Papaya King Gets Lunch Rush on Opening Day

Opening day at Papaya King, brought out hot dog lovers to Hollywood for a taste of the popular New York eatery on Monday.

, which is about 400-square-feet, stays true to Papaya King's quick grab and go service, offering their famous combo of a hot dog and a tropical drink.

During the lunch rush, customers inside were crammed shoulder-to-shoulder, waiting 15 to 30 minutes for their order.

Olga Frias and Lin Hom struck up a conversation among themselves while waiting for their order.

Frias, a New York transplant living in Hollywood, said she has been waiting in anticipation for a taste of her home-state.

"I grew up on these hot dogs," she said. "I miss the New York-style onions. I'm sick of the raw ones."

Hom, of Los Angeles, said she got a taste of the hot dogs in New York about a year and a half ago and has become a fan.

"Pinks is overrated," Hom said. "The quality has gone down."

Hom pulled a jar of pickled relish out of her bag anticipating that the condiment would not be available. Frias told her next time, it wouldn't be necessary. Papaya King carries relish at the Hollywood location.

"Every where in New York didn't have relish," she said with a smile determined to have the hot dog her way.

Papaya King is at 1645 N. Wilcox Ave, just south of Hollywood Boulevard. Open daily 11 a.m. to  3 a.m.