I love this. Lots of times when an older person is being introduced to new things, they are so set in their old ways that they aren't open to anything new, and already will talk down on it, saying their way is better. But this man is awesome, really enjoyed the whole experience and he definitely looks like a fan!
Are you an "old" person? What do you consider old. "Old people" aren't any more set in their "old" ways than anyone else. I can easily say people under 25 only eat chicken fingers and pizza. They are both stereotypes.
@ronwilliamson-uz7kb i can easily say you are sorta wrong most of the ppl in that age are actually very open minded with food i recommend you broaden yr search before talking
This was so wholesome. Clearly a old man thats been through alot, the stories were so interesting i almost forgot the premise of thr video was about hotdogs
that moral lesson that Mr. Rossi taught at 12:44 rings true, the beautiful part about the western world is that we can mesh and appreciate many different cultures without feeling offended. other cultures and cuisines are what made america, canada, europe, korea, japan and taiwan unique from the rest of the world. Even in this video, i learned about NY and korean cuisine and two people bond over human similarity.
This guy is really special. He's one of the few remaining hotdog vendors that actually OWNS his vendors' license. And you can bet the eLiTeS are trying every dirty tactic to get him to sell.
@@timmy-vb6nv Seems to mean that there are lots of other corporate owned vendors that would gladly move in and deny him a spot in front of the met or any other premium locations if he gives it up for even a moment. And can afford to pay others to keep those spots 24/7.
This dude reminds me of my shop teacher in high school. If you looked at him from a far you’d think he was some grumpy ass old man. You talk to him and he’s such a ball of energy and actually a very happy dude who wants to share his experiences with everyone and open to new things. Dude knew his shit about cars but was learning things all the time from us kids. And was open and humble about it, almost happy about it when he did. Great guy, very patient.
Bwahaha reminds me of my Granduncle. Super gruff sounding and curt, but incredibly sweet dude. Took people almost a year at the restaurant I was working at to realize he was as nice as he was and not mad at them just because of the way he speaks 😂😂
Love this gentleman. I totally agree. My father was a WWII, Korean, and Vietnam vet. He fought for this country. He and other vets deserve the respect.
I adore him. He speaks truth and is who he is. He honors the men he has met and lost and honors people no matter who they are. Protect him at all costs. What a honor to have him on the channel.
Thank you for introducing me to Korean hotdogs and Mr. Dan Rossi. Mr. Rossi, thank you for serving the people of this country, thank you for keeping the memory of your friends and those you served with in people’s mind and heart.
Met this man twice, a few years apart, he is an absolute national treasure, even gave me free food and I told him no dont worry about it, he insisted and said what matters is that you love what you do.
It was beautiful when he said he wouldn’t put ketchup on his, but the host could put it on his. If you don’t believe in something you don’t do it, that doesn’t mean others can’t do it. Understanding that is a rarity among his generation.
"I've met people from every country in the world and when I look at them, I see Americans because that's what this country is. We're from everywhere, so when you say you don't these people, go take a walk! Where do you think you came from?" -Hot Dog King. There is absolutely no room for prejudice in America.
I loved what he said. I have told my kids that for 40 yrs. "No one is better than anyone else in this world." And telling someone to go back to their country should never be said either because the only people in this country that is original to these lands are the Indigenous people and truthfully they are not Native to this land either, unless their ancesters lived here when the lands split from Africa and Australia and all the little islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
Mad respect, especially after hearing how badly these vendors are taxed. Dude has 50 years of habit and is still sufficiently open-minded to consider alternatives. Peak human and I love it.
What Mr. Rossi doesn't realise is that Jongro is scaled up for a retail location in NYC; a street cart or stand in Korea would be approximately the size of his stands.
This man is something else. My grandpa loan 3 ledgers listings of the money to help people. When we came to this country with nothing later after the communist took over China... we ended up sleeping on the floor... 8 ppl in a 2 room apt. No one gave us a dollar back. Life sucks sometimes and some people are sucky... but life hoes on. He is a sweetie who still has a heart and a beautiful smile.
I just had a Korean Dog for the first time not long ago.. They are amazeballs. Traditional NY dog wins when I am on the go, but for a treat and a nap.. Korean dogs are to die for.
Him glossing over the deaths of his friends is so real, that’s a true military man, they all knew the stakes and he knows his buddies wouldn’t want a weird, sob story every time their names are mentioned.
