I haven't been here in so long, I missed it! I had some friends come by so I recommended this as they give you huge portions to share. We ordered the A set, which is the basic set of just the rice cakes, boiled eggs and veggies. WARNING: When it's time to choose the spice levels, CHOOSE MILD. I nearly forgot how strong their spice levels are, but luckily I remembered in time and we switched to mild. Even at mild, it sent my friend to the bathroom and we didn't see them for 10 minutes. (Last visit we got medium and my other friend had the same incident). I'd also like to point out that I usually have a pretty good spice tolerance, but even I needed a lot of drinks for this. That being said, it's VERY enjoyable. It's not a warning to stay away, just a warning that this place MAY humble you lol. Our server was very nice and helped explain the different things on the menu (Yupdduk vs Yup Oh) since they had the same descriptions. Also helped us with water refills when they realized we were dying. It's also pretty quiet in here so it's a great place to share food and chat with friends. Highly recommend bringing spicy loving friends here or just someone you don't like and would like to humble (Have not done this yet, but maybe once day). read more

I really liked the food here, but the spice scale seriously threw me off. I already knew Yup Dduk had a reputation for being extremely spicy, so I specifically ordered the Rosé Yup Dduk at Extra Mild. I wasn't expecting it to be completely non-spicy. I figured Extra Mild would still have a little kick, just something I could actually handle. It was still REALLY spicy. I'll admit I don't have a high spice tolerance, but my fiancée does. She loves spicy food and is usually the reason I end up trying spicy things in the first place. Even she thought this was way too spicy for something called Extra Mild. We honestly weren't sure we were going to finish it. That's what made this kind of frustrating because the food itself was really good. I loved the flavor and actually wanted to keep eating it, but the heat made it difficult to enjoy as much as I wanted to. Maybe that's just how their scale works and Extra Mild really means "the least spicy version of an extremely spicy dish." If that's the case, I definitely think first-time customers should know that going in. I'd still recommend the food if you have a serious spice tolerance, but if you're ordering Extra Mild because you're expecting something normally considered mild, just be prepared. Even Extra Mild has a lot of heat. read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - Rosé Yup Dduk - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Spicy, but so good! I ordered the Yupdduk Original, and it was really spicy--honestly, so hot that it was difficult for me to finish, but the flavors were definitely there! We customized it by adding rice cakes, sausage, ramen, and mozzarella cheese, which made the texture amazing. The fried chicken was absolutely spectacular--perfectly crispy and delicious. We also tried the spam rice, and the addition of the mayo made it really good and helped balance out some of that intense heat from the main dish. If you love a serious spice challenge, this is the spot! read more

If you have a high tolerance for spiciness food, this is the perfect spot for Korean food. I typically can handle spicy korean food but man, I was constantly grabbing my water to try to tone down the spiciness but it was still quite intense that I couldn't enjoy my food. I asked the server for future reference if I can change the spicy level and he said no we cant. So it was quite disappointing for me because I won't be able to come back again. Other than the spiciness issue, the food overall was authentic and fresh. The portions for the Rose Yup Dduk is good to share for 3-4 people. You can also order a single portion but it's more worth to order a bigger bowl to share. The rice cake was tender and had a lot of flavor. The soup bse was also more creamy but it was just to spicy. I love how you can add cheese too which I love. So the more cheese, the merrier. I would recommend the combo with either the Ramen Udon noodles with either the Tuna or Ham Kimbap. The tuna they use is fresh and not salty. So it's less salty compared to the Ham. I tried both and thought the Udon and Ham Kimbap combo was better. It was a good portion of carbs, so I even had to take the kimbap home to see. The staff was polite and served the food quick. The menu is on the ipad so I love how I didn't have to wait as long as I know what I wanted to order and didn't have to waive the staff down to take my order. I feel that overall the food was good, but it was the spiciness that should have an option to tone down for me like me. read more

I went to this restaurant this Tuesday, and yup dduk tasted so weird and rice cake tasted so hard. Not recommended to come.

