Myungrang Hotdog brings Korea's crispy craze to Columbus
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The original and squid-ink hot dogs at Myuangrang Hotdog in the Short North. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
After reading about America's Korean food craze, I finally visited one of Columbus' newer options, Myungrang Hotdog.
Catch up quick: The South Korean chain has 15 U.S. locations and this is the only one in Ohio.
- It opened in 2022 and other local spots offering the viral snacks have followed, including Mochinut in Grandview and Chungchun Rice Dog inside Polaris.
The vibe: Myungrang is no-frills — just an ordering counter in a small Short North storefront with standing-room table counters on either side.
- Plus: Expect lots of K-pop.
- Dogs are made-to-order, taking about 10 minutes, but it's worth it. The only way to eat them is hot and freshly out of the fryer.
What I ate: First, the original hot dog ($5), in a "secret batter" that's deliciously crispy on the outside and light and chewy inside.
- Then an adventurous squid-ink dog ($7), with half meat and half mozzarella filling. The ink-infused batter makes it extra savory.
- There are several dipping sauces, from basic ketchup to sweet chili and cheesy mustard (my favorite).
My take: The meat inside was surprisingly good and the gooey cheese was definitely TikTok-worthy.
- It's a dense treat that I probably couldn't eat often — but the same goes for American corn dogs.
Stop by: Noon-8pm Sunday-Thursday. Open till midnight Friday and 1am Saturday. 850 N. High St. Menu.
🌏 This trip was part of our Eating Around the World series. Check out the other international foods we've mapped so far.
