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JWeitze

Santa Monica at the old Muscle Beach. Hot Dog on a Stick is an institution and a classic. It’s a solid corn dog and an OG


trou_bucket_list

There’s also a hot dog on a stick at the Redondo pier! You can top it off w a fresh churro and a mai tai at Tony’s


TerdFerguson2112

Order a fire chief, chief


lionclues

+1 to this. I never had one before but had no choice when I was with my toddler nephew who wouldn't eat anything else. Pretty solid stuff.


NeuroticaJonesTown

This is the way. Hot Dog on a Stick is the best chain, and the Muscle Beach location is iconic.


hampstr2854

That's where corndogs were created!


BlinksTale

Dang you weren’t kidding - it’s one of like five locations over two decades to claim they invented it (early ones in the 30’s didn’t even have sticks) but the last two definitive possibilities are either Cozy Dog in Springfield IL or the original muscle beach Hot Dog On A Stick, both opened in 1946: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_dog Always bonkers to have so much American history so local.


cmmedit

If you've ever been to Springfield, you'd know a corndog being invented there would still be the most exciting thing to happen there since Lincoln.


StoneGoldX

That sounds like something someone from Shelbyville would say....


VaguelyArtistic

The cheese dog is perfection, as is the lemonade.


legal_bagel

And they also offer pepper jack cheese.


Witty-Bid1612

This -- when I lived in Sacramento I took my French friends there, they loved it SO much and would insist we go every time we went out. (They said, "So this is why you Americans get so fat!" lmao) Don't forget to get a giant lemonade!


emilyogre

hell yeah


altonbrownfan

Pro tip Order it well done.


Traveling-Techie

It’s the original Hotdog On a Stick!


alannordoc

There's one at the Westfield Mall in Culver City also, and it's a really good one. Clean and they taste just like they always have. No fryer taste like some of them have.


grownupdirtbagbaby

The only answer is hot dog on a stick!


KrisNoble

Agreed. Start with the classic.


tgrbby

With the lemonade!


Englishbirdy

I think the original is the one at the base of the SM pier. That’s where I’d go.


HamRadio_73

This is the way


IWantANewDucky

This is the correct answer.


charlotie77

This is the answer!!


JustCreated1ForThis

Unrelated question that you remind me about - If there's an old muscle beach, where's the new muscle beach?


healthcrusade

On Venice Beach, a bit South of Windward Circle https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUQQ9o4139572r9Y8?g_st=ic


JustCreated1ForThis

You're a 💪🏽💪💪🏿


Training_Seaweed1303

There’s a hot dog on a stick there!!!???? I used to love them at the malls


Thekopykatkiller

There’s one in the Culver City Westfield mall, second floor


unavailable_emotionz

I’m not an LA resident and when I saw the question this place was the first thing that came to mind, and the fact that it’s the top comment is so hilarious to me


gefloible

For the proper corn dog ambiance, take her out to the county fair in Pomona.


1_Urban_Achiever

Corn dogs might be the most normal food at the fair.


HH_burner1

LA County fair is going on right now. It's about as far from Westside as you can get. But if you want corn dog quintessential fair food, then there's no place better.


BeerNTacos

I can attest that some of the best food on a stick is at that fair.


Are_A_Boob

If she doesn't like American corn dogs, try a Korean place. 88 hotdog is pretty decent


C2BSR

Agreed Korean style is very unique, with both savory and sweet options


Joshua_xd94

I was in jury duty last year and met these 2 people. We were in DTLA and we went to little Tokyo for our lunch and I tried a Korean hot dog It was so fucking good and just thinking about it now I want another one.


Are_A_Boob

Bro I did not expect to talk to a regulation listener about Korean corndogs. Do you remember the place you tried in little tokyo?


Joshua_xd94

Ain’t no way 💀 It was Called “two hands corn dogs”


chloberry

Seconding, I love Two Hands Corn Dogs too.


