35 Worst Rated Hot Dogs
in the World

Texas Tommy is a Pennsylvanian variety of a hot dog, consisting of a toasted bun filled with a split and grilled or fried hot dog sausage, crispy slices of bacon, and heaps of cheese. The earliest versions had sausages that were wrapped in bacon before being grilled, and it is suggested that Texas Tommy possible influenced the creation of Tijuana dogs. This hot dog variety gained popularity in the 1950s, especially with housewives, as recipes for bacon-wrapped hot dogs appeared regularly in ladies magazines. Today, it is a staple at diners in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and New Jersey.Expand

Pølse med lompe is a traditional hot dog variety. It consists of pølse, a hot dog sausage that can be either grillpølse (fried or grilled) or wienerpølse (boiled in water), and lompe, a small, round flatbread made with a mix of potato and wheat flour. The toppings are usually ketchup, mustard, crispy fried onions, raw onions, shrimp salad, or potato salad. The flatbread is wrapped around the sausage and toppings, and the concoction is enjoyed as a hot dog.Expand

Dagwood dog is a popular Australian festival staple consisting of a hot dog on a stick that is dipped in batter, then deep-fried in hot oil. Before serving, the tip of Dagwood dog is typically dipped in tomato sauce, making it even tastier. This savory treat is also known as Pluto pup and Dippy dog, depending on the region.Expand

Ripper is a colloquial term for a unique kind of hot dog which is lightly deep-fried in oil, and as a result, some casings are known to burst or rip, giving the dish its name. This special hot dog was invented at Rutt's Hut, a restaurant in Clifton, New Jersey, which is also famous for its homemade mustard-based relish consisting of onions, carrots, and cabbage. In addition to Rippers, there are also well-done dogs called Wellers, and very well done dogs that are deep-fried for a long time, called Cremators. Rippers are sometimes accompanied by onion rings, and were featured in the Travel Channel special called Hot Dog Heaven. A New Jersey staple since 1928, Rutt's Hut continues to attract customers from all over the world just to try this greasy, flavorful hot dog.Expand

This hot dog variety consists of a kosher beef sausage that is fried with bologna slices until golden brown and slightly crispy. The sausage is then wrapped in bologna and placed in a split bread bun with a dill pickle spear. The whole dish is additionally topped with a generous squirt of yellow mustard. Although the history of Baltimore-style hot dog is quite murky, some believe that it was invented during the Great Depression, when people added bologna slices to the hot dog in order to make it a fuller, heartier meal.Expand

Reindeer dog is an Alaskan hot dog variety in which the sausages are made with caribou, pork, and beef. Apart from the split and grilled hot dog, the steamed bun is topped with Coca-Cola-deglazed onions, mustard, and cream cheese, while ketchup and relish might also occasionally be added to the combination. These hot dogs are said to be so good that they are even being made and sold in other parts of the country such as Denver and Portland.Expand

Italian hot dog was invented in Newark, New Jersey and consists of large loaves of pizza bread (with a hole in the middle) which are quartered, sliced, then filled with deep-fried sausages, onions, peppers, and crispy fried potatoes that are soft in the middle. The tender pizza bread holds all of the ingredients together, soaks up some of the grease, and is typically baked by local Italian bakers, hence the name of this unique hot dog variety.Expand

Carolina-style hot dogs consist of hot dog sausages in a split bread roll. They are characterized by an established set of condiments including slaw, onions, and chili. The hot dogs are sometimes topped with mustard which either acts as a substitute for slaw or can be added as a fourth condiment. These hot dogs are quite popular due to the sweetness and crunch of slaw that is in contrast with a slight spiciness coming from mustard and chili. Nowadays, the term Carolina-style refers not only to hot dog condiments, but hamburger toppings as well.Expand

This classic Swedish street food item consists of a flatbread (tunnbröd) that is wrapped around grilled or boiled sausages. Usual condiments include mashed potatoes, shrimp-and-mayonnaise salad, onions, lettuce, and ketchup or mustard. Tunnbrödsrulle is a large, nutritious snack, usually enjoyed late at night. It is typically found at korvkiosks - Swedish street stands that mainly specialize in hot dogs.Expand

Even though it's hard to pinpoint the exact point in time when Fenway franks were invented, it is believed that they were first sold soon after the park's 1912 opening. Since then, these delicious hot dogs have become popular fan favorites at baseball games and a true Boston staple. Unlike other ballpark hot dogs which are typically either grilled or steamed, Fenway franks are boiled and grilled, then placed in a split bread roll and consumed plain or topped with various relishes or mustard. This hot dog variety is characterized by its bold flavors because the meat is flavored with garlic, onion, and mustard, and the sausages are then cooled using a special process in order to preserve the juiciness.Expand