Young Dabang University of Seoul
청년다방 서울시립대점
About
A casual tteokbokki spot near the University of Seoul’s main gate, known for smoky beef brisket tteokbokki and butter-garlic fries.
At 청년다방 서울시립대점, 떡볶이는 a meal to settle in for: the signature dishes are served for two, and the menu invites a side, a drink, and perhaps 볶음밥 after the sauce is nearly gone. Near the University of Seoul’s main gate, this Dongdaemun branch has the easygoing feel of a casual student-area stop. It’s geared to dinner rather than lunch, so plan accordingly. For a savory, smoky bowl, order the 불향차돌떡볶이. Bloggers describe the beef as generous and the aroma of the 차돌 as a defining part of the sauce; its rich, meaty finish also makes a natural base for 볶음밥. 날치알볶음밥 adds a pop of roe beneath the lingering sauce, a satisfying way to carry the meal beyond the last rice cake. If you’re choosing between beef and seafood, one regular reviewer favors the 차돌 over the whole-squid option. There’s a different kind of richness in the 크림카레떡볶이, noted for its pronounced curry flavor and creamy sauce. For something on the side, 버터갈릭감자튀김 brings crisp potatoes under a buttery, garlicky coating. One local account singles out 치즈감자, too, while warning that its seasoning can run salty—useful to know if you prefer a lighter hand. A 청년세트 pairs 떡볶이 with a choice of side and an ade; the 청포도 version is described as bright and refreshing alongside the spice and richness. You can also order components separately. Reports mention QR ordering at the tables, with menus available there as well, and 단무지 set out for diners to take. The room is described as comfortable and informal, with tables for both smaller groups and parties. Come with a friend or a few classmates, order one of the substantial two-person 떡볶이 dishes, and leave room for rice at the end. This is the kind of meal where the sauce is not an afterthought—it’s the reason to keep eating.
Menu
- Smoky Beef Brisket Tteokbokki₩19,000
- Butter Garlic Fries₩5,500
- Cheese Fries
- Whole Squid Tteokbokki₩19,000
- Mala Rose Tteokbokki₩19,000
- 허니간장순살치킨₩13,500
- Cream Curry Tteokbokki₩19,000
- Flying Fish Roe Fried Rice
- 청년세트(떡튀순 떡볶이)(2인)₩27,500
- 대패삼겹 떡볶이(2인)₩17,500
- 크림차돌 떡볶이(2인)₩19,000
- 떡튀순 떡볶이(2인)₩17,500
Local tips
- The restaurant opens in the late afternoon, so plan for dinner rather than lunch.
- Order by scanning the QR code at your table.
- Parking is unavailable.
- Try the brisket tteokbokki with flying-fish-roe fried rice.
Details
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 17:00–23:00
- Tuesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00–23:00
- Thursday
- 17:00–23:00
- Friday
- 17:00–23:00
- Saturday
- 17:00–23:00