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    Yupdduk Irvine

    4.5 (651 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chicken Shop
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:15 pm

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    YUP DDUK original tteokbokki. I eat thai level 7/10 spicy and got extra mild. I can barely handle the mild.
    Amy K.

    Located in Albertsons Plaza, near UCI Irvine. Love this place. The thing to know, is this is the spiciest chain for all Tteokbokki places. - Very mild - is like 7/10 spicy, think buldak carbonara - Mild is like 8/10, building to 9 spicy, running nose, almost tears or some may get tears, think buldak black - Original is 10/10 spicy, on fire, ears ringing, tears, head on fire, tongue and throat on fire, like Buldak 2X - Extra Spicy - I can't even imagine, someone take this torture and report back please, because I don't want to go to the hospital or be out of commission for 2 days I got the original Yup Dduk tteokbokki bowl. It is 4 portions, or 4 meals for me. It depends on how much you eat. This comes with mozarella cheese on top, fishcake, 2 sausages and plenty of ricecake and some kimchi. Love love love! They make it super fresh, so don't get this when you're in a rush, it may take 15-20 minutes. A plus they sell soju! See my togo order.

    Extra mild  YUP DDUK
    Leslie H.

    Came here for dinner last week. It's definitely a small restaurant but good food. Great flavor! We ordered the extra mild yup duk and rice balls. You roll the rice balls yourself which was fun. The extra mild yup duk still had a kick. Definitely would not have been able to handle anything spicier but has great flavor. Service was good and I enjoyed the food. Would definitely come back.

    YUP DDUK with FRIED DUMPLINGS (5)
    Phillip T.

    One of my fav spots to get tteokbokki. Be careful of the spice levels but if you're willing to endure the heat, you're in a for delicious Korean favorite! Decided to visit after craving something spicy. We ended up ordering a mild yup dduk which is their standard tteokbokki bowl with fish cakes, sausage cabbage, and topped with cheese. We also added some dumplings into the bowl. Warning that mild is SPICY. I'd compare it to the Korean fire buldak noodles so if you can't handle that, start off at extra mild or getting the rosé version. What ever you choose, the sauce is very flavorful with a good sweet and spicy taste! Feel free to add extra toppings for variety! Service was fast and if you need anything you can walk up and ask for them to help you. The shop is small inside but you can dine outside if you want. Great spot for my fav Korean street food!

    Finished the meal with a fermented yogurt which was a light sweetened carbonation to lift up my stomach's spirits and not feel so full!
    Sarah H.

    I was looking for a place to warm up from the rain while killing time in Irvine and this was the place. It is a small place that delivers big flavors! There are signs everywhere that foreshadow big spice here and you should believe them. But you can personalize the spice level and there are many things to do to help with the spice. I went for the core set that comes with the Yup Dduk. I was going to order original but the waitress said even that is really spicy so I went with mild. It came with veggie fries (like a slightly more sturdy and seasoned tempura batter) and a bowl of rice to form into rice balls (I that they give you a plastic glove to keep your fingers clean). I love that the veggie fries were served right in the bowl so they got some of the amazing sauce too. The bowl is huge and could serve between 2-4 people since I went with the Yup Dduk (more rice cake than fish cake) option. The flavors were so delicious and the heat was enough to make my nose run and I could feel it lingering on my tongue but not aggressively. Here's what helped cool my tongue: cheese swirled on top, yellow sweet pickled radishes served on the side, rice and seaweed because I ate them separately, banana milk, and the cold water. Next time though I want to try to make rice balls and stick them in the sauce too. I will absolutely be back and want to try other things on the menu - and will bring a friend to help me finish the bowl. But I have loved these left overs and learned to steam while reheating in the microwave so the rice cakes stay soft and chewy (but yeah, nothing beats when they are first served). I was surprised how quickly I got full and the little fizzy yogurt drink that they give you helped create space in my stomach so I just felt full, not stuffed.

    YUP DDUK
    Valohn F.

    Delicious food and great service! We got extra mild and it was super spicy but still a 10/10! I would definitely come again

    Menu
    Trisha D.

    Food: Yup Dduk (Extra Mild) Core Set Price: $42 Overall: Came around 3pm and we were able to get seated immediately (restaurant has limited seating). Been here a few times and although I have good spice tolerance, the worker reminded us that extra mild is preferable and mild is pretty spicy. Extra mild was delicious, with minimal spice and it paired well with the DIY rice balls. We shared the meal amongst 4 people and it was perfect!

    Rose yuk o
    Khaing A.

