Mapo · Hongdae / Street-style rice cakes
Hongdae
홍대조폭떡볶이 본점
A well-known Hongdae street-food stall with cheeky 'gangster' branding, serving the fiery rice-cake dish at the heart of Korean snack culture. It's a cheap, fast meal that fits naturally into a night out around the neighborhood.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
Tteokbokki · spicy stir-fried rice cakes
Order the tteokbokki with a side of sundae and fried mandu or vegetables for dipping in the sauce.
It closes at 22:00, earlier than many assume for Hongdae — don't save it for after midnight.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
The street food here was absolutely amazing. The tteokbokki, sundae, gimbap, fish cake, and coolpis are some of the foods that we tried. 5/5 stars!
It is spacious, clean, and tidy. The taste is very typical of Korean street food. I'm not sure where its fame comes from. Or perhaps it became like this during the remodeling and expansion process following its popularity?
The menu offers great value, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable! I really like their Korean tteokbokki; the spiciness is just right, and it feels like the most authentic-tasting tteokbokki I've ever had. Highly recommend!
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