Würst
Wurst elevates the humble hot dog into a 'Haute Dog' with creative toppings and fresh ingredients. It's a unique culinary experience for all, includin...
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Würst
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Wurst elevates the humble hot dog into a 'Haute Dog' with creative toppings and fresh ingredients. It's a unique culinary experience for all, including vegetarians.
"Experience unique haute dogs with original combinations and fresh ingredients, elevating the humble sausage to an art form."
Try the Chilli Dog
For a premium experience, try the Chilli Dog with its juicy sausage, spicy chili, melted cheese, and guacamole.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours, as the restaurant is not located on main restaurant streets.
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Cuisine
Hot Dog Restaurant
Price
Mid-range
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Creative Haute Dogs
Experience unique hot dogs with original combinations and fresh ingredients, elevating the humble sausage to an art form.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options
A great spot for vegetarians and vegans, with affordable options available for all menu items.
Cozy Atmosphere & Friendly Service
Enjoy a welcoming and cozy atmosphere complemented by friendly and efficient service.
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Try the Chilli Dog
For a premium experience, try the Chilli Dog with its juicy sausage, spicy chili, melted cheese, and guacamole.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours, as the restaurant is not located on main restaurant streets.
Homemade Lemonade
Consider trying their homemade lemonade if you prefer a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
Gluten-Free Considerations
Bowls are the safest gluten-free option; buns and fries share ovens with gluten items.
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Try the Chilli Dog
For a premium experience, try the Chilli Dog with its juicy sausage, spicy chili, melted cheese, and guacamole.
Visit Off-Peak Hours
Avoid crowds by visiting during off-peak hours, as the restaurant is not located on main restaurant streets.
Homemade Lemonade
Consider trying their homemade lemonade if you prefer a refreshing non-alcoholic beverage.
Gluten-Free Considerations
Bowls are the safest gluten-free option; buns and fries share ovens with gluten items.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Wurst is praised for its creative and high-quality 'Haute Dogs' with unique toppings, as well as its good value and friendly service. However, some diners found the food to be average, with issues like soggy buns, and noted that it may not be the most budget-friendly option compared to basic fast food.
"The food was very good, and the service was also excellent. I enjoyed being able to see them grilling the barbecue—it smelled and tasted delicious."
Sookhee Lim
"Extremely average food.
If you arent picky and you just want something easy, this is a nice spot. But..
It seems they are overcompensating for their lack of attention to the meat by overloading their buns with toppings and sauce. If the sauces were better, the toppings better balanced, then I would give a higher score. But I could easily get something of equal quality for half the price from a grocery store.
The interior is modern and the staff very friendly."
Hollanda Tours
"TL;DR I’m celiac and went for the gluten-free options but the buns & fries made in a shared convection oven with gluten-containing items, so the bowls are the safest option.
I went here yesterday to try the hot dogs and I ended up having a delicious meal, however I was a bit disappointed initially because I couldn’t actually get the haute dogs with a bun or the fries.
They seem knowledgeably about celiac and the mostly the whole menu can be made gluten free, however the buns and fries are made in a shared convection oven (which circulates air, and thus gluten) with gluten/containing buns, etc. This is unavoidable for the buns because they have to cook from frozen and that can’t be done on their grill. At first they didn’t realize this and did say it’s safe, but as soon as I mentioned it about the fries, the staff went out of their way to tell me that the buns are prepared the same way so I could make a decision to not get it, I appreciated that a lot!
They do have a separate grill and ingredients, so I ended up getting a Caesar bowl which was delicious and I didn’t get sick.
Personally I’m more careful so I didn’t trust the buns and fries, but it’s up to you and your tolerance.
I really hope they can get a separate method for the gluten free buns and fries so we can enjoy them safely too!"
Aleena
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Wurst offers vegetarian and vegan options for all their haute dogs.
The bowls are the safest gluten-free option. Buns and fries are prepared in a shared oven with gluten items.
The Chilli Dog is highly recommended, featuring a juicy sausage with spicy chili, melted cheese, and guacamole.
It's advised to visit during off-peak hours to avoid crowds, as it's not located on main restaurant streets.
Yes, Wurst offers an XL version of their haute dogs for those with a bigger appetite.
There have been reports of temporary closures and unclear information regarding reopening dates. It's best to check for current operating status.
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Forget about the spongy bread, fat sausages and litres of ketchup you usually associate with hot dogs: Würst is all about original combinations with fresh ingredients and toppings, making every haute dog a little piece of art. This place is perfect when you’re in a slight hurry, but still want to enjoy a decent lunch in a vibrant atmosphere.
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