LOCATION: Campus Plaza, Campus/Cornell PARKING: Lots WHAT WE ORDERED: * Yup dduk (mild) + cellophane noodles ($27 + $3) * Grilled pork bulgogi (mild) ($22) My absolute go-to spot for tteokbokki! The rice cakes have the perfect texture and don't taste overly starchy. The Yup Dduk comes with fish cakes, sausages, cabbage, and melted mozzarella on top. I always add cellophane noodles because they soak up the sauce so well. It's a hefty portion that easily feeds 2-4 people. This place doesn't play when it comes to spice; I used to get the original, but mild is the sweet spot if you want to enjoy your meal without chugging water or nose-blowing every five minutes. As for the grilled pork bulgogi, it comes with rice and is decently flavored, but I've definitely had better. I'd stick to ordering the tteokbokki instead! read more

Yupdduk irvine is one of the few locations thats authentic to the ones in Korea. I recently tried the rosé ddukbokki and it had the perfect amount of spice and creaminess!!! The food is soo addictive so it always leaves me craving for more. service isn't the best but it is what it is. i wish there was more/spacious seating. you end up feeling a bit close to your neighboring patrons but again, it is what it is and i'm still gonna be back read more

This food is so good. $46 for a VAT of yummy yummy rice cakes, fish cakes, 2 eggs, glass noodles, seaweed rice combo, and pickled radish. Definitely enough for 3-4 ppl. Love it and hope to come back! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Came here with two of my friends and we absolutely devoured the regular yup dduk, which consisted of ramyun noodles, rice cakes, fish cakes, sausages, and topped with green onion and mozzarella. On the side, we also got some fried veggies (onion rings & kabocha & sweet potato), grilled pork bulgogi, and DIY rice balls. We had fun making the rice balls and eating our creations! The fried veggies were definitely my favorite. It's a pretty heavy meal overall so definitely bring your appetite. Service was quick, as it was a fast casual kind of environment. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK and RICE BALL [DIY] and GRILLED PORK BULGOGI - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Service was okay this time, food is good as always. We got the Yup O which we prefer over the original. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Dined in on 09/23/26, from 3pm to a little after 4:10pm. It feels wrong to even be making this review, as I have had nothing but good experiences here for the last couple of years. I live between the Buena Park and the Irvine location, but I always choose Irvine because I enjoyed it there. But after today, It just felt different. When I went in, I wasn't greeted or acknowledged. Once we were finally seated, a little bit after we got our order taken by the server with blondish hair. Our food took a while to come out and during that time, she was sitting in the booth with a group of her friends that were there eating. After about 25 minutes, we got our food. While we were eating, nobody checked on us once. We didn't get any refills on water or even acknowledged. We couldn't even flag her down because she was still sitting in the booth with 3 of her friends and she wasn't making eye contact for us to request anything. Soon after, one of the girls from the table gets up and then clocks in for her shift in the restaurant. I didn't get her name, but she had a lip piercing. She was restocking things and didn't check on us either. We were sitting waiting for the check because we were very much done with our meal at that point. I got up from my seat and I asked her if I could pay for the meal up front because it had been so long and we wanted to get going. With a very straight face and extremely rude dismissive tone, she says "I will just bring it to your table in a little bit, you can just sit back down" I was completely taken back by this comment. I went to sit back down and when she was taking our payment, it just all felt passive. I unfortunately will not be coming back to this location, that I have enjoyed for the last 3 years. I will be going to Buena Park from now on. read more

Yupdduck is a must try if you enjoy spicy food! It is very popular amongst UCI students as it is near campus. I have tried many of their dishes and I always come back for more! I especially like their extra mild Yup O (more fishcake than rice cake) with chinese noodle and veggie fries! The noodles have a nice bouncy texture and absorbs the sauce well. The veggie fries pair well with the spice and have a nice crunch and fried batter flavor. I also crave the Chicken Stew, but can only eat a little at a time due to how spicy it is... Their lowest spice for this dish is mild, however it is extremely spicy! It comes with a lot of boned-in chicken pieces that are tender and rich in flavor. They also have many options that aid in cutting the spice. My personal go-to is the Tuna Mayo Rice, which comes with radish and seaweed. The combo of the bowl is so good, and it comes in a pretty large portion so it could be a meal within itself. The service at Yupdduck is really good. The servers checked up on my table intermittently for water and radish refills. In the end, they gave out Yakult for a little treat! I highly recommend trying Yupdduck and testing your spice tolerance!! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK CHICKEN STEW - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK original tteokbokki. I eat thai level 7/10 spicy and got extra mild. I can barely handle the mild. - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Extra mild YUP DDUK - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK with FRIED DUMPLINGS (5) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I really crave Yupdduk every once in a while, so glad one came to Irvine. Location is really good too since you can eat outside on the patio. The food is generally pretty good. Beware of how spicy it is....seriously. I have a high tolerance and was sweating/choking on the medium level. Skip if you're in a rush. Wait times are usually pretty long. read more