Been here a few times, we especially like their Yup O - lots of fishcake it is perfect (even for a spice wuss like me) - though I don't each much of it because eventually, I am a spice wuss (haha). With the combo it comes with extras like boiled eggs, which help offset the heat. My favorite dish here is the fish cake soup, it comes plentiful with different kinds of fishcake and the broth is one of my favorite to drink, I only wish there was more broth (pretty pretty please). This is one of our local spots we like to hit up when we have a tteokbokki craving, we did try the vegetables fries as we got the combo during our first visit, but were not a fan. So we just stick to our Yup O or Yup Dduk and Fish Cake Soup! read more

I was so hungry with others that we practically ordered a lot of food, but the food was GOOD! It's in a plaza that can be fairly packed so beware finding parking with a big group of people. Service was fast as there wasn't a lot of people upon arrival but then right when dinner came around, there was more people. For food, we go the classic yupdduk which can vary in spiciness and you can add additional toppings too. For toppings, we got the glass noodles. It was definitely delicious with a lot of variations to choose from! We also got the seaweed rice ball, assorted fries (veggie fries), fishcake soup, and kimbap! I love the sides and would definitely come here again as it didn't miss! read more

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First time trying Yupdduk! Very delicious and flavorful spicy Korean rice cake and pork cutlets. We also tried the seaweed fries. My family enjoyed it, we will definitely go back. read more

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I really want to give this better review because it's been on my list forever, but had a rather disappointing experience here. I came here about an hour to closing, but there were still some customers and plenty of employees around. I waffled between regular Yup Dduk or the rose yup dduk and opted for the original. I also got fried seaweed noodles also. I decided on the mild since I thought it would be ok with the spice. Everything was ordered through an iPad, which I had no issues with. The fried item came out first. I was hoping that yup dduk would come out fairly quickly after so I can dip it in with the sauce, but no luck so I ended up eating pretty dry seaweed roll, which would have been better with a sauce. A long time later the yup dduk came out. Immediately I noticed how watery the dish was. My guess is that since I came a little close to closing (although it was still an hour left and plenty of customers came in after me), they didn't reduce the sauce long enough. This might have been my mistake, but for mild it was so spicy (and I can handle spice normally). There was not enough cheese, so just spicy overall. I ended up ordering tuna mayo rice to counter the spiciness. Definitely would suggest ordering extra mild the first time. The other thing is I never got an heads up from the employees. Even the tuna rice, I saw later on Yelp that you're supposed to make it into rice balls, I got no instructions for it (or gloves which I think you're supposed to get). I left pretty disappointed and still slightly hungry because i definitely couldn't finish the meal. I don't think I will be back, but if you want to try, I would recommend getting it extra mild and definitely doing some research before going here. read more

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The food was delicious. One thing I know is when Koreans say spicy - they mean spicy. The yupdduk with level original spiciness - I spicy. So be cautious when ordering. We enjoyed the fact that it was spicy, chased it down with a coke. The gentleman working was kind and attentive We'll be back. read more

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tteokbokki: 4.5/5 - Rich, spicy, and flavorful sauce with just the right amount of heat. The chewy rice cakes pair perfectly with the melted cheese swirl, adding creaminess to balance the spice. gimbap: 4/5 - Fresh and well-rolled with a nice mix of fillings. The sesame seeds on top add a good nutty touch, though a bit more seasoning in the rice could make it even better. Parking can be tricky during peak hours as there is a supermarket in the same plaza. read more

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We visited in a large group so I was fortunate enough to sample many dishes. The tried and true is, of course, the yup dduk in which both extra mild and jja jang are delicious. My new favorite discovery that I was skeptical about at first was the Parmesan squid steak. Cheese and squid sounded like an odd combination at first to me, but I ended up reaching for it again and again. There's plenty of indoor seating so they were able to accommodate our group of 8. read more

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Service was amazing and the food was so fresh and hot. Very clean restaurant and great atmosphere would definitely come back again read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - Yup Dduk - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

It's a really small trendy little Korean junk food type of place.... Perfect for an after school snack ..... Staff was a nice old school type of vibes... A word of caution it's more authentic. For example, they don't use American tuna. They use Korean tuna, and it does have a little funk about it if you're not used to it. I haven't tried a few dishes, but from what I've tried it's ok... Don't let me scare you away give it a chance you may love it ...... read more

first time trying these Korean dishes and they were so yummy & flavorful! Portions are so big and fed our group of 6 read more

