Why New Yorkers Swear By Papaya King's Hot Dog And Fruit Juice Combo | Legendary Eats
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- Опубліковано 28 жов 2019
- Papaya King has cemented itself as a cheap-eat institution in NYC. But before it became a New Yorker’s go-to for hot dogs, it sold something else entirely. Insider’s Taryn Varricchio headed to Papaya King to find out why New Yorkers flock to the 80-year-old location for its hot dog and tropical drink combo.
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Why New Yorkers Swear By Papaya King's Hot Dog And Fruit Juice Combo | Legendary Eats
I been going here since I was 42 I'm 13 now!
You ARE Joe Biden!!
Benjamin Button enters the chat.
Are you born in bc or something?
Amy Sylvester I think it’s a joke buddy
For people who missed the joke:
He was a sperm cell
Greek man opens a Hawaiian themed juice bar in New York after a vacation to Cuba
*Mr. Worldwide*
Underrated comment
Picture that with a Kodak
@@TwinTurboOnly so edgy. Stfu
@@izzyzzzycwycz3646 r/wooosh they did the weird text thing thats on you buddy
Greeks love to open anything food related
Especially during the mass immigration caused by Turkish oppression
That smile after the guy said it’s good with vodka was so pure you can just tell he knows what he’s talking about
You do know the host is a man right?
@@sirabegu6577 You do know they weren't talking about the host, right?
@@sirabegu6577 I cannot walk into YOUR Canadian food places to order without first knowing how to speak French!! Da hell's wrong witchu people up there? Imma gonna slappa da snot outta yo face wit da wet spahetti. Mama Mia!!!
@@sirabegu6577who
I miss NYC, my home. I used to come here when I was a kid with my grandpa on days when he would take me to work with him and we would eat together. It was nice. I miss being a kid and I miss my grandpa too.
I'm not even American. Never had an American hotdog bun before. Might try one day
Shut up old man
I know the feeling Ethan, these were great times and like yourself we miss our loved ones. Take it ez, Tom in NV (Formerly a NY'er)
❤️
Man this made me real sad. At least you have some good memories.
Some people in in a city: Hey this food is pretty good
Food Insider: WHY EVERYONE IN THIS CITY IS OBSESSED WITH THIS FOOD
It's all just hotdogs
I want to agree with you but I've had Papaya King hot dogs and hands down they're the best I've ever had.
i don't know if it's my childhood nostalgia here but i feel like they used to be better although they're still very good
@@NateSassoonMusic a lot of older people say that about things like mcdonalds, i feel like nothing was better in 1982 than going to mcdonalds and getting 2 mcdoubles, fries and a drink. shit is so processed now lol but who knows im only 17, its just what I hear from elders & the internet
I live in New York and I have never heard of this place
"And the Papaya... is great with vodka"
This guy brings vodka nips with him to Papaya King, what a boss lmao
Chris Trout the Russians will eat at papaya king
Nerd
🤣😂
how much,two shots?(this is referring to the vine)
*police sirens in the background*
Papaya has an enzyme, papain, that breaks down proteins. When the Spanish conquistadores arrived in Tenochtitlan, they were received with a big feast. They had indigestion, and the natives brought them papaya to eat to help with the indigestion. Get yourself some raw papaya and put chunks of it with its juice in a bag, add the toughest cut of meat, and it will tenderize it like butter overnight.
You eat papaya while papaya tries to eat you.
wow good to know.
@@6u574v9pineapple works the same way and much cheaper and easier to find
i think that's the reason pregnant woman should not eat papaya.
This is 100% facts
"I Don't want a movie theater hot dog, I want a papaya king hot dog", Kramer
looking for this lol
Movie theater hot dogs are a perfectly sane food to eat
I use to sneak their hot dogs into the movie theater next to it, lol.
"the papaya is great with vodka"
Grandpa lit during business hours.