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. read more

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Food - got the classic flavor yup duk, extra mild (still has a kick but doesn't linger as long) over all pretty sweet tasting (so would prefer more savory flavor), added the boiled eggs and ramen which made it slightly better but still too sweet Service normal Ambiance - casual small area with about 5-6 tables. Yelp challenge 2025 read more

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! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Menu - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Annyeong throaties! You should know that there's a LOT of different korean food. We wanted to focus on this particular street food today: teokkbokki! No better place than Yupdduk, we'd say! They're KNOWN for these delicious spicy rice cakes! And when we say spicy, we mean it! They have a few spice levels, and honestly, we get the extra mild. They're NOT messing around! That's right, this is some major spicy goodness, so you scoville Steves out there should be plenty happy. We ordered all around the menu! They even invited us into the back to see how it all goes down! First, the yupdduk itself. Look at all those ingredients, just begging to be drowned in that extra mild...but still PRETTY spicy sauce. Mmmmmm~ Up next was this crazy thing. Yeah, we got some grilled pork bulgogi. Guys, something about a hot sizzling pot combined with this direct flame grilling? Wok hei? Yeah wok hi there! After lookin' at all of that cookin', the food arrived to our table. We had the pleasure of witnessing that almighty cheese pour, and what a cheese pour it was! So, naturally, the first thing we gotta do is hit a cheese pull. Yesss YESSSSS! Bam. Tell me that doesn't look appetizing. Tell me! There's rice cakes, there's fish cakes, there's cabbage, sausages, fried seaweed rolls, onions, and more! This is the perfect street food, and it's also designed for sharing, so bring some friends! And just keep eating! We also had to get some DIY rice balls to abate that spice, and look how cute this is! You get your glove and just mix it around. Usually we'd form it into cute little balls, but we were hungry and just wanted to have a big pile of it! Either way works! Can't forget about that crazy sizzling pork! All those flavors really combine and are worth way more than the sum of their parts. The sugar, the char, and the fattiness of pork meld together and make a dish you'll never forget! Y'all, if your hunger has run amok, you can solve your problems and go to Yupdduk! read more

Was the experience fun? Yup! Ready for a new experience? Yup! Was it a little too spicy for me? Yup. read more

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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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Rose yuk o - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Yyupduk combo - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Food was excellent and our server, Henry was amazing. We will definitely revisit. Highly recommend read more

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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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

Haven't come here in a while so I was pleased to see the new extensive menu they had. We ordered the Rose tteokboki combo and were very pleased. Flavor was great and expected for the rose version. Portions were fair, and for a group of 4, we had some extra to go which was nice. It can get busy, we did have a 20 min wait since seating is very limited Parking is ample and free read more

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! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Beef Bulgogi rice - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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Love going this spot when I have a strong craving for ttteokbokki. The restaurant itself is pretty small, so sometimes I'll do takeout if I know I'll be going during dinner rush. They don't allow outside food/drinks as you're eating, but they did let us keep our drinks in their fridge until we finished our meal. Yupdduk is known to be super spicy, so every time I chicken out and get the mildest spice level or one level up. Have definitely had friends be bold and order spicier levels only to struggle later. Since the portions are so big, I prefer to keep it mild to actually enjoy eating! Recommend getting the cheese add on in person but becomes a bit more questionable for takeout unless you have a good way to heat the cheese at home before eating. Also like to get the tempura and thick glass noodle add ons! They sell lots of drinks as well to help cut the spice/the peach juice is tasty regardless. Lots of parking and other nice shops/dessert spots in the plaza as well for your wait or post-meal. read more

Amazing food!! Portions are big and tasted so good. Service was fast and nice. There was tables to sit at or can take your food out. When they say spicy they MEAN it. Extra mild tasted so good, but mild was inedible for me. Tuna rice was so delicious and tasted better with the sauce from Rose Tteokbokki read more

Yupdduk Irvine - ROSÉ YUP DDUK, TUNA MAYO RICE - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

