Korea-based Myungrang Hot Dog will make its Arizona debut at the AZ International Marketplace on the northeast corner of Dobson and Broadway in Mesa.
The chain: Launched in a small market near Korea’s Pusan National University in 2016, it has grown to more than 700 locations in Korea and expanded to China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and the U.S.
The food: The signature menu item is the Original Hot Dog, a fried panko-covered corn dog that sometimes is covered with potato cubes. Also popular item is the Mozzarella Hot Dog, which is mozzarella cheese dipped in a secret-recipe batter.
Cost: Hot dogs typically range from $1.99-$4.99.
Timeline: No opening date has been announced.