"the papaya.. great with vodka" this man knows
4:26
hey man everythings great with vodka soda
was looking for this. gj sir
Nikolai has entered the chat
tre Ya he does
They're also relatively cheap compared to the other food in that area and after a beer or long night at work you can go really late at night. The food is ehhh, but definitely hits the spot if you're looking for fast grab and go.
I mean, hotdogs are what they are. They're not supposed to be a delicacy but something that you can get in a few minutes that will get you by for a couple hours
I relate to the Dutch couple lol ... As a European (UK) I've learnt that if an American tells you something's good and it actually is the best way to relate that to them is by saying 'awesome!' as enthusiastically as you can ... Also Amsterdam also has banging hot dogs as does much of northern Europe from dam to Krakow they got that A1 sauerkraut
So what you are saying is that you give Americans the fake excitement act parents do when their kids make some ugly art project?
@@xandermichael836 yes
My fear with European street food sausages is they always have like mustard, ketchup, remoulade, or something, and I feel like it would be rude to ask for it without it though rationally I feel like that is stupid. Still I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.
@@donkeysaurusrex7881 why eat sausage without mustard though, its perfect
@@xandermichael836 yes, because if you don't agree with an American, it will be the end of you.
"The food is a staple, it's not just a snack. And the papaya is great with vodka."
-vodka man
papaya is overrated, hot dog stands are just as good or better
how do we get obese and mentally ill.. I really get sick when I see that filthy trash
@@AL-ns1jm more for us then.
@@kevinrazon8968 greediness is a sin
@@AL-ns1jm being a dickhead is also a sin dumbass
so if that guy didn’t ask for lunch this wouldn’t exist
That's how a lot of stuff like this happens.
@@williamwinder3466 you're a hot dog
Mister Raisin you’re a hot pig
@@goldenmovies7041 you're a wizard harry
Vizzlax x Your mom and I are getting a divorce
No amount of “how hot dogs are made” videos could ever stop me from enjoying a hot dog once in a while
Do you know how they are made though? Pretty disgusting imo. You should go watch a video on it.
@@pauldavis5665 many things are made like that and through me chimes such as Doritos I mean grow up
@@mtvslime9564 Because I choose to eat healthy food means I should grow up? lol, I think you have that backwards. I mean I don't care either way, you can eat what you want. But at some point you will have to deal with the consequences of your eating decisions. The body can only take so much abuse before organs start to quit on you and health issues start popping up.
i love my franks too but i read they take like a day off ur life lol
@@pauldavis5665 No offense but it’s clearly obvious he knows how it’s made since he said “no amount of ‘how hot dogs are made’ videos” lol
Every episode of Legendary Eats I watch, my desire to visit NYC increases.
And for every day you are in NYC your desire to leave increases.
@@pauldavis5665 As my father says, America is a good place to visit, not to stay.
Guy says he’s 69 years old
Me: *SCROLLS STRAIGHT TO THE COMMENT SECTION*
get this to 69 likes
no trolls
I didn't like so that you have 69 liked
Lol 69 likes
Elizabeth Liones leave this comment at 69 likes
Smh we failed, to 690 it is.
Some people: *enjoy a meal*
Food insider: Why New Yorkers swear by this
Getting real tired of seeing this NPC comment everywhere...
“People are obsessed with this”
People:”foods good”
I saw you in the comments on Tasty's "3 minute vs 30 minute vs 3 hour mac and cheese" video 😂
I don't get it how they got over 300 subs by fingering things and making dumb comments
ikr
This put such a genuine smile on my face.
Wow ! i came here again. I watched your full video was very interested. Thanks for sharing your video
Well I should be sleeping but I guess I gotta find out why people like these hotdogs first
Currently me
Lol right
Da me who look at this clip at 3 am.
Follow the Ten Commandments and read Ephesians 4:29 please. Don’t fall into gluttony, let in God please.
@@jaidenarias5912 Bro but i'm hungry
“I’m 69 now”
Me: NICEEEE
Josh-Flor Mauricio hehehe
Jojo ?
