Ratings
Average ★ 4.1 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
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).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Tteokbokki ~2,500 won a serving (2024-2026)
11:00-16:00, closed Sundays
Walk-in
Self-service counter order; grab and return your own dishes.
Mangu-dong, Jungnang
중랑구 용마산로99길 13 (망우동) — 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✓ — [2탄] 40년도 넘은 살발한 레전드 떡볶이집, 미친 감성이 담긴 서울 떡볶이 맛집 BEST 5 2021-11-16
Good to know
What is Malgeunsaem?
Malgeunsaem is a bunsik (Korean street-food) restaurant in Mangu-dong, Seoul, operating since 1994. The dish to order is Tteokbokki.
Do I need a reservation at Malgeunsaem?
No — Malgeunsaem is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed. Self-service counter order; grab and return your own dishes.
How much does Malgeunsaem cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Malgeunsaem. Tteokbokki ~2,500 won a serving (2024-2026)
Can I order at Malgeunsaem without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Malgeunsaem 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.
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