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Northshore October 2025
The octopus hot dog may perfectly encapsulate the vibe at Kokeshi, the new Asian-style street food spot in Salem. An incredible amount of behind-the-scenes technique goes into what looks like a simple—and kind of crazy—dish. To mimic an American hot dog, tentacles are slow-cooked overnight, and then quickly seared, giving the octopus a texture surprisingly similar to the barbecue standby, with a bit of a snap on the exterior and a tender, moist inside. Presented in a hot dog bun, with a limey daikon slaw and mayo spiked with a hot sauce from local spice maker K’s Kitchen standing in place of ketchup and sauerkraut, it is sli
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