Ratings
Review split — 440 on Korean platforms, 66 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 ★ 3.5 across 2 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A tiny tteokbokki stall tucked inside Moraenae Market (모래내시장) near Gajwa Station, long known in the neighborhood as one of Seoul's old-school market tteokbokki spots — milled rice cake in a spicy-sweet sauce, served with a side of bean sprout soup. Featured on Kim Three Meals (김사원세끼).
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₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
Tteokbokki ₩4,000; chal-sundae ₩4,000; tteok-ramyeon ₩5,500 (2026)
11:00–20:00, closed Mondays
Short waits at peak
A small stall inside Moraenae Market with fast turnover; waits range from none at all to a short line of one or two parties at a time, so expect at most a brief wait during lunch or weekend peaks.
Namgajwa-dong, Seodaemun
서대문구 수색로 28-5, 1층 (남가좌동) — 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 Sinheung Tteokbokki?
Sinheung Tteokbokki is a bunsik (Korean street-food) restaurant in Namgajwa-dong, Seoul, operating since 2017. The dish to order is Tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes).
Do I need a reservation at Sinheung Tteokbokki?
No — Sinheung Tteokbokki is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Sinheung Tteokbokki?
At Sinheung Tteokbokki: A small stall inside Moraenae Market with fast turnover; waits range from none at all to a short line of one or two parties at a time, so expect at most a brief wait during lunch or weekend peaks.
How much does Sinheung Tteokbokki cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Sinheung Tteokbokki. Tteokbokki ₩4,000; chal-sundae ₩4,000; tteok-ramyeon ₩5,500 (2026)
Can I order at Sinheung Tteokbokki without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Sinheung Tteokbokki 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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