I was just in the middle of thinking that Dan looked like and reminded me a lot of my Pappaw who died a couple years back, and then I heard that he was a sergeant in the Marine Corps during Vietnam just like he was and almost cried. God bless ya Dan, glad to see you doing what you love and are in a hell of a lot better shape than Pappaw was 😅💜✌️ P.S. just finished the video, and PLEASE take Dan to a fancy Korean restaurant (if he actually wants to and has the time). He would really enjoy KBBQ I'd imagine lol
I love videos like this, just a nice conversation with a hard working man of morals and solid character. I'm sure NY is a major target of any antagonistic country or group, hell it has been, it is horrible that they'd be so against the very people trying to keep that sort of thing from happening.
@@DecafBallad Full name is Korean Army Base Stew (budaejjigae). On TH-cam the "Korean Englishmen" service it to a pair of twins and soldiers. Koreans when the military bases closed after the war took the food left behind (starving) and added it to their food to create the stew. Spam, baked beans, hot dogs etc. Reactions very taste good but too hot for some, watch if you can.
he's so right about the other hot dog vendors, when we went we got ripped off. I asked for the price and they wouldn't mention it and started to build my hotdog only to provide me a ridiculous price of $10 bucks. I found his stand and it was the most transparent. Love this guy!
This man has been through A LOT during his lifetime and NEVER allowed it to hold him down or felt sorry for himself. He is the definition of a warrior and for him to make a living out of selling HOTDOGS after everything he's been through and STILL smiling like he won the lottery is everything you need to know about this man. I will strive to do better, as should the rest of you. o7
I'm a 71 yo, American raised in the Pacific NW and I LOVE rice cakes, Kimchi, (my favorite) Samyang Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Instant Ramen, Korean cucumber side dish and more. I'm dying to try Fish Cakes but can't find it in my area! I guess I'll have to make it myself. I eat these foods for lunch because my husband wouldn't want any of it (which is great!). 😜
I'v def had those specific hot dogs. My Brooklyn roots yearn for just one real dirty water dog. But alas, I moved. You get spoiled when you live in NY. Buttered rolls, bagels, pizza, hotdogs, and if you're feeling fancy....a cannoli. Why not.
I have so much respect for him and his outlook on lif. I would love to go and get a New York Hot Dog from this Man he's the embodiment of what imagine a New Yorker would be.
7:59 interesting he said they don’t do tomato sauce on hot dogs. I grew up having them with mustard and tomato sauce, then topped with coleslaw and a sweet spiced gherkin.
I have only been to the Met a couple of times, one of those times I had a hot dog from one of his stands...and I do remember wondering about the names on the carts. It was good to hear the origin story.
Dan Rossi used to own over 400 carts and permits in the 80s before New York passed this law that took him pretty much out of business. That’s how he became known as the “Hot Dog King”.
7:05 Budaechigae was not invented by American soldiers, but is a dish created by Koreans who used canned goods donated by U.S. soldiers to create a Korean stew. This was done due to the food shortages during the Korean War. You could add subtitles to correct this error.
40 years ago, when this guy first started, I was a guard in the Met Museum. I'm sure there were weeks when I lived on his dogs.
Woahhhh
i also like to live atop people's dogs
CraZY
@andrew_owens7680 Did you start at the taint?
u couldnt have worded this any worse Nasty work lmao.
I love this. Lots of times when an older person is being introduced to new things, they are so set in their old ways that they aren't open to anything new, and already will talk down on it, saying their way is better. But this man is awesome, really enjoyed the whole experience and he definitely looks like a fan!
Are you an "old" person? What do you consider old. "Old people" aren't any more set in their "old" ways than anyone else. I can easily say people under 25 only eat chicken fingers and pizza. They are both stereotypes.
@@ronwilliamson-uz7kbsocial media has fried the circuits
@ronwilliamson-uz7kb i can easily say you are sorta wrong most of the ppl in that age are actually very open minded with food i recommend you broaden yr search before talking
@@chickentaco3363 what age group? Did you even read what I said. I said it was a stereotype - meaning wrong generalization.
@@ronwilliamson-uz7kb the under 25
This was so wholesome. Clearly a old man thats been through alot, the stories were so interesting i almost forgot the premise of thr video was about hotdogs
an* old man
gotta love his attitude. He's humble and very kind.
This guy to me is the definition of an "old timer". Absolutely love it.
