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I got the rose tteokboki combo and it was great! I had low expectations going in but the flavor for everything was great. Combo comes with tteokboki and you can choose 2 sides and it comes with some rice and a bowl of soup. I thought for $15.5 it was a great deal. (For my sides i got the pork mandu and seaweed roll). They also give a generous amount of rice cakes in the tteokboki which I was surprised considering the cost. The soup it came with was just okay, too salty for me and definitely tasted like MSG. Overall i liked this place, would come back again! I went at 12pm on a Wednesday and it was empty but shortly after I ordered a wave of ppl came. I would say it took a bit for my food to come out even though it was empty when i ordered. Wished it came out quicker.
seoul bunsik is located in the international food court with other restaurants. it's set up similarly to a mall food court, where you order at the counter and then you can take your food to-go or eat at a table. since it's located downtown, it's super hard to find parking. i'd only go in-person when it's convenient, but the food tastes just as good when ordered for delivery. - tteokbokki (4.5/5): definitely had a kick! it was exactly what i would expect from tteokbokki, with a good depth of gochujang flavor. i loved the spiciness, but my boyfriend thought it was too spicy. the sauce was a little on the watery end, but it was thick enough to coat the rice cakes and fish cakes. the rice cakes were perfectly chewy, and i thought there was a good ratio of rice cakes to toppings - carbonara tteokbokki (4/5): lighter than i expected it to be, although still a little heavy because of the oil and cream sauce. it was very rich and creamy, and i liked the addition of ham - rose tteokbokki (4.5/5): this was my favorite tteokbokki! it tasted almost like the middle ground between the regular and carbonara tteokbokki. it was creamy but also had a slight kick, though less spicy then the regular tteokbokki. i thought it would've been perfect if the sauce was a little thicker - kimchi fried rice (3.5/5): this had a great kimchi flavor, which was savory and tangy. there was lots of kimchi in it, but it would've been better if the kimchi was chopped up instead of in big pieces. the egg was fried well, but the rice was a little mushy. it was a good portion of food - fried seaweed roll (2/5): just ok. i thought they could've been crispier, and i wasn't a fan of the flavor, which i thought was one-note. i typically like kimmari with a slightly sweeter and deeper flavor. it would've been nice if it came with a kimmari dipping sauce to add more flavor - cheese balls (4/5): surprisingly slightly sweet! they came with a spicy mayo sauce, which was good but overshadowed the slightly sweet flavor of the cheese. if you want more of a savory dish, i would recommend dipping them in the sauce, but i ate them plain since i enjoyed the sweetness. the balls were oily, and i could feel the oil seeping out in each bite. i liked the chewy mochi-like texture - so-tteok (3/5): rice cakes and mini sausages covered in a slightly sweet and tangy glaze. i thought the dish was okay, but i wasn't a big fan of the sauce and it could've used more seasoning overall. i did like the chewiness of the rice cakes, which were fried seoul bunsik's main focus - the tteokbokki - was tasty, and the portion was great! everything else was okay, but i'm not sure that i would order them again if i came back. my favorite was the rose tteokbokki, which i would definitely recommend trying!
Great FiDi lunch option. The restaurant is located in the international food quart. Make sure you get here before the lunch rush. The food quart can get a bit loud. I ordered the kimchi fried rice. Kimchi fried rice tastes fine (a bit mushy) but was really really oily. I soaked 4 napkins in full. Rose tteokbokki was flavorful. The meal set came with a side of oden which was nice. Good portion sizes and glad to see Korean food offerings in the area.
Combo box (rose tteokbokki, fried mandu, gimmari) - 5/5, comes with a generous portion of tteokbokki, 3 fried mandu, 2/3 gimmari, scoop of rice, and fishcake soup. The sauce was super flavorful and the tteok was chewy! It's a bit in the watery side, but the flavor sticks to the tteok fine. Gimmari and fried mandu were perfect on its own and dipped into the sauce. The fishcake soup was alright, and they only gave a small cut of fishcake. Great place when you're craving korean streetfood!
This spot is located in the international food court underground. It's set up similar to a mall food court. My friend and I really enjoyed the sauce that came with the sausage and rice cake skewer. The rice cakes were also very good. The price is also very reasonable While you wait for your food, grab a seat. They call names out when your order is ready.
Pretty good flavor. Nice space. Only complaint was a 25 minute wait time which is a lot for a lunchtime hour.
