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Tteokbokki List
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Nanumi Tteokbokki (aka 'Echoti/HOT Tteokbokki')
"You get a sweet aroma first, then a lingering โHOTโ-style kick. If you prefer a rich, clingy sauce over a watery one, it lands very well."
Ttobogetji Tteokbokki (Hoho Picnic branch)
"The base comes loaded with perilla leaves and cabbage, so aroma leads the first bite. Many reviews note it isnโt spicy, making it easy to eat."
Geudongne Tteokbokki (Yeonnam branch)
"For the โcheese waterfall,โ mixing while hot is key so cheese and sauce become cohesive. Coat the rice cakes and broth rather than eating the cheese alone."
Eomma-son Tteokbokki (near Myongji Univ.)
"The long rice cakes are frequently mentioned. Reviews describe a brief herbal/curry-like note up front, then sweetness, and a mild spicy finish."
Minine
"Itโs the classic Sindang table-cooked style, and some reviews call it slightly โhearty/spicy,โ making it a candidate if you want more bite than purely sweet instant tteokbokki."
Apple House
"The signature sauce is often described as a gochujang + chunjang blend, giving sweetness and umami with a tidy spicy finishโgreat for fans of classic instant tteokbokki."
Miso's House
"Some reviews even compare it to โsweet fried-chicken sauce + gochujang,โ meaning both sweetness and heat are assertiveโgood if you dislike bland instant tteokbokki."
Shinheung Tteokbokki (Moraenae Market)
"Reviews describe the sauce as mild and clean rather than aggressively heavy, making it a fit for those who want balance over extreme sweet/heat."
Golmok Tteokbokki
"Many reviews describe it as a broth-forward style thatโs best enjoyed by spooning up the sweet-spicy sauce."
Jjanggun Tteokbokki
"The signature is thick garaetteok with a distinctly chewy rice-cake bite rather than a soft, flour-cake texture."
Shintoburi Tteokbokki
"Some reviews note a salty initial hit that settles into a sweet-spicy finish as you keep eating."
Bulnanjip
"Reviews often frame it as a sweet, comforting โnostalgicโ flavor rather than an aggressively spicy profile."
Eunhye Instant Tteokbokki
"Itโs described as jjajang-leaning without becoming purely black-bean-heavy, balancing sweetness with a mild spicy edge."
Modurang Instant Tteokbokki
"It starts brothy but shines when reducedโmany recommend simmering down for a thicker, more concentrated sauce."
Seogangsoe Tteokbokki
"Because it uses whole garaetteok, many describe the chew and rice-cake flavor as the main attraction."
Hahane Spicy Tteokbokki
"Many describe a sweet, classic base with a clearly noticeable heat when you choose the spicy option."
Maboklim Halmeoni Tteokbokki
"Many reviews describe a mild, non-aggressive broth thatโs gently spicy with noticeable umami."
Byeonggangsoe Tteokbokki
"Itโs often described as a clear-ish broth rather than a sticky glaze, and works best when you spoon broth with the garaetteok."
Lee Jeong-hee Tteokbokki
"The chewy wheat cakes soak up the thick sauce, delivering a sweetโspicyโsavory progression in each bite."
Mapo Wonjo Tteokbokki
"You cut the thick rice cakes with scissors; they stay chewy while the sauce clings in a bold coating."
Baekbaekjip
"With glass noodles in the pot, many say the sauce-soaked noodles are the secret weapon of this sweet-spicy style."
Tteokgomul (near Hansung Univ.)
"Itโs classic stovetop tteokbokki: the key is simmering until the broth reduces and fully coats the cakes and noodles."
Self House (Seongnae-dong)
"You can see minced garlic in the sauce; the more you spoon it up, the more the garlic character comes through."
Brazil Bunsik (Hwagok-dong)
"In community chatter, the clearest recurring note is that the rabokki portion was notably generous."
Busan Eomuk (Gaepo-dong 5danji area)
"It leans into the umami-rich spicy โred fish-cakeโ broth style, and the tteokbokki rides that broth-driven flavor."
Kokkiri Bunsik
"Many reviews praise its straightforward stovetop styleโreduce the broth and enjoy a classic, old-school savory profile."
Ppopai Bunsik (Jangmi Shopping Center)
"Their signature โtteok-jjollaโ simmers tteok, jjolmyeon, and ramen together, so the sauce soaks deeply into the noodles."
Wangjjolla (Jangmi Shopping Center)
"โWangjjollaโ combines jjolmyeon, ramen, and tteok, simmered down with little broth so the sauce clings tightly."