And he's such a good sport about the whole thing
Very kind, very wise and very humble hot dog king. You are a true gem.
he looks kinda arab prob in him.!
very demure very mindful
@@LbB-e8j both arabs and europeans are caucasian, so not nescessarily. NYC has a lot of jews though so maybe that's what you're seeing.
Thank you
@@TheNewYorkHotDogKing BRO ACTUALLY REPLIED NO WAYYY
that moral lesson that Mr. Rossi taught at 12:44 rings true, the beautiful part about the western world is that we can mesh and appreciate many different cultures without feeling offended. other cultures and cuisines are what made america, canada, europe, korea, japan and taiwan unique from the rest of the world. Even in this video, i learned about NY and korean cuisine and two people bond over human similarity.
You are echoing the sounds of the bald eagle soaring. Fly my friend... fly.
Too bad, someone was voted in office that has an agenda to get rid of this, but the dummy forgot that his grandpa immigrated to the US.
I wish people would appreciate trans culture instead of treating us like freaks and monsters, or sex objects
This guy is really special. He's one of the few remaining hotdog vendors that actually OWNS his vendors' license. And you can bet the eLiTeS are trying every dirty tactic to get him to sell.
To keep his spot he chooses to sleep right outside the MET in his van- 360 days out of the year. As real as it gets.
@@CantoMando😮😮😮
what does that mean
@@timmy-vb6nv Seems to mean that there are lots of other corporate owned vendors that would gladly move in and deny him a spot in front of the met or any other premium locations if he gives it up for even a moment. And can afford to pay others to keep those spots 24/7.
NYC corrupt leaders? Color me shocked and baffled.
If only our federal government did something about corruption.
I know I have many jokes.
This dude reminds me of my shop teacher in high school. If you looked at him from a far you’d think he was some grumpy ass old man. You talk to him and he’s such a ball of energy and actually a very happy dude who wants to share his experiences with everyone and open to new things. Dude knew his shit about cars but was learning things all the time from us kids. And was open and humble about it, almost happy about it when he did. Great guy, very patient.
Bwahaha reminds me of my Granduncle. Super gruff sounding and curt, but incredibly sweet dude. Took people almost a year at the restaurant I was working at to realize he was as nice as he was and not mad at them just because of the way he speaks 😂😂
Love this gentleman. I totally agree. My father was a WWII, Korean, and Vietnam vet. He fought for this country. He and other vets deserve the respect.
Hmm
Man's a good dude seeing everyone and welcoming them well, not just hating folks for no reason. Hope NYC has more ppl like him
Exactly!!
This man brings tears to my eyes, He is truly a wonderful person. I wish the best for him for the rest of time.
The Stan Lee of hotdogs
😂
Excelsior!
Exactly what I was thinking before seeing this comment!
except he isn't a credit thief
3:13 Vietnam W
I adore him. He speaks truth and is who he is. He honors the men he has met and lost and honors people no matter who they are. Protect him at all costs. What a honor to have him on the channel.
That man is a TRUE American and just a damn good dude. Love his story and if im ever around his cart i'm buying a couple dogs no questions asked.
That guy has honor and wisdom, we can learn alot from him
Thank you for introducing me to Korean hotdogs and Mr. Dan Rossi. Mr. Rossi, thank you for serving the people of this country, thank you for keeping the memory of your friends and those you served with in people’s mind and heart.
bootlicking simp.
dude is eating with the old dude without even biting in IRL love you mat
cute af tho
Met this man twice, a few years apart, he is an absolute national treasure, even gave me free food and I told him no dont worry about it, he insisted and said what matters is that you love what you do.
legend. awesome, nice conversations. very cool "15 more years, when I'm 90, I might retire" lol, epic spirit.
I don't know how Mike does it but he keeps finding all these amazing people to introduce to Asian food. Represent.
Thank you for introducing us to him, Mike! Now I know to go get my hotdogs from him when I’m in the neighborhood ❤
I love the most new york ever guy, getting along with the most korean guy ever, is heartwarming. there is so much mutual respect here.
I think he is cantonese
I wish my grandpa was as positive
It was beautiful when he said he wouldn’t put ketchup on his, but the host could put it on his.
If you don’t believe in something you don’t do it, that doesn’t mean others can’t do it. Understanding that is a rarity among his generation.
God bless you for your service. Both to your country as a marine, and for your on going service as a man who seeks to simply do what is right.
