Seoul Hotdog

Seoul Hotdog holds residence at the end of Hearst Food Court across from campus. They have 5 different crust options: original, potato, sweet potato, hot Cheetos, and ramen. Besides hotdogs you can also get 3 types of cheeses, and they even have a veggie option.I love getting the mozzarella or hotdog with the potato crust. It's really filling. For that crust it's good to let the corn dog sit for a few minutes because it can burn the roof of your mouth.The inside is nice with 2 TVs playing Korean pop and other videos but there are only 3 tables. The food court has many large group tables outside. It's worth noting they are closed on Sundays, they also close random times so just check their schedule before venturing out there especially if you are driving far. I believe it's family run, so they take a week or two off during the holidays or for family vacations.

I didn't expect the best Korean corndogs I would ever have this far to be tucked away in the very back of a food hall in Berkeley. When we came it seemed like there was only one lady who took our order and one guy cooking in the back, but the store was pretty much empty so there were no issues there. The decor and signage consist (lovingly) of quotes poorly translated into English, which means the food is undoubtedly going to be either authentic or delicious or both.Our order, a sweet potato covered mozz/sausage dog and regular sausage dog (both with sugar) came out to just over $14 before tip -- not off the mark for the standard K-corndog price range. I haven't seen sweet potato as a coating before, so I was willing to shell out the extra fee and it was absolutely worth it. The subtle sweetness from the potato was enhanced with the sugar coating, and when topped with the sweet and sour sauce + honey mustard combination I was pretty much in heaven. The coating on the regular dog was crunchy and chewy as well. Definitely make the stop by for corn dogs that rival the big names.

food 9/10:The crust of the hotdogs were so crispy!! I definitely recommend getting the sweet potato crust because it's so unique and adds a hint of sweetness to the hot dog!! Also I recommend eating it right when served so the cheese pull is super satisfying. As for sauces, I paired the mozzarella hotdog with sweet chili and some honey butter powder and it was so yummy!! service : 10/10The cashier was so nice and the food came out after around 8 minutes!! ambience: 10/10The store has a little bit of seating both outside and inside. It felt so cozy and clean so I definitely recommend going here for hangouts w friends

Want to try the food court and I really had to try the corn dog! Had to try the sweet potato corn dog. You can get it without the hotdog in it or with just cheese! I was a little disappointed because the cheese did not melt or stretched the way it showed on the video and the photo. it was OK. The lady behind the counter was helpful knowing it was my first time trying a fancy corn dog with a twist. lol it's small inside for seating but lots of shared seating outside. That's expected for a food court.

My first Korean Corn Dog..no words, just epic cheese pulls and full-belly smiles!Tucked away near Cal Berkeley, you'll find Seoul Hotdog - a family-owned spot specializing in this delicious Korean street food snack. We learned the batter is made with rice flour, wheat flour and panko crumbs, making this a bit different than your typical cornmeal treat. You can add additional toppings to the batter which is super fun - we did one with regular potatoes, which was the perfect blend of a hot dog & fries in one bite. We ordered one with a sweet potato crust - the perfect union of sweet and savory. And last but certainly not least, we ordered the Mozza & Sausage which I'm still thinking about currently! Think juicy meat hugged by warm, goey cheese..is there anything better?They give you an option if you would like your dog rolled with sugar, and next time I would love to try the sweet potato that way! There's also several dipping sauces to pair with like honey mustard, ketchup, sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo and more. The sauces look like little milk utters/upside down bottles, which I thought was a clever touch! Pairing the honey mustard with the regular potato and the sweet chili on literally everything was how we rolled.All in all, I can't wait to come back and try more flavors like the all Mozza version! FYI there are also veggie options too. Such a fun spot to tuck away with friends or solo - kind service, great value and an overall, awesome product. Well done! So

Seoul Dog is my new favorite spot for Korean corn dogs! The combination of crispy outer layer and gooey cheese inside is simply irresistible. The variety of toppings and dips offered allows you to customize your corn dog just the way you like it.

Tried the sweet potato half and half corn dog! Added sugar, ketchup, honey mustard, and it was soooo yum. I lowkey didn't realize how large it was until trying to devour it and getting made fun of by my friends for being a 'slow eater'. This spot really curbs the craving for authentic Korean corn dogs. However, my friend had a traumatic experience (he got the hot cheetos corn dog with sugar), so learn from his mistakes. Would knock off half a star for uncomfy chairs :(

I decided to give them a try while looking for dinner in the food court on Hearst. I ordered a veggie mozza and then wandered off for a while, then was gently chastised by a worker when I returned because my order had been done for a while and they'd been calling out my name multiple times - sorry again!This was my first time I had a Korean style hot dog, so it is certainly quite sweet (as you can guess from the sugar coating on the outside) but also had thick dense cheese in the middle, but I like the crunchy crisp outside. If you like cheese sticks but with some more crunch, this would be a good option.The veggie, rice cake, triple cheese, and veggie mozza were their vegetarian options at the time I visited.The court has some tables you can eat at, but it's also close to the north side of UC Berkeley campus if you want to find other spots to eat outdoors.

Korean corn dogs are so good, so filling, craveable ! I'd compare this with an analogy;When the Japanese took over the American car market by making uber reliable cars, the Korean's have done this with the Illinois invention of the corn dog. A hotdog on a completely different level! If you love corn dogs as much as I, this is a must try!

Super cheesy and yummy! This is my favorite place for corn dogs because of how massive the corndog is and how great the toppings are. The staff is amazing, this truly is a hidden gem on northside!