The Original Hiram's French Fried Hot Dogs in Ft. Lee, NJ

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  • In this episode we visit Hiram's French Fried Hot Dogs in Ft. Lee, NJ
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Komentáře • 278

  • @roadrunner8428
    @roadrunner8428 Před 6 měsíci +12

    Dad always brought us to Hiram's for hot dogs and burgers on Saturday afternoons, all the way from Jersey City. There were times when it was so crowded that cars were parked on Palisade Ave up and down, with no where to park; he would drive down the road to Calahan's. There was a difference in taste, but good just the same, my preference was always Hiram's. This was back in the late 50's , early 60's. And then we stopped at what I think may have been a dairy queen just south of Calahan's same side of the road. Anyone else remember? When I finished school, took a job in Clifton where a co-worker introduced me to Rutt's Hut. They were always busy during lunch but service was fast. they knew they were serving a lunch crowd, served, ate and out the door in 20 minutes. And then came the Coney Island Nathan's hot dogs. Good Ole days.

  • @theendorsement
    @theendorsement Před 6 měsíci +22

    Yeeeees!! Small intimate mom and pop shops usually always bring IT. And if Anthony Bourdain cosigned? Enough for me. Great job JL!

    • @cmgblessed247
      @cmgblessed247 Před 6 měsíci +2

      @theendorsement PERiOD. Bourdain was a beast. He would get drunk, lose n give u the real lol Glad yall continuing the legacy!

  • @charlescarothers3150
    @charlescarothers3150 Před 6 měsíci +15

    That Hilfiger jacket is 💥 bringing back those 90's memories

    • @JPAg1988
      @JPAg1988 Před 6 měsíci +4

      Especially when paired with the Seattle SuperSonics cap!

    • @martinjrtremblay
      @martinjrtremblay Před 2 dny

      Probably a counterfeit

  • @David_Jr
    @David_Jr Před 6 měsíci +13

    I'm feeling the Anthony Bourdain style intro!

  • @dabears1895
    @dabears1895 Před 6 měsíci +81

    I STILL CLEARLY REMEMBER THE WORLD FOOD KING ANTHONY BOURDAIN DOING ONE OF HIS EPISODES IN THIS PLACE. IT LOOKS FANTASTIC AND NOT TO BE MISSED. LOVE THOSE OLD SCHOOL FAMILY PLACES..NOTHING BETTER.

  • @matthewhook1347
    @matthewhook1347 Před 6 měsíci +19

    Bourdain is the GOAT. Paved the way for folks like JL. Glad to see JL pay homage.

  • @lucasmiller7103
    @lucasmiller7103 Před 6 měsíci +3

    The Tommy jacket with the fat lapel classic

  • @cvazquez103
    @cvazquez103 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I've been going to the place since the very early 90's my grandmother still lives walking distance away.
    Was just there, this September

  • @WilliamKShank
    @WilliamKShank Před 6 měsíci +5

    YUM! 😋😋😋😋😋
    Safe Journey!
    Cholula has been dethroned. Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha!!!

  • @stevengunn9254
    @stevengunn9254 Před 6 měsíci +16

    Chili dog's and chili cheese fries and onion rings you can't go wrong😊

  • @lisaanderson8235
    @lisaanderson8235 Před 6 měsíci +9

    Local places that do a few things well are my jam!👍

  • @leekslounge
    @leekslounge Před 6 měsíci +5

    That Ketchup rule should be a law for grownups. LOL

  • @MikeyMiniMoto
    @MikeyMiniMoto Před 6 měsíci +5

    If you’re ever back in the Bergen/Hudson area I’d recommend Hanks Franks in Lodi and Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City. Legendary Dogs.

  • @tombegley9271
    @tombegley9271 Před 6 měsíci +1

    40 years ago, my grandfather would take me here, and what used to be Callahans, right across the street. I still go back when I'm in Jersey.

  • @uncleremus64
    @uncleremus64 Před 6 měsíci +18

    LOVE Hiram's. Try to go monthly. Simple and perfect. Gotta get 1 double cheeseburger, 1 dog, one fries and couple a root beers from the tap. I could smell it now!

  • @adelejoesph4140
    @adelejoesph4140 Před 6 měsíci +5

    Greetings everyone and Thumbs Up!!!

  • @ChamP10nk1ng
    @ChamP10nk1ng Před 6 měsíci +5

    Oh sNap ! Wow talk about near home. Been eating there since 1980'. 😊

  • @eswillie
    @eswillie Před 6 měsíci +3

    Lived up there for almost 25 years. Used to take ourselves and the kids to Callahan's when it was the big thing. One night Callahan's was crowded, I said Hiram's right down the next block, went to Hiram's and never went back. The real deal. And, yes, there's some other great hot dog spots in North Jersey, but hey, this is just over the GWB from the city. Good eats, good prices.

