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Brand story, behind our signature chili, and the latest from the shop
Thanksgiving 2026 is Thursday, Nov 26. Classic dishes, what's hard to find in Taiwan, Friendsgiving, and Hotdogray's Thanksgiving chili pre-order: serves 4, NT$2,000, order on LINE.
Why hot dogs and game day go together in America, ballpark and tailgate food culture, what time NFL and NBA games start in Taiwan, and what to order at Hotdogray for a proper game-day spread.
In America, cold weather means chili season. Why chili is a winter food, how to beat Taipei's damp, chilly winter with something hot, and which chili dishes at Hotdogray warm you up best.
Mac and cheese is the comfort food Americans grow up on, and some people pile it on hot dogs. Its story in the US, plus Hotdogray's Mac & Cheese Dog ($80) and how to add mac to your order.
Country gravy is the Southern white gravy made from meat drippings, flour and milk, best known on biscuits and gravy. Its history, how it differs from poutine gravy, and Hotdogray's gravy lineup.
Hotdogray's Truffle Fries Dog ($90) puts a full portion of truffle fries on a hot dog. What truffles are, why truffle fries are everywhere, fries on a sausage in the US, and add-ons.
Hotdogray FAQ: how much to spend, takeout options, vegetarian availability, hours, how spicy the chili is, and whether you can eat without playing darts.
Convenience store hot dogs are fast and cheap; handmade ones are fresh, to order. A side-by-side on sausage, toppings, price, plus where Hotdogray fits.
Hotdogray's hot dog menu has 7 options, from the $50 Original Hot Dog to the $100 signature Seared Cheese Chili Dog. What each one tastes like, who it suits, and how to use the 8 add-ons and the +$50 / +$70 / +$95 combos.
The chili dog, chili con carne spooned over a hot dog, is a classic American street food. Here's how it came to be, and why it's rare in Taiwan.
A walking taco is an American snack where taco toppings go straight into a bag of corn chips, so you can eat it on the move. Here's where it comes from, how it differs from a regular taco, and how to pick from Hotdogray's 6 walking tacos ($55 to $75).
Hotdogray is at Aly. 15, Ln. 345, Sec. 4, Renai Rd., Da'an Dist. (inside AI DARTS). Closest MRT: Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Exit 2 or Zhongxiao Dunhua Exit 3, about a 7-minute walk; bus stops and parking nearby too.
Spending a whole day in Taipei's East District? What to eat at each stage: a snack while shopping in the afternoon, BBQ or omakase for dinner, izakayas for round two, then wrap up with a hot dog or chili to go at Hotdogray inside AI DARTS in Da'an District.
Poutine is rare in Taiwan and Taipei; only a handful of spots make it. Here's how it compares to Hotdogray's Chili Fries: Canadian gravy and cheese curds vs. American chili.
Meeting friends for darts? The easiest way to order food: one hot dog each, walking tacos to eat between throws, fries on the table to share, and buy 3 get 1 free on beer on Thursdays. A group ordering guide for Hotdogray inside AI DARTS.
Visiting Taipei for 2-3 days? What to eat between the sights: Taipei 101 and Xinyi, CKS Memorial Hall, night markets, the National Palace Museum, Dadaocheng and Dihua Street, the East District, and a chili dog at Hotdogray inside AI DARTS in Da'an District on your last night.
Shopping Lane 161 of Dunhua S. Rd and Lane 205 of Zhongxiao E. Rd in Taipei's East District? What to eat when you get tired: a light snack in the afternoon, then hot dogs or chili to go at Hotdogray inside AI DARTS in Da'an District. Includes addresses and hours for boutiques in the lanes.
Late-night food and takeout in Taipei's East District and Da'an: 24-hour Jing Xing Cantonese Dim Sum, E Quan Shi Tang, Aplus Dining Sake Bar, Zeng's Soy Milk, and hot dogs to go from Hotdogray inside AI DARTS (Wednesday to Friday, 8 PM to around midnight, plus every other Saturday).
Taipei's best chili isn't at a chain restaurant. It's a back-alley spot only regulars know. Pure pork, a dozen-plus spices, simmered three hours.
The best American hot dogs in Taipei: Jimmy's Hotdog Club, ALPHA DOGS, Salty Dog, YELLOW, Rainbow Hot Dog, TIAO's, and Hotdogray inside AI DARTS in Da'an District. For a signature chili dog, Hotdogray starts at $50 and serves Wednesday to Friday, 8 PM to around midnight.
Why a dozen-plus spices? Hotdogray's chili began as a friend's family recipe, reworked over years into a flavor Taiwanese and Americans both love.
Hotdogray is an American hot dog brand in Taipei that started as a street stall in Zhongshan District in 2017 and now serves inside AI DARTS in Da'an District. Why we stick to American style, our signature chili with a dozen-plus spices, and when you can eat it.