Papaya King

The Reopening of Papaya King Refuels a Grand New York Rivalry - Eater NY

"Papaya King reopened near the opposite corner at 206 East 86th Street. The new place features black-and-white life-size pictures detailing the history of Papaya King around the restaurant. The hot dogs are dark, narrow, and of varying lengths. The meat is more salty with a slightly smoky flavor from the griddle. The bun is squishy, and the mustard is slightly grainy with dots of actual mustard seed. The sauerkraut is rinsed and drained, making it less tart and easier to eat. The chili cheese dog is eight-and-a-half inches, stuffed into two buns with chili resembling a Greek meat sauce, finished with liquid cheese." - Robert Sietsema