Nathan’s Famous Opens in Sanlitun Megabox Theatre

Posted: July 1st, 2012 | | Film & Movie Reviews, Foodies & Dining Scene, Hot Tips | Arthur's Treachers, Coney Island, Dogs on Fire, Hot Dog Eating Competition, Mastercard Stadium, MegaBox, Nathan's Famous, No More Bunz Hotdog, Sanlitun Village | No Comments »

Sanlitun Village has a new addition and although I may be biased, you should be excited too.

Although there are already a couple hot dog spots in Sanlitun like Dogs on Fire and No More Bunz Hotdog, now we have the arrival of the Original Hot Dog King, Nathan's Famous.

They are officially opening today, Sunday, July 1 in Sanlitun Village Megabox Theatre just next to the ticket box office.

For those who don't already know, Nathan's Famous was founded in Coney Island, New York in 1916, making it America's first chain quick service restaurant (QSR). From a little hot dog stand in Coney Island, Nathan's has grown into the #1 selling beef hot dog in the US having sold over 425,000,000 hot dogs in 2011.

Known for its 100% beef hot dogs, it is made with spices from a secret family recipe.

But Nathan's is so much more than just hot dogs. At its three other locations in Beijing, they offer everything from 5-ounce burgers, crinkle cut french fries, Arthur's Treachers seafood products and signature old fashioned lemonade.

But limited in size and space, the new branch at Sanlitun Village's Megabox Theatre will have a limited menu featuring 100% beef hot dogs (loaded with imported deli mustard) and cheese dogs using imported 100% Wisconsin cheese, alongside Nathan's Famous Lobster Salad Wraps with chunky imported lobster from the US and a selection of sides like their signature Old Fashioned Lemonade and servings of Nathan's cheese nachos.

Nathan's is introducing a couple of fun activities to build the momentum and get everyone as excited about their new branch opening as they are. Here is what's going on -

1. Kids Break it Down with Nathan's Hip Hop Classes:

To celebrate the opening of this new branch, Nathan's will host FREE Hip-Hop Dance Classes for Kids from Sunday, July 1 until Tuesday, July 3rd from 7PM-8PM.  Led by professional dance teachers, this event is open to all kids up to the age of 12.

Bound to be a blast for kids, it will also be an adorable show for parents to enjoy too.

FREE Hip Hop Dance Classes for Kids:

• Date: Sunday, July 1, Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3

• Time: 7-8PM

• Location: Nathan's Famous in Megabox Theatre, Sanlitun Village

• Age: All kids up to the age of 12

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition:

Hot dog lovers and savage eaters: perk up and sign up for the Nathan's Famous  Hot Dog Eating Tournament.

Last year, Nathan's Famous was on a mission to find a China National Hot Dog Eating Champion aka the Yao Ming of Hot Dog Eating, and we flew three Chinese champs on an expense-paid trip to New York to compete on a stage with the world's most esteemed competitive eaters including Joey Chestnut, Hot Dog Eating Champion who holds the record for eating 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes.

Although it was awesome to host Joey Chestnut in Beijing, this competition is just for fun.  Anyone can sign up and although you're not competing for a trip to New York, you are still competing for some pretty awesome prizes.

Qualification rounds will run every Saturday for the month of July from 7PM-8PM. In groups of no more than 10 people at a time, contenders will compete to see how many Nathan's Famous hot dogs they can devour within 10 minutes.  A competition open to everyone, anyone can sign-up during the week with a sign-up fee of RMB 50.  Winners from the first three qualification rounds will be invited to a finale match on Saturday, July 28 where finalists compete for their chance to win a Duo Grand Prize: 6-months FREE Nathan's Hot Dog Voucher (limit one hot dog per day, up to 50 hot dogs) and 6 months Megabox Free Movie Pass. 

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Competition Details:

• Dates: Every Saturday the month of July 2012

• Time: 7-8PM

• Location: Nathan's Famous Megabox Theatre, Sanlitun Village

• Sign Up: RMB 50 per person

• Finale: Saturday, July 28, 2012

• Prize: 6-months FREE Nathan's Hot Dog Voucher (limit one hot dog per day, up to 50 hot dogs) and 6 months Megabox Free Movie Pass. 

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Challenge in Megabox Theatre

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About Nathan's Famous:

One of New York's treasured traditions, Nathan's is one of those rare brands able to claim immeasurable brand equity that has single-handedly evolved the ordinary hot dog to become a classic icon of New York tradition and culture.  

Nathan's Famous has not only survived the test of time, it has come out on top, loved by everyone from the King and Queen of England to Barbara Streisand, Jerry Seinfeld and President Obama.

Today, Nathan's reaches millions of customers through traditional and captive market restaurant operations, a branded product program introduced throughout the food service industry and packaged products sold in supermarkets.

Nathan's products are currently distributed in more than 45,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five foreign countries through its restaurant system, Branded Product Program and retail licensing activities.  

Nathan's hot dogs are the #1 selling premium beef hot dog in the United States. Last year (2011), Nathan's sold over 425 million of its World Famous Beef Hot Dogs in the United States alone.

Nathan's Famous in China is a 100% independently owned and operated regional Master Franchise.  They  successfully opened the first Nathan's Famous restaurant in Le Mall in Haidian District in August 2010 and in December 2010, Nathan's Famous opened Beijing's first permanent western quick service restaurant concession in MasterCard Center (formerly Wukesong Stadium).  Last year, Nathan's Famous opened two additional stores in Wanliu BHG Mall and Dongzhimen Raffles City. Following Nathan's newest opening in Sanlitun Village's Megabox Theatre, Nathan's Famous is prepared to follow through with over 80-100 stores spread throughout the region over the next 10 years.

With a reputation built on quality for over 95 years, Nathan's Famous started out as America's very first chain restaurant and has grown from a single restaurant in New York into an international corporation.  

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Chinese English vs. Japanese English

Went down to China town today here in Kobe, Japan to buy some hot chili peppers. The store owner and his daughter were speaking Japanese to the Japanese customers and then they spoke English to me. Their English was really, really good. The spoke very natural English. They left me with a positive feeling whereas I usually have a negative feeling when Japanese people try to speak English with me.

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