Monk Dog, which is a bit of a simpler hot dog than their more elaborate selections. A hot dog with flash-cooked cabbage, lettuce, and dressing, all wrapped in seaweed to keep it low carb, what more can I ask for? I would also just have to emphasize that their flash-cooked cabbage is heavenly. I can literally eat that by itself anytime. Looking for a quick great meal served by great people? Go to Dojo Dog. TIP: You can save $0.50 if you pay with cash! But I don't carry cash, and I don't mind paying just a bit extra. read more

If you're hungry and want something quick and fair priced stop and get yourself a dog. The menu was unique and enticing, if I wasn't in a rush I would have held up the line trying to decide. I got the wushu dog and I can't recommend it enough. The hotdog itself was full of flavor and the toppings just added to the experience. Give it a try, the food speaks for itself. read more

Was she trying to give me high blood pressure?! I come here a few times basic frozen fries nothing to do cartwheels for. Good enough once in a while. But today!!! I was told ten minutes that turned into almost 25. I questioned it because my time was limited. So I got the world saltiest fries with one napkin. Anyone could see this was way too much salt. Instead of being honest and making me a new batch or giving my money back she just wraps it up and give it to me. Nope. No more for me. read more

Dojo Dog - Worlds saltiest fries. Eat at your own risk! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

The wushu is pretty good and I managed to eat it without getting the pork sung stuck in my teeth, which for those who are familiar with he shredded pork know is no mean feat. I do feel like the actual sausage though needs some work. It's got snap but not the good snap you get from grilling. More like the snap you get from not boiling it quite long enough. I also think we could do better on the bread. What if you could use the bread that a lot of japanese bread shops use or the chinese kind from the baked (not steamed) pork buns. If we can get some real grilling snap going and up the bread game we've got a real winner. read more

Dojo Dog is a cute little food truck on the side of Bancroft, across from Boalt Law School. Right now, the combo price (which includes a hot dog and one of their iced teas) is $5, which is a pretty sweet deal for broke college students like me. I like their tranquili-tea, which is a mango green iced tea. Really subtle mango flavor but it's really refreshing and delicious! I tried their Ninjitsu hot dog- which has seaweed, cabbage, and teriyaki sauce. It reminds me of a spam musubi, which I enjoy as well, and it's now in hot dog form! I don't know if I'd be down to try the other dogs with pork sung and bonito fish flakes. I already really enjoy the one with seaweed flakes on it haha (I'll be back once school starts up again) read more

I had this a while back and remember there were only two choices at the time. I ordered the ninjutsu dog and it was pretty good. I recently had japadog in Vancouver and this is very close. They used to park by telegraph and Bancroft but noticed they had to move probably due to the construction. Since I work so close by, I'm surprised I haven't been back.. On second thought.. I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow read more

Dojo Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

They make your hot dog right away. Well at least their regular one. The hot dog is pretty long and it is filling. read more

Dojo Dog - normal hot dog $2.50 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Perfect for a quick snack on a sunny day. Randomly noticed this food truck as I was walking on south Berkeley and decided to give it a shot. I probably had a subconcious craving as I had recently had a Japanese-style hot dog in Japan town a few weeks prior. The hot dog was satisfying and tasty. I would have liked if it was a bit more packed with toppings and had the option to add some pickled daikon. The tranquility tea is a good compliment. Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a quick lunch on-the-go or want to sit on the grass and enjoy the sun. read more

I was visiting Berkeley with a friend and I actually had a craving for hot dogs before seeing this truck....once I saw the truck, I took it as a sign that it was meant to be for me to have a hot dog. I made a quick decision based on the pictures on the side. Apparently not your average old weenie. All of them were Asian inspired. I ordered the Ninjitsu dog (the one with lots of nori in it). The guy who took my order was nice. Hot dog was not bad, but I felt like it needed an additional flavor to it. Like daikon or something. Maybe I should have chosen a different dog. Overall dog was good though. Very filling. They were generous with the toppings it came with. I wouldn't mind trying another weenie. read more