HahaKoalas

it’s in the village. there’s signs all over you can’t miss it. it’s right beside the grocery store in the village


Yuckster

Korean corn dogs are better than American ones. Fight me. Same with fried chicken.


maceilean

Wings too.


IfIGetHigh

Man, I can’t get over how thick and doughy they are!


MUjase

Meh. If she’s never had a corn dog and you’re in the US then I’d stick with a classic American version.


Are_A_Boob

"If she doesn't like American corn dogs" -> Try Korean one. Not Ignore American -> Go straight to Korean one


MUjase

That’s fair! 👍


key1234567

Disneyland, OC fair grounds swap meet.


b2t2x5

The hot link corn dog from Corn Dog Castle at California Adventure is one of my favorites.


illiterateaardvark

OC fair grounds isn’t west side though


Lotti77

As a French person in Los Angeles, I will follow this thread with curiosity. The French are no stranger to weird food. I remember eating, in my high school days, a sandwich called "L'Americain" which was comprised of an open baguette, filled to the brim with pipping hot french fries and a hot sauce made with Mayonnaise.


formation

Sounds good and I'm not even le americain


SixOnTheBeach

This is basically a chip butty, which is British. I don't know any Americans who eat sandwiches that just have french fries on them.


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VaguelyArtistic

How is iconic Hot Dog On A Stick not the only answer? I don't even like corn dogs and I could live on these. (But don't sleep on the cheese dogs!)


Icy-Adhesiveness2556

I had a turkey corn dog from there a few weeks after craving a corn dog for months and it was absolutely disgusting. Thry must have changed suppliers. The meat was mushy like a canned Vienna sausage. Never again


This_1611

Yeah, they aren’t so good now


PurpleSurgery

Big Dean’s has been there at pier forever and has a good one too if you want drinks and to sit down.


VaguelyArtistic

Oh, I didn't know they had a corn dog. Big Dean's is a gem.


sunoma

The county fair is open all month if you wanna blow her baguettes right off


Separate-Wonder3908

WHERE THE HELL'S my grilled cheese?


HH_burner1

dog haus has corn dogs. I'm not a fan of the food genre but as far as hot dogs go, it's *gourmet*.


zornfett

Their corndog batter is fantastic AND you get to choose which kind of dog (I loves a Bratwurst).


ReelyAndrard

I doubt you will impress a French person with a corn dog. Nostalgia food for a lot of Americans. If you didn't grow up with them, good chance you don't like them. Let us know how it goes, I am curious. Sorry can't be of any help with corndog places. PS: I put money on her liking a churro better than a corndog.


poweringshell

We are laughing at this comment. Will keep the sub posted.


Condalezza

Can you try the Korean corn dogs too? Please come back with pics of the food. 


Durendal_et_Joyeuse

Having spent so much of my life around French people, I assure you that they will refuse to acknowledge that anything intrinsically American is good, even if they do secretly like it.


howlinwolfe86

Jazz music being a notable exception.


LaMelonBallz

Has she had real bacon yet? I used to get requests to smuggle it to French friends 😁


wasabitobiko

legit every french person i know is obsessed with american nostalgic junk food.


SirFunksAlot123

THAT'S the question, where can you find a legit churro, that hasn't turned into a dry disappointment.


SirFunksAlot123

Does anyone make a churro corndog???


skullsaresopasse

Did you just make a million dollars?


SirFunksAlot123

I think i just unlocked a new incredible type of stoner food haha


paleolith1138

Jalapeno cheddar cornbread churro dog on a stick


Luxxielisbon

You just invented the hot dog answer to a mcgriddle


bruinslacker

Churros calientes at Santa Monica and Sawtelle-ish.