Please take him to Korean bbq he deserves everything for serving our country
Love his guy, he’s got such a great attitude and looks at things with common sense
It's heartwarming to have older and newer generations making connections through food.
"I've met people from every country in the world and when I look at them, I see Americans because that's what this country is. We're from everywhere, so when you say you don't these people, go take a walk! Where do you think you came from?" -Hot Dog King. There is absolutely no room for prejudice in America.
I loved what he said. I have told my kids that for 40 yrs. "No one is better than anyone else in this world." And telling someone to go back to their country should never be said either because the only people in this country that is original to these lands are the Indigenous people and truthfully they are not Native to this land either, unless their ancesters lived here when the lands split from Africa and Australia and all the little islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
God bless this man. Truly a gentle soul. Always used to get a hotdog after school when I went to school in Jersey
Mad respect, especially after hearing how badly these vendors are taxed. Dude has 50 years of habit and is still sufficiently open-minded to consider alternatives. Peak human and I love it.
What a whole some video! More of these! I love when you guys express more Asian food to people who wont or hesitant to try it.
What Mr. Rossi doesn't realise is that Jongro is scaled up for a retail location in NYC; a street cart or stand in Korea would be approximately the size of his stands.
This is one of my favorites! What a great story and taste test. Great conversation!
This man is something else. My grandpa loan 3 ledgers listings of the money to help people. When we came to this country with nothing later after the communist took over China... we ended up sleeping on the floor... 8 ppl in a 2 room apt. No one gave us a dollar back. Life sucks sometimes and some people are sucky... but life hoes on. He is a sweetie who still has a heart and a beautiful smile.
I really enjoyed this video! Protect that man at all costs! He was very kind.
Dude, the food is one thing but the conversation you two had just made my day. Would love to be able to have a chat with mr. Rossi
I just had a Korean Dog for the first time not long ago.. They are amazeballs. Traditional NY dog wins when I am on the go, but for a treat and a nap.. Korean dogs are to die for.
I like this guy. He's very respectful.
What a genuine, kind, heartfelt man!
The Hot Dog King has a heart of Gold. Salute Sir!
The fact the he speaks like a real newyorker is a + to me.
This man is a national treasure!
This guy is a really true American. Loves his country but can also see the good in people's hearts.
This Guy is Dan Rossi, a NEW York Hot Dog Stall legend.
Thank you so much! I had so much fun!!!
That took an unexpected turn that I quite liked. Oorah, Dan!!
LoL his potatoes and egg "its not an omelet" 😂 he's so right though!
12:45 WE NEED MORE LIKE MINDED PPL LIKE MR. ROSSI.
this guy seems chill af.
Him glossing over the deaths of his friends is so real, that’s a true military man, they all knew the stakes and he knows his buddies wouldn’t want a weird, sob story every time their names are mentioned.
I was just in the middle of thinking that Dan looked like and reminded me a lot of my Pappaw who died a couple years back, and then I heard that he was a sergeant in the Marine Corps during Vietnam just like he was and almost cried. God bless ya Dan, glad to see you doing what you love and are in a hell of a lot better shape than Pappaw was 😅💜✌️
P.S. just finished the video, and PLEASE take Dan to a fancy Korean restaurant (if he actually wants to and has the time). He would really enjoy KBBQ I'd imagine lol
Great mentality, staying open to new experiences everyday even at his age 👏👏
This is a true American Hero!
I really respect this guys willingness to try something different.
god bless this gentleman and I thank him for his service!
I love videos like this, just a nice conversation with a hard working man of morals and solid character. I'm sure NY is a major target of any antagonistic country or group, hell it has been, it is horrible that they'd be so against the very people trying to keep that sort of thing from happening.
he seems like a nice wholesome guy...i like this video
"Korean stew" and Korean chicken a must try for this gentleman and Korean shaved ice will blow his mind! Thank you for showing him your culture!
oooh what is korean stew? I've had Korean shaved ice and it was amazing!
@@DecafBallad Full name is Korean Army Base Stew (budaejjigae). On TH-cam the "Korean Englishmen" service it to a pair of twins and soldiers. Koreans when the military bases closed after the war took the food left behind (starving) and added it to their food to create the stew. Spam, baked beans, hot dogs etc. Reactions very taste good but too hot for some, watch if you can.
