Good food and service, very clean inside. I should've gotten the smaller rice cake. It was like boba ball chewiness haha I would definitely recommend the place and get ramen noodles with the dish. A nice casual spot for individuals or groups. Lots of fun stuff in the parking lot, I went to the boba spot after eating! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

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TLDR: skip as the sauce isn't great I am a big fan of tteokbokki so was very excited to try the spot out. Went with the grandma original extra spicy but the sauce was extremely watery and didn't pack a lot of flavour unfortunately. read more

I finally got a chance to try Halgatteok, and I'm SO glad I did. This was my very first time having Korean street food, and the experience from start to finish was absolutely wonderful. First things first, the service deserves a shoutout of its own. The woman who greeted me was genuinely one of the sweetest people ever. From the moment I walked in, she made me feel welcomed and comfortable. She took her time explaining the menu, walking me through each item, the spice levels, and what she personally recommended. It never felt rushed or overwhelming. Just thoughtful, patient, and kind. That level of care really stood out and made the experience feel extra special. Now, onto the food (because WOW). I ordered the giant rosé tteokbokki at spice level 1, and it was absolutely delicious. You can customize your bowl with additional toppings to your liking at their self serve topping station, making the experience just that more personalized! The sauce was creamy, rich, and comforting with just a gentle kick of heat. Which is perfect for someone easing into spice like I am! The rice cakes were thick, chewy, and cooked perfectly, soaking up all that flavorful rosé sauce. I'm already craving this, it was truly wonderful. The portion was generous, especially considering it's called "giant" for a reason. It felt indulgent without being overwhelming, and I could honestly eat this again and again. I also tried the rice balls, which were a great balance to the saucier dishes. It was served as a bowl of steamed rice as the base, with crispy seaweed and sesame oil. They provide gloves so you can shape them yourself, which makes the experience feel interactive and fun! You get to form the rice into little balls at your own pace, or bigger ones! They were simple, satisfying, and comforting. I personally loved parking the rice balls with the rosé sauce!!! The vegetable tempura was light, crispy, and not greasy at all. Each piece had an incredible crunch. It paired really well with the heavier dishes and added a nice contrast. Then there was the Dakgangjeong (Korean fried chicken) in soy garlic, which might've been my favorite bite of the entire meal. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, coated in a glossy soy garlic sauce that was sweet, savory, and jam packed with flavor. It had that addictive quality where you keep reaching for "just one more piece." Seriously so good. If you try anything from their menu, let it be this and their giant Tteokbokki, of course! To drink, I ordered the Thai tea latte, and it was the perfect finishing touch. Creamy, smooth, and not overly sweet. Refreshing enough to balance out the richness of the food. I never really enjoyed Thai tea until now!! I will be back for this drink alone I think! Overall, this place COMPLETELY exceeded my expectations. Between the incredibly kind service, the comforting and exciting flavors, and the generous portions, Halgatteok made my first Korean street food experience unforgettable. You can tell there's heart behind what they do here!!! If you're new to Korean street food or even if you're already a fan, I highly recommend stopping by. I'll definitely be back to try more items on the menu, and honestly, I'm already craving that rosé tteokbokki again haha. read more

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Shout to the new employee who started this past Saturday and made our experience so great! The food was delicious, everything was perfectly cooked (no mushy noodles). The lychee lemonade was the perfect drink to cool down the spicy sauce. Overall, a cute spot near CSUN to get a quick and yummy bite. read more

Update: We got the soy wings and tteobokki with the mini one. It was actually not bad and I remembered suggesting about pickled radish and they have it this time! I would say that this time food was better. Came here since people said it got better and I would give it a solid 7/10. Would definitely come back if we're craving tteobokki! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

Good food. I had the grandma tteokboki with ramen. The texture of it all was just right. Although next time I will order it with level 1 spiciness. My friend recommended Level 2. Level 2 for me was tolerable but I couldn't enjoy the flavor of the food as much. The kimbop was really good, and kind of sweeter than what I was used to but it was still really good. I will be back with my family. read more

