Ratings
Review split — 1,326 on Korean platforms, 232 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.
Average ★ 4.2 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A long-running jeukseok tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cake hot pot) and soju spot tucked in a small tteokbokki alley in Mapo-gu's Dohwa-dong, operating in the same neighborhood since the mid-1990s and also known locally as a filming location for a Korean drama. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
2-person jeukseok tteokbokki hot pot runs ~7,000-12,000 won (2016-2024)
09:30–22:00
Short waits at peak
In 2016 there was no wait, while more recently (2023-2024) a short wait can form, since the shop sits in a small alley with a few competing tteokbokki spots nearby.
Dohwa-dong, Mapo
마포구 도화2길 8 (도화동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Kim Three Meals✓ — 살다살다 도심 한복판에 이런 집 처음 봄! 유명 드라마 촬영 명소인 바로 그 집 2021-12-20
Good to know
What is Darak?
Darak is a bunsik (Korean street-food) restaurant in Dohwa-dong, Seoul, operating since 1995. The dish to order is Jeukseok tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cake hot pot, cooked tableside).
Do I need a reservation at Darak?
No — Darak is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Darak?
At Darak: In 2016 there was no wait, while more recently (2023-2024) a short wait can form, since the shop sits in a small alley with a few competing tteokbokki spots nearby.
How much does Darak cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Darak. 2-person jeukseok tteokbokki hot pot runs ~7,000-12,000 won (2016-2024)
Can I order at Darak without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Darak keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
Nearby:
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🚶 12minSinchon Jeukseok Saeng Udong 신촌즉석생우동
Udon
🚶 14minWonjo Sinchon Seolleongtang 원조신촌설렁탕
Seolleongtang (ox-bone soup)
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