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Address: Corner of Highways 130 and 132, Pahoa, Island of Hawaii, HI
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour

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He is back!

We seen the reviews on here and we were sad to hear he was in Hilo, when low and behold we saw his stand on the corner and stopped for a quick snack before dinner. Great pick me... read more

5 of 5 bubblesReviewed July 3, 2016
Allen O
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed July 3, 2016 via mobile

We seen the reviews on here and we were sad to hear he was in Hilo, when low and behold we saw his stand on the corner and stopped for a quick snack before dinner. Great pick me up and without a doubt he is a staple of this area! Highly recommend!

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1 Thank Allen O
Winnipeg, Canada
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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed January 22, 2016

Same great dogs just different location. This new location lacks the atmosphere of the old one. He used to have a few guys hanging around swapping stories & playing crib, just not the same without them. .

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Boise, Idaho
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed January 16, 2016

I had been looking forward to this hot dog for well over a month and the hot dog guy did not disappoint! I had the reindeer dog (delicious) and a few of my friends has the buffalo cheddar jalapeno and both were so good! We even wrapped one in tin foil and took it to go. Ate it after we... More 

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1 Thank ChelseaLeeAnn
Pahoa, Hawaii
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed December 15, 2015

Not only does this :Guy: serve wonderful hot dogs, his little stand has been the essence of Pahoa's "hippie/fun" vibe. There is no seating, no "server", just one totally cool guy, usually with some local friends hanging out, serving such "cusine" as All beef and Reindeer hot dogs......no joke, the Reindeer are flown in from some cold place. As an... More 

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2 Thank mikesurfer
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed November 28, 2015

This guy is awesome. The most of the dogs are free range meats and the quality of the dogs tastes so great. Grilled buns and dogs. AMAZING. The hot dog guy himself is equally amazing and a great guy to have a conversation with. My whole family (husband, 4 year old, 10 month old, my parents) loved the food and... More 

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Basildon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed November 18, 2015 via mobile

Lucky enough to be passing and got to have a reindeer dog with trimmings, really nice guy! My fiancée got the jalapeño buffalo dog, which was equally great

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Fremont, California
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed October 22, 2015

We went to the Hot Dog guy coming back from Kapoho Tide Pools. We had some hungry boys. This guy is originally from San Jose, Ca. (many years ago) and then moved to Alaska. This must be where he gets those delicious hot dogs or makes them himself. There was buffalo, elk, reindeer, reg. beef.......just SO delicious!!!!! My husband and... More 

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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed September 22, 2015 via mobile

Variety. Great Service and really damn good hot dogs. Many different flavors. After an active morning perfect place to rejuvenate the calories.

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1 Thank gmeby
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5 of 5 bubbles Reviewed July 14, 2015 via mobile

Reindeer, buffalo hot dogs...elk sliders! Jalapeño cheddar buffalo is my favorite! Awesome pepper jam condiments ...he hides the sauerkraut ;) Try your hand at cribbage against pros

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4 of 5 bubbles Reviewed June 20, 2015 via mobile

Middle of nowhere and your come to a fork in the road. This is a great quick stop. It's a local hangout with great simple hotdogs and witty banter. By the time you come back to the corner it's all gone so stop when you see it!

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