Awesome spot for tteokboki in the valley! Now we don't have to go all the way to downtown for chewy rice cakes. The place was clean, we didn't wait for long for our food, and we will absolutely come back again! Aside from our grandma and rose tteokboki, we added cheese, ramen, rice balls (that you make yourself), and kimbap. A little pricey though and with great parking. read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

If you're looking for a dining experience that feels like you have willingly signed up for culinary hazing, congratulations - you found it at Halgatteok. First, the K fried chicken. I call it sweet and yes, it is sweet in the way your aunt's Facebook post are sweet, aggressively, sticky, cloying, and just shy of giving you a cavity on the spot. Still, annoyingly addictive. You'll keep eating it like you're in a toxic relationship, muttering "this is too much" between bites while licking your fingers anyway. The fried rice cake, though shockingly good. Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside - the kind of thing that makes you think, "yeah, I'd risk hot oil burns for this". Honestly, it might've been the most dependable item on the table. And then there's a grandma Tataekbokki. Which you can order the spice level and I ordered it spicy. Whoever this grandma is, she's clearly harboring generational rage and decided to take it out on unsuspecting customers. "Ridiculously spicy" doesn't even cover it. It's not heat - it's a life choice. One bite and suddenly you're reconsidering your will, reevaluating your faith, and googling how long does capsicum stay in your bloodstream". So yes, go for the fried chicken. read more

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I can't say enough how happy I am that this place is in the Valley. I'll even go as far as to say they have the best tteokbokki sauce out of all the Korean restaurants around here. I was also pleasantly surprised by their soondae. I've always been pretty disappointed with all the soondaes in the Valley, but this place is now definitely my go to tteokbokki+soondae spot. read more

I come here strictly for one thing and one thing only! I add other things to my must tries but this dish is a must every time! I believe this restaurant has the best tasting Tteokbokki east of the 405... hot fresh and super tasty! Portions are big and you will have enough for leftovers. Gimbap is really good here too! Super fresh! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Mala(마라) Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

Finally! We got to try this new Korean food in Northridge. We ordered the Rose Taekbokki - level 1 spice and mini size of rice cake so that ny 11 yr old son can eat and its in bite size portion already. For an added extra fee, we decided to add instant Ramen, extra fish cakes, sausages, fish caske tofu and onions. One order of the taakbokki is actually good for 2-3 people eapecially if you put all the extra add ons. We didn't even get to finish ours so had to take some home. We also ordered the Fish Cake Soup, the size and portions of the fish cakes were all decent. It has a clear soup which I like but adding the fish soup sauce makes it even more flavorful!!! We also ordered gimmari (fried seaweed roll) it really goes well with the taekbokki and sweet potato tempura - right portion and decent size as well. We came here 2 consecutive days actually, first on a Saturday with just me and my 2 children and then the next day, with my husband and kids again. The service GREAT! I am guessing they are college kids and are so nice, sweet, attentive and helpful. You order the food from the cashier but they bring the food to your table. They also clean them right after customers leave which I think is good because it keeps the place look clean and neat. The ambience of the place is nice. The untensils and sauce area is very neat and organize. The area where the added extra topping are also neat and you can't see food spills around. They also have free plastric apron to use so that your clothes with not get dirty and free hair ties as well. This place is highly recommended and I am So glad that they decided to open this here in SFV - Northridge. My family had a happy tummy leaving this place and looking fowards to many more visits here. read more

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A solid Korean soul food place! I tried their rose tteokbokki, gimmari, and soondae. The tteokbokki was flavorful and comforting. The tteok was chewy and the sauce was not too thick or thin. I opted for the mini tteok, but looking forward to trying their garaetteok next time! I tolerate spiciness well, but the spicy level 2 was a tad bit too spicy for me. I would choose level 1 if you are sensitive to spiciness. The gimmari was my favorite. It had a great fried texture and a chewy interior. It was perfect to dip in the tteokbokki. The soondae was a bit disappointing and I would not get it again. The casings were missing on most of the pieces and the noodles were overcooked, so it looked like a blob on a plate. The taste was not there either. I liked to atmosphere of the place and the disposable bibs/hair ties to keep yourself clean was a nice touch. The service was great and I enjoyed eating the tteokbokki out of their pseudo-cast iron pan. read more

