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The Best Tteok-bokki in Boston

Yilan Yang
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Harvard chapter.

My favorite food in the whole world is tteok-bokki! Tteok-bokki (sometimes spelled dukbokki) is a popular Korean dish made out of spicy rice cakes stir-fried in a rich andĀ spicy red sauce. Sometimes it is made with fish cakes and vegetables. It can also come with a variety of toppings such as ramen, and most popularly, cheese!

Here are some of the best places to order tteok-bokkiĀ in Boston!

1. BBQ Chicken (Boston): They recently renamed to BBQ Olive Chicken, but their tteok-bokki remains deliciously unrivaled. The level of spiciness may be a bit high for those who are unaccustomed to spicy foods but it’s perfect for spicy food lovers like me! This tteok-bokki comes with fish cakes, cabbage, and half an egg. You can add cheese as a topping for only $1 extra! This is my absolute favorite and go-to place to order spicy rice cakes.

2. Kayuga: Although Kayuga is a bit pricier than other restaurants, they are also more authentic than most. Their tteok-bokki is not as spicy but it comes loaded with veggies like onions and carrots. It comes with fish cakes andĀ glass noodles, but most importantlyĀ they serve it with dumplings on top!Ā Ā 

3. Koreana: This Korean BBQ joint is a favorite for Harvard students since it is so close to campus. But K BBQ is not their only attraction, their tteok-bokki is fantastic as well! Unlike most tteok-bokki dishes I have tried, this one comes with bell pepper, which turns out to be an excelllent addition! I recommend this location for those who have a lower spice tolerance. Their tteok-bokki is sweeter than it is spicy!

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I am a senior at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics with a specialization in Economics, and I am planning on getting a language citation in Spanish. I am currently a co-president and campus correspondent of Harvard's chapter of Her Campus! I am also a committee chair of a student organization that works with University Health Services called HealthPALs (Peer Advisors and Liaisons). Additionally, I am a member and co-director of service in OAASIS (Organization of Asian American Sisters in Service). Apart from that, I spend a lot of my time as a Learning Lab Undergraduate Fellow at the Harvard Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning. I am also the co-founder of a project at the Office of Diversity of Inclusion at Harvard. I am super passionate about math, health, and higher education! In my free time I love to work out, experiment with makeup and fashion, visit museums, and try new foods!