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    John's World Famous Hawaii

    4.4 (84 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Food Stands
    Closed 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Jumbo beef hot John's Beef Jumbo Dogs
    Andrew A.

    World famous? I couldn't say, but what I can say is HE SHOULD BE! I got the jumbo beef hot dog and got it John's way which from the looks of it was all the sauces minus bbq sauce and then onions, jalapeños, and relish added. I'm assuming John was the owner who helped me out and he is so friendly that it makes the experience even better. It was a bit tricky to find the place but next to the lagoon at the Hilton Waikiki. He has a giant yellow sign you can't miss. If you're in the area you HAVE to give this place a try. It's absolutely worth it.

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    Darcy W.

    I had the opportunity to try John's World Famous Hot Dogs at a local festival off of Waikiki Beach. I had looked up this festival and saw his picture, so I knew it was meant to be! John and his crew could not be nicer! I loved the hot dog and all the fresh toppings! If you get a chance to try one of his hot dogs I know you will love it too!

    Tommy C.

    힐튼 앞 불꽃놀이(하절기 기준 매주 금요일 20시) 보면서 먹으려고 포장 주문함. 핫도그 안에 잔슨빌 소시지가 들어가고 소시지는 3종류 (치킨, 야채, 소고기) 맛있었음

    Irene M.

    Happy National Hot Dog Day... What better way than to enjoy a yummy right along the beach and you can do so thanks to John and his World Famous Hot dog as it's brightly yellow sign you can't miss is right outside the back of Ilikai and if you can't find parking you can stay in your car right beside the tent and they will take the curbside order from you. I was lucky to have found a spot and was surprised to see that it's not only the Beef Jumbo is available but Chicken and Veggie as well all at $10 which i found was a bit steep but it does come with a lot of topping which you can have (ketchup, yellow mustard, spicy mustard, sauerkraut, relish, jalapeño, cheese, onions and barbecue sauce) quite the choices though for me is the ketchup, mustard and jalapeños it was a hearty bite. Love the vibe as the staff is very friendly and quick...if you pay cash is $10 straight but tax is included with credit card payment. Thank you!

    Megan S.

    Came here for an afternoon snack and this hit the spot! All toppings were free and was pretty filling.

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    Nadine C.

    Hot and freshly grilled hotdog in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii... I parked at the free parking lot at the beach behind the Ilikai Hotel and saw John's World Famous Hawaii. The tent is located in the parking lot next to Hilton Hawaiian Village's man-made lagoon. We looked at the menu, and Peter asked, "What toppings?" I answered: everything except jalapeños and hot mustard. Peter didn't want ketchup, so we ended up with onions, mustard, and relish. The best part about this small business is John. He's very welcoming, friendly, and efficient! His smile and personality are probably the keys to success. The hotdog was juicy and deliciously moist. The smokey flavor and hot-off-the-grill temperature are winners! If you're in the area, check it out! There are vegan options, too... and more toppings such as cheese, sauerkraut, mayo, and BBQ sauce!

    Jessica S.

    Seriously amazing and got to meet the infamous John, himself! All the fixings provided for your hotdog needs. Plus, John also sells really cool shirts that are exactly like the logo and what John wears! You can't go wrong with stopping by and grabbing yourself a hotdog, chips, and a coke! John is a super nice guy and very friendly, he's been in the hotdog business for close to 20 years. Support local business and grab yourself a hotdog!

    John's WORLD Famous Hot Dogs.  With onions, of course! Near the marina, outside Hilton Village.  If you're from Philly...you'll love them.
    Loretta S.

    So delicious and great great man! It's a must stop, especially if from Philly. I loved it with onions, even though I love ny NYC dirty-water Sabbretts. Great find!

    Kevin Y.

    Extremely average dog, the name of this place is very misleading and inaccurate. People buy from here because it's close to the beach, fast, and convenient, but not really for the taste which is very average. And since it is next to the beach, it is much more expensive than it should be. Also, multiple days in a row they late, so don't trust the hours listed online.

