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| - Theoretically, this shouldn't work. A hot dog with pineapples, coconut, spicy mustard and bacon? But I was intrigued by the positive reviews and full-brunt assault on my senses, that I knew this was a place I had to go for dinner once.
I had an island dog (a brat) with the mustard spicy, and some tots on the side. The tots were perfectly crisp on the outside and hot but creamy on the inside. Now, the dog...
...I'm not really sure how to explain this. The coconut adds creaminess and texture. The pineapple is crushed and turned into a thick syrup with some spices, possibly including paprika, which gives it the tropical flavor. Both act to counter the mustard, but the mustard still lends a welcome heat to the dog. And the bacon is real bacon, chopped. Bacon is always good.
Together, all of it just works. Throw in a Hawaiian shave ice and this becomes one of the most unique fast food places I've ever seen. Props to the owner for following through on one heck of a niche concept.
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