What is Yup Dduk?

Direct translation of Yup Dduk is ‘Bizarrely Spicy Rice Cakes’. Yup Dduk is one of the most popular restaurant brands in Korea, known to represent Korean street food all over the globe with over 500 locations worldwide.

Among many Korean street food brands, Yup Dduk developed to become a global brand due to its unique challenges of spiciness. This is the identity of our brand and we are proud to introduce you to the special experience.

What spicy level should I choose?

Start with Extra Mild if you are not good with spicy foods or if it is your first time.

If you love challenges and spicy food, we recommend the mild which is equivalent to spiciest Korean ramen you can buy at Asian markets (eg. Fire noodles with the black packaging).

Extra mild would be considered the regular spicy level of traditional Korean home cooking.

Why is it so spicy?

Yup Dduk uses very spicy natural chili peppers called ‘Ttangcho” directly sourced from Korea.

What is Spicy Rice Cake? What’s the main ingredient of Yup Dduk?

Spicy rice cake dish is the most common everyday street K-food.

Rice cake is a traditional Korean food item made of condensed rice and wheat flour. Spicy rice cake’s main ingredients are: rice cakes, fish cakes, gochujang seasoning, scallion, cabbage and garlic.

How large is one Yup Dduk?

Our main dishes are all family style. One Yup Dduk is about 2-3 adults serving.

Are all Items made fresh to order?

Yes, all main dishes are made fresh to order using exclusive ingredients we source directly from Korea. Please allow at 15-20 minutes of cooking time per order for all of our family style main dishes.

What is your specialty?

Yup Dduk spicy rice cakes and varieties of signature chicken dishes. 

What are the side dishes I should order with Yup Dduk?

Yup Dduk offers varieties of side dishes and toppings you can add. Building your own Yup Dduk dish with these toppings will upgrade your experience with Yup Dduk. Our toppings come in three kinds: Fries, Noodles, and Rice Balls.

Our popular side dishes are: Veggie fries, Fried Dumplings, Ramen Noodles, Chinese Noodles, Rice Balls, and Tuna Mayo Jumbo Rice Balls.