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이가네 Tteokbokki (떡볶이) hits different — thick, chewy & saucy

James Lee
James Lee
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If you thought you knew tteokbokki, 이가네 떡볶이 is about to change your mind. These extra-thick rice cakes are seriously chewy in the best way — and watching them mix that deep red gochujang sauce in a massive flat iron pan is pure ASMR. Spotted at Yeoju Premium Outlets, and yes, we got the twigim (튀김) on the side because obviously. The crispy fried batter + spicy tteok combo is honestly undefeated. Have you ever had the thick-cut style tteokbokki — which do you prefer, thin or chunky?

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