Myeongdong Cheese Hotdog Prices: ₩4,000 Street Food That Isn't Spicy
Cheese hotdogs on the Myeongdong street food row cost ₩4,000 to ₩5,000. All Cheese, Original, and Sotteok Sotteok are ₩4,000; Cheese Sausage and Potato Cheese Sausage are ₩5,000. The stall takes cash and Korean bank transfer. Nothing on the menu is spicy, so travelers who avoid heat can order anything on the board.
What kind of stall is the Myeongdong cheese hotdog cart?
It is a street cart on the Myeongdong street food row. The green sign reads 핫도그 (hotdog) in large Korean letters, with "Mozzarella cheese" in English, 芝士熱狗 in Chinese, and チーズホットドッグ in Japanese lined up underneath. Visitors who cannot read Korean can still find the cart by the sign alone.
The sign also states 100% natural cheese and mozzarella. Cheese-based items are the core of this menu.
So what does it actually cost? Here are the numbers off the board.
How much does a cheese hotdog cost in Myeongdong?
Each item is priced in blue lettering across the top of the display case. This is the price board copied exactly as photographed.
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Cheese Sausage | ₩5,000 |
| Potato Cheese Sausage | ₩5,000 |
| All Cheese | ₩4,000 |
| Original | ₩4,000 |
| Sotteok Sotteok (sausage and rice cake skewer) | ₩4,000 |
The gap between the cheapest and the most expensive item is ₩1,000. At this cheese hotdog cart, price is not what slows down your decision.
How is the cheese hotdog made and served?
A sausage goes on a skewer first, then it gets coated with whatever that menu item calls for and deep-fried before it reaches your hand. All Cheese leans on cheese, while Potato Cheese Sausage carries both potato and cheese on the outside.
Once it comes out of the fryer, you can add as much ketchup and mustard as you want. There is no limit on the sauce. Pour it on generously if that's your thing.
On the day I took these photos, a Korean mother and daughter were adding sauce to theirs, while an international couple stood right beside them debating which flavor to pick. Korean regulars and visiting tourists in the same short line is the normal scene at this cart.
The menu is short, but plenty of international visitors were stopping here. The fresh 100% mozzarella is likely what keeps pulling them in.
Is it safe to order if you can't handle spicy food?
Yes. Nothing on this cheese hotdog menu is spicy. All five items are built from sausage, cheese, potato, and rice cake, so there is no room for chili seasoning anywhere in the lineup.
A lot of travelers arrive in Korea assuming every street snack burns. That worry does not apply at this cart. The only sauces on the counter are ketchup and mustard, so you can't accidentally reach for something hot.
How do you pay at the Myeongdong cheese hotdog stall?
- Cash accepted
- Korean bank transfer accepted (an account notice board sits beside the display case)
The account board out front means you have a backup if you're short on cash. Bank transfers require a Korean account, though, so international visitors should bring cash to be safe. Most street vendors here prefer cash anyway. On a ₩4,000 item, a single ₩10,000 note covers two servings with change left over.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest cheese hotdog in Myeongdong?
₩4,000. All Cheese, Original, and Sotteok Sotteok are each ₩4,000, while Cheese Sausage and Potato Cheese Sausage are ₩5,000. The full spread across all five menu items is only ₩1,000.
Does the stall take credit cards?
This cart accepts cash and Korean bank transfer. Bank transfer requires a Korean account, so international visitors should carry cash when they stop by.
Are any of the menu items spicy?
No. None of the five items contain any heat. The only sauces available are ketchup and mustard, so anyone who avoids spicy food can order here without hesitating.
Do you pay extra for sauce?
No. Ketchup and mustard are self-serve and you can use as much as you like. There is no limit on the amount and no additional charge.
What kind of cheese does the stall use?
The sign states 100% natural cheese and mozzarella. Cheese-based items anchor the menu, and All Cheese is exactly what the name says.
Where to eat next on the Myeongdong street food row?
If the cheese hotdog was your starting point, the carts right next to it deserve a look too. Menu prices along the Myeongdong street food row start in the ₩4,000 range, stall after stall.
Real prices and payment methods for the other carts are written up one by one, so keep going in the StreetFood category. Which one are you trying first?
