More than just Spicy Rice Cakes Eight-year-old MJay tried “street-style” Tteokbokki for the very first time. Back then, a plate cost only about 200 to 300 KRW—perhaps less than 50 cents in today’s value. Even though it cost less than a dollar, the owner would give me a generous serving. I remember using a toothpick … Continue reading The Real Reason Koreans are Obsessed with Tteokbokki