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I thought I had done a review for this place but it must have gotten missed. Yupdduck Diamond Bar is located behind Hanmi Bank and Market World in Diamond Bar/Walnut. Parking can get little busy especially due to more electric charging station being added. Yupdduck is known for their tteokbokki and you customized it however way you want to spice level or sweetness to adding more toppings on top. You can also pick from more fish cake or more rice cake option as well. For the amount of food they give you the price is reasonable. Inside is fairly small but food tastes really good. This time I went little crazy and ordered lot of different food to try because I was with big group of friends. We had to get the OG regular tteokbokki and we also got their jjajang tteokbokki. Other side dishes we got were, whole grilled squid, omurice (omelette rice) is how they call it, and fried chicken, seaweed rice balls, fish cake soup, two kinds of kimbap (tuna and ham) and fried goodies (tempura, mandu and seaweed roll (gimmari). Service was top notch. They kept coming to see how we were doing and refilled our waters and I had ordered Fanta in a bottle and Coke bottle they had were from Mexico. Definitely coming back to this location to try to rose tteokbokki and other korean comfort food. They are definitely super busy with take outs. Think we definitely attracted cutomers who walked in after we got our good because they were asking us what we had gotten so they could order the same dish. Love supporting small and legit business. The flavors are great and to add on top their service is amazing as well. So if you crave korean food this is the spot to try. read more

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Who knew that seaweed rice balls would be the star of the meal? You can expect every table to order that @yupddukdiamondbar amongst the many incredibly comforting dishes here First time trying Korean comfort food or don't know what to get? Order this lineup and thank me later: Omelette Rice Pork Cutlet Chicken feet Seaweed Rice ball Beef bulgogi stew read more

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Food was super delicious. I liked the Ham kimbap was good. A bit salty at first bite but was delicious. I was craving kimbap for the longest. The Beef Bulgogi Stew was really good. You can have it no soup or with soup. I liked the soup. Spicy Chicken Wings was good with rice. It doesn't come with rice but it tastes even better with rice. The Seaweed Rice Ball was so good!! I love the seaweed flavor!!! We got it Togo and only took us 25 min wait for the food to be cooked. Service: very friendly staff. read more

Cozy vibes to hang out with friends and good service. * Mala Yup Oh [$29 with Egg extra $3, Cheese extra $3 + Chinese noodle extra $4 =total $36] This reminded me of Taiwanese hot pot. Definitely has kick even though we ordered extra mild. Sweet and spicy but more savory than OG Tteokbokki. Rice cakes were a nice soft chewiness and not undercooked. * Spicy Chicken Wings $20 (comes with several rice balls)- sauce remind me of mixture of gochujang and soy sauce. Definitely a spicy savory kick. * Soondae R $16: Super soft and not as tender as expected because it's filled with glass noodles.Different from a Vietnamese sausage and even English sausage. read more

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Been wanting to go here and finally went one night after dropping my daughter off at CSUF. It's so cute and quaint in there. The servers were very nice and guided us to the menu on the table. We got our food and portions were great. We ate the fried chicken, 1/2 yupdduk rose, calamari, and the spam fried rice. I don't usually get affected by spice but their mild was already a little spicy. Will definitely come back and when I do, no spice. Hehe read more

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I love coming here for my tteokbokki cravings! Portions are huge (enough for 3-4 people), food comes out decently fast, and taste is a 10/10! I always get their tteokbokki with more tteok, Chinese glass noodles, and cheese. They usually don't give alot of cheese, but everything else is a good amount. There's usually no wait to little wait every time, I've never had to make a reservation. We almost always get seated within a few minutes. Overall this is the best tteokbokki spot in Diamond Bar, it's hard to find somewhere that beats Yupdduk! read more

The Diamond Yupdduk location is conveniently across from Hannam Chain, making parking easy and stress-free. The staff here were incredibly friendly, which made our dining experience even better. I highly recommend coming with a group of friends--not only can you enjoy tteokbokki, but you can also share a variety of other dishes. You can customize your tteokbokki by choosing the type of noodles. We opted for udon noodles in the black bean sauce tteokbokki. The spice level is adjustable, and while it wasn't completely mild, the mild spice level was just the right amount of heat--spicy yet enjoyable! They also had Mexican Coke, which I couldn't resist trying. The space seemed a bit smaller than expected, but I noticed many people ordering to-go. By the time we left, the place was full, likely because the food was so delicious. Overall, a great spot with tasty food and excellent service--I'll definitely be back!!! read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - tteokbokki (want to add extra cheese next time) - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

