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Home Food & Drinks Dining Taste Test: Indy’s Favorite Hot Dogs
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Taste Test: Indy’s Favorite Hot Dogs

Let’s be frank—even your wurst day will get better when you indulge in one of Indy’s most intriguing sausages and hot dogs.
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Sorell Grow
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July 18, 2018
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    Bad Decision Dog
    King David Dogs
    135 N. Pennsylvania St., 317-632-3647

    The bright-red hot dog at King David Dogs is buried beneath a mound of housemade beef-and-bean chili, crispy bacon, macaroni and cheese, and ranch dressing, all overflowing on a freshly baked poppy-seed bun. Fork and knife recommended.

    SRF Dog
    Punch Bowl Social
    120 S. Meridian St., 317-249-8613

    At Punch Bowl Social, a Snake River Farms frank sits atop a toasted New England roll showered with crispy fried shallots and Southern Chow Chow, a spicy pickled cabbage relish.

    Chicago Dog
    Fat Dan’s Deli
    5410 N. College Ave., 317-600-3333

    No need for a three-hour road trip to enjoy this over-the-top frank. The authentic version at Fat Dan’s Deli piles on all of the broad-shouldered elements, like neon-green relish, tangy sport peppers, and celery salt.

    Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dog
    Garcia’s Hot Dog Stand
    5102 E. 16th St., 317-289-5593

    Neighborhood crowds are drawn to Garcia’s Hot Dog Stand’s bacon-wrapped dogs sizzling on the flaming grill of a cart that’s
    stationed outside an eastside Family Dollar nearly all year, weather permitting. Max out on the assortment of fresh toppings available cart-side—anything from pico de gallo to ranch dressing.

    Octo Dog
    Oca
    135 N. College Ave., 317-602-3702

    Don’t let the thought of octopus-and-Berkshire-pork sausage frighten you—this wurst served at Oca, the food stand inside Sun King Brewery, has a pleasantly mild seafood flavor enhanced with mozzarella and spiced tomato arrabbiata sauce.

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