Ratings
Review split — 771 on Korean platforms, 225 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 ★ 3.6 across 3 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A decades-old neighborhood tteokbokki shop tucked into Pilun-dong near Sajik Park, known for jjolbokk-i (tteokbokki mixed with jjolmyeon noodles) alongside gimbap, odeng, and fried snacks in an old-school schoolyard-stall setting. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Vegetable gimbap ~4,000 won, odeng ~1,200 won, sweet potato fritter ~800 won (2025)
10:00-19:00, open daily
Short waits at peak
Lines form regularly at this decades-old tteokbokki spot, but turnover is fast — 2026 visitors note the queue moves quickly even when there's a wait.
Pilun-dong, Jongno
종로구 필운대로1길 4 (필운동) — 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 Manna Bunsik?
Manna Bunsik is a bunsik (Korean street-food) restaurant in Pilun-dong, Seoul, operating since 1994. The dish to order is Tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes).
Do I need a reservation at Manna Bunsik?
No — Manna Bunsik is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Manna Bunsik?
At Manna Bunsik: Lines form regularly at this decades-old tteokbokki spot, but turnover is fast — 2026 visitors note the queue moves quickly even when there's a wait.
How much does Manna Bunsik cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Manna Bunsik. Vegetable gimbap ~4,000 won, odeng ~1,200 won, sweet potato fritter ~800 won (2025)
Can I order at Manna Bunsik without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Manna Bunsik 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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