Pink's Hot Dog Stand

This is one quintessential example of “eating the menu”. It is the scene there, the status, the event, the “being there” of Pink’s that makes people think that the food is so good. It is not that good! Not to mention the fact that when o ... more

This is one quintessential example of “eating the menu”. It is the scene there, the status, the event, the “being there” of Pink’s that makes people think that the food is so good. It is not that good! Not to mention the fact that when one waits in line for something like food, the anticipation increases the appetite, as you have to wait to satisfy your already primed hunger. Other than that, the dog and the bun are identical to any boiled hot dog and cheap white bread bun you can get anywhere. The saving grace is that they serve so many of them that the dogs don’t have time to sit in the pot and get waterlogged and soggy. That is why they taste pretty good – they are freshly cooked. The chili is average. It is watery and has way too much corn meal or other extender in it for my taste. There are much better hot dogs to be had. less

Was told I MUST MUST MUST go here next time I was in LA to get a hot dog, and I'm so glad I did. I seldom eat them, but this place makes me want to have more! Line was rather long, but well worth the wait. We had chili dogs and onion rings. ... more

Was told I MUST MUST MUST go here next time I was in LA to get a hot dog, and I'm so glad I did. I seldom eat them, but this place makes me want to have more! Line was rather long, but well worth the wait. We had chili dogs and onion rings...to die for! GO! less