Papaya King

The history of this place is pretty interesting and worth the reading. I came mostly for the hot dog, which may not be the best, but are pretty good for American hot dog standard and the price range. The curly fries are awesome. Do keep in mind that you should expect ordering takeout, since there is barely space for dining in.

Hot dog was good, but didn’t feel like it was anything too spectacular. The mango juice was amazing, the papaya juice was just okay. Biggest challenge is eating your hot dog once you buy it. No where to sit besides the outside benches by the road. Tried a lot of hotdogs while on my trip to NYC - Didn’t feel like King Papaya was what I expected from all the local Hype.

Definitely a must go place whenever in NYC. Everything about Papaya King is so iconic: the atmosphere (it’s a little tiny corner with less than 10 spots to sit), the hot dogs, the papaya juice, the tourists and locals togethers. I visited Papaya around Oct/Nov ‘22 and heard that was about to close its doors. Hopefully that information doesn’t proceed, cause Papaya it’s part of NY culture ! If it’s your first time at Papaya, be sure to order the original combo: 2 franks with Kraut and NYC onions and of course de unique Papaya Juice 🥤🌭

Im not a hot dog fanatic but if Anthony Bourdain came here and enjoyed the hot dogs well I should also try to give them a chance. I got: 1. 2 Franks hot dogs with NYC onion and the other with relish and they were very good, didn’t expect that. The sausage’s good and the onion also has a sweet flavor. 2. The classic papaya juice: Very good. Coming from an Latin America country were papaya juice is like our daily drink I know about how good papaya juices should be. This one had a good sweet milky papaya taste. There wasn’t a lot of people and the service was quick. Recommend place for hot dog enthusiasts.