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Hank’s Haute Dogs closes after 17 years

Dozens of customers lined up early on Thursday for one last bite of Hank’s Haute Dogs in Kakaako on closing day. After 17 years in business, Henry “Hank” Adaniya, owner of Hank’s Haute Dogs, is retiring and closing up his gourmet hot dog shop at SALT at Kakaako.

By Jamm Aquino

Oct. 17, 2024 • Updated 12:15 a.m.

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Customers wait in line at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday. Hank’s closes its doors Thursday after 17 years of business in the Kakaako area, as owner Henry “Hank” Adaniya looks forward to retirement and the next chapter after a career in the restaurant industry both in Hawaii and Chicago.
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Hot dog memorabilia is photographed at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Hank Adaniya shares a laugh with a customer at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Hot dog memorabilia is photographed at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Customers wait in line at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Makiki resident Clayton Takara, right, says his farewell to owner Hank Adaniya, left, at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Hank Adaniya shares a laugh with a customer at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Hank Adaniya takes customers’ orders at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Manager John Hohensinner prepares orders at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Manager John Hohensinner prepares orders at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Hank Adaniya,right, takes a selfie with longtime regular customer J.J. Johnson, director of the Honolulu Marathon, at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Hank Adaniya, left, shares a handshake with longtime regular customer J.J. Johnson, director of the Honolulu Marathon, at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday. Johnson’s favorite dish over the years had always been the truffle mac and cheese.
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Hank Adaniya, left, shares a laugh with longtime regular customer J.J. Johnson, director of the Honolulu Marathon, at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Memorable photos over the 17 years of business are seen on the walls at Hank’s Haute Dogs.
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Makiki resident Clayton Takara, right, chats and places his final order with Hank Adaniya, left, at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Manager John Hohensinner takes down the business hours sign for the final time moments before opening at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Customers wait in line prior to opening at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Customers wait in line prior to opening at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.
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Customers wait in line prior to opening at Hank’s Haute Dogs on Thursday.

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