    All beef hot John's Beef Jumbo Dogs

    10/10 experience, customer service and food was exceptionally well! I'm normally a guy who gets ketchup and mustard only but the ingredients looked so fresh and delicious that I had to throw on some jalapeños, sauerkraut, and onion. Definitely world famous name worthy.

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    good service nice lady she helped us out and are very kind to customers there is no better service out here come here now

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    The hot dogs were absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The service was friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be coming back soon!

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    Not worth $13, but it's targeted for tourist in the area. $2 Costco hotdog beats this, even bigger hotdog than this.

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    Super good! Food is amazing, fast service, great ambiance right by the lagoon! John is super friendly as well!

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    7 months ago

    Pricy. I couldn't tell the difference in taste. Usually I can get a specialty sausage at this price.

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    Good hotdogs and great service! We will definitely go back. John is super friendly and the location is convenient.

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    Folks working the stand are friendly, and making a great hot dog after a long day of swimming!!!

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    Ask the Community - John's World Famous Hawaii

    No chili dogs on the menu? What's a hot dog without chili?

    Thanks for your inquiry. We have featured chili dogs during winter months and will consider adding it again next winter.

    Are you always by the lagoon behind ilikai or do you move daily?

    Thank you for asking. This is our new regular spot. We are there daily, weather permitting, unless we are involved in major events such as the First Friday, Taste of Oahu at Aloha Stadium, Waikiki Block Festivals, and the Artfest Waikiki monthly… Read more

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    Hula Dog - Sweet bread polish dog

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    4.3(497 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    The lemonade was a 12 out of 10 and the hotdog was an 11 out of 10 for two hotdog and a lemonade it…read morecame out to around $20, which is a really good deal. Consider considered me and my friends were very satisfied when we left. The lemonade is the most refreshing drink ever. It's not too sweet or bitter, but it's the perfect amount of lemon and sugar to not be too overbearing. The pineapple relish on the hotdog was the cherry on top and I'm so glad the owner suggested it. He was so kind and such a cool guy and my friends and I are already planning to come back before our trip is over.

    I always by passed this place on Kapiolani Blvd and decided to finally try it out…read more My boyfriend and I approached the stand and I was looking over the menu. We knew we were only going to get one hotdog just to try it out. When we were ready to put in our order, I placed it in with the male worker. As I was saying my order to the worker, my boyfriend had walked away to the side to wait for me. When I finished putting in my order, the worker had asked me if it would have been just one or two hotdogs. I answered him by saying yes just one. Which he then responded by saying, "what, would he rather have a pho?" Clearly seeing my boyfriend was Asian, that was his question for us just getting one hotdog. He said it as if it was funny. I left it alone and waited for the order. I just don't get the point of him having to say that. He didn't even pronounce "pho" right either, he pronounced it as "foe." As for the hotdog itself, it is good. It is on the pricier side of $11 for one but for the price you get with the bun, polish sausage and toppings, it made it for it. Lower stars because of the overall impression.

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    Muki Dogs Waikiki

    Muki Dogs Waikiki

    4.9(12 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    My 1st time ever eating a plant based dog that was grilled to perfection AND had a nice "meaty"…read morechew and consistency to it, great grillin' Michael! I'm flying back to Cali on Tuesday, but I'm gonna try n get back for a 2nd snack attack!!

