Back in 2008, pals Steve Porto and Melanie Campbell busted ketchup and mustard’s hot dog monopoly by launching Asiadog, pairing the Western icon with Far East toppings such as kimchi and Japanese curry. After several years of peripatetic pop-ups at bars, the Brooklyn Flea, and Central Park Summerstage, Porto and Campbell recently dropped anchor in Nolita. Within the sparse, Lilliputian space (about seven seats, an open kitchen, and a countertop bamboo plant for decoration), the crew griddles beef, chicken, and veggie wieners, then slides them into soft white or wheat buns and dresses them with offbeat fixings as inspired as they are flavorful. The namesake Mel+Steve wears scallions and Asian sesame slaw, while Sidney sports Thai mango relish, and Wangding is paired with hoisin-basted Char siu pork belly. If you don’t favor frankfurters, there’s a tender pulled-pork sandwich anointed with ginger-BBQ sauce and sides such as a zippy wasabi potato salad. It’s picnic fare that breaks down borders.

Mel+Steve
Sidney
Wangding
Pulled pork sammy
Wasabi potato salad
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Snag a spot by the window and gaze upon the stylishly dressed passersby strolling through Nolita. But with only a handful of seats, the battle for a chair can be fierce.

Seeking an offbeat caterer for your wedding or next event? Asiadog will be happy to serve up their signature wieners, sides, and sandwiches at your next hullabaloo.

Mon.–Thu. 11:30 AM–11 PM
Fri.–Sat. 11:30 AM–12 midnight
Sun. 12 noon–10 PM

$4.50 to $5.50