What's in it
Rice cakes, fish cakes, gochujang, egg, green onion.
More about Tteokbokki
Tteokbokki is the best-loved snack-bar food in Korea. Rice cakes made with wheat flour (밀떡, milddeok) are softer, while all-rice ones (쌀떡, ssalddeok) are chewier, and shops usually stick to one kind. Popular extras are ramyeon noodles, cheese, fried dumplings and boiled eggs, and fried snacks or gimbap are dipped in the leftover sauce.
Good to know
The sauce is often made with anchovy broth.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: usually made with fish, but many places can leave it out — ask.
- Watch for: Anchovy or fish broth.
- Vegan: no — contains egg.
- Pork: usually pork-free.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy, Fish, Egg.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is Tteokbokki?
Chewy rice cakes simmered in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce, usually with fish cakes and boiled egg.
Is Tteokbokki spicy?
Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).
Is Tteokbokki vegetarian?
Usually made with fish, but many places can leave it out — ask.
Does Tteokbokki contain pork?
Usually pork-free.
Is Tteokbokki gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is Tteokbokki called in Korean?
떡볶이, pronounced “tteokbokki”.