    I had been scrolling through Instagram on my lunch break yesterday when I happened to come across a…read morepost that indicated that Muki Dogs' Waikiki location had temporarily (?) relocated to Kaka'ako for the time being. And not just anywhere in Kaka'ako, but Mother Waldron Park to be exact, which is literally within walking distance from my workplace. Since I never have the chance to go by Waialae Ave. (their first/main location), I figured that now would be as good a time as any to stop by and see what the hype was all about. I walked over around noon with my boss and coworker and initially, I had panicked as I thought I had misread the post, but for those walking on foot, especially from Punchbowl area, Muki Dogs will be located at the farthest end of the park (adjacent to the food trucks). Just keep walking and you'll be able to spot Gene (the owner) as we had. Once we got to the stand, I had promptly ordered 2 Miso Kake and 1 The Works, to which Gene had jokingly asked if they were all for me. I clarified that 2 of the 3 were mine, so he wasn't completely off the mark, but I felt bad as I have RBF and face masks only serve to increase the severity of said expression, so Gene must've took my response as offended when I was just hangry. But if I had to be perfectly honest, I could easily eat four of these in one sitting and not be sorry lol. In any case, once I had ordered and paid for my dog, my boss and coworker also ordered as well, and Gene went straight to work on our orders. For those visiting for the first time, they currently have two options: 1) The Works, which is a very traditional hot dog with relish, sriracha mayo, ketchup, mustard, and Spanish crumble, and 2) Miso Kake, which is an Asian inspired hot dog full of umami flavors, with pickled scallion, sriracha mayo, miso paste and furikake crumble. I ended up getting one of each for myself since I wanted to see what the difference was in terms of flavors. Gene is really quick too as I believe it only took about 5-10 minutes, if even that long, to prep our orders, and my boss had even commented that Gene had some Top Chef moves when it came to our orders. Before we knew it, Gene thanked us for waiting and gave us a bag (no charge) full of our hot dogs and we headed back to the office for a taste test. So for those short on time, this would be a perfect place to stop by and grab a quick bite. I wasn't sure what to expect from a vegan hot dog, but I know one of the things that stood out to me about most of the reviews for Muki Dogs was that it didn't actually taste like a vegan hot dog. So with that in mind, I dug into The Works first and absolutely loved every bite I took. I think what's great about The Works is that because it mimics a traditional hot dog with the ketchup , mustard, and relish, it's almost as if your mind automatically makes the connection, and with the addition of the sriracha mayo and the Spanish crumble, there's an additional creamy, slightly spicy, and crunchy component that only emphasizes how delicious the hot dog is. In fact, I can very well see how someone could easily not even realize they were eating a vegan hot dog (it was that good!). The Miso Kake was also a good option and a perfect alternative for someone looking for a different type of hot dog. The miso paste and the sriracha mayo lend a nice creamy/salty flavor base for the pickled scallions and the furikake crumble, and the texture you get from each bite is absolutely divine. However, I do think that if you're not a fan of umami flavors, that this might not be the hot dog for you as it does somewhat emphasize the vegan hot dog more so than The Works. Overall, if you happen to be in the area or are interested in trying out a vegan hot dog, I would highly recommend visiting Gene at the Muki Dogs stand, especially as they are now stationed in Kaka'ako, which is quite convenient for anyone who has wanted to visit but never found the time to do so. The hot dogs are a little on the pricier side, but nothing like Hank's Haute Dogs nearby, and you will be left feeling full and content without the regret. Plus, Gene seems like a really nice guy who cares about the food that he makes, and it shows not just in the way he makes the hot dogs but also in the way that the flavors come through. And if that doesn't sell you, well...aren't you at least a little bit curious as to what a vegan hot dog tastes like? Best stop by to find out!

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    Burgers & Burritos Hawaii - Island-Style Sonoran Dog

    Burgers & Burritos Hawaii

    4.3(6 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Follow that big yellow sign!!!…read more Burgers & Burritos Hawaii I found at the Honolulu Farmers Market every Wednesday night market at the Blaisdell Center and at apparently at a few more that I'm not able to get to but their huge yellow sign says "Mexican Food Gourmet Burgers" in huge font so it can get confusing but so easy to find. Once you're there it's exactly that Mexican Food and Gourmet Burgers...and hot dogs! Well that's what I was actully craving...Island-Style Sonoran Dog. Bacon wrapped hot dog topped with grilled onions, pico de Gallo, guacamole, garlic aioli, sour cream and mustard all for $9. What a loaded dog it certainly was and it was made to order and is certainly worth just a couple minutes wait. So saucy and flavorful this bite was incredible the pico de Gallo just added the freshness that I loved, the bacon who doesn't love that was a nice salty touch and sour cream and garlic aioli just made it that much more bougie, Yup and with their name it's all about the burgers and Mexican foods which they have an impressive list to choose from...I got my eye on the Portabella Sandwich and Big Burrito (which they can make vegetarian) cause I dare you to pass this place when you can smell the grill going omg!! All made to order so you can have the topping of our choice with our without items you want. Thank you!