    This was my first time trying rose yuk o and also my first time at the irvine location. Their rice cakes are as good as I remember from korea town location. I like that rose sauce is creamy and very very mild. It is good for those who cannot take spicy food. Both their rose sauce and regular sauces are very good. Yuk Duuk is definitely one of my favorite places for tteokbokki hands down. Their toppings are added bonus. The restaurant itself was pretty small with only 5tables but there are more outdoor community tables. Great for a casual hangout spot. It took about 15-20 mins to get food, so it may be a good idea to order ahead through their app for to go orders.

    Donna N.

    Loveee Yupdduk. I used to frequent the K-town LA location when I went to school there and loved eating there, so I'm glad that I'm able to drive to Irvine to get my fix. The restaurant is pretty small with 5-6 tables so expect a long wait during peak hours. Service is pretty friendly and the workers check in on you maybe once or twice. If you need to take your food to-go, they'll pack your food for you and bring it back to your table. I usually order the yup dduk with cellophane noodles at the mild spice level, which includes a generous amount of rice cake, fish cake, some sausages, and cabbage, while topped off with a thick swirl of cheese. The rice cakes are cooked to perfection and are nicely soft and chewy. The cellophane noodles have a nice bounce and soak up the sauce, so eating the noodles can get pretty spicy. My spice tolerance is decently high so mild is the perfect spice level for me. Don't get me wrong though--mild still gets my nose runny. The radish on the side does help with reducing the spice. The portion is huge and can serve 2-3 people, but I did notice that the portion size has gone down recently, which is a bummer. I still always leave stuffed nonetheless.

    Yyupduk combo
    Tiffany C.

    Yupdduk is a SoCal staple for tteokbokki, I love going to this spot to share the large combo sets with a group of friends. It is right by UCI, and has a couple tables inside available for dining in, but most people do takeout. I'd recommend splitting one of the combo sets with a group of 3-4, you get the main tteokbokki and some rice balls and tempura to complement the meal. I'd recommend getting extra mild if you're not a spice person as their mild is decently spicy already. The mozzarella cheese and rice balls do help a lot to offset the spiciness so I highly recommend adding those on. I love how the sauce isn't too sweet like some places and portion sizes were plentiful for my group.

    YUP DDUK
    Jung Min L.

    We always order the Yup Dduk B set, which includes fried onions, pumpkin, potatoes, and rice balls. They provide a bowl of rice with seaweed and gloves, allowing us to shape the rice into balls ourselves. We also add extra cheese and ramen. The serving size is quite large, so unless you have a big appetite, expect to take leftovers home. We opt for the original spice level because we enjoy spicy food and can handle the heat, but I personally find the mild level to have a good balance of spice. The restaurant is relatively small, and the staff consists mostly of college students. In the past, service was inconsistent, and we often had to get their attention when we needed something. However, on our most recent visit, we noticed a significant improvement, as we were checked on multiple times. We prefer this location over others because it is convenient and the flavor is consistently good. I previously tried the Diamond Bar location, but the taste was bland and didn't compare. The LA location is great, but it's a long drive for me, so I always visit the Irvine location instead.

    Beef Bulgogi rice
    Grace N.

    This restaurant is small and has few indoor seats, but it is clean and comfortable. Staff are friendly and accommodating. We ordered a beef bulgogi rice and the signature yup dduk. The beef bulgogi rice was delicious and filling. The rice was seasoned, which I enjoyed, though the meat leaned on the sweeter side. For the yup dduk, we ordered extra mild spiciness but it was still fairly spicy, though not unbearable for our tolerances. The sauce is more sweet and spicy if you enjoy that. I particularly liked the fish cakes in the yup dduk, but found the sausages to have a strong meat smell. Overall it was very flavorful food. I couldn't tell just based off the menu, but these dishes were definitely meant to be shared with multiple people. It's a lot of food, so if you split the meal with at least 2-3 people then the price turns out to be fairly reasonable. Definitely take heed of the spice warning though!

    Steamed Egg

    I visited Yupdduk Irvine and had an amazing experience. I got the Army Stew Original, Spicy Mayo Chicken Rice Ball, Potato Cheese Corndog, and the NEW MENU ITEM, Steamed Egg! The food was all yummy and always nice to take home leftovers. The steamed egg was also really good, and I highly recommend to try it since it's a new menu item! Aside from this, the rice balls are always a delight to have. Lastly, Yupdduk's service is always great and I love going to Yupdduk whenever I'm in town. :)

    Chicken spicy mayo rice, tuna mayo rice
    Anna A.

    I was very excited to try Yupdduk as I've heard there's not many around. And the food did not disappoint. My friend and I only tried their sides, but was still very tasty. The servers were also very accommodating by checking in and refilling our waters.

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    Delicious food, I tried the tuna ball and the fish ball soup yuuuuuuum, the staff is amazing and very friendly

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    this place is so good! Went with my friends and Min the worker was sooo nice would 100% come back!!

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    I see the menu says that the main menu items are prepared with meat-based ingredients. I eat meat but I don't eat pork so I was wondering if the sauce contains pork? Is it possible to have an order that doesn't contain pork? Thanks!