  • @ericupchurch2967
    @ericupchurch2967 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Hiram's Chili 🌶️ Cheese 🧀 Hot Dogs! 🌭
    Fried Onion Rings 🧅 Chilli Fries 🍟

  • @theresaperkins9426
    @theresaperkins9426 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Been coming this er for 65 yrs. The best

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 Před 6 měsíci +20

    Hey JL. The hot dogs look bomb. The chili cheese just set them off. You are making me hungry. And I love onion rings. My fav, Enjoy!! ❤️🐞🤗

  • @daleroth1477
    @daleroth1477 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Sitting here watching this and started drooling like Pavlov's dog, no joke

  • @MoneyDot.
    @MoneyDot. Před 6 měsíci +8

    That Anthony Bourdain voice and style makes this video impeccable! If you know, you know! Well done J.L. Jupiter.

  • @mikedelacruz3135
    @mikedelacruz3135 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Looks bomb brotha. Shoutout to Hella Chluy, I dig that Lid my guy ✊🏼🧐. Cheers Gents 👊🏼😎🤙🏼

  • @Jacklewis1026
    @Jacklewis1026 Před 6 měsíci +1

    This was my go to food joint in high school 50 years ago and it’s still there. Twice a year I drive up from Philly and can’t drive home without stopping

  • @mac212
    @mac212 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Went here growing up all the time. Only downside is the parking when it’s packed! I miss this place

    • @BaahBen
      @BaahBen Před 6 měsíci +1

      Mac - Dwight Morrow HS - 1963 - Englewood - Hackensack - Ft. Lee. How about you?

  • @JasonStutz
    @JasonStutz Před 6 měsíci +5

    Love a simple but good hotdog!

  • @stevencharles4333
    @stevencharles4333 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Once a year I visit my brother in Manhattan, NY; once a year I get to hit Hiram's, its one of my brother's go to "food" destinations.
    I always order two chili cheese dogs, a draught beer and onion rings. Comfort food. Delicious chili.
    There is also chili cheese fries on the menu, but i don't eat fries.

  • @johnrubino7604
    @johnrubino7604 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Poor man's beef wellington! Cheers.

  • @alisawooten6018
    @alisawooten6018 Před 6 měsíci +11

    I love a good chilli dog and some crispy onion rings, yum 😋

  • @Lostcyborg
    @Lostcyborg Před 6 měsíci +4

    Been coming here since the 80s legendary spot.

    • @johnstewart9166
      @johnstewart9166 Před 2 měsíci

      How are your coronary arteries?

    • @Lostcyborg
      @Lostcyborg Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@johnstewart9166 just had a triple bypass, no more fried dogs for a few weeks ):

  • @rochesterjohnny7555
    @rochesterjohnny7555 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Chili dogs look like a 10/10 for me

  • @SinisterSaab
    @SinisterSaab Před 6 měsíci +4

    best Dogs ever

  • @alanbittmann7290
    @alanbittmann7290 Před 6 měsíci +1

    To go back in the early 1970s I lived my family lived in Ridgefield, New Jersey. Ridgefield is a stones throw from Fort Lee. We frequently went to Hiram‘s and enjoyed burgers rings fries and sausage sandwiches. They’re the best. We still would go to Hiram’s today if we didn’t live in Virginia

  • @jeffpittman8725
    @jeffpittman8725 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Simple menu's usually mean one thing. Love it!

  • @bobbymoss6160
    @bobbymoss6160 Před 6 měsíci +19

    Damn, those chili dogs and fries look good! I'm hungry now.

  • @roreyroane6324
    @roreyroane6324 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Those onion rings look amazing they’re my favorite

  • @BaahBen
    @BaahBen Před 6 měsíci +1

    I grew up in Englewood and as soon as I could drive (17) I went to Hirams. Ironically, right next door was Callahan's, which was more popular. But I loved Hiram's because they had emerald green relish, catsup and relish mix, ordinary relish, and Birch Beer. During my college, I worked at Callahan's one summer, but still liked Hiram's best. But I do not recall them having either hot dog chili or onion rings back in the '60s or '70s? Eventually, Callahan's was sold and torn down. Amazingly Hirams still lives one. I believe they still have the best deep-fried Jersey hot dog with Rutt's Hutt coming in second and more popular. Rutt's Hutt has amazing homemade onion rings, the best I have ever had, actually. They only offer two mustards, one with relish, which I do not like. All the places never had fresh-cut fries though. ln all three places they served an all-meat (basically pork) hot dog in a natural casing that was made to deep fry. I am pretty sure Thuman's still makes Hiram's hot dogs. Some people liked what they called "rippers" which was basically a cremated hot dog, left for a long time in the hot oil. It looked a little like a shriveled you know what. They were terrible IMHO. If you are ever in Ft Lee or on Rt 3 in Clifton, go to these two gems.

