Sometimes the wurst of times are the best of the times: A brand-new all-vegan hot dog concept launches Monday, Feb. 1 in Vancouver, offering plant-based eats for pick-up and delivery only.
Called Wurst of Us, the "ghost kitchen" concept comes from the team behind Aleph Eatery, the East Vancouver Middle Eastern cafe.
Though Aleph launched with some animal-based items on its menu, the restaurant evolved its concept to be fully plant-based. Now they're doing the same for hot dogs with Wurst of Us.
The restaurant describes itself as follows: "We’re just having fun and making delicious hot dogs along the way."
The menu features nearly a half-dozen hot dog options (all with dog-inspired names), including the Inu Dog (pickled cabbage, wasabi mayo, nori, nigella seeds, sesame seeds), the Bulldog (Buffalo hot sauce, celery, crumbled blue "cheese," and parsley) as well as a classic hot dog with ketchup, mustard, and sauerkraut.
Those vegan hot dogs can be made gluten-free, and Wurst of Us suggests pairing them with some of their loaded nachos, house-made root beer, and plant-based cheesecake for dessert. ("It’s our mama’s recipe. She always accepted the wurst of us!" says Wurst of Us about their signature house dessert.)
Wurst of Us is available for delivery via Doordash, and can be ordered online for pick-up at Aleph at 1889 Powell St.
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