21-07-2025
Myungrang Hotdog brings Korea's crispy craze to Columbus
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.