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Delicious every time :) I love coming here with my friend. The workers are always friendly. I recommend the rose yup dduk. So good for sharing read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - Rose Yup Dduk - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

Yupdduk is always a hit with our teenagers! We usually order the Mild Yupdduk Combo because the regular spice level is a little too spicy for us. The combo comes with rice balls and assorted fried items, which make the meal even better. The rice balls are perfect for balancing the spice, and the fried snacks are always a favorite with the kids. The portions are generous, the food is consistently delicious, and it's one of our family's go-to spots whenever we're craving Korean comfort food. read more

Still one of my favorite places ever when I want to have a cheat day! This place is located close to the 60 freeway so super convenient. I always get the b set which I think is perfect for a party to 4. It was 3 of us and we did not finish our food so friendly had leftovers. The restaurant has a good amount of seating available and is very casual. read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - B Set - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

I visited Friday afternoon and it wasn't too packed. Food was good and service was good. They filled out water as needed and food came out in a timely manner. But food is like any other standard Korean spot. I noticed that the tipping options were 15,18, and 20%. But after tipping cash and leaving I realized I paid 20$ in tip on a $92 meal as suggested, but 20% of $92 is not $20. (Total came to $100 after tax) Checked the receipt and realized that the tip is the after tax price. Kinda feel scammy and dishonest as this isn't common in my experiences in restaurants in both NYC and Cali. The norm is to tax pre-tax as there is no "service or goods" transaction in tax, why are we tipping on tax? But the rest of the experience was good. Saw another review and same thing, tip was calculated based on after tax price. Make sure you review your receipt! Spicy rice cakes, tteokbeoki - standard, good, my favorite item here Garlic fried chicken -everyone else's favorite as the couldn't handle the spiciness Calamari - standard Fish cake soup - standard, good soup read more

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Went on a lunch date with my cousin. Thanksgiving left overs weren't enough for us lol! Parking: They're located in the corner of a plaza. Free parking lot. We couldn't find a spot within their area, so we parked near the grocery store. Ambiance/Environment: They have a very casual, warm, & welcoming environment. They also have a small space. There's a decent amount of seating. Service: Once you walk in, you'll be greeted and asked whether you'd like to dine in, take out or pick up. We decided to dine in. Shout out to Jesse & James! They were very knowledgeable about the menu, courteous, and attentive! We ordered via the tablet and paid at the register in the end. What we ordered: 1) Combo B - We decided to share the Yupdduk (jjajang spice level). This came with boiled eggs and veggie fries and sweated rice balls on the side. The veggie fries had the perfect crisp, the rice balls tasted as expected, and the boiled eggs were cooked well. The sauce was absolutely flavorful! The rice cakes were very fulfilling! Make sure to immediately mix the cheese! 2) Boneless Chicken Feet (appetizer) - We were told this was one of their popular appetizer. We ordered this mild. Their special sauce was also flavorful! The chicken feet were cooked well. Although I'm not sure what makes this boneless bc I bit into small pieces of bone .. lol. 3) Spam Mayo Rice Bowl (appetizer) - Another popular appetizer recommended to us. We really enjoyed this! Can't go wrong with a classic dish! 4) Fish Cake Soup - My cousin wanted something soupy. The soup wasn't too salty. It came with a generous amount of fish cakes. Perfect for the cold weather. 5) Salted Caramel Milk Tea w/ boba (100% sweet) & Mango Green Tea w/ Lychee jelly (0% sweet) - I really enjoyed my drink! The boba was okay .. some pieces were chewy and some were hard. We were told the Mango Green Tea already has syrup, so she didn't want anymore sugar. It was still a bit sweeter than she'd like, but she did enjoy the lychee jelly! Pricing: The prices are fair $$, especially for the amount that you get. Everything was so flavorful, rich, and fulfilling. read more

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Came here after work, it's pretty small inside but can fit a good amount of people. I would come here with some coworkers if I really wanted to. The service was helpful. They explained what's the difference between the Yupdduk and Yupddoh is. Yupdduk - more rice cakes. Yuppoh - more fish cake. They both contain rice cakes, fish cake, cheese, and I believe sausage but I asked for no sausage. Both of which could feed 2-3 people, it's a pretty big portion They also had to put out a disclaimer for the spiciest level - challenge! I eat a lot of spicy foods so to me it was a nice flavor (4/10 spiciness) but for my boyfriend it was an insane 10/10. So proceed with caution if you are sensitive to spicy. I would say the spice is comparable to gochujang and Thai peppers combined read more

