Malgeunsaem 맑은샘
Malgeunsaem (맑은샘) is a tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) spot in Mangu-dong, Seoul, featured by the Korean food channel Kim Three Meals, open since 1994. Verified open against Seoul's official business registry on 2026-07-20.
- What
- Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) — [object Object]
- Where
- Mangu-dong, Jungnang
- Price
- ₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
- Wait
- Short waits at peak
- Getting in
- Walk-in
A tiny counter-service tteokbokki shop by the gates of Hyewon Girls' school in Mangu-dong, running since 1994 and simmering its tteokbokki to order in a shared pot for around 2,500 won a serving. The lunch-hour crowd of alumni and neighborhood regulars keeps tables full from around 1-2pm; it was featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
Order this
- Tteokbokki · ~2,500 won
- Coffee bingsu
Know before you go
- Address
- 13 Yongmasan-ro 99-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
중랑구 용마산로99길 13 (망우동) — show this to your taxi driver - Hours
- 11:00-16:00, closed Sundays
- Getting in
- Walk-in · Short waits at peak
Sources
- Kim Three Meals — [2탄] 40년도 넘은 살발한 레전드 떡볶이집, 미친 감성이 담긴 서울 떡볶이 맛집 BEST 5
Good to know
Do I need a reservation at Malgeunsaem?
No — it's a walk-in spot. Self-service counter order; grab and return your own dishes.
How much does Malgeunsaem cost per person?
Under ₩15,000 per person. Tteokbokki ~2,500 won a serving (repeat 2024-2026 blog confirmations)
Keep exploring
Nearby: Yongma Haejangguk · Hampyeong Gukbap · Buheung Chuksan · Meokgeorijip
More tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes): Ohyang Mandu · Gubok Mandu · Mandu-ran · Owolui Gimbap
Verified open against Seoul's public registry (서울특별시 공공데이터).