Sungdeok Bunsik (Instant Tteokbokki)
"The broth is described as gently sweet and spicy rather than harsh, so it drinks like a snack-bar hotpot once you start."
Yeongdong Tteokbokki
"Often described as a nostalgic snack-bar profile: mildly sweet gochujang sauce soaked into chewy wheat tteok."
Matitneun Jip (Bukgajwa)
"Reviews contrast it with watery, muddy-red tteokbokkiโcalling it cleanly spicy with flavor well infused into the tteok."
Sinsa Playground Tteokbokki
"Reviews describe a gochujang-led sweetness and warmth rather than a sharp chili-powder burn."
Matjjang Tteokbokki
"A brisk, peppery bite with a hint of sweetness at the finishโgood if you like a sweet-and-spicy balance."
Akeo Tteokbokki (Wangsimni)
"There are mild/hot/middle options; the 'middle' is said to be a blended sauce with occasional variance in heat."
Sungeumi Tteokbokki (Achasan)
"A thick, pan-style tteokbokki topped with lots of perilla leavesโspicy, savory-sweet, with extra umami from the greens."
Woojeong (Sindang)
"Some candid reviews say the instant tteokbokki can feel more ordinary than expected."
Mokdong Bunsik
"Frequently mentioned as an easy instant option, commonly eaten hotpot-style by adding extras like ramyeon or jjolmyeon."
Bap Haejuneun Namja (Whole-Squid Tteokbokki)
"True to the name, it comes with a whole squid; reviews say ramyeon noodles pair especially well with the sweet broth."
Osi-o Tteokbokki
"The broth looks almost pale/clear and drinks like a โhangover-soupโโyou end up spooning it like a soup."
Apgujeong Sinsa Market Tteokbokki
"A slightly sweeter-than-average, non-spicy โschool-frontโ nostalgic tteokbokkiโmore comfort than punch."
Jinine Tteokbokki
"It may look pale, but the seasoning lands squarely in that classic โschool-frontโ laneโquietly addictive."
Ttobogetji Tteokbokki (Bungbung Honeybee)
"Soft wheat tteok with a โjust-rightโ spicy brothโhooking from the first spoonful."
Yeongcheon Market Wonjo Tteokbokki
"Often described as โred but not spicy, pleasantly sweetโโthink classic sweet market tteokbokki rather than heat."
Mamkkeot Bunsik (Seongsu)
"Marketed as โzero-sugar tteokbokki,โ but many reviews say the taste still reads like a fully satisfying classic."
Panpan
"Reviews often note the sauce is โa bit sweet,โ with lots of add-insโleaning toward sweetness and umami over heat."
Mokkoji-e
"For a first visit, a mixed sauce (gochujang + jjajang) is often recommendedโsweet-savory and easy to eat."
Hongine Tteokbokki
"A defining trait is the gentle black-pepper aroma from the first sipโmany say you โmustโ add extra pepper."
Mumyeong Tteokbokki (Main)
"Itโs a cook-at-table style thatโs pre-started, and many describe it as the classic balance of sweetness with a later spicy kick."
Mameokkeot Bunsik (Seongsu)
"Despite the low/zero-sugar concept, reviews note the sauce isnโt bland and the baseline is still pleasantly spicy."
Gaebong Bunsik
"Many describe it as a sweet, school-front style rather than a sharp spicy punch, making it easy to eat."
Sijang Tteokbokki (Suyu Jungang Market)
"Often described as a classic market-style broth: sweetness up front, then a follow-up spicy kick."
Twigim Mart
"A brothy style that isnโt heavy; many call it addictive because the heat stays front and center."
Superjip
"A key point in reviews is how perilla fragrance infuses the sauce, finishing far more aromatic than typical tteokbokki."
Myeonghwadang (Myeongdong #1)
"As jjol-bokki (tteok + jjolmyeon), a thick sauce clings tightly and the sweet-salty heat hits fast."
Wow Sinnae-tteok (near Sookmyung Univ.)
"Many compare it to the Shinjeon-style: chili-flake-forward sauce where the heat is clear from the first bite."
Dukkobi.com
"A fusion profile where tomato-and-cheese leads over gochujang, often described as โspicy spaghettiโ vibes."
Seokgwan Market Tteokbokki
"Often described as โintensely stimulatingโโa market-style sweet-spicy that hits hard and fast."
Tongnamujip Tteokbokki & Jjolmyeon
"A cook-at-table style that many say finishes peppery rather than overly sweet."
Sinheung Tteokbokki
"Many note the thick, long wheat tteok has a strong chew, and the sauce is thicker than brothyโgripping the tteok tightly."