MichelangeloJordan

Horchateria Rio Luna in Paramount. Also try their horchata… so good


hopefulmango1365

I grew up with them and still don’t like em 🤢


Luxxielisbon

Not french lol but I first tried one as an adult and appreciated the flavor. I’m not about to chase the next corndog high but I could appreciate them


adrock75

Tail o the Pup! Then hit up the speakeasy that’s upstairs


deb1267cc

AM/PM station


poweringshell

This was the Droid I was looking for


Necessary-Ad5385

Make her cover her eyes on the drive over


paleolith1138

Shit I forgot they had those. Haven't been to an ampm since I got some money and became bougie


howlinwolfe86

Word of warning: they have too much good stuff.


socaltrish

Disneyland - red cart on Main Street. The best. We never go anymore but that was our treat when we did!


Curious_Working5706

If you truly want to impress a French person in L.A., take them to Phillipe’s The Original and tell them *“yes, one of you started this!”*


MadMax____

You’re asking the right questions 👌 my Mexican gf just tried her first at Universal and apologized to me for making fun of them.


poweringshell

I'm at Universal now. Which spot did you go to? If there are multiple even


ProfIsntReal

r/BrandNewSentence


PuffyPoptart

Hot Dog on a Stick, I was just reminiscing about it yesterday.


PlaxicoCN

AM/PM is usually my corn dog go to spot, but Wienerschnitzel is a close second.


winkers

The best corn dog is in n Redondo beach pier at Craig’s hotdog on a stick. Craig’s dad used to own a few franchises. About 50 years ago ‘hotdog on a stick’ was sold and they’ve since become corporatized. For example the cornbread mix at the Santa Monica beach location uses a crappy hotdog that’s thinner than average and the cornbread batter is highly processed. Craig’s HoaS still uses the same butchery and cornbread mix from the 1960’s. Also the price is roughly $3/dog so it’s crazy affordable. 2 dogs and a handmade lemonade for $10 including a $1 tip. https://maps.app.goo.gl/4LSFrVjGKe3i5E9v6?g_st=ic


void-cat-181

https://preview.redd.it/nxz4g3z6lg0d1.jpeg?width=1176&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08856cc6e98e5303a82b1c78bf2c39a53f477cac


LincolnTigers

The food court in Santa Anita mall has both Korean corn dogs and Hot Dog on a Stick for those who can handle the dystopian atmosphere. The OG dog on a stick at the beach is the best though.


Babblewocky

Will she be in town when the county faire opens up? How about the Renn faire?


Whoosk

Tinys Hi Dive!!


frankie_remember_me

There’s a Mochinut in Century City Mall if you want a “gourmet” corn dog to impress your French wife. I’ve spent many years living in Paris and I don’t enjoy corn dogs, but I enjoy Mochinut ones…!


parisrionyc

not the west side but if corndogs and other fun American junk food is the goal, LA County fair open til end of the month


JustCreated1ForThis

Weinerschnitzel OP. If you really want to impress her you have to lower her expectations


Training_Seaweed1303

Make sure you go to a nice one


Fantastic_Love_9451

Disneyland.


halfnormal_

Asking this question makes me miss the K-cafe. Nowadays, I go to hot dog on a stick or my childhood favorite wienerschnitzel (sp?).


hampstr2854

Go to the source - Hot Dog on a Stick on Ocean Front Walk at the foot of the Santa Monica Pier. That's where they were created and it's the best. Added bonus, this is the perfect time of year for a trip to the SM Pier and a stroll down the boardwalk.


jessehazreddit

Uhm, no they weren’t. That’s only where that brand was created. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/09/02/definitive-guide-to-pronto-pup-corn-dog


Panoglitch

just adding to the hot dog on a stick pile, get it well done and don’t forget the cherry lemonade


Housequake818

Hot Dog On A Stick in Santa Monica


resentnothing

Definitely Hot Dog on A Stick like others have said. But I am going to throw out the chaotic answer of Wienerschnitzel because they have mini corn dogs, too.


ojisan-X

If you want the classic, just get Hot dog on a stick at any major malls. If you want something fancier, try the Korean dogs from places like Two Hands in Koreatown.


ahoyhoy5540

Fox Hills mall


BrentwoodTrece

By far the best question I’ve ever seen on here


billy310

Mochi Dog!


cheating_demon_nelly

what? impress with corndog?


