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Spicy Tteokbokki Delights in Korea

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the most mouth-watering and spicy tteokbokki in Korea! Discover the best spots for this iconic Korean dish that will leave you craving for more.



Rainbow Snack (무지개분식)

Celebrated as one of the top 10 tteokbokki masters in South Korea, Rainbow Snack in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do, offers a unique twist with a blend of tteokbokki and kimbap. Their soft sauce and the option to dip kimbap add a delicious touch. With a special syrup, their tteokbokki remains moist and chewy. A must-try for tteokbokki enthusiasts!

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  • address : 15 Junggu-ro, Kimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • phone : 031-983-7212
  • operating time : 11:30 – 20:00
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : Closed on Saturdays and Sundays




Princess Rice Cake Snack (공주분식)

Located in Dongbu-dong, Ulsan, Princess Rice Cake Snack has stolen the hearts of Ulsan residents with its tteokbokki and fish cakes. The highlight here is the flavorful fish cake soup. The spicy red sauce might seem intense, but its depth of flavor will captivate you. With tteokbokki and fish cake soup like no other, this place is a must-visit for tteokbokki enthusiasts!


  • address : 56 Mipo 1-gil, Dong-gu, Ulsan
  • phone : No information
  • operating time : No information
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : No information




Chul’s Tteokbokki (철이네)

Located in Uiwang, Gyeonggi-do, Chul’s Tteokbokki is hailed as the holy grail of tteokbokki made with a special magic powder. Combining sweet potato starch noodles, fried powder, honey, and red pepper powder, their unique seasoning creates a distinctive flavor. Boasting a broth made from pumpkin and bellflower, their tteokbokki offers a light and unforgettable taste.

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  • address : 51 Naesonjungang-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do
  • phone : 031-421-7279
  • operating time : 11:00 – 20:00
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : Closed on Mondays




Best Tteokbokki (짱떡볶이)

Located in Haeundae, Busan, Best Tteokbokki offers a unique blend of tteokbokki and fried foods. Their tteokbokki is cooked in fish cake broth, tossed in the sauce upon order. The crispy fried foods complement the savory tteokbokki sauce perfectly. A must-visit spot for a diverse range of tteokbokki variations!

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  • address : 10 U-dong 3-ro11beon-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • phone : 051-742-4654
  • operating time : 10:00 – 21:00
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : Closed on Sundays




Green Grandma’s Tray (그린네은쟁반)

Located in Dogok-dong, Seoul, Green Grandma’s Tray is known for its 3-generation-old seasoned tteokbokki. Prepared with sweet potatoes, sesame, and red pepper powder, the sauce is aged for 3 hours. The chewy, thin rice cakes coated in spicy and sweet sauce are unforgettable. Popular among Eunkwang High School students, this place is a nostalgic spot for tteokbokki lovers.


  • address : 16 Nambusunhwan-ro 359-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • phone : 02-571-7500
  • operating time : Mon-Fri: 11:00 – 20:00, Sat: 11:00 – 18:00
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : Closed on Sundays




Red Tteokbokki (빨간떡볶이)

Located in U-dong, Busan, Red Tteokbokki is known for its tteokbokki made with a special seasoning sauce. Their tteokbokki, cooked in a broth with pork, onions, mugwort, and jujube, offers a sweet and flavorful experience. The vibrant red sauce coats the chewy rice cakes perfectly. Despite its fiery appearance, it’s surprisingly not too spicy!


  • address : 4 Udong 1-ro 20bang-gil, Haeundae-gu, Busan
  • phone : 051-743-2814
  • operating time : 08:30 – 18:30
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : Closed on Sundays




Fried Grandpa (튀김아저씨)

Located in Daechi-dong, Seoul, Fried Grandpa is a hidden gem in the world of tteokbokki. Known for their hangover-friendly soup tteokbokki, their broth made with pumpkin, seaweed, clams, and octopus is a sensation. With spicy broth that pairs perfectly with soju, this spot offers a variety of tteokbokki creations to please every palate. Ready for a tteokbokki feast this weekend?


  • address : 212 Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • phone : 02-557-0814
  • operating time : 11:30 – 20:30
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : Closed on Sundays




Suni’s Gorilla (순이네고릴라)

Located in Hongje-dong, Seoul, Suni’s Gorilla offers a flavorful soup tteokbokki with a rich taste. Their tteokbokki sauce, made with squid, mugwort, and homemade soy sauce, delivers a refreshing broth best enjoyed in a bowl. A favorite among students at Myongji University, their tteokbokki soup is a must-try for its unique flavor profile!


  • address : 15-2 Geobukgol-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
  • phone : 02-308-8743
  • operating time : 11:00 – 17:00
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : No information




Samyangdong Sundae Tteokbokki (삼양동순대떡볶이)

Located in Mia-dong, Seoul, Samyangdong Sundae Tteokbokki is revered as one of the top 3 soup tteokbokki spots in Seoul. Their tteokbokki, made with black bean sauce and spicy rice cakes, is a hit. The tteokbokki set, including tteokbokki, egg, kimbap, fried dumplings, and more, offers a generous portion at a reasonable price. Once you taste their savory broth, you’ll keep coming back for more!


  • address : 246 Samyang-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul
  • phone : No information
  • operating time : No information
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : No information




Delicious Snack (맛나분식)

Located in Jongno, Seoul, Delicious Snack is a well-known spot among locals. They sell only one plate of tteokbokki per day. The secret sauce made with gochujang, anchovies, and green chili pepper-infused broth sets them apart. Using premium rice, their rice cakes have a unique quality. Don’t miss the chance to try their special sauce!


  • address : 40 Donhwamun-ro 6ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  • phone : 02-3675-2110
  • operating time : 06:00 – 20:00
  • break time : No information
  • holidays : No information




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