We just got this for takeout on a Friday night and unfortunately the cooks/staff that night may have been inexperienced. The rice and fish cakes were a al dente (undercooked) and they had also forgotten our mozzarella :( I would still come back, but hopefully they can bring the quality back to normal! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

连锁地址多 能吃，极不推荐 吃播产物 一大盆甜辣酱拌年糕炸物 够辣 够刺激 够creamy 够kpop 充分展示现代节奏对于食物的要求： *没骨头（看剧吃随便吃不需要专心吃 *大口吞咽快感耐嚼 *比辣比爽比口感比拉丝 相对于食物吃的是社会流行性 UCI校区内位置极好，人流不断 店面很小，墙上海报在推广他们的同名外卖app 确实非常适合外卖到家，随便加点任何你想吃的料进去找个剧就能开吃，嗯吃这个，必须要看手机否则香味少一半。 共没几个桌子有两桌reservation，还有三人打包在店门口吃。 火的程度可见一斑，不怀疑有人开30分钟专门来吃。 基底就是一大份年糕鱼饼，辣度和creamy程度可选，同时选择多年糕或者多鱼饼四六分。再addon一些你想吃的额外炸物配料。Extra Mild挺辣的已经，总体偏甜，甜辣酱。年糕有口感，整盆质感特浓稠，加泡面很像火鸡面。 非常腻口，口味重，加点炸物可能会好点。不过我们的角度加什么都不好吃，没必要细吃。 还有人气饭团，自己手捏增加体验感。 不得不说韩国餐饮在美的商业化模型已经非常成熟。此店风格鲜明，目标受众明确，开店的目的就是赚钱，不需要有食物的追求，流量为王。唉，只能说我们不是这家店的目标受众。服务啥的都没问题，还送香精乳酸菌小饮品作礼甜上加甜。 read more

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

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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What I ordered: - Yup DDUK with boiled eggs, mini sausages, and ramen noodles My go-to spot for tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), a popular Korean street food. Although you're able to adjust the spice level of your tteokbokki. I HIGHLY SUGGEST ordering extra mild (ranges from extra mild to challenge), anything beyond that is not really enjoyable to eat. Typical order is the Yup DDUK which comes with more rice cakes than fish cakes, also comes with boiled cabbage simmered in a sweet and savory gochujang sauce with a swirl of gooey mozzarella on top. The side of yellow pickled radish provides freshness and relief from the heat. Recommended add-ons include boiled eggs, mini sausages, and ramen noodles (soak up the gochujang nicely). Portion size is really big so I suggest bringing 3-4 people or you'll have leftovers! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This is one of the best tteokbokis we have had around! The portion is really big and it could honestly serve four people. The fried veggies are a must get!! The server also gave us complementary yakult drinks at the end! There are a few tables inside so it can get crowded. There are a good number of outdoor tables outside of the restaurant. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - B SET (FRIES EGG RICEBALLDIY) - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

I should have took pictures. I got regular spice level which was perfect for me since they actually have spice to it. The portion sizes are huge for 1 person so make sure you share. They were super helpful when ordering since I had a ton of questions. Also the location is small but perfect to grab and eat outside in the pavilion area. Would recommend if you are visiting the area. read more

Went back again after a few years. they're running an anniversary deal, so pop in for a $19 coupon card! Same spiciness, portion size etc. as before, but they seem to fallen in service quality. The seating is tight enough to be next to other people's convo if you are a two person party. We found that the perfect level of spice to taste everything was extra mild lol. We got yupdukk with rice balls, extra fish cake and cheese. For extra fish cake, they just add the thicker kind of fish cake in. I swore that the menu states there was 3 mini sausages included, but I did not see/get any which is my favorite part... It was suupper air conned, which is great for summer (also this was at night where it was a cool 65-70) but for our seat the air con blasts directly on the food so it was cold within 20 minutes and they can't reheat it in store. So the cheese and dukk turned hard.. Another thing was that they used to make the rice balls and now its just rice bowls ( messy as you have to mix yourself). Which is okay and part of the exprience, but I saw a customer next to me have trouble mixing it into balls and there's little direction for people who never had this food. I guess they didn't know how it works since everyone else's was already formed. The servers didn't step in/help and the customer just gave up and ate it broken apart which made me so sad. The seaweed also gets soggy when mixed. So overall, still popping, expect a 20-30 minutes wait. Same portion appearance wise and taste, but needless to say just a bit disappointed in the service this time and my lack of sausages :(. Its a pretty solid take out food, I think they have the system down and casual ambiance. read more

