Corn dogs are a quintessential American classic, tied to summer nostalgia—baseball games, county fairs, and food trucks. The savory meat wrapped in honey-sweetened cornmeal is oddly delicious, and South Korea’s spin takes that to the next level. Korean corn dogs offer extra toppings, crunchier, often sweeter batters, and surprisingly satisfying flavor combinations. They tend to embody “swicy”—a trending blend of sweet and spicy flavors, which spice company McCormick predicts will dominate 2025.
Seoul Food Sensation
Where to find corn dog upgrades around the state.
Deep-fried sweet rice corn dog with a mozzarella and fishcake sausage center, rolled in cinnamon sugar, topped with ketchup and honey mustard. 757 Korean BBQ, Virginia Beach, 757KBBQ.com
Hot dog wrapped in mozzarella and cheddar, all in classic crunchy Korean corn dog batter. Recommended with sugar, cinnamon sugar, or toppings like garlic dip or coconut. Oh K-Dog, Arlington, OhKDog.square.site
Potato cube–wrapped corn dog drizzled with Two Hands dirty spicy sauce, with fillings like beef, cheese, spicy sausage, vegan sausage, or rice cake. Siroo and Juk Story, locations in Annandale and Centreville, SirooUSA.com
Corn dog with beef stick and mozzarella cheese alternating inside, dipped in panko batter and deep fried. Kogi RVA, Richmond, KogiRVA.com
This article originally appeared in the June 2025 issue.
