This Houston Food Truck Serves Juicy Hot Dogs On Hawaiian Rolls, And We Need A Bite - Tasting Table

"Space City is a cultural melting pot, with hundreds of nationalities represented in its 2.3 million inhabitants, an extraordinary diversity that is reflected in the city's exciting culinary scene. From Viet-Cajun spots in Chinatown to family-owned Tex-Mex joints and Michelin-starred restaurants, there is just so much to discover and enjoy when it comes to dining in Houston. And now, the newly opened Dirty Dawgs food truck has captured the attention of residents with its gourmet halal hot dogs served on Hawaiian rolls."

"The menu at Dirty Dawgs is short and sweet, featuring only six hot dog styles complemented by fries (plain or topped with chili and cheese) and shakes. But these are definitely not your ordinary dogs. There are a few things that make Dirty Dawgs quite special, starting with its choice of bread. The soft and sweet Hawaiian rolls are toasted inside and out to add texture, and the 100% halal beef franks are split open and fried on the griddle to develop a crispy texture."

"Serving hot dogs in Hawaiian rolls might not be a novelty, but it sure makes sense, and Dirty Dawgs has capitalized on the idea by making the pillowy sweet buns their signature. It also takes pride in their homemade sauces and toppings, which add a special gourmet touch. For instance, the housemade chili turns the Chili Dawg into an upgraded version of the ballpark classic, enhanced with grated cheese and crunchy Fritos."

Houston's diverse population fuels a wide-ranging culinary scene. Dirty Dawgs is a newly opened food truck offering six gourmet hot dog styles, fries (plain or topped with chili and cheese), and shakes. The operation uses soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls toasted inside and out and 100% halal beef franks split and fried on the griddle for a crispy texture. Toppings and housemade sauces combine crunchy elements and bold flavors, including a housemade chili with grated cheese and Fritos on the Chili Dawg. The Cowboy Dawg features homemade BBQ sauce, chopped beef brisket, crispy fried onions, and pickled red onions. The truck sold out on opening day and quickly went viral.

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