Where to buy corn dogs

londonite · 15-08-2012, 15:09

Anyone know where I can buy this delicacy?

molliepops · 15-08-2012, 15:44

Apparently cost co have them, not a member myself but many people seem to be so if you aren't perhaps you know someone who is a member.

MICH78 · 15-08-2012, 16:14

You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London.

Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage!

http://www.goodlifediner.com/

aggielane · 15-08-2012, 16:18

I used to buy them but haven't seen them for ages. They are not that difficult to make
http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/652526

big_hard_lad · 15-08-2012, 16:23

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Originally Posted by MICH78

You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London.

Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage!

http://www.goodlifediner.com/

Despite the fact their food looks great...their website is enough to put me off! It's horrendous!

MICH78 · 15-08-2012, 16:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_hard_lad

Despite the fact their food looks great...their website is enough to put me off! It's horrendous!

I thought that too! Bit of a hassle to navigate.

degsyhufc · 15-08-2012, 16:32

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Originally Posted by big_hard_lad

Despite the fact their food looks great...their website is enough to put me off! It's horrendous!

Come to Shoreditch - It Rocks

Studmuffin · 15-08-2012, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICH78

You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London.

Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage!

http://www.goodlifediner.com/

Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol

daisiesfan · 15-08-2012, 19:32

Yak! Heart attack on a stick.
Each to their own though.
There is a recipe on Hilah Cooking. Just go onto Youtube and search Hilah Cooking.

ironjade · 15-08-2012, 19:47

Battered sausage is close enough.

LaceyLouelle3 · 15-08-2012, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Studmuffin

Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol

Sounds horrible!

c4rv · 15-08-2012, 23:44

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Originally Posted by ironjade

Battered sausage is close enough.

but the batter is more of a sponge rather then chip shop batter you would see in this country. And its not a sausage, its a hot dog.

Studmuffin · 16-08-2012, 00:45

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Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3

Sounds horrible!

They must be! My youngest will eat anything that's made out of food and he can't stand them too.

Aerick · 16-08-2012, 05:58

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Originally Posted by Studmuffin

Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol

Completely False. As someone who loves (American) pancakes and (American) Corn Dogs, the batter is entirely different. Then again, I can't vouch how you are serving them in the UK.

Plus, you eat them with mustard, not maple syrup. I could not imagine putting syrup on a corn dog batter. Nor could I imagine putting mustard on a pancake. They are not the same.

Aerick · 16-08-2012, 06:21

hmm odd. just noticed you are in Seattle. Not sure why you would equate the two batters. Even if you are in the US, you should realize the quality of the batters differs between brands and homemade vs. store bought.

A Brit i would understand doing so if made in the UK...'

Too many variables. Like Root Beer. they all don't taste the same.

Studmuffin · 16-08-2012, 06:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aerick

hmm odd. just noticed you are in Seattle. Not sure why you would equate the two batters. Even if you are in the US, you should realize the quality of the batters differs between brands and homemade vs. store bought.

A Brit i would understand doing so if made in the UK...'

Too many variables. Like Root Beer. they all don't taste the same.

I tried them once and that's what they tasted like to me. I didn't put syrup on them but the effect of the batter was the same as a dry pancake, how it sticks to the roof of your mouth and was sweet which I didn't expect. Yes they were shop bought. Can't stand root beer either, tastes like the stuff you rinse your mouth out with at the dentists.

norbitonite · 16-08-2012, 07:50

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Originally Posted by Aerick

Completely False. As someone who loves (American) pancakes and (American) Corn Dogs, the batter is entirely different. Then again, I can't vouch how you are serving them in the UK.

Plus, you eat them with mustard, not maple syrup. I could not imagine putting syrup on a corn dog batter. Nor could I imagine putting mustard on a pancake. They are not the same.

Judging from the recipe posted above, the differences would seem to be the inclusion of cornmeal and chilli powder in the mix, plus the use of less sugar (although there is still enough there for me to understand some people finding it very sweet for a savoury dish).