He looks great for 69 👏🏾
Janan sesay That’s what she said.
is this a jojo reference?
Lived 3 blocks from here in the 90s, used to go all the time, it's the best. Could go for a combo right now!
Recently visited New York and made sure to visit. Food was great and loved the papaya too
Literally have never heard a new yorker say anything about this place
I mean it's not going to randomly come into a conversation but I would say 95 percent have at least heard of it
It's one of those things..like if you live or work downtown or midtown your not going out of your way after work for a hot dog
Coz you are no life
same (3years in NY)
Yeah you can find buy a hot dog or halal on every corner, and I bet it’s overpriced cause of the hype too
It’s cheap and nasty
The host don't like the hot dog, couldn't even fake it lol.
Lady said “it’s a snappy hotdog” lol she 🧢
Tangy sauce... nah b
Most of non New Yorkers probably don’t like it. They like it cause that’s what New Yorkers like and they want to fit in. Like most junk food it’s more of a nostalgia thing.
MissBrittneyofCourse just cop the costco hot dogs , those are valid
@@guapodel No question. Every city in the US has things like this. It's the old fast junk food place that hasn't changed since the 1950s or whatever. It's never very good, but people like it because it hasn't changed. Los Angeles has the Apple Pan (crappy fast food burger), Seattle has Dick's, Kansas City has Town Topic blah blah blah. It's all crap but yes, I admit I've eaten at all those places many times.
Michael I have a fast food restaurant in chicago. Been open since 1972. What is chicago fast food known for? Hot dogs. Neighborhood is now gentrified so people who live here are not born and raised here. I had to change (upgrade) some sandwiches . While the hot dog stays untouched it slowly decreases every year.
Makes me miss home.🥲
Always the move after the club!
I was there last night. I enjoy Papaya King! The papaya drink is one of my favorites!
I love the simplicity of the menu, stick to your core competencies. I see businesses all the time fail because they try to do too much.
That’s actually very true. Diversifying and creating new verticals too early can be the downfall of companies that would otherwise have been great companies. Getting your main service/product right first and growing that should always be the key in the start.
Giving the customer too much choices can actually make the customer feel disturbed and anxious to make a decision and flee from the shop without making a purchase.
@@saad.485 I am not anxious to make decisions. If i see too many items on a menu i know that the restaurant is most likely not capable of doing all of them perfectly. And if your menu is to diverse most of the things are also not fresh because it is just impossible to have tons of fresh ingredients lying around.
I'd rather go to a shop that has very few items and does them to perfection each time.
@@TheTrueVirus22 valid point what you mentioned, I was speaking about businesses in general, not specifically about restaurants.
What I talked about I think is called choice overload in marketing.
@@saad.485 I mean yeah i was talking about restaurants but it also applies to businesses that produce other products. Better do one thing right instead if half-assing 10 things.
Back then: New Yorkers eat glizzy and nobody judging them
Now: *AYOOO GLIZZY GLADIATOR!!!!!*
Hell yeah glizzy gobler
No1... 9 year olds
AYO AYO GLIZZY GOBLER 🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭
DAMN YOU DOWNING THAT GLIZZY
5:23 damn everyone loves glizzys
Sneaker meetup lets see who we bout to finnese.
As a Chicagoan, I love our hot dog scene but I do miss that NYC onion sauce. It's probably really simple to make but I have never bothered to try.
I know I’ve already watched this but I’ll watch it again
4:28 My man!
What did he say??
@@bl029 "it's great with vodka."
It's great with vodka with papaya salad and juice
😏😏😏😏😏😏
the slav
I want some chilli dogs with mustard and onions
Head to Cincinnati fam
Yep
Jay's hotdogs Youngstown Ohio
NYC
Any Coney island in Detroit
the Gray’s papaya in the village with recession special with orange drink was great the best.
New Yorkers don't go to Papaya King............tourists do.
