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Maengjane Tteokbokki

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10,000-won set, Fried squid, Fried chili pepper

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About this place

Maengjane Tteokbokki in Seoul's Dongdaemun District stands out for handmade fried snacks and tteokbokki.

Taste notes from the video

A concise guide based on what was ordered and described in the feature.

The tteokbokki has an easygoing sweetness, and the wheat tteok stays soft and chewy without getting soggy. The fried items are made in-house, so they are crispy and savory, and the fried squid and fried chili pepper are large and generously filled.

Recommended dishes
01
10,000-won setOrdered on video

Includes tteokbokki plus several fried snacks.

WhyIt lets you try the tteokbokki and fried items together.
02
Fried squidExplicitly recommended

Large and flavorful fried squid.

WhyThe video directly tells you to order this item.
03
Fried chili pepperMentioned on video

Big and generously filled.

WhyIts large size makes it a notable side item.
Visits and features

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떡볶퀸 TteokbokqueenVisit informationWatch feature video

I Visited the Instagram-Worthy Food Spots

A direct comparison of three Seoul tteokbokki spots that often appear on Instagram.

Maengjane Tteokbokki in Seoul's Dongdaemun District stands out for handmade fried snacks and tteokbokki.

Taste notes from the video

The tteokbokki has an easygoing sweetness, and the wheat tteok stays soft and chewy without getting soggy. The fried items are made in-house, so they are crispy and savory, and the fried squid and fried chili pepper are large and generously filled.

Key visit points
  • Visits Naru Tteokbokki, Hapjeong Joy Tteokbokki, and Maengjane Tteokbokki.
  • Tries tteokbokki, fried snacks, gimbap, and other snack foods.
  • Checks whether the Instagram-famous shops are actually worth visiting.
  • Looks at portion size, frying quality, and rice cake texture.
Dishes featured in the video
10,000-won setIncludes tteokbokki plus several fried snacks.Fried squidLarge and flavorful fried squid.Fried chili pepperBig and generously filled.