Dojo Dog - Ninjitsu dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Might be in the minority here but I MUCH preferred the Ninjitsu (seaweed, teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo) over the Wushu ( pork sung, katsu sauce, Japanese mayo). Something about the intense sweetness/ savoriness of the pork sung compounded with similar favors in the sauces and the meat makes for an uber-salty/sweet hotdog. In any case, the idea of an Asian-style hotdog is interesting and unique and the truck itself is adorable! I do think that the hotdogs on a whole could benefit from some neutral veggies like thinly sliced raw cabbage or something, just because all of the competing flavors are really strong and the bun doesn't quite balance everything out. Hope dojo dog (and the corresponding munchonme coupon) sticks around! read more

Dojo Dog - Ninjitsu Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Fantastic hot dogs .. I love the "with an Asian Kick" .. We had the vegetarian version - Ninjitsu dog.. The kids loved it too.. Will definitely like to come back read more

Dojo Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Dojo dog is really yummy! I love my pork sung and Asian sauces and I never imagined it'd ever go well with a hot dog...but it does! Asian hot dogs...hm....I was kind of skeptical at first, but Dojo dog had really great service (the dude was super friendly and kind of cute ;-p) so I thought heck why not. It was surprisingly good! Loved it - will definitely try again in the future. read more

I was fortunate enough to have been in Berkeley on Dojo Dog's first day of doing business. I had the regular Dojo Dog (nori and a couple asian sauces), and it was fantastic! The dog itself was great quality, and the sauces really took it to the next level. I've never had a dog quite like it.. Looking forward to trying other dogs on the menu! read more

dojo dog does dogs in a french hoagie using asian condum(ents) in a food van on the bancroft. eats: -ninjutsu dog(4.6) nori seaweed, teriyaki sauce, japanese mayo *what was i thinking? teriyaki sauce messes it up! others ok -wushu dog(4.6) pork sung, japanese mayo, katsu sauce. *more amiable to katsu sauce. prefer this one. -grass jelly drink(2.3) "enlightening" just seems like grass jelly. honey?, and water -just so so. 3 stars dog bites: -snappy dog, no jism, no taste in meat. -hoagie bun too big. small dog in big bun. surprised condum(ents) didn't fall off. -shalin monk style (just roasted seaweed and lettuce) probably more suited than hoagie bun. dogs 3.5 stars/ -used munch on me voucher. read more

Dojo Dog serves up fusion-style hot dogs. The menu is simple with about 3-4 options. Dogs are very reasonably priced at $4 each. The meet is snappy and could be tastier. But who cares, when it's doused in sauce and toppings. The best part of Dojo Dog is the employees, who are usually very friendly and accommodating of substitutions/custom creations. I usually go for an 'everything' dog with seaweed, soy paste, bonito flakers, crispy nori, wasabi mayo, and pork sung. read more

Michael Koh definitely knows what he's doing! I've been a pretty big fan of Dojo Dog ever since it opened. Especially their Tranquilitea! For those that don't know, the Tranquilitea is an AMAZING mix of mango green tea, topped with a sprig of mint. Perfect for those hot August days! But more importantly, food! I've tried a few of their Dojo Dogs and I have to say that my favorite is the Ninjitsu. The seaweed is a surprisingly flavorful & welcome accompaniment to the mayonnaise and teriyaki (?) sauce on the dog. I would gladly have this for lunch anyday! read more

tried this place because these fools were hella troll on sproul. they were giving out free samples of Dojo Dog's mango jasmine green ice tea drink (which is actually refreshing and delicious, i really liked it.) the dude there at the table was just full of surprises, first offering me a FREE dojo dog flyer and then when I was about to leave he was like WAIT. DO YOU WANT A DISCOUNT AT DOJO DOG...FOREVER? so i filled out a short survey and they signed me up for dojo dog elite. with the flyer and the v.i.p. sticker they gave me i got the ninjitsu dog with the free full sized drink for 4.25. the hot dog was kind of messy because of all the sauce they put on top of it but i was really surprised on how delicious it was. I would have never thought to top a hot dog with seaweed, sweet mayo and terriyaki. and i really liked that the hot dog was wrapped in a crispy hoagie rather than just a bun. it was really creative twist and for 4.25 for a hot dog and drink, i'd come here everyday. read more

