Kong Dog – Korean
This vibrant destination reimagines Korean street food as a playful, multi-sensory spectacle, where golden-fried corn dogs are transformed into whimsical works of edible art. Each bite offers a dramatic contrast of textures, from the jagged crunch of ramen-crusted exteriors and fiery Hot Cheeto dust to the sweet, nostalgic comfort of cinnamon-sugar churro coatings. It is a high-energy space where gooey cheese pulls and bold, colorful glazes turn a simple snack into a bold exploration of sweet and savory flavors.
236, Elm Street, Somerville, MA, 02144 +16177645888 https://kongdog.us/0Cuisine: Korean
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Kong Dog
Dairy-Free at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Kong Dog, Sweet Potato Kong Dog and Regular Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Kong Dog and Sweet Potato Kong Dog. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Kong Fries and Iced Ube Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sparkling Ginger and Sparkling Citron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sparkling Ginger and Sparkling Citron. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Kong Fries and Strawberry Matcha Boba. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Kong Fries and Iced Ube Latte. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Kong Dog
Kong Dog in Somerville has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Sparkling Ginger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Kong Dog
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Tenders | 12.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Spicy Tenders | 12.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Ramen Kong Dog | 43 g | 7.7 g |
| Iced Ube Latte | 20 g | 3.9 g |
| Rainbow Kong Dog | 64 g | 3.5 g |
| Spaghetti Kong Dog | 6.6 g | 3.3 g |
| Churro Kong Dog | 52.8 g | 3 g |
| Regular Fries | 5.3 g | 2 g |
| Sweet Potato Kong Dog | 10.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Sweet Chili Kong Dog | 31.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Blueberry Lemonade | 31.3 g | 0.6 g |
| Lemonade | 72.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 4:30 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Kong Dogs
Hand-made Korean style corn dogs with various coatings and fillings.
- Original Kong Dog - $5.99: Choice of Beef, Chicken, Veggie, Mozzarella, or Half & Half Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot Cheeto Kong Dog - $6.99: Spicy Cheeto coating with spicy mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Chili Kong Dog - $6.99: Sweet chili sauce and Doritos coating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Kong Dog - $7.49: Diced potato cubes coating Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Kong Dog - $7.49: Diced sweet potato cubes coating Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Kong Dog - $6.99: Crushed ramen noodle coating Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spaghetti Kong Dog - $6.99: Spaghetti noodle coating with tomato sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Injeolmi Kong Dog - $6.99: Sweet bean powder coating with condensed milk Available at: dinner, lunch
- Churro Kong Dog - $6.99: Cinnamon sugar coating Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Rainbow Kong Dog - $6.99: Fruity Pebbles cereal coating Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- Regular Tenders - $8.99: Classic fried chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Tenders - $9.49: Spicy seasoned fried chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kong Tenders - $9.99: Signature Kong style chicken tenders Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Regular Fries - $3.99: Classic potato fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kong Fries - $5.49: Signature seasoned fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lemonade - $4.5: Freshly made lemonade
- Mango Lemonade - $4.95: Lemonade with mango puree
- Strawberry Lemonade - $4.95: Lemonade with strawberry puree
- Blueberry Lemonade - $4.95: Lemonade with blueberry puree
- Brown Sugar Bubble Milk Tea - $5.95: Milk tea with brown sugar syrup and boba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bubble Milk Tea - $5.5: Classic milk tea with boba
- Strawberry Matcha Boba - $6.25: Matcha green tea with strawberry and boba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iced Ube Latte - $5.75: Purple yam flavored milk latte Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Sparkling Ginger - $4.25: Carbonated ginger drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Citron - $4.25: Carbonated citron citrus drink Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Kong Dog
- Is Kong Dog dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Kong Dog has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Potato Kong Dog, Sweet Potato Kong Dog and Regular Fries.
- What can I eat at Kong Dog on a dairy-free diet?
- Potato Kong Dog, Sweet Potato Kong Dog and Regular Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Kong Dog have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Regular Fries and Kong Fries.
- Is Kong Dog gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Kong Dog?
- Regular Tenders, at roughly 14.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
Restaurants near Kong Dog
- Nine Winters — Korean
- Sura BBQ Boston — Korean
- Dado Tea — Korean
- Coreanos — Korean
- Olitoki — Korean
- Tous les Jours — Korean
- Bam Bam Chicken — Korean
- bb.q Chicken — Korean
- K Pub Kitchen & Bar — Korean
- Caffé Bene — Korean
- King Fu Tea — Chinese
- Sugar and Spice — Thai