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Yup Dduk is always my go to to challenge my spice tolerance, provide an amazing portion, and have great customer service. The food is always consistently delicious and spicy. I appreciate the staff warning about the spice and making sure if we have ate at the place before. For any spice lover, original spice is spicy but they have an even spicier level for the braves. The place is small so I recommend calling to check wait time if youre driving from far but they do online orders too if you want to eat at home. One order is good for 2-4 people in my opinion, so it really is a bang for your buck! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Aftermath of Original spice YUP DDUK. We barely dented this... - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

If you're looking for spicy rice cakes that will leave you humbled, crying tears of satisfaction, and desperately reaching for something cold to drink without sacrificing taste, then look no further than Yup Dduk! When I first came here, I ordered the Mild Yup Dduk because of the warnings plastered all over the menu and I was worried it wouldn't be spicy enough or they were over-exaggerating. Thank god I obeyed. The mild is PLENTY spicy. Because of this, next time I came, I ordered the Extra Mild level. I regretted it. I was at least expecting a small kick, but there was no spice at all. So if you ever start off with extra mild and think mild will be easy... think again because the difference in spice between the two is substantial. After this, I decided to be bold and try the Challenge level. Holy f, this was painful. When I first took a few bites, I was like "ok this isn't bad, it's pretty satisfying." But then I waited a bit and definitely started to feel the burn. It was a slow build-up and it just kept getting worse. It's still not the spiciest thing I've eaten, but I still cried and needed to take breaks before eating more. If you're looking to maintain a facade of spice superiority, then definitely do not order this because mine got irrevocably shattered beyond repair. I also definitely recommend eating the pickled radish that accompanies the meal to help with the heat. Some other things I've tried here included the Rose Yup Dduk, which was delicious. If you don't like spice but still want good rice cakes, order this one. I also tried the Army Stew, Chicken Feet, and Grilled Pork Bulgogi. The stew and bulgogi were pretty good, but I thought the chicken feet was ok, I've had better. The space inside is pretty small and there is not much seating. You can always order to go and eat outside. It's located in this plaza so there are plenty of tables outdoor. Overall, Yup Dduk is a solid place. The portions are huge and given the serving size, I think it's a little ridiculous that the yup dduk only comes with 3 mini sausages, but you can pay for additional toppings. I like how they maintain taste and good flavor in their spicy foods, which is what makes it stand out from other places. I've already been here multiple times, I will continue returning. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - YUP DDUK - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

TL;DR - super yummy, awesome korean spot! i came here with my mom and her friend! the staff was super attentive while we were eating, always checking in on us! - the tteokboki was super spicy (even at mild), but so tasty!! i had to get a strawberry nesquik to cool down LOL the inside was nice with booth seating & nice AC! i would definitely recommend if you're in the irvine area and in the mood for spicy! read more

Yupdduk Irvine - GRILLED PORK BULGOGI - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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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. read more

Yupdduk Irvine - Chicken spicy mayo rice, tuna mayo rice - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

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

Food is amazing as always! The mild is HOT so be careful. It is equivalent to buldak fire noodle spicy level. It's good but makes your nose runny haha. The location is very small and quiet. It's tucked into the corner of the plaza. Because it's small, there are only 2 employees so service is a little slow, so you'll have to be patient. Instagram: @jessgoeat read more

Yupdduk Irvine - B set - Korean Near Me - Irvine, California

This place is a very cozy establishment. Small in size but staff is very accommodating and kind. Also, if you have a large party think 2x before coming in because it seems like a lot of people do take out here. The young ladies were very nice to me the night I came. I was craving something warm since the weather is getting cooler. Though, the menu does not necessarily have many vegetarian options the porridge is yummy! I was pleasantly surprised at the large size for only $8-9! Great taste though I wish it had more broth and egg. The wait was around 15 minutes but in between they provide this pickled radish. Sweet and tangy, I wanted to dip it in a sauce but unfortunately they don't have sauces or spicy chilli oil. Other than this great place! At the end you get a free yakult . Thank you read more

i would rate this place a 4, only minus because it was pretty pricey at like 30 bucks which i felt was just a tiny bit over the top for only getting like 3 sausages, we got the rose tteokbokki and it came in extra mild which was honestly perfect for people who can't handle spicy, the rice cakes were really yummy and soft and chewy and there was two kinds of fish cakes and a good amount of cabbage. i would say there was a criminally small amount of cheese. the service was really good and our waitresses were really sweet!! read more