Yet another great Korean offerings in the underground food court. No cashier, just order at a kiosk then swipe your credit card then collect your food a little while later. Some pretty unique dishes you don't often see around town. Rosé Creamy Tteokbokki: Very unique! It's from the same book of magic that put heavy cream into a tomato-based curry to make the beloved chicken tikka masala. The typical spicy tteokbokki sauce becomes so much more complex with a little bit of dairy. And I wouldn't think of it as less spicy, but just better balanced. The chewy doughy tteokbokki made me think of eating big gnocchi in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. Though the fish cakes were distinctively fishy, so you can't mistake this for Italian or Indian. And the almost raw onion chunks were an interesting addition, helping add some tang to the big rice cakes. Though the rich cream gets pretty filling, so you might not finish the whole dish. Very memorable. Korean Noodle Soup w/ Chicken & Mandu: Decided to get the regular version since I wanted to really appreciate the 8+ hour simmered chicken broth. It was comforting for sure, but it wasn't mind blowing. Also, it seemed they went a bit crazy with the thick noodles leaving not much space for the broth. The chicken was tender though mild. Same with the carrot and zucchini slices. The only thing with a lot of flavor was the optional mandu add-on I selected. Tasted freshly made since the dough was tender and the veggies inside were fresh, plus the meat (pork?) was good too. Not sure I'd get this again though, would probably stick with the tteokbokki next time. Cheese Corndog: Not the dense cornmeal you'd find on a regular corndog, but lighter and chewier. Loved that so much of it was just filled with gooey cheese. Though there was a little smoky sausage by the stick. The abundance of ketchup on top was perfect. Fried Seaweed Roll: Looks like deep fried sushi, but under the crispy tempura shell and papery seaweed wrap is a bunch of squishy glass noodles. Fun flavor contrast throughout all the different layers. But didn't feel that substantive since it was just carby.
classic tteokbokki with some fish cakes. I thought the sauce was on the watery side but the spice level was good. wish there were more ingredients but it was $13 so not too shabby
This spot is in a food court in the financial district. My sister and I got the rose TBK, with a bunch of sides. We got the fried sweet potato, gimmari, por mandu, and so-tteok. Everything was so yummy but the dukbokki was a little too runny. I really enjoyed the fried sweet potato and so-tteok!
found this place on a whim and i was pleasantly surprised!! all of the food was perfect with great portions--really worth it for a quick meal or togo for a picnic or drive! rose tteokbokki - HUGE portion and the sauce was addictingly spicy and creamy. it came with onions and chewy delightful rice cakes. overall just satisfies a korean food craving fried seaweed rolls - they gave a lot & i dipped these in the rose sauce. these are filled with chewy noodles and really flavorful with a bit of a kick!! this was a very chill place with noone else ordering on a weekday in an unassuming underground plaza, serving really yummy food that shouldn't be overlooked!!
Hot. Spicy. Saucy. Cheesy. Chewy. Carbs. HELL YAS! Though your belly and porcelain throne may be giving you the side eye. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Korean food has been having a moment and Seoul Bunsik is here to satisfy your hot, spicy, carb heavy Korean cravings (bunsik = food made from flour). Seoul Bunsik serves Korean Street Food: Gimmari (fried seaweed rolls), Tteokbokki (rice cakes), Mandu (fried potstickers), and KFC Popcorn Chicken. It's a ghost kitchen so takeout and delivery only via 3rd party apps. For their tteokbokki, there's two options: standard cylinder or noodle (like udon). Spice levels: Regular, Spicy, or Fire. As others have stated, regular is spicy enough unless you want to light your toilet paper on fire. I ordered delivery via DoorDash and my order was delivered in about an hour. Everything was securely packaged in a sealed bag and a kind thank you note. F O O D * Gimmari: Fried Seaweed Rolls (10 pc -$4): https://bit.ly/3z3fadR A popular Korean street food snack of glass noodles wrapped in seaweed then fried. The gimmari was crunchy on the outside with chewy, noodles on the inside. Dip it in the spicy, creamy tteokbooki sauce...so good! * Creamy aka Rose Tteokbokki ($14.50): https://bit.ly/32Hl4FH ***Add cheese (+$3) ***Add mini sausages (+$3) ***Option to add egg (+$1.50) but I added one on my own at home. The Rose Tteokbokki was so deliciously satisfying with chewy rice cakes, savory mini sausages, soft sheets of fish cakes, acidic kimchi, and plenty of melty cheesy goodness. The sauce was creamy and spicy; regular spicy packed a good amount of heat. This is a very rich and heavy dish so it's good for sharing. I could only eat ¼ of the portion. I enjoyed Seoul Bunsik's food but I was HELLA thirsty afterwards. Not many places in the city serve Rose Tteokbokki so if you're looking to get your fix, give Seoul Bunsik a try!
