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PDT’s “Chang Dog” may have introduced intrepid tube-steak fiends to the marriage of hot dog and kimchee, but this franchise has been combining these ingredients in Korea since 2002, six years before opening this first outpost in its namesake city. For those hunting for fusion, the kimchee-bulgogi hot dog is perfectly sweet, spicy, and just a bit sour. The Dak-Kalbi chicken dog is on the dry side and its flavors don’t quite meld as well. Even without the Asian accents, familiar toppings still prove these aren’t dogs from your average stand. The Perro Caliente, smothered with cheese, bacon, and jalapeños, is muy delicioso. One of the strangest offerings on the menu—if you’ve come to terms with coffee and hot dogs—are the Belgian waffles. Dusted with powdered sugar, the hot and chewy starch bombs are sweet enough to eat without accompaniment, though chocolate syrup and whipped cream are optional. The storefront is bright, minimal, and clean, and a back corridor opens up to a private room (with a wraparound booth and glass ceilings) that can be reserved for groups of up to 25. — Amanda Niu

Kimchi-bulgogi hotdog, $6.50; Perro caliente, $5.99