Bonchon Tteokbokki — Price & Calories 2026
Chewy rice cakes simmered in a spicy gochujang broth with fish cakes, scallions and onions — topped with melted mozzarella and served with vegetable potstickers included. Here's the current price, full nutrition breakdown, what's actually in the dish, how hot it really is, and how it compares to every other Bonchon main — verified against the 2026 menu.
Korea's Most Famous Street Food — Now at Bonchon
Tteokbokki (떡볶이) 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), though 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 that are soft on the inside and slightly chewy on the outside — the defining texture of the dish. They're simmered in a spicy broth with fish cakes, scallions and onions until the sauce thickens and coats every piece, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Vegetable potstickers come included at no extra charge.
At $12.95 and 980 calories, Tteokbokki is one of the most filling and most distinctly Korean dishes on the Bonchon menu. It's also one of the spiciest mains on the menu — only the Buldak runs hotter — and noticeably hotter than Bonchon's Spicy chicken sauce. If you enjoy Korean spice and want an authentic Seoul street-food experience, this is the definitive choice.
Bonchon Tteokbokki Price & What's Included
| Item | Price | Calories | Serving | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tteokbokki | $12.95 | 980 cal | 30.4 oz | Veg potstickers + mozzarella ✓ |
✓ In-store / pickup pricing verified July 2026. Prices may vary by location; delivery-app pricing on DoorDash and Uber Eats runs higher. Potstickers and mozzarella topping are included at no extra charge.
Bonchon Tteokbokki Nutrition Facts
Full breakdown for one serving (30.4 oz):
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 980 cal | 49% |
| Total Fat | 18 g | 23% |
| — Saturated Fat | 8 g | 40% |
| — Trans Fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 2,780 mg ⚠ | 121% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 174 g | 63% |
| — Dietary Fiber | 8 g | 29% |
| — Sugar | 29 g | — |
| Protein | 32 g | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Calorie total verified against Bonchon's 2026 nutrition information; other values are close estimates and can vary by location.
Every Component Explained
Bonchon Tteokbokki has five key components, each playing a specific role:
Rice Cakes (Tteok) — The Star
Cylindrical pressed rice cakes made from glutinous rice — dense, chewy, almost bouncy, completely unlike any Western food. They absorb the spicy broth deeply as they cook and carry most of the dish's flavor. The chew is the defining Tteokbokki experience.
Gochujang Broth — The Heat
Built on gochujang (fermented red chili paste) with gochugaru chili flakes, soy sauce and sugar — a thick, deeply spicy, slightly sweet broth that reduces and clings to every rice cake. This broth is what makes authentic Tteokbokki taste unlike anything else.
Fish Cakes (Eomuk) — The Savory Base
Thin sheets of fish paste — a standard Tteokbokki ingredient in Korea. They soak up the broth and add a mild, savory depth that balances the gochujang spice, with a soft, silky texture that contrasts the chewy rice cakes.
Mozzarella + Potstickers — The Bonus
Melted mozzarella on top slightly moderates the heat and adds a creamy richness that's hugely popular in modern Korean tteokbokki. The included vegetable potstickers offer a mild counterpoint to the intensity of the broth.
Tteokbokki vs Other Bonchon Main Dishes
| Dish | Price | Calories | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| House Fried Rice | from $11.45 | 977–1,480 | None |
| Bibimbap | from $12.95 | 785 ✓ lowest | None |
| Tteokbokki | $12.95 | 980 | High 🌶🌶 |
| Chicken Katsu | $12.95 | 1,319 | None |
| Japchae | $13.75 | 887 | None |
| Buldak | $15.95 | 2,610 ⚠ | Very High 🌶🌶🌶 (spiciest) |
| Bulgogi | $18.35 | 1,940 | None |
Bonchon Tteokbokki FAQ
How much does Bonchon Tteokbokki cost?
Bonchon Tteokbokki costs $12.95 at most US locations. The price includes the vegetable potstickers and the mozzarella cheese topping — no extra charge. Delivery prices on DoorDash or Uber Eats run higher.
How many calories are in Bonchon Tteokbokki?
One serving (30.4 oz) has 980 calories, with 32 g protein, 174 g carbohydrates (mostly from the rice cakes), 18 g fat and 2,780 mg sodium. The high carb count comes from the rice-cake base.
How spicy is Bonchon Tteokbokki?
It's one of the spiciest mains at Bonchon — noticeably hotter than the Spicy chicken sauce, and only the Buldak runs hotter. The gochujang broth delivers a deep, building heat. If your tolerance is low or medium, approach cautiously — eating the mozzarella together with the rice cakes helps moderate it.
What is tteok (the rice cake)?
Tteok are Korean rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour pressed into dense, chewy cylinders — soft inside, slightly firmer outside, with a bouncy, elastic texture no Western food replicates. They absorb the broth they're cooked in and carry the flavor of the dish.
What allergens does Bonchon Tteokbokki contain?
Wheat (in the potsticker wrappers and fish cakes), soy (in the broth), dairy (mozzarella topping) and sesame — the official menu notes sesame seeds or sesame seed oil. Always confirm allergens with your specific location.
How do I cool down the spice?
Three things help: (1) eat the mozzarella 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 doesn't neutralize capsaicin, dairy does.
Is Bonchon Tteokbokki worth ordering?
Yes — if you enjoy Korean spice. It's the most authentically Korean street-food experience on the Bonchon menu, and at $12.95 it's also one of the more affordable mains. The chewy rice cakes, gochujang broth and mozzarella topping make it genuinely different from everything else. If you have medium-high heat tolerance and want to explore beyond fried chicken, this is the dish.
What to Order With Tteokbokki
Coleslaw
The most effective heat relief — the creamy dressing contains dairy, which actively neutralizes capsaicin. A bite of Tteokbokki, then a spoonful of coleslaw: the contrast is significant.
Steamed Rice
A neutral base to alternate with. Eating plain rice between bites resets the palate and manages the cumulative heat buildup.
Wings — Soy Garlic
Go Soy Garlic, not Spicy, to balance the Tteokbokki heat. The sweet-savory glaze counteracts the spice for a complete Korean meal: street food plus fried chicken.
Pickled Radish
The sweet-sour crunch is the traditional Korean companion to spicy dishes — acidity and sweetness give relief between bites.
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