I think it is the cooking method that really changes it. Deep frying rather than cooking on a flat griddle or pan with virtually no oil or fat will give a completely different eating experience from the batter.

walterwhite · 16-08-2012, 07:51

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Originally Posted by ironjade

Battered sausage is close enough.

Not really, they are completely different.

blitzben85 · 16-08-2012, 08:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICH78

You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London.

Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage!

http://www.goodlifediner.com/

Don't go to The Diner, i've been to the Camden one twice and although the food is decent, the staff are poor and prices are very high. £2.50 for a can of cherry coke takes the piss even for London's standards.

Aerick · 16-08-2012, 08:39

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Originally Posted by norbitonite

Judging from the recipe posted above, the differences would seem to be the inclusion of cornmeal and chilli powder in the mix, plus the use of less sugar (although there is still enough there for me to understand some people finding it very sweet for a savoury dish).

I think it is the cooking method that really changes it. Deep frying rather than cooking on a flat griddle or pan with virtually no oil or fat will give a completely different eating experience from the batter.

ahh yes, Cornmeal would make perfect sense. Corn Dog ... Corn meal . But I never had a pancake made with cornmeal, so the comparison isn't quite 100% (just in my opinion).

Deep frying does give it that crispy golden brown colo(u)r. Don't know if you all eat cornbread there, and yes, I will agree it has a slight sweetness to it, but coupled with a mustard, it's a great balance.

big_hard_lad · 16-08-2012, 08:48

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Originally Posted by blitzben85

Don't go to The Diner, i've been to the Camden one twice and although the food is decent, the staff are poor and prices are very high. £2.50 for a can of cherry coke takes the piss even for London's standards.

I thought the prices were really high, I have to say. Although, I'm not often in London so I wasn't sure if that was normal or not. The price of the shakes made me go

MICH78 · 16-08-2012, 08:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitzben85

Don't go to The Diner, i've been to the Camden one twice and although the food is decent, the staff are poor and prices are very high. £2.50 for a can of cherry coke takes the piss even for London's standards.

That is a lot. I hate it when places over price soft drinks, particularly cans. I think Bodean's is around £1.80 a can, i thought that was bad enough!

The American style chains seem to be keen on doing this, yet in America drinks are very reasonably priced and you normally get a free refill - plus they will give you a glass of tap water without even needing to ask for it, where as here you get a dirty look for asking!

blitzben85 · 16-08-2012, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by MICH78

That is a lot. I hate it when places over price soft drinks, particularly cans. I think Bodean's is around £1.80 a can, i thought that was bad enough!

The American style chains seem to be keen on doing this, yet in America drinks are very reasonably priced and you normally get a free refill - plus they will give you a glass of tap water without even needing to ask for it, where as here you get a dirty look for asking!

I think they price things high becuase it's an "American Diner", if you have ever been to a shop which sells just american candy, they sell things at a high price becuase of shipping costs etc... I feel that The Diner has this mentality too, although they don't need to ship can's of cherry coke from the USA, they just decide to slap a £2.50 price tag on them.

mrkite77 · 16-08-2012, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Studmuffin

Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol

It's not pancake batter though, it's a maize-based batter, hence the "corn" in corndog.

blitzben85 · 16-08-2012, 10:52

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Originally Posted by mrkite77

It's not pancake batter though, it's a maize-based batter, hence the "corn" in corndog.

Speaking of corn...i LOVE cornbread with fried chicken

15-08-2012, 15:09	#1
londonite Inactive Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,240	Where to buy corn dogs Anyone know where I can buy this delicacy?

15-08-2012, 15:44	#2
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Apparently cost co have them, not a member myself but many people seem to be so if you aren't perhaps you know someone who is a member.