Love this cute little food truck. And kudos to my fellow Cal classmate for starting this business! Great idea and the food tastes amazing. You can definitely taste the quality of ingredients and the service is very very friendly. The hot dogs are a pretty good size to fill you up during your lunch break and your orders come out relatively fast. My favorite is the Ninjitsu but the Wushu is really good too! read more

Shaolin Monk Style -- instead of a french hoagie roll, the hotdog is wrapped in roasted seaweed wrap. Yum! This adds a crunchy texture and roasted flavor to the meal, which is a nice difference against eating the usual carbs. I've tried the Wushu and Kendo on the hoagie roll as well--I like the asian fusion flavor combinations, though my only gripe is that I want enough of these toppings to accompany the dog in every bite. Other than that, really convenient, on-the-go food, and really cute truck! read more

I LOVE DOJO DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best idea with a dog to date!! Me and the Homie Tre found this spot close to the job site. Had the Ninjitsu and the Kendo, both was CRACKIN!! Must try if you in the area, the tranquilitea is on hit too! WE VIP'S BEH BEH lol read more

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1. This food truck makes me like hot dogs again. Reasonable portion. Reasonable price. A variety of hot dogs with Asian toppings to choose from. 2. Their buns come with sesame, and the dogs are longer than the regular hot dogs. Nice flavor combination with seaweed topping and sriracha mayo. The mango tea is refreshing and not too sweet. 3. The wait can be a bit long. It is a family business and they get short-staffed sometimes. A hardworking and nice family to talk to while waiting for the food. read more

The wushu is my favorite hot dog in EVER. Thank you for making my monday class bearable. read more

First got dojo dog when I tried one of their samples on Sproul. I ordered the Ninjitsu (cuz I love seaweed), and I thought it was really good. The seaweed and the sauce adds a really unique taste to it, so it definitely isnt like a regular hot dog. I'd come back here again, even though I dont usually eat hot dogs. The toppings they add were good enough to make me crave this like every other day. I highly recommend the tea also..super refreshing especially for hot summer days. read more

- Unique idea - good service - good price but for me the most important aspect is taste! The dogs tasted like ... a hot dog. The hot dog overpowered all the toppings and ended up tasting like a salty hot dog with mayo on it. It was good but it got tiring after 2 bites. Summary: I would def recommended everyone to give this place a try and support the business. But that is all, one try. Its not a place I could go back to over and over again. read more

Dojo Dog is amazing. I had it only once, but I've been craving it a few times every since. Sometimes, I would much rather have a Dojo Dog over a Top Dog. I tried the one with Japanese Mayo and Seaweed. I have yet to try the rest. read more

Dojo Dog has an intriguing concept that is poorly executed. Their hot dogs are nothing more than a sausage topped with tens of Asian-style condiments. Nothing seems to be cooked except the sausage itself (and my guess would be that their sausages are not house-made). On top of this, one hot dog costs around $5, which one could spend on a full sandwich or pizza for lunch instead of just a hot dog. Their service is also below par. Last time I went, they had no way of keeping track of orders, so customers had no way of knowing when their orders would be completed. It shouldn't be difficult to assign numbers to customers, and I'm disappointed that they haven't done that. Instead of coming here, I would take my money and buy a Top Dog instead. read more

Longest wait time ever. Spent like an hour in line then 1 hr waiting for the food. The mix of spices does not compliment the hot dog... Putting takoyaki sauce on a mini corn dog was disgusting. The curry dog was the worst hot dog I ever had... But the worst part was the ridiculous wait time and the people paying to cut in line. Also the milk tea was room temperature... read more