    The sauce contains beef seasoning and can't be removed. It doesn't have pork, but our sausages do, so you'll have to request to take those out if you want a pork-free order. Thank you

    Are there any tree nuts or peanuts used in the yupdduk?

    No we do not! (We have sesame oil and seeds in the kitchen)

    Is the tteokbokki gluten free? Can it be made gluten free?

    Sorry, it is not gluten free. The rice cakes are wheat flour based.

    What comes in the rawmen?

    Hi. Ramen is just a topping for our main dish. So it would be justnthe noofle itself.

    Is it possible to ask for the Yup Dduk to be made vegetarian with no fish cake and mini sausages? Or does the sauce also contain fish in it?

    Hello, the yupdduk sauce is not fully vegetarian. So even if we take proteins out, it wont be completely vegetarian. 🥲

    Do they offer vegetarian options?

    Hello Wu! Yupdduk Irvine has few vegetarian options and they are mostly side items such as Veggie & Egg Porridge or basic rice balls. Most of the specialty menu items contain meats. Hope this helps!

    Does the yup dduk contain any sesame (seeds/oil/paste) in the dish/sauce?

    Hi Yupdduk alone does not. But a lot of our other side dishes and main menus have sesame seeds and oil on them!

    How much is the meal kit of yup O?

    Can you make a reservation to eat there?

    Yupdduk Irvine on-site dining experience is only offered in first come first served basis. Rotation is usually fairly quick, and you can always place a togo order ahead and enjoy at many free public picnic tables up front (pro-tip).

    Do you use 100% white rice for your rice cakes or are they made with wheat flour?

    It is wheat flour based.

    Can any of the food be made vegetarian?

    Yes! It's all customizable.

    Can any item be made with no meat and less sugar?

    Is dine-in service open?

    yes!!

    Do they have rosé dduk bokki?

    Not yet :( Still FDA pending from Korea HQ

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    Yoo's Place - Soonduboo, spicy tofu soup

    Yoo's Place

    4.3(574 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    Came here around 5:45 PM and it was busy but no line -- always a good sign. The interior is super…read morebright and welcoming, and most of the staff are ajummas, which honestly gives it that comforting, homey Korean diner vibe. You can tell this place has a strong base of regulars too, I saw a mix of friend groups and families casually walking in like it's their go-to spot. We ordered the cold noodles combo with jokbal (pork hock) for $30.95. Portion wise, it's SOLID for two people. The cold noodles were refreshing and really hit the spot, especially if you like that clean, slightly tangy flavor. The jokbal was very decent. Not bad, but if you've had it in Korea, you'll notice it doesn't quite hit the same level still totally "usable," just not standout. Value, this is where they win. We got full off just one combo, which is rare these days. Plus, all the usual Korean side dishes are complimentary, and they also served a warm bone broth at no extra cost. I've honestly never had that offered like this before, and it made the whole meal feel extra comforting and homey. Small detail, but I also appreciated that the table was already fully set up with bowls, utensils, and water which makes everything efficient. Overall, really solid experience. It actually gave me a bit of that Seoul nostalgia, which is hard to replicate. Definitely coming back to try more dishes.

    First time at Yoo's Place and I felt like I stumbled upon a hidden gem. There are so many items on…read morethe menu here, but I was really wanting naengmyun after a beach day. The restaurant wasn't that busy when I went. Super clean, the server was so sweet, and the food came out so fast. The banchan was on the sweeter side. I really enjoyed their kimchi and bean sprouts. My naengmyun came out shortly after the banchan, and I was so surprised by how big the portion was! It had a good amount of meat and cucumber too. It was so much that I was able to take home half. I look forward to coming back and trying more dishes out!

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    Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine - Yuk gae jang with ramyun

    Yuk Dae Jang - Irvine

    4.2(490 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Cannot say enough about this place. Yuk dae jang with noodles is probably one of my go to foods I…read morewill never say no to. Insides are clean and service is always on game. The mandu and bossam are great choices too and are lowkey slept on

    Ironically I went out for soup because it was rainy weather but instead of getting bone broth or…read morekal-guksu, I randomly decided to get the spicy blood sausage soup. Best decision of my late night misadventures in a long time! It was very filling (you could probably order one item and split it or have plenty of food for leftovers the next day), it's not inexpensive but it's great value (but then again $20 for a meal out is kind of going rate standard so maybe it is inexpensive or comparable to most anything else you could choose?), and it's great quality. The soup is a combo meal that comes with rice, glass noodles, fish cakes in sauce, and kimchi. You can also modify the spice level to make it more mild or spicy depending on your preference. I don't know why I am so obsessed with the soup but I'm going to think about it for a while because I was 100% lost in the sauce while eating it - after you get halfway you can put the rice, part of the kimchi, and (maybe) the fish cakes in the soup so it gets closer to porridge and break up some of the blood sausage to mix it throughout. Service is friendly and can recommend different things to eat. I got my order as takeout but the dining atmosphere is really good for how close each table is to one another. Everyone still has enough space to be on their own but because you're closer together it kind of feels communal.

