The Japanese hot dog is often a far cry from what visitors expect. A Mexican hot dog, for example, is piled high with avocado and sour cream, and another one features nuts and cherry sauce.

This isn’t your average hot dog. With savory soba noodles, blistered shishito peppers, and umami-packed mushrooms, the Japanese-style dog is a street food mashup that brings bold flavor and ...

On top of the hot dogs and cheese lay down one half each of puff pastry. Gently press it down around the hot dog. Brush the top of the puff pastry with egg wash.

Collaborating with Kewpie, the century-old Japanese firm renown for high-end condiments, the menu kicks off July 1 and is slated to last one month.

This hot dog joins the ranks of other foods that hold titles in their own categories, like the world's most expensive pizza in London at Maze restaurant, which, at $178, is a thin-crust, wood fire ...