Good, simple clean tasting Korean street food. I got exactly what I wanted but didn't get to try their tteokbokki which I will next time. Skewers: simple, classic. Rice cakes nice and crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Spicy sweet gochujang sauce. Seaweed roles: good texture and fun to eat, but a little bland on its own. Must dip in sauce- either your tteokbokki or skewer sauce, then it's perfect. Spicy noodles: not bad considering this is kind of a fast food joint. Pretty solid taste and depth of the broth. Next time I'd like to try the original. But great noodles and a good serving of veggies. One thing I would change is the noodles come inside the soup when you order takeout, I wish they were separate so the noodles would be less soggy.
We were looking for a quick dinner spot in the city and thought we were going to Katsuya but then realized the combo restaurant set up. We ended up ordering from the Seoul Bunsik kiosk. Once you order, you seat yourself and wait until they bring out the food. Water is self serveI think most people do take out. We ordered the Tteokbokki combo box which comes with your choice of rice cakes (original, rose, or carbonara) and a side (Pork Mandu, veggie mandu, seaweed rolls, sweet potato fries, or cheese balls). There was a small side of rice and oden soup as well. Carbonara tteokbokki (4/5): Obviously this gave a pasta vibe. It had a thick, creamy sauce with onions and ham. It was very heavy. Seaweed rolls (5/5): You can't go wrong with fried foods! This was a perfect side with the tteokbokki because it pairs well when dipped in the sauce. Cheese Corndog (3/5): This was your typical Korean corndog filled with melted cheese and sausage. It wasn't as crispy as ones I've had before though. Good to dip in tteokbokki sauce. So-Tteok (2/5): This was a sausage skewer with fried tteok brushed with a sweet sauce. I didn't care for this too much. It seems like it is a good spot for lunch during the work week. It is a very casual eatery. read more
2 months ago
I got the rose tteokboki combo and it was great! I had low expectations going in but the flavor for everything was great. Combo comes with tteokboki and you can choose 2 sides and it comes with some rice and a bowl of soup. I thought for $15.5 it was a great deal. (For my sides i got the pork mandu and seaweed roll). They also give a generous amount of rice cakes in the tteokboki which I was surprised considering the cost. The soup it came with was just okay, too salty for me and definitely tasted like MSG. Overall i liked this place, would come back again! I went at 12pm on a Wednesday and it was empty but shortly after I ordered a wave of ppl came. I would say it took a bit for my food to come out even though it was empty when i ordered. Wished it came out quicker. read more
8 months ago
Quick Korean or Japanese lunch to go in one location Decent foods Self service Kiosk order read more
seoul bunsik is located in the international food court with other restaurants. it's set up similarly to a mall food court, where you order at the counter and then you can take your food to-go or eat at a table. since it's located downtown, it's super hard to find parking. i'd only go in-person when it's convenient, but the food tastes just as good when ordered for delivery. - tteokbokki (4.5/5): definitely had a kick! it was exactly what i would expect from tteokbokki, with a good depth of gochujang flavor. i loved the spiciness, but my boyfriend thought it was too spicy. the sauce was a little on the watery end, but it was thick enough to coat the rice cakes and fish cakes. the rice cakes were perfectly chewy, and i thought there was a good ratio of rice cakes to toppings - carbonara tteokbokki (4/5): lighter than i expected it to be, although still a little heavy because of the oil and cream sauce. it was very rich and creamy, and i liked the addition of ham - rose tteokbokki (4.5/5): this was my favorite tteokbokki! it tasted almost like the middle ground between the regular and carbonara tteokbokki. it was creamy but also had a slight kick, though less spicy then the regular tteokbokki. i thought it would've been perfect if the sauce was a little thicker - kimchi fried rice (3.5/5): this had a great kimchi flavor, which was savory and tangy. there was lots of kimchi in it, but it would've been better if the kimchi was chopped up instead of in big pieces. the egg was fried well, but the rice was a little mushy. it was a good portion of food - fried seaweed roll (2/5): just ok. i thought they could've been crispier, and i wasn't a fan of the flavor, which i thought was one-note. i typically like kimmari with a slightly sweeter and deeper flavor. it would've been nice if it came with a kimmari dipping sauce to add more flavor - cheese balls (4/5): surprisingly slightly sweet! they came with a spicy mayo sauce, which was good but overshadowed the slightly sweet flavor of the cheese. if you