Papaya King, Fast food restaurant on Upper East Side, Manhattan, US
Located at 179 East 86th Street, Papaya King combines hot dogs made from all-beef frankfurters with fresh tropical fruit beverages in a counter-service setting.
Constantine Poulos established Papaya King in 1932, initially as a tropical juice bar before adding hot dogs to satisfy the German-American neighborhood preferences.
The restaurant created a specific New York food tradition by merging German-inspired hot dogs with Caribbean fruit drinks, attracting customers from different backgrounds.
The restaurant serves customers daily at standing counters, offering rapid service with combinations of hot dogs and tropical drinks at reasonable prices.
Martha Stewart and Julia Child endorsed the specific preparation method of Papaya King hot dogs, which includes grilling to create a crisp exterior and soft interior.
Location: Manhattan
Location: New York City
Location: New York
Inception: 1932
Address: 1535 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Phone: +(212)3690648
Website: http://papayaking.com
GPS coordinates: 40.77909,-73.95420
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:28
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