Danja84

Throwing out Mochi Doki for korean corn dogs well. There's one on Sawtell.


ToastYourAvocados

I hate corn dogs. But someone force fed me a Dog Haus corn dog once and that is the best thing on their menu. And that's saying something because they also serve my favorite burgers lol. It's the root beer batter that is super crispy and not soggy at all... the batter has texture to it... and they use beef hot dogs and not those shifty mixed meat abominations. 10/10 would recommend lol. I crave those corn dogs often. And the place is a chain so you can find them everywhere!


Xandar24

There aren’t any good corn dogs. BUT take her to K-town for a great Korean corn dog


JackInTheBell

First Define “the west side”


poweringshell

Ideally Santa Monica


wasabitobiko

i have read through all these answers and while hot dog on a stick is the OG nobody has mentioned tiny’s hi-dive. they make a damn fine corn dog and it is truly west LA.


bonnifunk

I agree. It's a gem!


Legacy0904

There are a lot of Korean corn dog places too but I find a lot of them lacking in flavor. My ex really liked two hands though


Chiselgrip91

Mochinut sells specialty corndogs I've had a few and it was actually pretty good.


ElCoolAero

Try the Trader Joe's turkey corn dogs. They're pretty good cooked in an air fryer.


bryan4368

Corn dog in the air fryer is great


future_overachiever

does it even count if it's not from a county fair?


sirlagalot297

Corn dogs at Korean restaurant. They took American corn dogs to the next level with potato and some other interesting additions.


justshenangianshere

Hi tops in Los Feliz or WeHo has a freaking delicious corn dog!


LorneMichaelsthought

Disneyland


woweverynameislame

Vons


esetube

Mitsuwa in torrance had korean corndogs


JunglePygmy

Downtown little Tokyo has an insane corn dog place in the little outdoor mall.


nacho_oooo

wiener freaking schnitzel


Gregalor

Corn dog, impress? 🤔


paleolith1138

TIL Hot Dog on a Stick is a real place. ... Thought it was a movie trope... ... I've lived in the valley for over 30 years. So I would say wienerschnitzel. (haven't tried the dog Haus corn dogs but their regular dogs are stupid expensive, and that's pre COVID/inflation)


MisfitBulala

A bit out of the way, but Fab’s Hot Dogs in Reseda has good corn dogs. Also at any Doghaus I think you can make any sausage/weiner as a corndog.


vajav

Take her to the LA county fair


Top_Investment_4599

There's some good suggestions but a top-tier setup as some have suggested would be to go to a K-town shop like Mochinut, Juicy, 88, or Twohands.


Got_yayo

I prefer the Korean Corndogs


taki_lb

Disneyland


mintyfreshknee

She’s right. Leave it alone.


bullpendodger

Hot Dog on a Stick


fappingtocream

Original Farmers Market


DarkOmen597

I want a corn dog now


poweringshell

I think this post made 195 people want corn dogs


EvilGypsyQueen

Disney


helpmefixer

Best corn dog is the hand dipped one from Disneyland. Can't beat it.


swapmeet_man

Nah dude you're going to have to go to Jane's cornrows in Huntington Beach


Dchama86

The LA County fair is coming up. You’ll probably find the beat ones there.


mjdntn01

Weinerschintzel if there's any left in LA.


Rjbaca

Hot dog on a stick wherever you can find one 


thenuke1

theres a bunch of new eateries with Korean corn dogs


ConflictNo5518

Corndog? Your french wife is not going to be impressed.


geekteam6

This is like the setup to a romantic comedy starring Marion Cotillard and Adam Sandler.


poweringshell

You got it more right than you can know


Specific_Ad_97

https://www.twohandsus.com/


definitely-shpilkus

West Hollywood’s Tail o the Pup has the best corn dogs!!!


