Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) is a kind of Korean soul food. It can evoke memories of one's school days or some other sentimental thing, and it's a cozy snack to grab from a street cart when the days get cold. It's an easy and affordable meal that is so common, yet sometimes it can be hard to find a place that makes it really really well. As in, better than the average everyday tteokbokki you can get from just about any cheap local joint. The Bbalbong (빨봉분식) is a tiny little tteokbokki place that's really hidden away, but located quite close to Yonsei University. They have a bunch of things on the menu but my boyfriend and I always go for Set #4, which is the tteokbokki (we get the cheese option), an assortment of deep fried goodies, and a fruit-flavored drink that goes well with spicy foods. They have a self-service corner where you can fetch your own utensils, water, and side dishes. The deep fried platter includes sweet potato, squid, stuffed pe
KOREAN SPRING
샘물 (SAEMMUL): n. Springwater