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해화옥 신논현 직영점
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Explore this restaurant 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.
In short: Mabokrim Tteokbokki is a Spicy rice cakes restaurant in Jung-gu · Sindang-dong, Seoul. The dish to order is Tteokbokki · spicy stir-fried rice cakes. Expect about ₩12,000 per person. Open 09:00–22:50. Closed 2nd and 4th Mondays. The Korean name is 마복림떡볶이 and the address is 서울특별시 중구 다산로35길 5.
Listed in the Korea on a Plate guide
At a glance₩12,000 per personHours 09:00–22:50Closed 2nd and 4th Mondays
FROM OTHER DINERS
Ratings & reviews on Google
- Trân6 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 Molloy4 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.
- John Tse5 months ago
Korean street food in a simple restaurant. Good hearty food. Tasty. Should try. Very inexpensive. 20,000 Won for 2 people.
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Start with this
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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