I personally like the hot dogs here. They look exactly like the pictures and are of a decent size. The bread is soft, but at the same time, sturdy enough to hold the hot dog,which tastes juicy. A lot of people i know are hesitant about trying the hot dog with the fish flake topping (kendo). It is kinda salty, but with the bread it balances out as a whole. I also got the tranquilitea because the combo is only 5 bucks (6 for with one of the other hot dogs)! They put a lot of ice, so it tasted like a lot of water, but when you first sip it, you can definitely taste the oh so refreshing mango! read more

I basically never eat hot dogs... but Dojo Dog is so good! I haven't had a hot dog in years, but I stopped by to try samples and it was love at first bite. In my opinion it is far better than Barney's which seems overpriced at ~$9 for a sausage, bun, and fries. The ingredients go well together in a unique combination, and the bun is toasted to the perfect ratio of crunchiness and fluffiness. They have a seaweed/lettuce wrap option, and I wish they had a whole wheat option too (but I don't know if anyone besides me would get it...) $5 is cheaper than a bulgogi sandwich. If it were ~$4 I'd be going here way more instead of eating my healthy fruit salad lunches. So in conclusion, the pricing is good. read more

Since my friend Serena S. has reviewed this, I shall too. I bought my first dojo dog for late lunch during ASUC elections campaigning. It was an extremely hot day (there was another DD test run after the one I am reviewing on upper Sproul plaza by Ludwig's Fountain but it rained and I just bought food when I left the GBC). The BBQ grill was setup in lower Sproul plaza directly in front of the outdoor seating of the bears lair food court. I went later in the afternoon and my co-campaign manager recommended the Bruce Lee, but the guy in front of me bought the last one. The only remaining choice out of the three on sale was the tae kwon dog. I didn't think that the fish flakes would go well with a hot dog and bun. It came with a can of Coca Cola or Sprite for around $5. The wait isn't really bad since it's cooked right in front of you. Since it was a test run, ingredients weren't fully stocked to handle everyone hence the shortage of hot dogs. The fish flakes surprisingly didn't affect the taste of the hot dog as well. It was more of a hint of flavor contrast from the sweet hot dog and sauce. I hope more test runs surface in the next school year with more options and varieties, while keeping costs low for students' budgets. A suggestion I have, especially for hot days, is to swap the lame high-fructose corn syrup sodas to: -natural cane sugar Hansen's drinks from Trader Joe's or Costco -aloe vera drinks -grass jelly drinks Good luck and keep it up BAP! read more

So good!!! I ordered the ninjutsu and finished my dog in just a few minutes. I'm a short Asian girl and don't eat too much but wow! It was so good I pretty much devoured it in such a short amount of time. Yum! Can't wait to try other flavors. The addition of seaweed and Japanese mayo is yummy. The sausage was also very good. This is not your average hot dog. read more

Dojo Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

We ran into this near the slather gates- what an awesome foodtruck. We tried the Wushu- which has a really dry pork topping (like a freeze dried shredded pork). I admit I wasn't a fan of it but all the other toppings still made it a great dog. It had cabbage, japanese mayo, and katsu sauce. The dogs are amazing- really flavorful and they snap. Ten times better than top dog hot dogs. The bun was great too. Their tea was so freaking amazing delicious- jasmine mango I think. They're super into technology... if you like them on facebook and tell them, they give you a sticker so your hot dogs are now 3.60 (I think) instead of $4.60. When we liked them we saw if we shared their video we could get a free tea. Good dogs and freebies/ discounts that's a win in my book. The guy who helped us was super nice. There was an older woman who seemed a bit confused by everything... he gave her the discount price after telling her to make sure she liked them on facebook and literally got out of the truck to walk her hot dog to her since she was sitting down nearby. He spent some time talking to her about the hot dog and told him to let her know if she wasn't happy with it. He was really nice to us too. Great customer service is always an added plus. Wish I lived closer so I could eat this all the time. read more