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I went with my friends here after class and it was completely worth it. The prices are pretty good for the portion that you get. I was surprised at first but once it came out I realized why it was the price that it is. We all agreed that we should have shared one because of how big it was! Super tasty and the service was great! Perfect for college students looking for some food before/after class! read more

Food are amazing! Crew stuffs are all nice and very welcoming. The place is okay nothing special, we just really love how comfortjng the good are. read more

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The food is incredibly flavorful and great service. Must try! My go to is the rose ssal tteokbokki. You will get to select the type of tteokbokki. Sal tteok is healthier of all 3. Though the popular one is the garae and its long..suited for crispy and chewey. Each 3 are: Mil tteok which is made from wheat Ssal Tteok which is made from purely glutionous rice flour. Garae non-glutinous rice flour, which is slightly less sticky..for gluten sensitivity, stick with Ssal Tteok. All decently priced and add ons like ramen can be added. read more

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Good: Food is AMAZING and good prices. Bad: There is only one person working on a busy weekend night. I was the first person in line to order and she didn't take my order for 15 minutes because she was preparing DoorDash and uber eats orders when no one was there to even pick them up. I had to ask her to take my order. So annoying I would only come again at a time when it's not busy. Literally hire at least one more person. read more

Checked this place out on a whim and ended up really enjoying it. The flavors were unique, and you could tell a lot of thought went into the dishes. Everything came out fresh, the portions were solid, and the staff was super friendly. Definitely a spot I'd come back to with friends. read more

Food is amazing. Service is good. Good thing the cashier told us the portions are alittle big, we shared one order n took some home. read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

Parking: lots of parking space in the plaza but they can feel small, so park carefully Nicely, my friend and I were the only customers so the food came out fast. The workers were sweet in ensuring we understood the process of how to order along with making sure we were happy with our order after it came out. The food was delicious and chewy. I would come back here again read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

This is the ONLY place I will eat Tteok Boekki (떡복끼) - not sure if I spelled that right,...but ever since living in Korea many many years ago, I have tried this dish everywhere in CA-- Korea town, Torrance, LA to San Fran--- and it was never quite right. I have come to expect to be disappointed. Now I have a place to satisfy my cravings!!! Tips: First timers: ---Don't touch the "bar" just order at the counter. The bar is for extras. ---Order level 1 hot. I'm an extra hot girl (tastes, not looks) but I feel level 1 will still be too hot for some. ---share 1 tteokbokki and order some of the other stuff they have. Portions are huge. For those who see spicy level 1,2 & 3 as mild, average, and hot, ..... You should know the Korean translations for levels 1, 2, and 3 say "average", "hot" and "DIE". You've been warned. I took one star off because one of the times I went service was like pulling teeth. If I hadn't been there before I would have left. Another time three of their fountain options were not working, and the Apple soda I was trying for the first time I asked if that's what it is supposed to taste like and I had to strongly suggest someone else taste it, and finally the girl took a little to the back and they came back and said no, and put a sticker on that to say out of order- so half of the drinks were not available and they said they couldn't refill/fix it. And they were out of ice. And finally, my restroom review. Perfectly clean and stocked single room restroom. So all good there! read more

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Noodles are so yummy if you like spicy choose the spicy level and omg that's what you're getting , all of the drinks are so yummy for sure coming back read more

New place. Pretty straightforward. Simple menu, few tables and chairs. The food also taste okay. Not like make you crave or want to come back the day after. Sorry. Price is okay. Tables aren't clean and only 1 person working. She definitely looks unhappy. She spilled my fish cake soup and don't even give extra napkins so I can wipe the table. And no sorry at all. Kind of rude. ( only 2 tables with total 5 customers. Mine included ) Anyhow. Ordered multtoek fish cake soup. Mayak gimbap, Love the gimmari. Business is targeting local students. So good for them. I'll try something else close by. read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Fish cak Multteok Fish Cake Soup . - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

