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Mapo · Hongdae / Street-style rice cakes

Jopok Tteokbokki

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.

Korea on a Plate · Selected 2026

At a glance₩8,000 per personHours 11:00–22:00Open dailyFirst time in KoreaSolo diningBring the heat
Tteokbokki rice cakes in red spicy gochujang sauce on a plate
Representative dish photo · Benreis · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped for layout.

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Tteokbokki · spicy stir-fried rice cakes

A suggested order

Order the tteokbokki with a side of sundae and fried mandu or vegetables for dipping in the sauce.

Neighborhood
Mapo · Hongdae
Food style
Street-style rice cakes
Station to look up
Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2)
Hours
11:00–22:00
Closed
Open daily
Typical spend
₩8,000 per person
Key prices
Tteokbokki ₩6,000; sundae ₩6,500; fried items (5 pcs) ₩5,000

What to know before ordering

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.

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