  • @PorkysBBQnHotdogs
    @PorkysBBQnHotdogs Před 6 měsíci +2

    Another great Jersey food place...🔥🔥🔥 JL!!!

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep Před 6 měsíci +5

    I would have without a doubt got the same as you. I am from Detroit and we have Coney dogs there. I would trade a kidney for those and chili fries right now.

  • @PedroMCasasMartin
    @PedroMCasasMartin Před 6 měsíci +2

    Chilli dogs are amazing 🤩

  • @written12
    @written12 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks so much for this travelogue.
    My dad took me to this place when he moved to Fort Lee. He basically lived across the street.
    I’m surprised and happy they’re still going strong.

  • @hoppysport2872
    @hoppysport2872 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Thanks Mr. Jupiter. Another superlative review, presentation and production. Whenever I cross the GW, I head to Hiram's. One dog will full you up. I order the Chili Dog, no cheese and top it with sauerkraut and mustard...and when in the mood, relish. It was alluded to earlier...Hiram's slightly deep fries their dogs.
    The burgers are reasonably priced at around $3.50, but they're overcooked for my taste. Stick to the dogs and rings.

  • @keepingitrealwithlefty
    @keepingitrealwithlefty Před 6 měsíci +3

    There is nothing like a good hot dog with chili and cheese. I rather go to a hot dog stand but a store or restaurant will work.

  • @brianspivey9254
    @brianspivey9254 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I am not sure if it is a southern thing or not, but I love coleslaw on my hot dog with chili, onions and mustard. You need to find an authentic German spot and try a currywurst.

  • @Thejewel63
    @Thejewel63 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Great review JL!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Loving the Godfather soundtrack in the background too!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @killadawgs456
    @killadawgs456 Před 6 měsíci +11

    Hell yeah JL…you gotta load hotdogs like that up with all the extra’s to get the peak taste for real!!😋😋

  • @DSki-wh5hc
    @DSki-wh5hc Před 6 měsíci +1

    Shoutout to the homie next to you with the Super Sonics hat.

  • @imnotchikao6317
    @imnotchikao6317 Před 6 měsíci +2

    RIP Anthony Bourdain.

  • @kunoyedwarner2054
    @kunoyedwarner2054 Před 6 měsíci +2

    That 🕺🏿zesty sauce at BK👌🏿

  • @jojodancer1743
    @jojodancer1743 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The grilled burgers are fire too.

  • @Lma1974
    @Lma1974 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The glizzy kings. I see you brought your buddy "The real dill". Nice pickle mustard outfit.

  • @badabingmike
    @badabingmike Před 6 měsíci +3

    It’s an institution! Nice shout to AB. Btw he said the best cheesesteak he ever had was at Donkey's Place in Camden. Also another Jersey gem is Steves Burgers in Garfield

    • @jeanninegorden8142
      @jeanninegorden8142 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Do u know how many times I have passed Steve's Burgers and have never tried it? Gotta check it out....

    • @BaahBen
      @BaahBen Před 6 měsíci +2

      I have heard about Donkey's Place!

  • @richardchampion4826
    @richardchampion4826 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Well done. I'm sitting here getting hungry watching you with envy

  • @BlackJesus8463
    @BlackJesus8463 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Cheese coneys are legendary. 😘👌

    • @leongasperment3343
      @leongasperment3343 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Alot of memories for me going to Hirams after doing some weed and getting the munchies. Calahans was next to hirams

  • @MoInTheCity03
    @MoInTheCity03 Před 6 měsíci +7

    The onion rings are amazing

    • @BaahBen
      @BaahBen Před 6 měsíci +2

      Try Rutt's Hut..They are better by far.

    • @MoInTheCity03
      @MoInTheCity03 Před 6 měsíci

      @@BaahBen ohhhhhh you only have to tell me once 😂. I’ll definitely head there next. Thanks!

  • @bbqbeast9012
    @bbqbeast9012 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Shout out to my man’s in the Seattle Sonics gear✊🏾✊🏾

  • @christianwesterdahl3910
    @christianwesterdahl3910 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Back in the day doing a double dog day Hiram’s for a dog and root beer then head over to Callahans for a dog and a Yoo-hoo.