New favorite food channel!!! Your editing is fantastic. Great dialogue, great interviews
"and im 69 now."
everyone: nice
Kez stolen comment
Noice
69 likes bois
LONG BOI GANGGG
@@frix4427 your comment is also a stolen comment
I used to work around there and tried the hotdog, not sure where they get that type of hot dog but it tastes great, also the fruit drinks are amazing, the grays papaya in downtown not related to papaya kings taste great, highly recommend both.
My grandparents lived down the block on 3rd. The 3rd Ave. El ran right outside their apartment window. We used to get to go to Papaya King as a treat - this was around 1950 - 1953. The documentary says it was renamed “Papaya King” in 1963 - but I remember it was always called “Papaya King” a decade earlier - I learned the name of the place when I was about 5 or 6 years old. I haven't been to Manhattan since 1957 - but if I did, going to Papaya King would be one of the main reasons to go there. And maybe the Met - but if I only had an hour or so, I'd skip the Met, and go to Papaya King.
It’s still there, looking, smelling, and tasting like it always has! 👍🏻 it’s the only thing in the neighborhood that hasn’t at the very least changed owners. It’s literally the staple of the area
Third ave is not near broadway. You got a huge central park in between.
Loved the vibe and flow of this compared to many. I think the host played a big part in this. Would watch more like this.
Me: Papaya Hotdogs?! That sounds interesting!
Reads title closer: Oh, never mind.
Rockstar Eater right! I feel a bit duped but the combination looks interesting though.
fockcstar etser. wuts that suposed too meen buddy. huh. dont like it leave. do not be a wiseguy
I really thought they use pickled green papayas on their hotdogs, thats why its called Papaya King
“I’ve coming here for (x) years” - every new yorker
"The winning combo has spawned many imitators."
*Shows 2 imitators.*
5:25 them school kids sure look different from what i remember.
They grow up so fast
Lolol, just watch the news you'll see how much it's changed.
Flunkies
Rest In Paradise Anthony Bourdain
Wait he died?
@@stevenwkyeung88 suicide a few years ago unfortunately.
@@mrimpossible4353 mhmmmm
@@stevenwkyeung88 him and robin williams had alot in common
@@redblue40rc33 LOL! Yeah, a man who loves what he does, makes friends from all over the world and makes millions upon millions of dollars with his show just ups and kills himself. Dave Chappelle had asked the same question.🤔
I haven't craved for a hotdog this badly in a long time, looks delicious. 🤤🤤
I want to try this combo , Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹
"I don't want a movie hotdog, I want a Papaya King hotdog" - Cosmo Kramer
“Rochelle, Rochelle- a young girl's strange, erotic journey from Milan to Minsk.”- George Costanza
What is this?? Why is there mustard on my jacket?
Came here to say this.
THAT'S where I heard of it before. I grew up in the Bronx and we certainly never heard of it up there.
100th~~~
It looks lovely. I will have to try
I had these one time and they were great. But then I had to shit immediately afterward. I destroyed some innocent toilet in Midtown Manhattan.
@@ronschaffer5959 good to know
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I was 40 when going here. IM now 134 and i still go here
Hella smart foiling the grill. So easy to clean.
i love every dutch person speaking english because you can always hear the dutchness in their voice and its just hilarious to me
Inderdaad
Especially female actresses. Noticed it a lot recently
God bless your soul Anthony Bourdain. You are deeply missed.
Oh man he died rip
Jesus hates you lol
@@arifhakimi8735 i think that's your mom :(((
@@arifhakimi8735 Buddha hates you too m8 ;)
@@arifhakimi8735 he loves you enough to die for all the terrible things you have done in your life, brother nothing else makes sense atheism is non sense and so are all other religions. Everyone of them are trying to take you away from the love of the one who created you. Realize your need for someone to save you from hell, because if you were to die today that’s where’d you go. Accept the sacrifice Jesus did for you, turn away from your sins and trust in Jesus for your salvation
I’m going to stop by this location before holiday ends!