15-08-2012, 16:14	#3
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London. Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage! http://www.goodlifediner.com/

15-08-2012, 16:18	#4
aggielane Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 4,428	I used to buy them but haven't seen them for ages. They are not that difficult to make http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/652526

15-08-2012, 16:23	#5
big_hard_lad Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,011	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London. Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage! http://www.goodlifediner.com/ Despite the fact their food looks great...their website is enough to put me off! It's horrendous!

15-08-2012, 16:28	#6
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	Quote: Originally Posted by big_hard_lad Despite the fact their food looks great...their website is enough to put me off! It's horrendous! I thought that too! Bit of a hassle to navigate.

15-08-2012, 16:32	#7
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by big_hard_lad Despite the fact their food looks great...their website is enough to put me off! It's horrendous! Come to Shoreditch - It Rocks

15-08-2012, 17:18	#8
Studmuffin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,251	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London. Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage! http://www.goodlifediner.com/ Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol

15-08-2012, 19:32	#9
daisiesfan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 2,408	Yak! Heart attack on a stick. Each to their own though. There is a recipe on Hilah Cooking. Just go onto Youtube and search Hilah Cooking.

15-08-2012, 19:47	#10
ironjade Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London Posts: 8,651	Battered sausage is close enough.

15-08-2012, 22:09	#11
LaceyLouelle3 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6,104	Quote: Originally Posted by Studmuffin Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol Sounds horrible!

15-08-2012, 23:44	#12
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by ironjade Battered sausage is close enough. but the batter is more of a sponge rather then chip shop batter you would see in this country. And its not a sausage, its a hot dog.

16-08-2012, 00:45	#13
Studmuffin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,251	Quote: Originally Posted by LaceyLouelle3 Sounds horrible! They must be! My youngest will eat anything that's made out of food and he can't stand them too.

16-08-2012, 05:58	#14
Aerick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii USA Posts: 1,428	Quote: Originally Posted by Studmuffin Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol Completely False. As someone who loves (American) pancakes and (American) Corn Dogs, the batter is entirely different. Then again, I can't vouch how you are serving them in the UK. Plus, you eat them with mustard, not maple syrup. I could not imagine putting syrup on a corn dog batter. Nor could I imagine putting mustard on a pancake. They are not the same.

16-08-2012, 06:21	#15
Aerick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii USA Posts: 1,428	hmm odd. just noticed you are in Seattle. Not sure why you would equate the two batters. Even if you are in the US, you should realize the quality of the batters differs between brands and homemade vs. store bought. A Brit i would understand doing so if made in the UK...' Too many variables. Like Root Beer. they all don't taste the same.

16-08-2012, 06:36	#16
Studmuffin Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,251	Quote: Originally Posted by Aerick hmm odd. just noticed you are in Seattle. Not sure why you would equate the two batters. Even if you are in the US, you should realize the quality of the batters differs between brands and homemade vs. store bought. A Brit i would understand doing so if made in the UK...' Too many variables. Like Root Beer. they all don't taste the same. I tried them once and that's what they tasted like to me. I didn't put syrup on them but the effect of the batter was the same as a dry pancake, how it sticks to the roof of your mouth and was sweet which I didn't expect. Yes they were shop bought. Can't stand root beer either, tastes like the stuff you rinse your mouth out with at the dentists.

16-08-2012, 07:50	#17
norbitonite Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5,709	Quote: Originally Posted by Aerick Completely False. As someone who loves (American) pancakes and (American) Corn Dogs, the batter is entirely different. Then again, I can't vouch how you are serving them in the UK. Plus, you eat them with mustard, not maple syrup. I could not imagine putting syrup on a corn dog batter. Nor could I imagine putting mustard on a pancake. They are not the same. Judging from the recipe posted above, the differences would seem to be the inclusion of cornmeal and chilli powder in the mix, plus the use of less sugar (although there is still enough there for me to understand some people finding it very sweet for a savoury dish). I think it is the cooking method that really changes it. Deep frying rather than cooking on a flat griddle or pan with virtually no oil or fat will give a completely different eating experience from the batter.

