✓ Updated May 2026

Bonchon Tteokbokki
Price & Calories 2026

Chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy broth with fish cakes, scallions, and onions — topped with melted mozzarella cheese and vegetable potstickers. One of Korea’s most popular street foods, now available at Bonchon.

✓ Chewy Rice Cakes (Tteok) ✓ Spicy Gochujang Broth ✓ Melted Mozzarella ✓ Veg Potstickers Included

Quick Answer — Bonchon Tteokbokki 2026

$16.99Price

980Calories

32gProtein

HIGHHeat Level

What Is Bonchon Tteokbokki?

Korea’s Most Famous Street Food — Now at Bonchon

Tteokbokki (.�;믈기) is arguably the most iconic Korean street food — sold at every pojangmacha (street stall) and convenience store in South Korea, and now one of the most searched Korean foods in the United States. The name combines tteok (rice cake) and bokki (stir-fried), but the modern version is simmered rather than stir-fried, in a deeply spicy, slightly sweet gochujang-based broth.

At Bonchon, the Tteokbokki is made with cylindrical rice cakes (tteok) that are soft on the inside and slightly chewy on the outside — the defining texture of the dish. They are simmered in a spicy broth with fish cakes, scallions, and onions until the sauce thickens and coats every piece. The dish is then topped with melted mozzarella cheese and comes with vegetable potstickers included.

At $16.99 and 980 calories, Tteokbokki is one of the most filling and most distinctly Korean dishes on the Bonchon menu. It is also the spiciest main dish at Bonchon — significantly hotter than the Spicy chicken sauce. If you enjoy Korean spice and want to experience an authentic Seoul street food dish, Tteokbokki is the definitive choice.

Quick Answer: Bonchon Tteokbokki costs approximately $16.99 and contains 980 calories per serving (30.4 oz). It is the spiciest main dish on the menu — significantly hotter than the Spicy chicken. Vegetable potstickers and mozzarella cheese are included.

Bonchon Tteokbokki Price 2026

Price & What’s Included

Item	Price	Calories	Serving	Includes
Tteokbokki	$16.99	980 kcal	30.4 oz	Veg Potstickers + Mozzarella ✓

* Prices may vary by location. Delivery prices on DoorDash and Uber Eats may be higher. Vegetable potstickers and mozzarella cheese topping are included at no extra charge.

Heat Warning: Tteokbokki is significantly spicier than Bonchon’s Spicy chicken sauce. If you have low or medium heat tolerance, start with a small bite first. The mozzarella cheese topping helps moderate the spice — make sure to eat it together with the rice cakes for the best experience.

Bonchon Tteokbokki Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Breakdown

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value*
Calories	980 kcal	49%
Total Fat	18g	23%
— Saturated Fat	8g	40%
— Trans Fat	0g	—
Cholesterol	45mg	15%
Sodium	2,780mg ⚠	121%
Total Carbohydrates	174g	63%
— Dietary Fiber	8g	29%
— Sugar	29g	—
Protein	32g	64%

*Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: Official Bonchon Nutrition Guide 2023.

⚠ Sodium Note: Tteokbokki contains 2,780mg sodium — 121% of the daily recommended limit in a single serving. This comes primarily from the gochujang-based broth and fish cakes. If you are monitoring sodium intake, be aware before ordering. The Chicken Katsu (672mg) is the lowest-sodium alternative.

What’s Inside the Dish

Every Component Explained

Tteokbokki at Bonchon has five key components, each playing a specific role in the dish:

Rice Cakes (Tteok) — The Star

Soft inside, chewy outside

Cylindrical pressed rice cakes made from glutinous rice. They are dense, chewy, and almost bouncy in texture — completely unlike any Western food. They absorb the spicy broth deeply as they cook and become the dominant flavor carrier in the dish. The chew is the defining experience of Tteokbokki.

Gochujang Broth — The Heat

Korean red chili paste base

The sauce is built on gochujang — Korean fermented red chili paste — combined with gochugaru (red chili flakes), soy sauce, and sugar. This creates a thick, deeply spicy, slightly sweet broth that reduces and clings to every rice cake as it simmers. The broth is what makes authentic Tteokbokki taste unlike anything else.

Fish Cakes (Eomuk) — The Savory Base

Soft, layered fish paste sheets

Flat, thin sheets of processed fish paste — a standard Tteokbokki ingredient in Korean cooking. They absorb the broth and add a mild, savory seafood flavor that balances the spice of the gochujang. Their soft, silky texture contrasts with the chewiness of the rice cakes.

