Looking for American hot dogs in Taipei? Short answer first: for a well-known sit-down spot, try Jimmy's Hotdog Club near Daan Station. For photos and a trendy vibe, go to ALPHA DOGS on Chifeng Street or Salty Dog near Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. For an American hot dog smothered in house-made chili, with a beer, late in the evening, come to Hotdogray inside AI DARTS in Da'an District: the Original Hot Dog starts at $50 and the signature Seared Cheese Chili Dog is $100. Here's the rundown, one spot at a time.
American Hot Dog Spots in Taipei
Jimmy's Hotdog Club (Da'an District)
Tucked into an alley in Da'an District near Daan MRT Station, Jimmy's sticks to an authentic American hot dog style and is a go-to for plenty of people. The space is clean and bright, good for sitting down to a proper meal.
ALPHA DOGS (Chifeng St., Zhongshan District)
Hidden on the second floor of a Chifeng Street alley, with American streetwear-style decor and bright colors that photograph well. You can choose between American and German-style hot dogs; the American version gets the better reviews, with a juicy sausage.
Salty Dog (Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall)
A grey-and-white exterior with a neon sign and brioche buns, going for a more refined, European-American streetwear feel.
YELLOW Hot Dog (Dongmen Station)
A hot dog specialty shop tucked near Dongmen Station, with craft beer to pair. Its signature is the "Taiwanese sausage pork burger," which puts Taiwanese sausage with international-style bread and toppings: a Taiwan-America mashup.
Rainbow Hot Dog (Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall)
A small white food truck around Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, going for a lighter style with big portions. Good for takeout and eating on the go.
TIAO's American Hot Dogs (Xinhai Rd.)
Near Technology Building Station, with lots of flavor options and affordable prices. Students stop by all the time.
Hotdogray: American Hot Dogs With Signature Chili (Da'an District)
Hotdogray started as a street stall in Zhongshan District in 2017. Today it serves inside the self-serve darts bar AI DARTS, not as a standalone storefront. What sets it apart is the signature chili: pure pork simmered with a dozen-plus American and Mexican spices, poured on the way they do it with a Detroit Coney, not the Taiwanese style of ketchup on a crispy sausage. The buns are steamed, so they're soft when you bite in. To see how the chili gets made, read this article.
Hot Dogs and Prices
- Original Hot Dog $50: the classic frankfurter with mustard in a steamed bun. Start here on your first visit; it's all about the sausage and the bun.
- Chili Dog $70: signature chili across the whole dog, our most-ordered item.
- Salsa Dog $70: the salsa route, lighter than the chili.
- Seared Bacon & Cheese Dog, Cheese Tater Tot Dog and Cheese Fries Dog, $80 each.
- Seared Cheese Chili Dog (Signature) $100: chili plus seared cheese, the richest one on the menu.
Every hot dog comes with mustard and can take add-ons, such as Chili or Salsa +$25, Bacon +$12, and Cheese or Jalapeño +$10. Once you order a hot dog you can also add a combo: +$50 for a fried item and a drink, +$70 to add a panini, +$95 to add a taco as well. For everything else (panini, walking tacos, 12 fried sides, drinks and beer), see the menu.
Address and Hours
Address: No. 1, Aly. 15, Ln. 345, Sec. 4, Renai Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei 106 (inside AI DARTS). Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 8 PM to around midnight, plus every other Saturday. If it rains or something unexpected comes up we may not open, so check the in-store notice or our LINE announcements. The dartboards are self-serve 24/7, but the hot dog kitchen follows the schedule above. 📍 Open in Google Maps, and for transit options see this guide.
How to Choose
If you like a refined, trendy style, ALPHA DOGS or Salty Dog will suit you. For a proper meal during the day, Jimmy's is easy. If you want a chili dog at night with a beer and a few games of darts, come to Hotdogray. If you'd like to stay and play after eating, see the AI DARTS website for how the self-serve darts bar works.
FAQ
Q: Where can I get an American hot dog with chili in Taipei?
A: Hotdogray's Chili Dog ($70) and Seared Cheese Chili Dog ($100) both come with house-made chili. You'll find them inside AI DARTS on Section 4 of Renai Road in Da'an District.
Q: How much are Hotdogray's hot dogs?
A: The Original Hot Dog is $50, the Chili Dog and Salsa Dog are $70, the Seared Bacon & Cheese Dog, Cheese Tater Tot Dog and Cheese Fries Dog are $80, and the signature Seared Cheese Chili Dog is $100.
Q: When is Hotdogray serving?
A: Wednesday to Friday, 8 PM to around midnight, plus every other Saturday. If it rains or something unexpected comes up we may not open, so check the in-store notice or our LINE announcements.
Q: Can I get takeout?
A: Yes, both the hot dogs and the signature chili are available to go. To check whether we're serving that day, just send us a message on LINE.
