In our tests we still encountered some static, and the volume fade-outs remained to some extent. And on that front, the Stix didn't fare quite as well. Keep in mind, however, that an improved signal does not always translate to better audio clarity and voice quality. Cellular's roaming network with the Delve. The GSM handsets fared slightly better, but that could be because we were using U.S. Normally, we would lose all calls there, but the Stix did save a couple of them. We did see more bars on all phones-two was the norm but we saw three on a couple of occasions-and a reduction in dropped calls as we passed through the worst problem area. In the area of signal strength and dropped calls, we noticed an improvement. For the most part, we did see a change from the Stix, but it depends on what you're looking for. Hours do vary, so check their webpage or Instagram for details.We used the Stix in a couple of areas in San Francisco with spotty GSM and CDMA reception. You can try them in the Sunset every day except Wednesday. STIX also has a wide variety of sauces to go with the dogs and a large selection of milk tea to wash them down. You can also get your corn dog coated with regular or sweet potato fries, panko, and perhaps the most eclectic, cornflakes and sugar. For instance, the Raman Dog has noodles crusted to the exterior for a unique crunch and flavor. What makes Korean corn dogs social media sensations are the creative toppings that are stuck to the outside. STIX also offers one with half a hot dog and half cheese. For the interior, we use all-beef hot dogs or mozzarella cheese,” Hui told KQED. With rice flour, it gives the dough a really light, crispy, and slightly chewy texture that is similar to mochi. American corn dogs use cornmeal for batter, but Korean uses regular flour and primarily rice flour. “We get a lot of customers who don’t know what it is, actually - but afterward, they love it. STIX and Myungrang get plenty of customers who don’t know the difference between a Korean corn dog and a traditional one. As Hui mentioned, other than those two locations, the only other place to get an authentic Korean corn dog is in Cupertino at Myungrang Hot Dog, a restaurant chain that originated in South Korea. The Burlingame location is fancier and has indoor seating. The to-go-only location in the Sunset worked so well that STIX decided to open its second location in downtown Burlingame in February. That’s when we decided to just do it ourselves.” It’s funny because you think of San Francisco having a diverse foodie scene, but I was surprised that no one had opened a Korean corn dog restaurant. There were a few spots in LA, but there wasn’t much in the Bay Area-and it was only in the South Bay. Speaking to KQED last week, STIX co-founder Emily Hui said, “in 2018, the Korean corn dog was already starting to trend in the U.S. The kitschy food trend has been under the radar in the Bay Area for the last few years, but thanks to social media and a Bon Appétit article called 2021 “ the Year of the Korean Corn Dog,” the trend has caught on. STIX at Taraval Street and 24th Street in the Sunset opened in 2019, serving to-go corn dogs rolled in french fries or hot Cheetos. And so far, San Francisco has only one restaurant dedicated to the Korean corn dog. Six years later, they are finally getting recognition on the West Coast. The creative meal on a stick, perfect for Instagram reels and TikTok, started hitting South Korea in 2016. It may not have the magnitude of the boba tea trend, but Korean corn dogs are the latest food craze slowly taking shape in the Bay Area.
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