Mabokrim is widely credited as the founder of Sindang-dong's tteokbokki town, selling the spicy rice-cake dish here since the 1950s. The alley is lined with similar shops today, but this is the namesake that gave the neighborhood its identity.
Menu and ordering
Order the tteokbokki set for two, cooked tableside in a wide pan, and add ramyeon noodles or cheese once the sauce thickens.
Tteokbokki set for two ₩17,000; egg ₩1,000; cheese rice cake ₩3,000
Before you go
It's properly spicy — ask for it milder if you're heat-sensitive, and go with a friend since portions are made for sharing in a pan.
5 Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Sindang Station · 09:00–22:50 · Closed 2nd and 4th Mondays
Neighborhood
Jung-gu · Sindang-dong
Food style
Spicy rice cakes
Typical spend
₩12,000 per person
Key prices
Tteokbokki set for two ₩17,000; egg ₩1,000; cheese rice cake ₩3,000
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Rating
★3.6 from 4,665 Google reviews
Reviews by visitors
5 of 5 featured Google reviews are in a language other than Korean
Ordering
Show staff this: 마복림떡볶이 — 즉석떡볶이
Payment
Cards accepted (Google listing)
Reservations
No reservations listed — walk in
Getting there
Sindang Station · 09:00–22:50
Budget
about ₩12,000 per person
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
What do diners say on Google?
3.6★★★★☆4,665 Google reviewsas of 2026-10-28
Trân★★★★★7 months ago
I think this place is very famous in the area. When I came here around 12:00 p.m. for lunch on Saturday, I saw a long line of people. However, once I joined the line, I only had to wait about 15 minutes to get inside.
The menu is easy to choose from, as they sell sets for 2, 3,
Ian Molloy★★★★★5 months ago
Best food I had in Korea, read some reviews and was worried that it wasn’t what had been reviewed on tv. But it exceeded my expectations and that is rare.
Aviad Kariv★★★★★a year ago
Outstanding experience with amazing food and incredibly helpful and nice staff! They realized I had no idea what I was doing and helped me out and guided me on how to eat the meal, it was absolutely delicious!
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Order the tteokbokki set for two, cooked tableside in a wide pan, and add ramyeon noodles or cheese once the sauce thickens.
How much does a meal at Mabokrim Tteokbokki cost?
Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Tteokbokki set for two ₩17,000; egg ₩1,000; cheese rice cake ₩3,000.
When is Mabokrim Tteokbokki open?
09:00–22:50. Closed 2nd and 4th Mondays.
Where is Mabokrim Tteokbokki and how do I get there?
Mabokrim Tteokbokki is at 5 Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul in Seoul. In Korean the address is 서울특별시 중구 다산로35길 5. The nearest station is Sindang Station.
Who is Mabokrim Tteokbokki good for?
Mabokrim Tteokbokki suits First time in Korea, Bring the heat, Near the sights.
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