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If you're looking to get you tteokbokki fix, yupdduk can fix that. We ordered togo and things were packaged neatly. The spicy level here.is comparable to thai/indian levels. My partner and I kept it mild and we were still sweating. The rose flavor was sweet and creamy. We also ordered the garlic fried chicken. A bit on the greasy side but still tasty. Portion were also huge, so it's great for parties of 3-5 in my opinion. read more

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The portions are huge, the service is wonderful, and the taste and textures hit the spot. Along with the garlic fried chicken and soondae, we got the Yup Ddukk and veggie fries. I'm a wimp and cry my way through mild, but it hurts so good. We easily had enough food for 4 people, so had to take home leftovers. read more

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Super good! Really fast service and very helpful. Such yummy food, I'll definitely be back. We had to park a little far because there's not many parking due to the market right next to it but it's worth it! read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - Yup Dduk A Set - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

The food is great here. The yupdduk extra mild is where it's at. They were able to accommodate our large group of 8, with great service. Everyone ordered something different and we shared, family style, and not one bad dish in the bunch. In particular, I liked their omelette rice, Parmesan squid steak, tuna Kimbap, and spicy wings (they were spicy!). It's deceivingly small from the outside but don't let that fool you, plenty of tables in a cozy environment inside. Will be back again! read more

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Yum!!! Yupdduk was always something I wanted to try, and finally got around to it. My table got the rose yupdduk, add chinese glass noodle, mozzarella cheese, BMJ (not sure what the translation is, but its essentially a extra long extra large rice cake), with mild spice. The spice level was pretty high for everyone at my table, but tolerable and still yummy. Service was alright (we did walk in right at opening, so I don't really blame them) they didn't really check in with us unless we flagged them down, or ordered something. Not a problem IMO but something to note. Each table does have a tablet to order off of as well, and you can submit more orders after your initial one. read more

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I love tteokbokki. Do you? Highlights of the menu: 1. B set: Yupdduk with extra fish cake and boiled eggs 2. Boneless chicken feet 3. Tuna mayo rice bowl 4. Peach black tea 5. Strawberry lychee green tea read more

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Very rude and unprofessional staff. they made a mockery of my name in the receipt. I wish I can give them zero star.

I've been wanting to try this spot for a while and it lived up to the hype! Everyone says the yupdduk is spicy, and they're right! We got the rose yupdduk and it was still spicy for me. Nonetheless, it's still super delicious and they have a bunch of other non-spicy food items you can choose from. My favorite would have to be the pork katsu and ham kimbap. I love dipping both of them in the yupdduk sauce. If you're really brave, try the yupdduk challenge spice level. Some people say it's one of the spiciest foods in LA. read more

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Delicious, warm, flavorful, spicy meal! If you don't tolerate spice I would recommend the extra mild level, or even lower if you can't do slice at all. I can tolerate spice, but even mild was too much for me HAHA. Service was okay. Everyone is very kind, you just need to get their attention especially if you're dining in (don't use the tablets unless for the initial order) otherwise they are very accommodating! Such a cute little shop, I knew just from the outside that the food was going to hit. read more

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first time coming to this location and i really liked how we can just order directly on the tablet from the table. Food came out pretty quickly and i really enjoyed the yupdukk, the portion size was really big tooo, we shared with 4 people. all of us really liked the seaweed rice ball, it's a must order to pair with the yupdukk! what i ordered: mala yupdukk (extra mild) pork cutlet seaweed rice ball ham kimbap read more

Yupdduk Diamond Bar - Korean Near Me - Diamond Bar, California

it seems ppl mostly do takeout instead of dine in for this location at least on weekends during lunch hour so there was no wait for a table. the restaurant is small and cozy, and the service was good. food arrived quickly and was delicious! beware - the food is SPICY! i always go with extra mild lol read more

I usually get Yupdduk delivered to us through Uber Eats, and it never disappoints. Even the mild has just enough kick to make your nose run a little, and if you go one spice level higher, you really feel the heat. The portions are generous, and the cheese pull is always perfect. This location is consistently spot on with flavor and cooking--rice cakes are never mushy, and there's always plenty of food. I also love that the Uber Eats price matches what you'd pay in-store, which makes it even better. read more