So what did the Sassies think of Da HotDog King in downtown Salt Lake City? Read on to find out!
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What was your first impression?

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Camille: I had bad experiences in the past with street carts, so I was skeptical at first but Troy was so personable, and passionate about his products! Plus the combination of toppings was intriguing so I was anxious to start tasting!
Emily: My first impression was chatting with Troy during a Sketch Dining get-together. I knew immediately we needed to feature him (and his cart) on our site. My second first impression was the menu—I couldn’t believe the varieties of hot dogs he offered. Some sounded kind of out there but I was willing to give them a try. (Anything for SassyScoops.com!)
Kim: Lots of interesting choices to choose from. For a hot dog cart, that is something new. Troy was super nice and easy to talk to and excited about what he does.
Kristina: I am a big fan of carts and a big fan of hot dogs. Who doesn’t love a good, juicy dog every now and again? Even though I look like a petite, gentle flower, I can chow down on street food with the best of them, and his descriptions were making my mouth water.
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What did you like the most?

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Camille: Definitely the Thai dog with spicy lemongrass chicken and coconut mustard! (And the Ute was a close second!)
Emily: I’m with Camille. The Thai dog and Ute dog were both delicious, but the Island dog may have been my favorite. SO good! Wait! I forgot about his “dessert” hot dog that had caramel topping, raspberry chipotle bbq sauce, strawberry creme infused with tequila and celery salt. Interesting and delicious!
Kim: Anything with bacon. I was SO happy to see that Troy had a hot dog with bacon on it, and a delicious hot dog with bacon to boot.
Kristina: I really loved the Kilby Court dog. It was tangy and sweet at the same time. I also love a good old classic, and I loved the Chicago Dog. I’ve eaten a lot of Chicago wieners in my day, and this was top notch.
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What didn’t you like?

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Camille: Although an interesting concept, I wasn’t a fan of the dessert dog. I’d prefer my chocolate and caramel sauce on some ice cream. Sorry, Troy!
Emily: Only that he doesn’t have a cart in Sandy. I’m thinking he needs to park outside Rio Tinto Stadium, especially during the Journey concert in July.
Kim: That I have to get my four-year-old to buy me my plain hot dog with mustard, as Troy believes if you are going to have a hot dog, you have to go all the way or no way…sometimes though, I crave that plain old dog with mustard. However, I am still lucky my kids are young enough to order it for me.
Kristina: Honestly, I was afraid to try the dessert dog. I am normally adventurous, but it scared the crap out of me. I actually didn’t try it. I would also recommend a Unicorn Dog that would be filled with sprinkles and magical rainbow goodness.
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QUESTION

Would you refer Da HotDog King to a friend?

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Camille: Absolutely! In fact, that same day I called my grandpa who is a hot dog connoisseur! He’ll be making a trip to SLC soon!
Emily: I’ve already told plenty of people about him and how great his gourmet hot dogs are. And quite a few friends are already fans!
Kim: CERTAINLY! I am tempted so many nights to find a sitter so I can go and grab a hot dog for myself and bask in its deliciousness.
Kristina: Absolutely. Troy is going to have his cart at our Girls’ Night Out and I am thrilled. The next time I am downtown, I will make a trip for a delicious dog.
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Decor and Diet Coke at Club Jam

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If you could only send out one tweet about the business, what would you say?

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Camille: You’ve never had a hot dog until you try one from @Da_HotDog_King! Try the Ute and Thai. You can thank me later!
Emily: @Da_HotDog_King rocks my gourmet food cart world with his Island, Thai & Ute dogs. Delicious! #utah #slc
Kim: @Da_HotDog_King is my only choice in hot dog indulgence, forget the other hot dog carts and ‘big box’ stores and get a real man, er uh woman’s hot dog.
Kristina: Hot dog!! Come get your gourmet wieners at the best hot dog stand around, @Da_HotDog_King.
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Here is the official SassyScoops.com rating for Da HotDog King in Salt Lake City.
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Return to SassyScoops.com on Friday for our follow-up post on Da HotDog King. We might have a super “sweet” giveaway for our readers!

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Disclaimer: The Sassies were given samples of Troy’s gourmet hot dogs with a side of chips and some Diet Coke. Even though many of us take Diet Coke via IV, it didn’t sway our opinions in this review. They are 100% honest, promise.