The city’s newest wiener joint – Stadium Hot Dog (map) – is opening in about an hour. The place fronts the recently opened “speak easy” Fubar and is at gate 10 of Worker’s Stadium (look for the Studio Coffee sign). Wiener lovers have their choice of beef hot dogs, Italian sausages, German-style bratwursts, and veggie dogs – all at RMB25 each – and can add from among several dozen toppings, including chili, sauerkraut, and numerous mustards for free. As for drinks, sodas are RMB10, Yanjing tall cans are RMB15, and Stella, Beamish, and other tall cans are RMB30.
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25 RMB ??
and I thought that 15RMB was already expensive in the numerous hotdog joint opening around all over beijing lately.
c’mon, wiener can’t be more than 2RMB, bread 2RMB, those toppings better have some gold in it!
If 10 RMB is that big a deal for you, try getting a second job.
It’s a fine product, the German sausages are a stand-out.
Yeah, that’s a $4 USD hot dog. I used to sell those in the stands at Fenway Park and they only cost a little more than that. Out on the street they should be much cheaper.
The new joint in Tongli Studios charges 16 RMB (I think) for a large hot dog w/cheese. It tastes good. Are the dogs at Stadium 9 RMB better? I’ll have to check them out and see, but I doubt it.
BTW: What is up with all of the hot dog joints opening up these days, anyway?!
Chad knows his wieners..
I think 25 RMB for a dog with everything is a great price.
Furthermore, a man has to turn a profit, and owning and operating your own business in Beijing is a a money pit.
Can’t wait to check this place out. If it’s good enough for Mr. Lager, it’s good enough for me.
@ everyone,
For me, the issue is, How does Stadium’s RMB25 hot dog fare in terms of value with other deals in the area?
In terms of hot dogs, Cosmo is cheaper but, based on one visit there and one to Stadium, the dogs at the latter are much better – both the Italian sausage and the bratwurst are premium quality. Plus toppings at Cosmo cost extra.
In re to No More Bunz, the bun is huge, so that cuts down on the need to order two dogs for most people (though you better love your carbs). And at lunch at Hooters, you can have a chili dog, fries, and soda for RMB38.
Finally, going beyond hot dogs, one of the tastiest deals in Sanlitun-Workers Stadium is Side Saddle – those massive burritos with tons of topping options cost RMB40.
The point: For eat-on-your-feet food, my default would be a Side Saddle burrito, but Stadium Dog would match that if they could do two hot dogs for RMB40. On the other hand, if I am drinking at Fubar, just behind Stadium Dog, and am famished, then I’m sure I would plunk down RMB25 for some food…
Cheers, boyce
A wise man called Confucious once wrote “when consuming processed meat products it is wise to seek quality unless you enjoy scary mystery meat stories”
I guess the “I’m not paying 25 kuai for a quality dog” man also doesn’t pay 30 kuai for a “Tall” (ie. “Small”) coffee at Starbucks…
…oh wait…
Some good mao zi deng censorship being hosted by this site it seems. mmmm. I agree with you all. There are too many hotdog stands opening in this city. And like I said, I’d rather be in my apartment speak easy than watch a bunch of old guys swish their tipple around in their glass.
The dogs here are pretty damn tasty but they are not the cheapest option out there. I would suggest a beer and double dog combo for 50 kuai. You would be very full and still have some pocket change. Or like Jim suggests, 2 dogs for 40 kuai and the beer for 15 is still a fantastic deal. In fact, I think I might go now for a dog.
@ Felicia,
Uh, censorship?
Actually, all comments need to be approved, and I do that when I have time to check the blog. This is to prevent spam, poorly disguised attacks by bars on their competitors, etc.
But assume away. As you have about Stadium and Fubar, without apparently visiting the places (seemed to be quite a few females / younger than middle-age patrons in Fubar place last night).
And enjoy drinking alone in your apartment. Guessing your drink of choice is bitters?
Cheers, boyce
@ T-Metz,
Agree, some kind of combo deals would be nice since I find two dogs are necessary to feel full. Have pitched the idea of a “three dog” night deal to the owners… three dogs and a drink for… well, let’s see whether this happens or not.
Cheers, boyce
‘Make your own Speakeasy’ hey that sounds like a great marketing idea. Why didnt i think of that?
The big hot mail order kit includes an old bar stool, a martini glass and a cardboard cutout of Humphrey Bogart, circa 1968.
But wait thats not all, call NOW and you will receive a FREE VHS tape of other people having a party at their home speakeasy too. Thats a 49.00 Value!!!
NOTE: Getting a life not included
And that’s not all viewers!
Order the Make Your Own Speak Easy kit in the next 30 minutes and we will include, totally free of charge, your very own police raid!
Impress your friends, amaze your neighbors, as you are hauled away in a paddy wagon for setting up an illegal business in your home.
Your grandchildren will cherish the complimentary mug shot that comes with each raid…
Stop stealing my speakeasy ideas or Pops will send some people round to give you a fixin.
and now seeking some relevant information, please tell me you can get a grilled dog there? Was planning on stopping in for a pre or post game snack tomorrow night…
@ Al,
I have passed on the message. Just remember, “Don’t shoot the messenger.”
Cheers, boyce
@ b. cheng,
Yes, grilled dogs aplenty.
Cheers, boyce