10/26/2024 - HalGaTrcok Northridge a chain authentic Korea Street Food restaurant with more than 100 stores in Korea. After ordering two items, it took 25 minutes to get the food on the table. So don't expect it is a fast food or quick & bite place. It offers cold drinks like soda or bottled water displayed in the photo. Rose Tteokbokki is very good. Once I eat it, I can't stop it due to its mild spicy sauce with sweetness and chewed thick giant rice cake, etc. The Deep Fried Dumpling or Gimmari Fried Seaweed Roll is average because its stuffings are thin white noodles, which does not have any taste. Currently, the restaurant is running a promotion. You can get a great deal to taste a Korean street foods read more

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Came here on a Friday around 1 pm for lunch. There was parking in the large lot shared by multiple businesses in the plaza. We were greeted immediately. The employees were friendly. For entrees, you choose which tteokbokki dish you want with what type of rice cake. Then, you add extra toppings at the topping bar which are an addition $3.49 per QUARTER pound that you add to the price of the tteokbokki. I decided to get the rose tteokbokki (base is $15) which automatically comes with an egg, bacon, fish cake, sausage, onions, and carrots. I chose the small rice flour rice cakes. For toppings I got a little more of the sausages, tofu, wide glass noodles, and corn. It was an additional $10. I also got it level 2 spicy. I could have gone higher but there was an intense heat wave outside (high of 112F). I also ordered the mayak gimbap ($9.50). My boyfriend ordered the mara tteokbokki (base $15) with the large rice cakes at spicy level 2. It came with egg, fish cake, onions, and carrots. He added sausage, green onions, udon noodles, and corn. Also an additional $10. The food was ready pretty quickly. And it was way more than what we were expecting! The Korean patrons were sharing one dish between themselves which I think is a good idea if you do not want leftovers. We were happy to try 2 different flavors and took the leftovers home to eat the next day (the to go containers are labeled as microwave safe). The gimbap was delicious. I would maybe not get it again because you can make it at home or get cheaper ones at the Korean grocery store but these were definitely well made, just a little expensive. It comes with a light sauce but I also dipped it in the tteokbokki sauce. I would like to try other sides to do the same. The rose ttteokbokk was delicious. Creamy, savory, slightly sweet, and a bit spicy. Probably my favorite flavor. The sauce clung to all the ingredients well. Everything was cooked perfectly. My favorite ingredients were the glass noodles and sausages. Very very yummy! The Mara tteokbokki was also delicious. Numbing spicy and a little runnier of a sauce. The large rice cakes were cooked well too. I would get this again as well. Overall very delicious! I love more modern Korean dishes and this place hit the spot and is close to home. Great option in the valley. I may like it more than Yupp Dukk, another popular tteokbokki spot that has locations farther away. I will definitely come back. read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Mayak gimbap, mara tteokbokki, rose tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

Finallllyyy a spot specializing in tteokbokki in the valley!! Sad to see Holdaak gone, but the space kept the same seating and drink set up, with the addition if a toppings bar. I've tried the location in ktown and tbh not a fan of how they weigh out the toppings and it adds up quickly, BUT the flavor of the sauce and chewiness of the garae tteok (long cylindrical ricecake) is unique AND their medium spice is actually spicy! Would be down to try the spiciest level with cheese next. Rice balls were a DIY style with gloves provided, and tbh it was saltier than I would've liked - maybe too much seaweed? But aside from that the ration of rice to radish was tasty and complemented the spice of the tteok well. Added ramen for $3.5. Worth! SO and I would come back for the OG. Have yet to try the Rose as well. Service was a little slow but seems like they had a busy start to their opening relative to the number of staff. Hopefully they hire more ppl esp with the crowds theyre getting yeehaw read more

