Vicious Dogs, North Hollywood

Great low key hot dog joint. Made a rare trip to the Valley/NoHo and tried their Chicago Dog (complete with all the trimmings) and a truly devilish dog named the I love NY Dog: topped with grilled onions, ranch dressing, and fried tomatoes. Both were top notch and the service was great - it is clear that these guys really take pride in their dogs. Great for people who like to customize, there are tons of options - from the type of hotdog to all the toppings. Had some seasoned fries which were also very strong (and a huge portion - order them to share). Although this is primarily a joint for carnivores, their veggie dog got rave reviews from a friend of mine and as such earns a mark for being veggie/vegan friendly. I will be back the next time I'm in the area.