Dunn's Smoked Meat

Dunn's famous smoke meat: 827 Seymour St.

Smoke meat sandwich with split pea and ham soup

Ruben Sandwich

I have always loved smoked meat, so when I heard that this restaurant was open, I could not wait to try it. The restaurant was spacious and the waitress was friendly and attentive.

I like that you have a choice of lean, medium or fatty meat. As I have never been here before, I chose the Montreal smoke meat sandwich with medium fattiness. The soup of the day was split pea and ham. As the platter comes with a choice of soup or fries, I chose the soup.

Our orders arrived swiftly. I loved the coleslaw that was sour instead of creamy. The split pea soup was lightly salted but not over powering. The smoke meat was just the right level of saltiness.  The mustard helped to cut the grease of the meat. Although a reasonable portion, I found the Ruben portion to be of better value.

I have to say that I did not really look at the other items on the menu, but given that I thoroughly enjoyed my smoke meat sandwich, I would definitely come back to try the other items on the menu.

Pink's Hotdog

 

Pink's Hotdog at the Planet Hollywood Hotel. http://www.pinkshollywood.com/

MUSHROOM SWISS DOG - grilled mushrooms,
mayo, one slice Swiss cheese

The "Planet Hollywood" Dog
Polish Sausage, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, bacon & cheese

The pink's hot dog is located at the busy entrance to the miracle mile shops.  There was a long lineup when we got there.  Apart from the location, the price point is also a plus,  most hotdogs are under $7.  We ordered 2 hot dogs and a coleslaw.  The hot dogs have a foot long sausage and have the option of various toppings.  

The sausages are flavorful with good quality meat and no fillers.  Unfortunately, there was nothing too special about the toppings combinations.  The precooked mushrooms and excessive mayo on the mushroom swiss dog was not that appealing.  The Plant Hollywood dog was piled high with toppings, but imo the hotdog would taste better if the toppings were grilled.

I have to say that we have been spoiled by the likes of Japadog here in Vancouver. Pink's was good, but not special.  Given its location, convenience and price would win over tastes.