    Burgers + Burritos = Happiness!!!…read more During several foraging visits at the Honolulu Farmers Market, we have passed by Burgers & Burritos Hawaii (BBHI) as aromas of their fresh grilling hamburgers or toasting flour tortillas would fill the air. We've passed by enough times to have "studied" their menu so that we could decisively order once we patiently waited in line for our turn. We'd watch the female worker who worked as an order taker, cashier, and plate prep while the male worker focused his grilling skills on the plancha (similar to a flat top griddle). This food stall definitely gets busy as we've seen and been in lines of 10-deep. There was something in the back of my mind that told me that I had either read or heard about BBHI before and sure enough, Yelp Bud Fran C wrote an effusive review about BBHI in April 2020. Their burger menu offers 4 different styles: Classic, Hawaiian, Specialty, or Portabello. BBHI also offers an Island-style Sonoran Dog which is an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and grilled and topped with onions, bell peppers, and roasted garlic aïoli. I didn't ask what qualifies this dish as "Island-style" but I'm assuming that it's because it's NOT your typical Sonoran dog that is served with beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, and mayonnaise. As good as these burgers and Sonoran dog looked, we came to BBHI for their LA-inspired taqueria Mexican food. Oh, how I looked forward to having my taste buds tickled with Cal-Mex specialties. So, we ordered the following items. -Chile Verde Plate: The menu described this dish as braised tender pork chunks in their homemade green chile sauce (Chile Verde). The Chile Verde is served as a choice of either burrito-style or on a plate with rice and black beans. Condiments on this plate were dollops of guacamole and sour cream or was it crema (Mexican sour cream)? Indeed, this chile Verde made from tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños had some spice kick but was easily mellowed by the crema. I rolled some of the flavorful pork chile Verde into the steaming hot street taco corn tortillas and found myself wanting another 2 more tortillas to sop up the sauce. This takeout plate was generously portioned and I still got full even though I shared it with my husband. $11. -Quesadilla with Meat: My husband chose chicken meat from among beef, pork, and chicken to fill this quesadilla. The flour tortilla quesadilla was loaded with pico de gallo and lots of cheese. There were dollops of guacamole and crema to complement the quesadilla. My husband asked for a couple of containers of red salsa to accompany his quesadilla. He warned me that the red salsa was spicier than the chile Verde which I had already found out about after dipping a piece of chicken from a quesadilla and feeling the chile burn in my throat. $10 The menu items at BBHI are limited but are flavorful and really remind me of LA's Guisado's or Roast-To-Go. Prices are reasonable for the fresh made-to-order food and the service is friendly. We'd gladly return to try more of their Cal-Mex offerings or if we're in the mood for a burger, their Classic cheeseburger looks quite appetizing. We'll be back again since both burgers and burritos DO make us Happy!

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    Nicky's Lunch Wagon - chicken alla king with fresh made fettuccine

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    4.4(93 reviews)
    2.0 miDowntown
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    Finally got the try the mac salad and it didn't disappoint. I got the seabass this time. Highly…read morerecommend! The flavors are amazing- similar to Chinese style. Tastes healthy. Very light but filing at the same time. Service was quick. I was 12th in line and the wait wasn't bad. The line went down quickly.

    I live about a block away and have walked by Nicky's Lunch Wagon so many times but had never eaten…read morethere...until this past Friday that is. I was walking home from a routine Dr checkup at the hospital and passed by the cute yellow lunch wagon, I was definitely hungry so got in line. It was shortly after they opened so there were maybe 5 people in front me and the orders got out quick. I ordered a combo plate with Vietnamese spicy fried chicken and the Country fried chicken with brown gravy...and for good measure also got a Teri-spam musubi. For the plate, I ordered it with Kalua fried rice and potato-mac salad and both chicken dishes were really good and extremely filling. The musubi was darn tasty as well. It's definitely a popular lunch spot for the downtown workers and residents. I was only a few people back when I got in line but by the time I left with my plate the line was 20+ strong. A definite go-to if you're downtown during lunch hour and looking for some solid eats.

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    My mix- beef stew, Vietnamese spicy fried chicken with rice and potato mac. Heavenly!!!

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