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    Tang 190 - DOG-FRIENDLY!

    Tang 190

    3.8(1.6k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Pet friendly

    I came in solo on a Tuesday afternoon and was seated right away…read more I was served my banchan, and love how my server continuously checked in on me to see if I needed more (he came around with a cart to do refills - genius!) I ordered the galbi tang and steamed dumplings, and my meal was delicious. The beef ribs were very tender, and they did not skimp out on the meat portions which can sometimes be an issue at other restaurants. I usually order a side of extra glass noodles, but I'm glad I didn't here because the noodle portion was also generous. The dumplings were juicy, and the dipping sauce complimented them perfectly. My favorite galbi tang spots are in Buena Park, but Tang 190 will definitely scratch the itch when I can't wait since I'm local to Irvine.

    This is one of my favorite local Korean spots that I always make a point to hit up. Today I went…read morewith the back rib soup, and it was sizzling hot, with tender beef that practically fell off the bones. I really enjoyed the glass noodles in the soup, and all of the banchan dishes that came out were fresh, flavorful, and a great complement to the meal. The staff were friendly, and we got seated right away, which made for a smooth experience. The ambiance has a contemporary feel, making it a comfortable spot for both casual meals and a slightly elevated dining vibe.

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    Seoul Haus

    Seoul Haus

    3.8(727 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    $$

    My friend and I were craving homey Korean food and this place definitely hit the spot! Located in…read moreIrvine, Seoul Haus definitely provided that home cooked feeling. First, parking wasn't bad. The shopping center isn't that big but it's not a busy center so I don't think it'll ever be an issue. The restaurant itself was clean and simple. Very mom and pop vibe. They have a good amount of seating. Restroom was very clean. Service was good, I had no issues. Please be patient with the staff as English is not some of their dominant languages. Staff was trying their best to help everyone. They were constantly checking in on us, refilling our Banchan, I thought they did great. Food was yummy and portions were huge! My friend and I shared the crispy garlic tofu. That was fresh and hot and not greasy! I enjoyed it! She had the Garlic Seolleongtang and she loved it. You saw the chunks of garlic, they were generous on the meat and the bowl was huge. I had beef spicy tofu soup and that was delicious and so filling. They were extremely generous on the tofu and I felt like I definitely got my protein intake in. The spice was just right, it looks so red but it wasn't that bad! I would definitely come back. It's a mom and pop shop I would support. I think it's underlooked and needs appreciation. My husband is from Irvine so we'll definitely be back next time we're in town visiting family.

    This was my first time here and it was not bad. They just opened so we got seated right away and…read moreserved side dishes and barley tea. The menu can be a little confusing but you get the gist of it. I tried the ox bone soup which comes with rice and some glass noodles. At $23.99, the price point was steep for the portion. I've gotten this for cheaper elsewhere for a similar taste.

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    Yigah Restaurant - 20. 철판 낙지덮밥 / Cheolpan Nahkji Dupb'ap

    Yigah Restaurant

    3.8(798 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    On a cold and rainy evening, my buddy and I headed here to eat. We were destined for another…read moreDiamond Jamboree popular restaurant, but as it was a late Saturday night, everything was packed. We ended up at Yigah, and I was so glad we did. I saw they had Galbitang...and was excited to try their version of it. But my buddy was sold on Yukkaejang... Being a fan myself..mostly because I have never found my favorite one, I agreed. We also wanted to order mandoo and bibimbap as a control. The waitress comes over and we order those three items. She tells us that we shouldn't order the bibimbap, we should order the hot stone version. I love Korean restaurants....it's way more important to order what the employee thinks is best....yes let's do it! Our food comes out and everything is delicious! The Yukkaejang is very good....but also very spicy. Definitely at the top of my threshold for spice...but I am wimpy. The stone pot bibimbap was interesting and yummy. It had a miso flavor to it...very good! The hilarious part was the mandoo seemed so bland after eating the other two dishes....just due to the intensity of flavor! The banchan was good as well. I was using the wonbok kim chee to cool down my mouth from the Yukkaejang...that's how spicy it was...lol I know we will be back...definitely for the Galbitang!

    Our family (of 6) have been many times to this Korean restaurant…read more We always enjoyed very much with their Authentic Korean foods. Everyone loved them. I would like to rate 5 + 1 Stars for their foods. And 5 Star for their Excellent services. Thank You

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    Yupdduk Irvine - korean - Updated May 2026

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