16-08-2012, 07:51	#18
walterwhite Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 21,729	Quote: Originally Posted by ironjade Battered sausage is close enough. Not really, they are completely different.

16-08-2012, 08:21	#19
blitzben85 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,949	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 You can get them at The Diner - several locations across central London. It's quite a well rated chain (not been there myself). The other American places like Ed's and Bodean's don't do corn dogs, seem to be quite rare in London. Wish i tried them when i was in Vegas, i've been wondering since how different they taste to a battered sausage! http://www.goodlifediner.com/ Don't go to The Diner, i've been to the Camden one twice and although the food is decent, the staff are poor and prices are very high. £2.50 for a can of cherry coke takes the piss even for London's standards.

16-08-2012, 08:39	#20
Aerick Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii USA Posts: 1,428	Quote: Originally Posted by norbitonite Judging from the recipe posted above, the differences would seem to be the inclusion of cornmeal and chilli powder in the mix, plus the use of less sugar (although there is still enough there for me to understand some people finding it very sweet for a savoury dish). I think it is the cooking method that really changes it. Deep frying rather than cooking on a flat griddle or pan with virtually no oil or fat will give a completely different eating experience from the batter. ahh yes, Cornmeal would make perfect sense. Corn Dog ... Corn meal . But I never had a pancake made with cornmeal, so the comparison isn't quite 100% (just in my opinion). Deep frying does give it that crispy golden brown colo(u)r. Don't know if you all eat cornbread there, and yes, I will agree it has a slight sweetness to it, but coupled with a mustard, it's a great balance.

16-08-2012, 08:48	#21
big_hard_lad Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland Posts: 4,011	Quote: Originally Posted by blitzben85 Don't go to The Diner, i've been to the Camden one twice and although the food is decent, the staff are poor and prices are very high. £2.50 for a can of cherry coke takes the piss even for London's standards. I thought the prices were really high, I have to say. Although, I'm not often in London so I wasn't sure if that was normal or not. The price of the shakes made me go

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16-08-2012, 08:51	#22
MICH78 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,051	Quote: Originally Posted by blitzben85 Don't go to The Diner, i've been to the Camden one twice and although the food is decent, the staff are poor and prices are very high. £2.50 for a can of cherry coke takes the piss even for London's standards. That is a lot. I hate it when places over price soft drinks, particularly cans. I think Bodean's is around £1.80 a can, i thought that was bad enough! The American style chains seem to be keen on doing this, yet in America drinks are very reasonably priced and you normally get a free refill - plus they will give you a glass of tap water without even needing to ask for it, where as here you get a dirty look for asking!

16-08-2012, 08:59	#23
blitzben85 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,949	Quote: Originally Posted by MICH78 That is a lot. I hate it when places over price soft drinks, particularly cans. I think Bodean's is around £1.80 a can, i thought that was bad enough! The American style chains seem to be keen on doing this, yet in America drinks are very reasonably priced and you normally get a free refill - plus they will give you a glass of tap water without even needing to ask for it, where as here you get a dirty look for asking! I think they price things high becuase it's an "American Diner", if you have ever been to a shop which sells just american candy, they sell things at a high price becuase of shipping costs etc... I feel that The Diner has this mentality too, although they don't need to ship can's of cherry coke from the USA, they just decide to slap a £2.50 price tag on them.

16-08-2012, 09:40	#24
mrkite77 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 5,220	Quote: Originally Posted by Studmuffin Imagine a hotdog wrapped in a sweetish thick (American) pancake and deep fried. I can't stand them lol It's not pancake batter though, it's a maize-based batter, hence the "corn" in corndog.

16-08-2012, 10:52	#25
blitzben85 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,949	Quote: Originally Posted by mrkite77 It's not pancake batter though, it's a maize-based batter, hence the "corn" in corndog. Speaking of corn...i LOVE cornbread with fried chicken