Nanumi Tteokbokki [Seoul] [Tteokbokki (Spicy Korean Rice Cake Dish)] (나누미 떡볶이)







I. Nanumi Tteokbokki (나누미 떡볶이)

The restaurant I’ll be introducing in this post is “Nanumi Tteokbokki”, located near Hyehwa Station on Seoul Subway Line 4. Tteokbokki (hereinafter TBK) is a Korean soul food made by stir-frying Korean rice cakes (garaetteok) with gochujang (red chili paste), fish cakes, and some vegetables. There are various stories about its origins, but the first modern-style TBK was introduced at Sindang-dong TBK. While this place is symbolic as the original, honestly, its TBK taste is not as remarkable compared to other famous spots. So, if you want to enjoy delicious TBK in Korea and don’t insist on visiting the original, I recommend “Nanumi TBK”.




Conveniently, it’s close to Naksan Park, which was recently featured in K-pop Demon Hunters. Both spots are near Hyehwa Station, and Nanumi TBK is just a short 5-minute walk from Exit 4 along the road toward Sungkyunkwan University—making it super easy to find. Depending on the ranking, Nanumi TBK is often listed among Seoul’s top 5 TBK restaurants, which is no surprise once you try it. (Enjoy your TBK, but maybe don’t go overboard—it’s not the best for your blood sugar. Still, you’re in Korea, and when else are you going to get a chance to eat TBK like this? So go ahead… treat yourself(?))

II. Information

1. Address




2. Opening Hours

  • 24/7

3. Menu & Prices (as of 2025):

  • Rice Cake TBK: 5,000 KRW

  • Rice Soondae (Korean Blood Sausage): 5,000 KRW

  • Gimbap: 5,000 KRW

  • Fish Cake: 1,500 KRW each

  • Cola / Cider (Korean Lemon-Lime Soda = Sprite): 2,000 KRW

III. How to Order

The photo above shows a single serving of TBK and one portion of Gimbap. (The fish cake broth on the side is complimentary, and they’ll give you more if you ask.) This amount is suitable for a full meal for an adult male. If you’re visiting just to try the food with friends rather than as a main meal, the portion in the photo would be enough for two people. If you enjoy it, you can always order more. And if you like fish cakes, consider ordering one per person (1,500 KRW each).

IV. Inside the Restaurant




V. The Food

The star of the menu here is, of course, TBK. If you’re a TBK enthusiast, go ahead and order as much as you want, and if you like fish cakes, those are also recommended.




Since this is primarily a TBK restaurant, there isn’t a strong reason to try the Gimbap. That said, if you had to pick, the Gimbap here is made in the 1980s–1990s Korean style. If you’ve already had plenty of Gimbap at other Korean restaurants, there’s no need to try it here. But if you’re curious about how Gimbap tasted in Korea back in the 80s and 90s and still have some room in your stomach, I wouldn’t stop you from ordering it.

They also sell Soondae (Korean blood sausage), but there’s nothing particularly special about it. You might wonder if it’s really worth ordering all the way here just for the Sundae. So, I wouldn’t particularly recommend it—adding more TBK would be a better choice.

VI. Final Check

1. Does it offer a uniquely Korean authenticity?

→ Yes. This is a restaurant that has never closed its doors in nearly 40 years.

2. Is it a must-visit when in Seoul?




→ Not necessarily, but if you’re a TBK enthusiast or trying TBK for the first time and want a tasty spot, it’s worth visiting. It’s also not far from major tourist attractions in the Jongno area.

3. Is it Instagram-worthy?

→ That’s hard to say. The food itself isn’t particularly flashy visually, so it depends on the photographer’s skill.

4. What level of experience in Korea is it suited for?




→ It’s near major tourist spots in Seoul, but not right inside them, so you have to go slightly off the beaten path. TBK lovers would find it worth visiting even on their first trip, but for others, it’s more suited for those who have visited Korea several times and are looking for a slightly unusual or unique spot.

5. Accessibility from central Seoul?

Very convenient. Nearby spots include Naksan Park (featured in K-pop Demon Hunters), Sungkyunkwan University, Anguk Station, and the Jongno area. (From the back gate of Sungkyunkwan University, you can take village bus #2 to reach Bukchon Hanok Village and Jongno 3-ga. Alternatively, you can take bus #2 from Bukchon Hanok Village and get off at the back gate of Sungkyunkwan University (the bus terminus). From there, walk down and turn right at the main gate—after about a 10–15 minute walk, you’ll reach this Tteokbokki restaurant. It’s just a 5-minute walk from the restaurant to Hyehwa Station (Line 4), and Naksan Park is about 10–15 minutes from Hyehwa Station.)




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