I love the guy trying the food he is so sweet and nice love him
Good friend, Good guy, Great stories. I would love to see more from him
he's so right about the other hot dog vendors, when we went we got ripped off. I asked for the price and they wouldn't mention it and started to build my hotdog only to provide me a ridiculous price of $10 bucks. I found his stand and it was the most transparent. Love this guy!
This man has been through A LOT during his lifetime and NEVER allowed it to hold him down or felt sorry for himself. He is the definition of a warrior and for him to make a living out of selling HOTDOGS after everything he's been through and STILL smiling like he won the lottery is everything you need to know about this man. I will strive to do better, as should the rest of you.
o7
Mike was drooling when Mr. Rossi had a bite with the rice cake sauce 16:16
Did anyone else see Waldo at 4:20?
Blue is supposed to be white but close enough lol
What a lovely, wholesome wise guy.
Lmao The chip on the shoulder
clicked on youtube and it said this was uploaded 1 second ago so i had to watch it lmao
This guy is awesome you should have him on again 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This man drops some huge knowledge bombs. We need a documentary into his life as a hot dog vendor.
Awesome guy, great outlook on life
I'm a 71 yo, American raised in the Pacific NW and I LOVE rice cakes, Kimchi, (my favorite) Samyang Spicy Hot Chicken Flavor Instant Ramen, Korean cucumber side dish and more. I'm dying to try Fish Cakes but can't find it in my area! I guess I'll have to make it myself. I eat these foods for lunch because my husband wouldn't want any of it (which is great!). 😜
If the Hot Dog King could figure out how to make K-dogs in a hurry on his trucks, he’d make even more bucks!!
This was really interesting. Awesome video sir.
When I see Dan, I see a REAL AMERICAN!!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
this man is a treasure !
bro removed the "fake hotdog" thumbnail 💀
how tf are y’all that quick??
@@CantoMando don’t underestimate some of these guys on yt, they have no life💀💀💀
I'v def had those specific hot dogs. My Brooklyn roots yearn for just one real dirty water dog. But alas, I moved. You get spoiled when you live in NY. Buttered rolls, bagels, pizza, hotdogs, and if you're feeling fancy....a cannoli. Why not.
3:12 ... The P in Corps is silent, and it is pronounced like Core. - To Mr Rossi, thank you for your service, sincerely a USAF vet.
The "P" and the "S" are both silent actually. So it always sounds like "cor" or "core"
This guy is an absolute treasure. Every positive stereotype I can think of when it comes to an Italian American New York veteran ❤
This guy reminds me of my pop. We were raised in South Jersey but he took me to North Jersey and New York for proper dogs and my life was changed.
I literally visited this same Korean hot dog place in February on my trip to New York!! Thats awesome to see it in a video
I could listen to his stories all day. Truely a legend ❤
I have so much respect for him and his outlook on lif. I would love to go and get a New York Hot Dog from this Man he's the embodiment of what imagine a New Yorker would be.
7:59 interesting he said they don’t do tomato sauce on hot dogs. I grew up having them with mustard and tomato sauce, then topped with coleslaw and a sweet spiced gherkin.
I love the interaction between these two))
Respect between old school and new school 🔥
I have only been to the Met a couple of times, one of those times I had a hot dog from one of his stands...and I do remember wondering about the names on the carts. It was good to hear the origin story.
I like these videos, always has cool and interesting facts!!
So funny how the guy on the right is pretending to bite into the corn dog himself at 17:58 lmao
GET THIS MAN 20 CARTS!
Dan Rossi used to own over 400 carts and permits in the 80s before New York passed this law that took him pretty much out of business. That’s how he became known as the “Hot Dog King”.
The way he mimics him taking a bite on every bite makes me laugh
7:05 Budaechigae was not invented by American soldiers, but is a dish created by Koreans who used canned goods donated by U.S. soldiers to create a Korean stew. This was done due to the food shortages during the Korean War. You could add subtitles to correct this error.
Aww I love this man. Great episode
He is just a chill guy.
02:36 sauerkraut! First time seeing an American making a real hot dog, i understand why he's the king now
And he dislikes ketchup real og
my mother would make me a big old bowl of sauerkraut
@joes.storagedaaaa big bowl of sauerkraut
@@OfficalRlG every single morning
I think this is a window into what you guys can achieve with this series, to go beyond beyond food into the stories of these business owners
Great content Mike. Real stand-up guy and good outlook on life.
Wow, what a guy. Glad to have met him with ya man. Very cool episode.
people bonding over food, nothing more wholesome