want more of a savory dish, i would recommend dipping them in the sauce, but i ate them plain since i enjoyed the sweetness. the balls were oily, and i could feel the oil seeping out in each bite. i liked the chewy mochi-like texture - so-tteok (3/5): rice cakes and mini sausages covered in a slightly sweet and tangy glaze. i thought the dish was okay, but i wasn't a big fan of the sauce and it could've used more seasoning overall. i did like the chewiness of the rice cakes, which were fried seoul bunsik's main focus - the tteokbokki - was tasty, and the portion was great! everything else was okay, but i'm not sure that i would order them again if i came back. my favorite was the rose tteokbokki, which i would definitely recommend trying! read more
Great FiDi lunch option. The restaurant is located in the international food quart. Make sure you get here before the lunch rush. The food quart can get a bit loud. I ordered the kimchi fried rice. Kimchi fried rice tastes fine (a bit mushy) but was really really oily. I soaked 4 napkins in full. Rose tteokbokki was flavorful. The meal set came with a side of oden which was nice. Good portion sizes and glad to see Korean food offerings in the area. read more
Combo box (rose tteokbokki, fried mandu, gimmari) - 5/5, comes with a generous portion of tteokbokki, 3 fried mandu, 2/3 gimmari, scoop of rice, and fishcake soup. The sauce was super flavorful and the tteok was chewy! It's a bit in the watery side, but the flavor sticks to the tteok fine. Gimmari and fried mandu were perfect on its own and dipped into the sauce. The fishcake soup was alright, and they only gave a small cut of fishcake. Great place when you're craving korean streetfood! read more
This spot is located in the international food court underground. It's set up similar to a mall food court. My friend and I really enjoyed the sauce that came with the sausage and rice cake skewer. The rice cakes were also very good. The price is also very reasonable While you wait for your food, grab a seat. They call names out when your order is ready. read more
1 year ago
Pretty good flavor. Nice space. Only complaint was a 25 minute wait time which is a lot for a lunchtime hour. read more
6 months ago
Yet another great Korean offerings in the underground food court. No cashier, just order at a kiosk then swipe your credit card then collect your food a little while later. Some pretty unique dishes you don't often see around town. Rosé Creamy Tteokbokki: Very unique! It's from the same book of magic that put heavy cream into a tomato-based curry to make the beloved chicken tikka masala. The typical spicy tteokbokki sauce becomes so much more complex with a little bit of dairy. And I wouldn't think of it as less spicy, but just better balanced. The chewy doughy tteokbokki made me think of eating big gnocchi in a creamy tomato vodka sauce. Though the fish cakes were distinctively fishy, so you can't mistake this for Italian or Indian. And the almost raw onion chunks were an interesting addition, helping add some tang to the big rice cakes. Though the rich cream gets pretty filling, so you might not finish the whole dish. Very memorable. Korean Noodle Soup w/ Chicken & Mandu: Decided to get the regular version since I wanted to really appreciate the 8+ hour simmered chicken broth. It was comforting for sure, but it wasn't mind blowing. Also, it seemed they went a bit crazy with the thick noodles leaving not much space for the broth. The chicken was tender though mild. Same with the carrot and zucchini slices. The only thing with a lot of flavor was the optional mandu add-on I selected. Tasted freshly made since the dough was tender and the veggies inside were fresh, plus the meat (pork?) was good too. Not sure I'd get this again though, would probably stick with the tteokbokki next time. Cheese Corndog: Not the dense cornmeal you'd find on a regular corndog, but lighter and chewier. Loved that so much of it was just filled with gooey cheese. Though there was a little smoky sausage by the stick. The abundance of ketchup on top was perfect. Fried Seaweed Roll: Looks like deep fried sushi, but under the crispy tempura shell and papery seaweed wrap is a bunch of squishy glass noodles. Fun flavor contrast throughout all the different layers. But didn't feel that substantive since it was just carby. read more
This spot is in a food court in the financial district. My sister and I got the rose TBK, with a bunch of sides. We got the fried sweet potato, gimmari, por mandu, and so-tteok. Everything was so yummy but the dukbokki was a little too runny. I really enjoyed the fried sweet potato and so-tteok! read more