I must try the Papaya King in New York City-I am from New York City,and I don't remember eating and drinking in the Papaya King-This time I will try it-I hope I really like it!😃
They find drinking a sweet drink with a hotdog weird. But it's ok to have fizzy drink like a coca cola, fanta sprite with a hamburger lol
how is that weird? fizzy drinks help you wash down and digest heavy foods like burgers
@@ykx777 what he's saying is that if they really mean its weird; then the combo of soda with a burger should be equally as weird.
Apply yourself
Elijah Jakobsen things like coke, pepsi, mountain dew and stuff like that work well with heavy food’s. I’m not gonna say they’re healthy cause they are clearly not, but sweet drinks don’t work as well with heavy foods, thats why it can be seen as weird, even though they are healthier
@@masterknight624 You missed my point. I was not stating my opinion. I just had pizza with a soda.
@@elijahjakobsen7898 apply myself how? there was no correlation between the 2 things he said lmfao
I live in Rochester NY, about 350 miles away from NYC . Back when I was youg in the 70's. My friends and I drove to NYC just for Papaya King hotdogs. We got there had the hot dogs and a juice and then turned around and drove back to Rochester.
I feel you I’m in Binghamton
@Joaquin Pennis
Sounds like You would know.
What you will never understand is the reward is in the journey
Hot dogs are a classic 😍🌭 God bless every person on those streets selling for a living 🙌🏼💙
Great video keep it up!
They're really SO good. don't be fooled by imitators!
Yes they are the original ones I go to this one alot when I'm on the east side
Moxie Beast 7/11 will always be the best
I have to wait 90 days to change my name The 7/11 toppings that you don’t know how old they are are the best
The store owner looks and sounds like he could be h3h3's father
Honestly, I don’t like them. The hot dogs are too skinny for me so the bread to meat ratio is off
4:27 "it's great with Vodka" Yeah! I'm sure you bring some of that to spice the drink up 😂😂😂
Omg! I could still taste the food till this day!
I been going here since 2020 until now 2024, here i mean (here) is this video 😢😢
"And the papaya is always great with vodka"never thought I'd hear yank say them words
we had a papaya king here in los angeles for a minute and i miss it!!! i'm sure it was difficult to compete with the street dog carts...MISS YOOOOOOU!!!
These are good. Last time I ate this was 1989 when I lived in NY. Working part time in the city
Been there before.
Every time I go to the Big Apple, I will go to this spot, and my next stop will be White Castle's. Then a NYC slice with extra cheese.
We don't have this kind of food in Houston TX.
Love Papaya King. Fond memories of going there with my dad. Unfortunately, the last time I was there, the papaya juice was watered down. It wasn't as frothy as it used to be. I hope that was a bad batch because it's the papaya drinks that make Papaya King.
Covid put a major dent in supply, now restauranteurs are cutting costs to offset the bad economy. It's happening everywhere. Last time I got my fav fried rice here in Asia the portion was like a kid's plate...still for $9
@@jackedkerouac4414covid messed so much up. I can only hope that things become cheaper without cutting into the quality
I had it once and I can’t forget it. It really was the best 🙂
Good job quoting Bourdain ❤❤❤
Used to work at the Sony theatres both of them lex and and third had many of papaya king drinks and dogs. Wow long time ago mayor Koch days.....😊😊😊😊😊 Golden child too days with Eddy Murphy. Still never tipped me after soooo many years
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It’s soooooo good. Omg. A must have if you’re not just visiting, but want some local favs. Also, go to a local deli/bodega and order a chopped cheese.
I loved their recession specials back in '91.
They had that recession special up until about 10 years ago, when it was $2.50 for two dogs and a drink.
Excuse me. What are the ingredients might put in Coney Island Nathan’s Famous hot dogs? Do you put sauerkraut or fermented vegetables in it?