  • @georgeawestjr.9087
    @georgeawestjr.9087 Před 6 měsíci +2

    I went to eat the other day at a place that used to house a bank (very small branch). Jersey John’s in the Borough of Woodland Park (formerly known as West Paterson), Passaic County, New Jersey. Great dogs! Great fries. Prices weren’t bad either. 🌭🍟🥤. 😁👌

  • @missxsophia
    @missxsophia Před 6 měsíci +3

    JL I am proud of you! I remember when I subscribed to your channel with only 2k subs!! I’m sure you don’t remember me but I’ve meet you 5 years ago at the Jersey temple and my auntie is lok cha lady at fdr lol

  • @frankhahne4195
    @frankhahne4195 Před 29 dny

    Used to ride our bikes up there from WNY in the 1950's when I was a kid. Then as a teen drove our cars in the 60's.

  • @strek7966
    @strek7966 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Have you tried Russ Ayres con Route 206 in Bordentown, NJ... The original owner used a pushcart to sale his hotdogs and pushed the cart all over the area... It is now in the building where I mentioned and they still use the Pushcart to cook the hotdogs... It is a must try...

  • @queenrc4372
    @queenrc4372 Před 6 měsíci +2

    JL the way you eat always makes me hungry.😂

  • @christianallen9538
    @christianallen9538 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Polo hat go too crazy JL

  • @MarkSmith-vy3tq
    @MarkSmith-vy3tq Před 6 měsíci +1

    I'd be guilty of a couple of the "DONT'S" posted at the front door: 1) I put ketchup on my hot dogs. Albeit not as much as I do mustard, but still do. 2) Not putting condiments UNDERNEATH the dogs (i.e., only on top). I do that because I tend to like plenty of condiments on my dogs & piling them all on top tends to make them fall off the dog (and if you're not careful, into your lap). Plus, for me, it seems to have an uneven taste (e.g., dog/bun & load of toppings). I prefer equal taste distribution.

  • @robertpfister363
    @robertpfister363 Před 6 měsíci +1

    JL,thanks for a good review. I'm a Canadian living in Zambia, but I always enjoy a great review!

  • @coobay4786
    @coobay4786 Před 6 měsíci +3

    Watching at 5 am and I want those hotdogs and onion rings for breakfast.👍

  • @bb57365
    @bb57365 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Another Jersey Gem. 💎

  • @wandtvdougwolfe1
    @wandtvdougwolfe1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Good review. I grew up in Westfield, New Jersey and I love their food.

  • @dannysanders9338
    @dannysanders9338 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Looks delicious! Just don't like being told what I CAN'T put on something I pay for.

  • @lilianabellini7895
    @lilianabellini7895 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you for the video I was NOT aware of this place, thank goodness for YT!
    I will be going there this week
    The next place you need check out is Walter’s Hot Dogs, one in White Plains and the other in Mamaroneck
    Really delicious hot dog setup with Tater Tots inside with the hot dog, a real treat and experience
    They have been around since 1919

  • @e.lhudson8240
    @e.lhudson8240 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I go there at least 2 a week. Good cheap eats❤

    • @e.lhudson8240
      @e.lhudson8240 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Everyone must try the Double Cheeseburger there too

  • @bobgomavitz1330
    @bobgomavitz1330 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Simply Seattle makes the show!

  • @playboylifestyle5
    @playboylifestyle5 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Dope vibes and good food. One day next year i would love to check out some food spots with you in My hometown Atlanta.

  • @garypollio4960
    @garypollio4960 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Back in the day it used to be Hiram's against Callahans.

  • @marshallmerritt7500
    @marshallmerritt7500 Před 6 měsíci +5

    LOOKS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS!!!❤

  • @VictorReynolds
    @VictorReynolds Před 6 měsíci +1

    Love Hiram’s! Was there a couple of weeks ago. Got to try the onion rings and chill dogs and fries next time!

  • @chewsmba
    @chewsmba Před měsícem

    This was my spot when I worked for Time Warner Cable out in NJ Fort Lee area. That wasn't my hub but got sent out there to cover work at times. Gotta get the hamburger too

  • @selinaBARMAR2565
    @selinaBARMAR2565 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Looks delicious! I am a big fun of good onion rings. Those do look like they are friend to perfection!