I'm not a huge fan of hot dogs (they're usually too salty IMO), but: 1) deal on Munchonme, $3 for a dog which is cheaper than anywhere else around campus 2) delicious Asian sauces 3) owner is a student I didn't think the bread was too hard (unlike some other reviews), and service was fast, polite and the employees had a sense of humor. There was a little mix up where the guy in line after me accidentally tried to take my food, but was stopped with a "we're fast, but not that fast" :) read more

Very friendly and good service. The food is really good and unique! I Think that their asian hot dog fusion is amazing ant tht there should be more placeS like this. Itotally recommend this for those who would like to try somethIng completely new and are not afraid of trying new flavors read more

Dojo Dog - Ninjuku Veggie Dog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good quality ingredients as far as I know -- 100% beef links and french rolls. I personally like all of the dogs they have, especially with some sriracha :-) ... Tranquiltea (their mango-jasmine ice tea) is a lifesaver on hot days, and the combo ($5 only!) makes a good meal. Remember that Dojo is student-owned and student-run. Cheers to entrepreneurs! If you need a recommendation, the Wushu is the best-seller. read more

Dojo Dog is where it's at people! The food is awesome and the amount of flavor each dojo dog provides sweeps me away everytime! As a student-run business, I support and admire the dedication that was involved in creating this foodtruck. My suggestion? The Wushu. It fully embraces asian fusion with the pork sung and the sauce that they use is incredible. Also, the Tranquili-tea is my most favorite drink right now. It's Dojo Dog's signature drink that adds a minty touch to a refreshing mango drink. I highly recommend Dojo Dog and would suggest to look into the discount program that they are offering. All you need to do is bring a friend and like them on FB and you instantly have access to crazy discounts every month! read more

Don't know how there are so many five star ratings on here, but Dojo Dog is definitely good - solid three (and a half) stars, but I'll round it up to four since the workers are nice and friendly and it's a budding venture. I like the Wushu dog a lot - it's filling and tasty. The toppings make it worth the price, which is only around $4 if you're a Dojo Dog VIP (all you have to do is like them on Facebook). I had a Shaolin Monk dog once (don't remember the kind) and I definitely would not recommend it. It was super salty, unfilling, and expensive for having no bread and just seaweed. Last but not least, get the mango jasmine tea! For $1.15 it's super cheap (don't know how long that price will last) and it's yummy, a solid mango tea with a hint of jasmine (might be too sweet, depending on the day). I wish service were faster - again, the people are friendly but during opening week they were so slow both with dealing money and getting the food out quickly. They've gotten better but it feels like they cook one dog at a time - not very efficient. read more

The Honest Truth: It's a good idea. The buns are good. The dogs are small. But $5? Way too much for my wallet. The Details: I've wanted to try it for a while because I've heard good things about it! The sign by the truck is deceiving because I thought it would be $3 and some change for the dog but instead it was $5! For one dollar more, I could get a huge calzone, or I could eat at a pizza buffet. The hot dog itself was pretty good, the only things was that I was surprised at how small the hot dog was... I had the ninjitsu and all of the flavors were good. I do appreciate the concept of the truck though and props to the Berkeley student who started it up. But if you want people to come more often, you can't make your hot dogs five dollars. read more

You can get the hotdog on munchonme for 2.99. Great deal, However I wouldn't expect to get full by just eating one hot dog. For the price of $5 per hot dog, it is comparable to Top Dog here in Berkeley. They should have a deal of 2 hotdog for $8! Otherwise. the owner is actually a berkeley undergrad student too! I ordered Wushu dog and it was a mixed of eastern and asian twist. Sweet mayonnaise sauce and shredded pork toppings on top of salty hotdog tastes AMAZING. - 1 star, it's just too expensive! read more

If you're looking for more than your average hot dog, then Dojo Dog has it. Their three styles of hot dog provide really unique asian flavors. The french hoagie roll holding up the dog definitely pushes it over to the gourmet side, but it's needed to complement the higher quality ingredients. Plus, it's a great change from your usual soft bun, giving hot dog lovers more chew and crunch. Definitely come check out Dojo Dog. Pretty unique experience, and they're selling tea!!! read more