found this place on a whim and i was pleasantly surprised!! all of the food was perfect with great portions--really worth it for a quick meal or togo for a picnic or drive! rose tteokbokki - HUGE portion and the sauce was addictingly spicy and creamy. it came with onions and chewy delightful rice cakes. overall just satisfies a korean food craving fried seaweed rolls - they gave a lot & i dipped these in the rose sauce. these are filled with chewy noodles and really flavorful with a bit of a kick!! this was a very chill place with noone else ordering on a weekday in an unassuming underground plaza, serving really yummy food that shouldn't be overlooked!! read more
5 years ago
Hot. Spicy. Saucy. Cheesy. Chewy. Carbs. HELL YAS! Though your belly and porcelain throne may be giving you the side eye. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Korean food has been having a moment and Seoul Bunsik is here to satisfy your hot, spicy, carb heavy Korean cravings (bunsik = food made from flour). Seoul Bunsik serves Korean Street Food: Gimmari (fried seaweed rolls), Tteokbokki (rice cakes), Mandu (fried potstickers), and KFC Popcorn Chicken. It's a ghost kitchen so takeout and delivery only via 3rd party apps. For their tteokbokki, there's two options: standard cylinder or noodle (like udon). Spice levels: Regular, Spicy, or Fire. As others have stated, regular is spicy enough unless you want to light your toilet paper on fire. I ordered delivery via DoorDash and my order was delivered in about an hour. Everything was securely packaged in a sealed bag and a kind thank you note. F O O D * Gimmari: Fried Seaweed Rolls (10 pc -$4): https://bit.ly/3z3fadR A popular Korean street food snack of glass noodles wrapped in seaweed then fried. The gimmari was crunchy on the outside with chewy, noodles on the inside. Dip it in the spicy, creamy tteokbooki sauce...so good! * Creamy aka Rose Tteokbokki ($14.50): https://bit.ly/32Hl4FH ***Add cheese (+$3) ***Add mini sausages (+$3) ***Option to add egg (+$1.50) but I added one on my own at home. The Rose Tteokbokki was so deliciously satisfying with chewy rice cakes, savory mini sausages, soft sheets of fish cakes, acidic kimchi, and plenty of melty cheesy goodness. The sauce was creamy and spicy; regular spicy packed a good amount of heat. This is a very rich and heavy dish so it's good for sharing. I could only eat ¼ of the portion. I enjoyed Seoul Bunsik's food but I was HELLA thirsty afterwards. Not many places in the city serve Rose Tteokbokki so if you're looking to get your fix, give Seoul Bunsik a try! read more
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Good, simple clean tasting Korean street food. I got exactly what I wanted but didn't get to try their tteokbokki which I will next time. Skewers: simple, classic. Rice cakes nice and crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Spicy sweet gochujang sauce. Seaweed roles: good texture and fun to eat, but a little bland on its own. Must dip in sauce- either your tteokbokki or skewer sauce, then it's perfect. Spicy noodles: not bad considering this is kind of a fast food joint. Pretty solid taste and depth of the broth. Next time I'd like to try the original. But great noodles and a good serving of veggies. One thing I would change is the noodles come inside the soup when you order takeout, I wish they were separate so the noodles would be less soggy. read more
2 years ago
A ghost kitchen with tables and chairs. Collocated with Katsuya, this store front has no wait staff. The kitchen was a two person crew entertaining a slew of mobile delivery orders and a couple of in person guests including us. This location is so ghost, they didn't even have bottled water. Their rose tteokbokki was not a true rose sauce. Skip the carbonara tteokbokki, carbonara is only meant in an Italian restaurant. Maybe the food was actually good at their previous location but it only leaves room for disappointment here. read more
I discovered this place on Doordash, I believe they are on other food applications! I had the Dak-gangjeong and Rosé tteokbbeokki. The rose tteokbbeokki is really good!! After trying another, this one tends to be on the sweeter side of things, but also more flavorful and different compared to the traditional version. The dak-gangjeong is on the sweeter side of things, not like orange chicken from panda express but it does have some familiar tastes, but a lot more crunchy. Total with delivery came to around $30 for both! Will order again when I'm feeling lazy. :) read more
2 years ago
came here w my friend nd got the carbonara tteokbokki and cheese baWWWLLS at first the tteokbokki looked lowk gross but ngl it was fire lol i didn't try the balls but my friend said it was good might have to come here again nd try the rose tteokbokki read more
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It was a little difficult to find at first. You have to take the stairs down to find a little food hall. The menu is not too big-just soups spicy rice cakes etc. I got the tteokbokki. It was very flavorful and came with a lot of fish cakes and cabbage. Would recommend for something quick to eat. read more
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