  • @ryandamon714
    @ryandamon714 Před 6 měsíci +3

    🔥

  • @10Briguy
    @10Briguy Před 2 měsíci

    That first hot dog breaks the rules. The cheese is under the wet ingredient

  • @Badkhela
    @Badkhela Před 6 měsíci +3

    My restaurant hasnt even been built yet, but im still looking forward to the day youre at my "fast food" restaurant trying my simple menu. Im not talking about the viewers or wanting to get attention, but the person in front of the camera. I feel like ive known you for a long time lol. I know that sounds weird haha.

  • @sammallory
    @sammallory Před 5 měsíci

    Shout out to Chluy's Sonics gear. All this looks great.

  • @sweetliz
    @sweetliz Před 6 měsíci +2

    Love chilli cheese fries 🍟😊❤

  • @johnlambert7056
    @johnlambert7056 Před 5 měsíci

    Great place great food !

  • @2real958
    @2real958 Před 3 měsíci

    I know he tears the bathroom up when he goes home doing all these videos 😂😂😂😂

  • @user-lk2og7rb2o
    @user-lk2og7rb2o Před 6 měsíci

    I shouldn't be watching this before bedtime.

  • @wendythompson6323
    @wendythompson6323 Před 5 měsíci

    Wish I lived over there I would definitely go and have some of that food.

  • @cmacski4066
    @cmacski4066 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Have you tried Haledon Grill, Hot Grill, or Falls view? Gotta try 2 all the way with gravy or saucy fries!

  • @charleshunterii7157
    @charleshunterii7157 Před 5 měsíci

    You know it’s going to be a good hotdog when it’s sliced cheese. Take you back to when you were a kid.

  • @vchild
    @vchild Před 6 měsíci +1

    Looks delectable ❤

  • @earlwright9715
    @earlwright9715 Před 6 měsíci

    The way to stop your onion rings from sliding out of the crispy batter is ; soak your sliced onions in ice water for 15 minutes.😮

  • @user-hr1uo5uz3s
    @user-hr1uo5uz3s Před 6 měsíci

    love the sonic love

  • @johndoran3274
    @johndoran3274 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I’m a complete man child because my hot dogs all get ketchup and sauerkraut. Been eating them like that since 1972.

    • @ShaylaC8791
      @ShaylaC8791 Před měsícem

      @johndoran3274
      No. Ketchup should never go on an Adults hot dog. Eeewww. Only French Fries should get ketchup on them. 😋 Please tell me you’re not from the East Coast?!

    • @johndoran3274
      @johndoran3274 Před měsícem

      @@ShaylaC8791 I’m from PA. I know ketchup belongs in the kiddie section, but every time I have one with ketchup and sauerkraut, it brings back great memories with my dad when he took me out for lunch. He made faces when I got ketchup on them, so I think I did it for spite😂.

    • @ShaylaC8791
      @ShaylaC8791 Před měsícem +1

      @@johndoran3274
      That’s an awesome memory to have. Totaly cool. Whenever I see an Adult put ketchup on their frankfurter(old term from my N.Y, childhood)I have to give them a bit of grief 😏Hey life is short eat your way.

  • @Idelia412
    @Idelia412 Před 6 měsíci

    I would never allow someone to tell me what I can put on my hotdog.

  • @standoverandblick
    @standoverandblick Před 5 měsíci

    Damn that looks 🔥🚒

  • @aych23
    @aych23 Před 3 měsíci

    Pro Tip: Order the hotdogs well done even extra well
    I live about 20 minutes away from Hirams. The staff there is always the same people that are friendly and fast. The prices are low even with today's inflation. The consistency of their food is always on point. Never fails to hit the spot.
    Won't say they have the best dog or burger but they damn make a great version.

  • @JayBox092
    @JayBox092 Před měsícem

    I can't unsee it now but your friend looks like an older version of neon LoL

  • @mplcausa
    @mplcausa Před 6 měsíci

    If someone’s wondering
    He finally takes the first bite of the hotdog at 3:22

  • @l.a.9056
    @l.a.9056 Před 6 měsíci +4

    Absolute best hotdogs on the planet, right across the street from where my uncle lived for years. No place can top Hiram’s(including Rhutt’s Hutt which also great too).

    • @HellaChluy
      @HellaChluy Před 6 měsíci

      Correct. I like the dogs here better then Rutts hutt

    • @ChamP10nk1ng
      @ChamP10nk1ng Před 6 měsíci +1

      Agreed, they're the standard & Callahan's that used to be next door was even better imo.

    • @Mike_219
      @Mike_219 Před 6 měsíci

      @@HellaChluy but you said you like bk's fries come on man! jkjk

    • @HellaChluy
      @HellaChluy Před 6 měsíci

      @@Mike_219 lol Burger King my go to fast food joint lol. U can’t go wrong with an OG whopper and fries.