Recipe: Japanese Style Hotdog

This hotdog doesn’t originate from Japan, but from Vancouver, Canada — the home of the iconic Japadog. What makes this style so special? It’s all about umami. Think of a juicy hotdog topped with sweet teriyaki sauce, creamy kewpie mayo, crispy nori, and dancing bonito flakes. A fusion bite that surprises every guest. We’ve slightly adapted the Japanese hotdog to make it super easy to prepare in the foodservice industry, using a one-step teriyaki-mayo blend.

Japanese Style Hotdog with teriyaki sauce and kewpie mayo for lunch menus and food trucks

Step-by-step preparation:

1. Make the sauce: Mix equal parts teriyaki sauce and kewpie mayonnaise to create a sticky, creamy topping.

2. Grill and caramelize: Grill the NYC Classic Hotdog until nicely browned. Sauté the onions next to it until soft and lightly caramelized.

3. Toast the bun: Lightly toast both sides of the Haute Dog Roll on the grill. Then slice the top open so the bun folds open for easy assembling.

4. Build the dog:

   • Place the grilled hotdog in the bun

   • Add the caramelized onions

   • Drizzle generously with teriyaki-mayo

   • Garnish with spring onion, nori, and bonito flakes

   • Optional: finish with sesame seeds

5. Serve immediately: Serve it on a wooden board with extra nori and spring onion on the side or straight out of hand for an authentic streetfood vibe.

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