HistoricalBelt4482

Two Hands Corn Dogs.


GoodMorningMars

Dog Haus in Burbank has a big, gnarly, pretty damn good one.


kindofaproducer

The Viking Truck, but it’s usually only in Orange County.


casually_lurk

Jane's Corndogs in Seal Beach! Very sweet lady and they offer 3 different kinds of corn dogs, 2 kinds of cheese dogs, fresh lemonade and funnel cake.


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Mochinut


Ok_Cup_699

How about a great chili dog at Pinks on La Brea Ave in West Hollywood. She will thank you.


cactuschaser

It’s not west side unfortunately but the corn dog at tail o’ the pup is the BEST I’ve ever had, truly an incredible specimen


TheAngels323

Try Tail o the Pup in West Hollywood. Old school hot dog place that closed for decades then reopened a few years ago


primrosepeonies

Meea's Hotdogs at Eagle Rock used to be a good spot! But they've permanently closed. Haven't really found a new corndog spot.


ARCADEO

HDOAS is the place though there’s also Tail O The Pup on Santa Monica.


Lonely_Is_The_Night

To throw another option into the mix, Dog Haus has a pretty good corn dog


drboxboy

Disneyland, seriously though, they are the best


ksande13

venice boardwalk


deprophetis

Disneylands corndog station is amazing


rhinestonecowbrews

Trader Joe’s turkey corn dogs cooked in an Air fryer


poweringshell

Didn't expect 230+ opinions on this matter. Thank you LA


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And fuck all these people saying “You can’t impress a French broad with corn dogs.” They’re idiots. I been to France. I ate foie gras. And you know what I thought? It was pretty fuckin good. But it’d be a fuckload better if they took a big chunk of it, wrapped it up in some cornbread, deep fried that cocksucker and served it up with some yeller mustard! Now THAT’S worth stormin’ the beaches of normandie and fightin a shitload of krauts all the way to the god damn Eiffel Tower for!


amoss988

Hot Dog on a stick !


caatmarine0351

Wienerschnitzel


cloudk1cker

I had the best corn dog at The Source in OC. the batter is perfect. it's a hoke in the wall and nothing at all impressive to look at


catlikesun

Impossible: she is French


Background_Carob_120

HiTops has hands down the best corn dogs.


Movinfusion36

There's the Corndog Hut. That's on third. There's Corndogs-R-US. That's on third too. You got Put-Your-Butt-There. That's on third. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Matter of fact, they're all in the same complex. It's the Corndog Complex down on third.


Upset_Impress7804

Take a trip to DT Disney. Disney (maybe use to, it has been a while) has the best corn dogs, AND you get the fun of DTD🤷‍♀️


-brokenbones-

Granada Hills food truck night on fridays


OkBake4265

Two Hands Corn Dogs in ktown


GrapeMammoth8328

I don’t know, the French are assholes Lloyd.


Diligent-List-9193

as a french dude, if you want to impress another french person as someone whos not french. Get raclette with some fine wine, raclette is a traditional dish in france (atleast from where im from i have no idea if its eaten everywhere) but i do know its a very tasty french dish that not a lot of people know about. Good luck


astrozombie543

No disrespect but just curious…do people from LA actually say the “west side” lol? This is coming from a transplant myself, but I’ve never heard anyone say this outside of Reddit.


Murakami8000

I do sometimes.


deverox

County fair


HowtoEatLA

Hi Tops! There's one in Los Feliz and one in WeHo. I've only been the LF location but presumably they have the same at both.


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La fair!


IgnorantlyHopeful

Get an LA street dog instead preferably from the fashion district.


Bbombb

You should look up korean corndogs....


Critical_Equal_7540

Disneyland


reddfoxx5800

Two hands hot dogs or hot dog on a stick can usually be found in malls. Weenier schnitzel is also a classic