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Decided to pick up dinner after work and this is the spot we chose. We arrived just before 6, right before it started to get busy by which seemed like all CSUN students. We walked in, one person sitting in the back and another who ordered ahead of us since we were still deciding. Lots of open tables and seats, ranging from two seater to 4+. Really good for a smaller group but may need to split for larger. The menu isn't confusing but I can see how the entire bar could be. It doesn't really tell you that the bar is just for toppings.. you get a big serving bowl which makes you think that it's your entire meal. Luckily my bf and I thoroughly read the menu but also asked the young lady worker for clarification which she explained in detail and also answered all our questions. The toppings bar had quite a bit and even had tteokbokki so I can see how it would seem like you're filling up your bowl for the entire meal. We didn't get any toppings and instead ordered a rose tteokbokki level 2 and a jjajang tteokbokki level 1 with added cheese and noodles. Order was ready in about 15 minutes like the lady said. We sat down and waited while watching the dinner crowd roll in. The toppings bar had a line and everyone was filling their bowls to the brim. It was insane! They all seemed new and didn't understand how it worked. There was a young couple who filled theirs up and by the time they got to check out, they were so confused when the lady asked which tteokbokki they wanted to order... it almost seems like a scam because of how expensive the toppings are too. $13 for the base tteokbokki and then $3.49 per 1/4lb of toppings. That's pretty insane. I felt bad for everyone who filled their bowls. I feel like smaller bowls would make you think and second guess rather than filling it entirely thinking it's your main meal? Idk. Maybe this is a common thing but it seemed wild to us. Food was piping hot still by the time we got home which was good, however, the packaging was weird. Giant heavy bowl on top, light rectangular one underneath so it was very top heavy. Too hot to hold on your lap in the car so my bf struggled to keep it in place while we drove home. The food was good, plenty, and spice level is good as well. IG: @ammysalamii read more

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Stopped by during their grand opening today. Expected a line but there was no line at around 3:30pm. Tried the og grandma tteokbokki spicy level 1, mayak gimbap and soondae. Got everything to go. There was a bit of a wait but that's expected as it was their first day. Tteokbokki was good as expected. That is the most popular order here. It had a good balance of sweet and spicy. Be warned, spicy level 1 had a kick. Got it level 1 so my kids could eat it too but it might still be too spicy for young ones. The mayak gimbap was good but felt the soondae was a bit small. I'm used to bigger soon dae at most other Korean places. Overall I highly recommend when you are craving Korean street food. Go check them out. read more

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Hands down the best Korean tteokbokki I've ever had -- totally worth the drive from Ventura County! The flavors were authentic, rich, and perfectly balanced. What really made the experience even better was the amazing service. The waitress was so kind and accommodating -- she made mine less spicy since I can't handle too much heat, and it came out absolutely perfect. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring service like that makes all the difference. Halgatteok Northridge definitely earned my five stars! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Best Seller : Rose(로제) Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

Finally I got to try this new Korean restaurant with their famous dish. I ordered level 1 and it was just the right spiciness for me. I liked the dish, and the price was not too expensive. The cashier/worker was friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is not too big but was nice and clean. I will be back! read more

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Delicious fried garae-tteok skewers that is a comforting dessert for anyone who grew up with these plain white rice cakes. The crunchy texture with the sweet honey is a satisfying combo. Highly recommend! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Fried Garae-Tteok Skewers. Delicious white rice cakes with honey dip. - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

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Hands down one of the best spicy tteokbokki I've had! The sauce was fiery, slightly sweet, and full of depth, coating every chewy rice cake perfectly. It had just the right balance of heat and flavor--spicy enough to make you sweat but so good you couldn't stop eating. read more

I was sad that the restaurant Halgatteok replaced is gone but happy that a specialty tteokbokki place has come to the area. I intend to return more often, but on the single occasion I was here, I enjoyed the mala flavored garaetteok which was surprisingly not too spicy for me. The cheese really helps to alleviate the effects of spice. I also enjoyed the mayak rolls, and I hope to come back to try more of their offerings. read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Mayak Gimbap - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

