What's in it
Rice dough, sesame, sugar.
More about Honey Rice Cake Balls
Bite one whole — the thin rice skin bursts and the syrup runs out. Kkultteok is sold in small packs at rice cake shops (떡집, tteokjip) and markets.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: usually yes.
- Vegan: possibly — check for egg, dairy and honey.
- Allergens: Sesame.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What are honey rice cake balls?
Small colourful rice balls that burst with sesame-sugar syrup.
Are honey rice cake balls vegetarian?
Usually yes.
What are honey rice cake balls called in Korean?
꿀떡, pronounced “kkultteok”.