11 Best Hot Dogs From Around The World

There are very few foods that are ubiquitous to all (or at least many) world cuisines. There’s different rice-based plates, different sandwiches, and different variations of pizzas. There’s also a very wide range of amazing hotdogs being made around the world. Nearly everywhere, hotdogs are a staple “street food”. Here are the 11 best hot dogs from around the world to keep in mind for the next time you plan a trip abroad.

Venezuela — Perro or The Asquerosito
This hotdog from Venezuela might seem like your basic “hotdog with everything”. But looks can be deceiving. Even though the base of the hotdog consists of typical boiled sausage, carrot, diced onions, and crispy potato sticks, it’s the sauce that makes these special. Beyond the classics like ketchup and mayo you can also choose to go for a sweet corn sauce, barbecue sauce, or the Venezuelan special — Alemana.

Mexico — “Jochos” or “Dogos”
You know what makes absolutely anything better? Bacon. These Mexican hotdogs (appropriately named Jochos or “Dogos”) come with sausages that are wrapped in bacon and then grilled. They often come with onions and tomatoes, plus some chiles and beans to really double down on the food groups that make a dish “Mexican”.

France — The French “Hot Dog”
The go-to hotdog type of gas stations worldwide, the French Hotdog is special because it comes with a sausage that’s inside a baguette, in a cavity of scooped out bread, and with a crispy crust. To make your French Hot Dog extra French — add some delicious melted Gruyére cheese (because, like the Mexican hotdog above — you have to double down on the stereotypes).

South Korea — 핫도그
Hands down, these hotdogs are my favorite on the list. They come in a “corndog” shape that is familiar to many Americans. The sausage is coated with delicious breading, deep fried, and then served with ketchup and mustard.