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Came here after class with some friends to tryout grub around the area. I'm not very good with spicy food but still wanted to try their classic dishes. Unfortunately their least spicy was still above my threshold haha (which is good if you're looking for a more authentic Korean experience). Personally I'd love to try the dish if there were some way to get the food less salty and spicy since my diet's usually lighter. I'm glad I came and try the food at least and had a chance to hangout with my friends. The cashier was very nice to us and overall not too loud around lunch time either. With inflation my pot with noodles was about $20. The presentation of the food was pretty cool too! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Grandma () Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

The food is always good; it does take a while for the food but it's usually worth the wait because it's really good. Can do customization but no substituting so everything will be extra cost. Overall really good food. Would definitely recommend! Servers are really nice and helpful when order! Great with recommendations! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

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I ordered Jjajang treokbokki and vegei tempura. Jjajang tteokbokki was very watery. Tempura was super soggy. Original is way better

So happy to have a tteokboki eatery in the valley. My favorite was the rose tteokboki with the giant tteok. You can add additional toppings at the side bar which they charge by weight. The soon dae was okay, not the best I've had before. Portions are huge and great for the price I would recommend going with friends! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

Absolutely love love love the Rose Tteokbokki. So much that I had it 3 times in two weeks. The flavor is just incredible. Add ramen and extra fish cake and you have a perfect comfort food to indulge in. The spice level is adjustable to suit individual tastes. Portions and service have been great every time. So grateful to have this location for great tteokbokki without having to drive to ktown. And if I may, it's actually better than some I've had from ktown. Located across the street from CSUN with a good sized parking lot. They have a good amount of seating for dine in with fast casual restaurant vibes, but I've always leaned towards enjoying it in the comfort of my own home. the reviews will guarantee this place is good!!!! read more

Tasty food. Loved the Grandma jumbo tteokbokki with Gimmari. Great combo. Service was fast and friendly. Clean tables and condiments area. read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Grandma () Tteokbokki Fish Cake Soup () Deep Fried Dumpling ( ) Gimmari () Vegetable Tempura ()sweet chicken - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California

I was so excited a tteokbokki place opened up in Northridge! I wanted to order takeout but based on the website's online ordering, it didn't look like you could choose additional toppings so I decided to go there and order in person. Maybe you can put them in the special request section but since it was my first time, I didn't know what extra toppings they had. The place was casual with basic tables on the right side, topping bar on the left, and ordering counter in the back. I decided with my favorite, the rose tteokbokki (mild spice), and wanted to try the gimmari seaweed rolls. I asked the worker which rice cake was the typical one and he said it was the #1 made with wheat flour, but then another worker overheard and told me the more traditional one was the #2 with rice flour, which I ended up choosing. After giving my order, I asked when I could choose my toppings and then they told me that I need to get that first before I order. There's a sign on the topping bar that says the main dish includes egg, rice cake, fish cake, and scallions, so I verified with the workers and they said whatever toppings you get from the bar is additional to what the main dish already has. All of the tongs were used so I had to wait for them to give me a clean one, and be advised that you're using the same tong to grab all the toppings - this includes vegetables, fish cakes/squid, and noodles. I do wish they had individual tongs for each topping so there's less cross-contamination. Finally I was able to finish ordering, but during the whole time of confirming my order, I was holding the tongs in my hand for at least a minute before they noticed and took it for me. Be careful on those extra toppings because I didn't think I got that much but it ended up being an extra $11 charge! Luckily it was enough for two meals. Once I got home and stirred through the food, I noticed they did not give me any sausages which was supposed to be part of the rose tteokbokki. Other than that, the flavor of the sauce was great and the mild was still spicy without being too spicy. I was disappointed in the gimmari because the noodles inside had little flavor, but at least the outside was crispy. Overall the food was good and I would definitely come back for more, but their service could be improved. read more

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Must share with others! The tteokbokki without extras is a huge portion. I love the sides especially the gimbap. When they're busy it is sometimes hard to get a table but the service is great and the workers are really nice!! read more

Halgatteok Northridge - Korean Near Me - Northridge, California