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Jung-gu · Sindang-dong / Spicy rice cakes

Mabokrim Tteokbokki

마복림떡볶이

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.

Korea on a Plate · Selected 2026

At a glance₩12,000 per personHours 09:00–22:50Closed 2nd and 4th MondaysFirst time in KoreaBring the heatNear the sights
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 set for two, cooked tableside in a wide pan, and add ramyeon noodles or cheese once the sauce thickens.

Neighborhood
Jung-gu · Sindang-dong
Food style
Spicy rice cakes
Station to look up
Sindang Station
Hours
09:00–22:50
Closed
Closed 2nd and 4th Mondays
Typical spend
₩12,000 per person
Key prices
Tteokbokki set for two ₩17,000; egg ₩1,000; cheese rice cake ₩3,000

What to know before ordering

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.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

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