Return of the King: NYC's once-quelled Papaya Wars rage anew
After being closed for a year, Papaya King, the Upper East Side institution that specializes in hot dogs and tropical drinks, reopened this month.
A legit New York frank is made of beef and the only acceptable toppings are mustard, sauerkraut and stewed onions.Well, it was supposed to be some sort of antidote to the unhealthiness of eating hot dogs. There's supposed to be an enzyme in the papaya that helps you digest the hot dogs. So I'm gonna have to go with Gray's Papaya as the better of the two, but, you know, I was beguiled by what they call a footlong at Papaya King, which is actually, of course, not a foot, this being New York, it's eight and a half inches. But they put it in two buns at once and put chili and cheese on top of it, which is quite a departure from the conventional New York toppings of mustard and sauerkraut.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Papaya King returns to Manhattan, but is it really NYC's best hot dog?Oh, snap!
Read more »
Iconic Papaya King reopens in NYCThe glizzy shop has been a neighborhood favorite for decades. Some say it's home to the best hot dogs in New York.
Read more »
Beloved hot dog hotspot Papaya King reopens on Upper East SideBeloved hot dog hotspot Papaya King reopens on Upper East Side
Read more »
King Charles buys luxe NYC condo for $6.63M on Billionaires' RowKing Charles III listed as buyer on condo in NYC's Billionaires Row
Read more »
Basque-inspired dining, Catbird NYC collabs with the Metropolitan Museum, more NYC eventsThe Met does jewelry with Catbird NYC, Eel Bar opens up on the Lower East Side, Rothys shoes take on the Flatiron district and more NYC events.
Read more »
NYC air quality threat: Could Canadian wildfire smoke return in summer 2024?Could smoke from Canadian wildfires once again impact NYC this year? FOX 5 NY's Liv Johnson has a look at summer 2024.
Read more »