I swear that the internet somehow hacks my brain. I work in the Upper East Side and LEGIT was day-dreaming of going uptown to get some Papaya King. I didn’t Google it or anything but somehow got this recommendation 🤯🤯🤯
I love that place. Been going there since I was a kid.
Now you are a full grown Goat?
“And for $4... it’s a steal.”
Jordan Is that an actual Papaya Juice. Im from a tropical country... no such thing as papaya juice. no one even wants it for a shake. but i always thought perhaps it can be sold as a drink. Do they make it fresh???
@@eduardochavacano its actual papaya juice I think because its pretty bland to me.
Andrew Clarke well, coz papaya juice dont exist in some places where it is abundant. But if it sells in NYC, I thought perhaps it can sell elsewhere. Papaya shakes may be existing. but it is not close to how everyone knows mango or avocado shakes.
@@eduardochavacano here in Chile we have papaya sodas, papaya juice, papaya serum. Its quite delicious.
I live on the Big Island if Hawaii in an Ohia forest. I hope some day to visit NY & especially to have your papaya drink & 🌭 hotdogs. Mahalo nui for your blog on my radio with Scott Simon HRR 1 radio. Suzanne
New York is one of the best cities for food. When I went there, everything I had there was SUPER GOOD. The pizza, the hotdogs, the bagels, cheesecake, everything!
yea, lots of staples that you can make good food trip outta
Pizza, Hotdogs, and Bagels 100%……..wanna know the secret; it’s the water 🤫
She is clearly not that impressed after tasting
I Never realised Papaya King's was stated by Greeks. Amazing
3:20 we just heard there Mon-wed n sat n sunday sales. R they closed thurs-friday or is it so crazy up n down he skipped it
Tri faith house 86th and 1st. Short walk from the joint. It never disappoints.
My dude at 4:30 knows how to take a real lunch break 😂😂
0:25 homeless guy in the front makes this video comically sad
It's sad but I'm glad they let him stay there and didn't kick him out
@Legionary Skull u shud just buy him the hot dog he might buy drugs or alcohol. But tbh i dont care if they do buy drugs or alcohol lol if it makes them happy
flower power Drugs and alcohol for three dollars must be some really shitty stuff lmao
Shiroe the mass majority do
Jakearoo27 i said not every
1:19 ("Gray's Papya") is the imitator that's on 72nd street that he talks about at 1:34
The millennial version gonna be called Glizzy King
You mean gen z. Millennials are in our 30s
My uncle comes in from Palm Beach. After I picked him up at LGA (pre-Covid), he always stopped at Papaya King for two dogs w/mustard & kraut, then to his hotel.
There's a food truck her run Central Florida that does a similar thing, but with a different take on it. Place is called Kona Dog, and they offer hot dogs in a sweet bun that's been hollowed out from the top and your choice of sauces, including a selection of fruit or fruit mix ones like coconut, pineapple, or mango mustard. Sounds/looks a look unusual but it's delicious.
Lived in NY my whole life never new this until now
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Man I forgot how much I miss Anthony Bourdain
Bro no cap I forgot he existed after a few months
Does anyone know when the new location is opening? I walk by all the time and the place is empty.
I used to live in Manhattan and went there once but hopefully one day I can return
"Many imitators across the city" *shows only one shop*
panda pon sounds better than „one place in another part of town has a similar menu“
They showed 3. Come on. They only showed one after they showed the others.
panda pon well the segment isn’t about them
I miss Bourdain 😢
Well theres a quick and easy way to join him bruh
STIR FRY 😂😂😂
STIR FRY how? Please elaborate?
@@johntran527 I'll give you a hint. Epstien didnt do it
STIR FRY 🤣🤣🤣
Haha the first guy the interviewed was my old best friends dad. Funny how you see people you know in the most random places.
Made my mouth watery
I’m not from New York I’m from Chicago but I know about this place because of Cosmo Kramer on Seinfeld (the movie episode) , season 4 episode 14.