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    Iconic West Hollywood punk-rock hot dog joint set to close its doors, reopen in new location

    By Austin Turner,

    2024-08-23

    A West Hollywood staple that has been enjoyed by punk rockers for decades and was frequented by the members of the Beastie Boys will shutter its doors at the end of the month — though a new location is on its way.

    Oki-Dog , which serves a unique style of hot dog wrapped in a tortilla as its signature dish with other meats and chili topping them, will close its location at 860 N. Fairfax Ave. on Aug. 31, the restaurant announced. But fret not, a new location will open in January, although in an unknown Los Angeles spot.

    “We want to thank all of our loyal customers who have supported us over the years. Your love for our unique offerings has meant the world to us,” an Instagram post from Oki-Dog reads. “We invite you to visit our West Hollywood location one last time before we close.”

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    Oki-Dog, which serves a signature hot dog topped with chili and pastrami, wrapped in a tortilla, will close its West Hollywood doors at the end of August. A new location is set to open elsewhere in Los Angeles early next year. (IG/ WorldFamousOkiDog)

    The restaurant has been open for decades — about three of them at the Fairfax location — and became a famed hangout spot for punk rockers in the L.A. scene, as evidenced by its Instagram page .

    Also on the page is a less-than-favorable review from legendary chef and author Anthony Bourdain from 2002.

    “This is deranged,” Bourdain said. “I don’t think I’ll be traveling down Oki-Dog road again … The Oki-Dog has shattered my newly found faith in California.”

    Perhaps Bourdain, who ate the Oki-Dog in broad daylight, didn’t get into the true spirit of the punk spot.

    “Can’t beat an Oki-Dog at 2 a.m. after a night of drinking,” said Instagram commenter @far_out1969.

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