'Needs Ketchup': How Does a Chicago-Style Hot Dog From Taiwan Taste?

Recently, Chicagoans discovered that a restaurant chain in Taiwan was trying to capitalize on one of their city's signature food items: the Chicago-style hot dog, that keystone of Second City cuisine known for liberally topping a traditional steamed frankfurter with mustard, chopped onions, relish, tomato, peppers and other veggies.

About a month ago, a Reddit user with the screen name itssheramie posted a photo of a menu from Burger Talks, a Taiwanese food franchise, advertising its Chicago Classical Hot Dog. And while this variation includes the basics that make a Chicago dog a Chicago dog, Burger Talks takes some creative license by adding unmelted cheese and a bed of lettuce to its dog-leganger.

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But a photo and an ingredient list doesn't answer the biggest question concerning Big Talks' Chicago-style hot dog: How does it taste?

Thankfully, another Reddit user has come to the rescue.

An individual with the screen name lolstebbo claims to have tried the hot dog―its "Chinese name literally says 'Classic Chicago Hot Dog Burger'," the user writes―and the following comment sums up his/her opinion of this overseas gastronomical experience:

"It was good as a meal item, but it was sh---y as a 'Chicago' dog."

Here are other highlights from the impromptu review on the social media and news platform:

• "The bun was way too thick."
• "Needs ketchup. runs and hides"
• "The side of chicken nuggets were more appetizing than the hot dog which was really more like a sandwich. ... But the side order of chicken nuggets. It was like McDonalds McNuggets but somehow actually better."

PHOTO: The Chicago Classical Hot Dog served by Burger Talks, a restaurant chain in Taiwan. (Reddit |lolstebbo)