Mozzarella + Potstickers — The Bonus

Both included at no extra charge

Melted mozzarella cheese on top moderates the heat slightly and adds a creamy richness that is very popular in modern Korean Tteokbokki. Vegetable potstickers are included — their mild, dumpling flavor provides a soft counterpoint to the intensity of the spicy broth.

Allergens: Bonchon Tteokbokki contains Wheat (in the potstickers and fish cakes), Soy (in the broth), Dairy (mozzarella cheese), and Sesame. The official menu notes it contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil. Always confirm allergens with your specific location.

Tteokbokki vs Other Main Dishes

How It Compares

Dish	Price	Calories	Protein	Heat
Tteokbokki ← You Are Here	~$16.99	980	32g	HIGH 🌶🌶 Spiciest
Bibimbap (plain)	~$15.99	401 ✓ Lowest	11g	None
Japchae	~$17.99	906	28g	None
Chicken Katsu	~$17.99	1,319	65g	None
Bulgogi	~$18.99	1,369	82g ✓	None
Buldak	~$18.99	2,610 ⚠	99g	Very High 🌶🌶🌶
House Fried Rice	~$15.99	961	16–44g	None

Verdict: Order Tteokbokki if you enjoy strong Korean spice, want to experience the most authentic Korean street food on the menu, and like chewy rice cake texture. Avoid it if you have low heat tolerance or are monitoring sodium (2,780mg is the second highest on the menu after Buldak).

Frequently Asked Questions

Bonchon Tteokbokki FAQ

How much does Bonchon Tteokbokki cost?+

Bonchon Tteokbokki costs approximately $16.99 at most US locations. The price includes the vegetable potstickers and mozzarella cheese topping — no extra charge. Delivery prices may be higher on DoorDash or Uber Eats.

How many calories are in Bonchon Tteokbokki?+

Bonchon Tteokbokki contains 980 calories per serving (30.4 oz). It also has 32g protein, 174g carbohydrates (from the rice cakes), 18g fat, and 2,780mg sodium. The high carbohydrate content comes from the rice cake base.

How spicy is Bonchon Tteokbokki?+

Tteokbokki is the spiciest main dish at Bonchon — significantly hotter than the Spicy chicken sauce. It uses a gochujang-based broth that delivers deep, building heat. People who enjoy Korean spice at its full strength will love it. People with low or medium heat tolerance should approach it cautiously — the mozzarella cheese helps moderate the heat if eaten together.

What is tteok (the rice cake)?+

Tteok are Korean rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour that is pounded or pressed into a dense, chewy cylinder. They have a soft interior and a slightly firmer exterior — the texture is bouncy and elastic in a way that no Western food replicates. They absorb the broth they are cooked in and become the dominant flavor carrier of the dish.

What allergens does Bonchon Tteokbokki contain?+

Bonchon Tteokbokki contains Wheat (in the potsticker wrappers and fish cakes), Soy (in the broth), Dairy (mozzarella cheese topping), and Sesame (sesame oil). The official menu notes it contains sesame seeds or sesame seed oil. Always confirm allergens with your specific location.

How do I cool down the spice?+

Three things help moderate Tteokbokki heat: (1) Eat the mozzarella cheese together with each rice cake — dairy reduces capsaicin heat. (2) Order a side of Coleslaw — the creamy dressing actively cools the palate. (3) Drink milk or a milky beverage — water does not neutralize capsaicin but dairy does.

Is Bonchon Tteokbokki worth ordering?+

Yes — if you enjoy Korean spice. Tteokbokki is the most authentically Korean street food experience on the Bonchon menu. The chewy rice cake texture, the gochujang broth, and the mozzarella topping create a dish that is genuinely different from everything else on the menu. If you have medium-high heat tolerance and want to explore Korean cuisine beyond fried chicken, this is the dish to order.

What To Order With It

Best Pairings

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Coleslaw — ~$2.99

The most effective heat relief for Tteokbokki. The creamy coleslaw dressing contains dairy which actively neutralizes capsaicin heat. Eat a bite of Tteokbokki, then a spoonful of coleslaw — the contrast is significant.

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Steamed Rice — ~$2.99

Adding plain steamed rice alongside Tteokbokki gives you a neutral base to alternate between. Eating rice between Tteokbokki bites resets the palate and helps manage the cumulative heat buildup.

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Wings (Soy Garlic)

Add Soy Garlic Wings — not Spicy — to balance the Tteokbokki heat. The sweet-savory Soy Garlic counteracts the spice and gives you a complete Korean meal: street food and fried chicken together.

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Pickled Radish — Free

Complimentary with any chicken order. The sweet-sour crunch of pickled radish is a traditional Korean accompaniment to spicy dishes — the acidity and sweetness provide relief between bites.