Whoa! Halgatteok was not what I expected, but I'm so glad I stopped in. This spot for delicious Korean street food is in the very back of the food court at H Mart Garden Grove. I went in around 2PM so it was not crowded. The friendly clerk at the counter recommended the Rose Tteokbokki, as their most popular dish. I customized it with spice level 1 (which has a nice kick), soft rice cake, add ramen noodles. I chose the combo for a few dollars more, which included tempura - 2 seaweed rolls, 2 dumplings, 2 shrimp, and a Coke. This rose sauce is sweet and hot in perfect balance Dish included sausages, an egg, veggies, as well as the excellent rice cake. Can't wait to come back and try more flavors. Enjoy! read more

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The only reason this is not a 5 star review is because of my experience dining in at Halgatteok. I came in at 12pm on Friday and ordered a grandma tteokbokki with garaetteok and level 2 spicy. 30 minutes pass by, and I notice that two other groups have already received their food (these groups arrived and ordered much later than I did). When I received my food 45 minutes later, it was the complete wrong order. I received a rose tteokbokki with ssal tteok. I mentioned this to the kind lady behind the counter and she remade my food. However, when I got the freshly made dish, it was still the wrong order. She remade the dish with garaetteok but it was still rose, and not the grandma style. As it was approaching a whole hour since ordering, I just accepted the food, even though I tried to explain to her that what I received was the wrong order. She told me that what I got was the grandma tteokbokki, which the dish was not since it was creamy and had sausage and bacon. I would have asked for another remake, but she had posted a sign that said the restaurant closes at 1:30pm, and it was shortly after that time. I was hoping to have a good time here since the reviews are great, but this experience makes me apprehensive to give the place a try again. read more

Just tried a new Korean spicy rice cake (tteokbokki / bunsik) spot in Buena Park, Ca. If you've ever had street tteokbokki in Seoul, this is it. They have four different flavors to choose from. We went with the OG "Grandma's style" using the traditional rice cakes and added fried shrimp tempura + mini kimbap, which was the perfect combo. Dunking everything into that sauce! Service was amazing--the lady working there was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming, which honestly made the experience even better. Also, tons of parking, which is a win in itself. Highly recommend. read more

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Tucked away unassumingly in the corner of the HMART food court corner, they have rice cakes reminiscent of places like YUPDDUK & an additional topping bar similar to DOOKI. You can choose a main dish tteokbokki which comes with rice cakes, sausages, cabbage, and fish cake already, but it's nice that you can add additional toppings at the bar. It's a bit expensive to add the extra toppings. My tip is to just go to the HMART on the other side and buy any additional add-on's that you'd like. (NOTE: Mala, Rosé sauces are additional for ~ $2.99) Cheese add on was not worth the value, and the fish cake soup was just OK. Just get the rice cakes (especially the wheat flour ones). Sauce was not too sweet or overwhelming with a red pepper paste / gojuchang flavor. Better suited for those who enjoy savory dishes! I really enjoyed the large rice cakes & the combo is shareable between 3-4 people! read more

Great concept! Good Korean street style food. Chewy, savory, and packed with flavor! It appears that you choose a base (red, spicy sauce, black bean sauce, etc) and you can add all the add ins you want! Well, for an additional fee of course! Ramen noodles, eggs, veggies, top it off with cheese, etc! Really hits the spot! I don't know if the add on items are available all the time however. When I went, the bar of add on's was there but there was nothing in the boxes. Maybe they add it on in the back? Drink options are cans and bottles and limited to basics: water, coke, Coke Zero, etc. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Jjajang Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Hidden gem inside H Mart supermarket. The only place I found were offering giant rice cake yet with perfect texture. Since this is in the food court, you will need to order first before seated. I ordered Rose Tteobboki which super creamy and added noodles which probably the best noodles texture I ever ate. There was also one sausage, boiled egg and fish cake! Found a place to be my regular eating tteobboki read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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delicious food, good service. First time i try but the place very good, the food they make fast, clean read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Combo A - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Had to stop by the H-Mart in Garden Grove later at night for some last minute groceries and really wanted to pick up some dinner from the adjoining food court at the same time. To my dismay, although the booths were still lit, they were all unmanned, presumably closed for the evening. But thankfully Halgatteok came through! True to their word, their hours state they are open until 8:30 PM. The man at the counter was very friendly and helpful while I was making my choice, walking me through the different "tteok" they offer - soft, chewy or jumbo sized. I picked the rose tteokbokki with chewy ssal tteok, spice level 2 and ramen noodles. I chose to take my meal to go, which took only about 15 minutes for preparation, and while waiting was largely entertained by their looping ad video of the halmoni spokesperson dancing and cooking rice cakes. Packaging was airtight and spill proof, which I loved, so that by the time I got home, everything tasted hot and fresh - the ramen wasn't overly soggy and the rose sauce a perfect blend of creamy and spicy. Already craving the meal again! read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Counter - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Chewy and delicious Korean rice cakes! Located inside the Garden Grove Hmart, Halgatteok came as a wonderful surprise. We had received a coupon to try their teokbokki, and it was delicious! My Korean husband named it as one of the best teokbokki spots in OC. The spice levels were also no joke. I got the medium, or level 2, and it was spicyyyy. However, I think it does depend on the person working and how they make it. We loved the addition of ramen, which is as perfectly al dente. We will definitely stop by again when grocery shopping! read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Grandma Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

A popular francise in Korea has opened in Garden Grove! It seems there are locations in LA, Northridge, Las Vegas and Utah as well. Not sure if there were more. Halgatteok is an acronym for grandma's garae rice cakes. Garae rice cakes are large, cylinder- shaped rice cakes. Tried these two weeks ago for take-out. GRANDMA TTEOKBOKKI This comes with the original tteokbokki sauce, as some would say, old school tteokbokki. You can choose the types of rice cakes and also can adjust the heat/spice level. I ordered the garae rice cake, spice level 2, which was slightly spicier than sriracha. But not Yup Dduk level spice. There were about 4-5 rice cakes with fish cakes and a boiled egg. Really enjoyed the thicker rice cakes, which were deliciously chewy. It's meant to be chewier than the typical rice cakes in tteokbokki. Even though it was take-out, the food was hot and the rice cakes were not overcooked. GIMMARI (Fried Seaweed Roll) / 5 pcs This was good, but so small. Wish I ordered more. This was take-out and I wasn't the person picking up the food, so I cannot comment on customer service. However, I am definitely coming back to try more of their other items. read more

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Friendly and swift service. Tasty bites! This is a great entry point for any non-Korean person who wants to try Korean street food. Their spicy and sweet sauce was on point. However, I have to say level 1 (lowest heat level) may still be too spicy for some. I think they would benefit from considering a level "half" (0.5). That said, for those who love fire spicy, you can achieve that by requesting for their hottest level. I didn't realize that there are 3 different types of rice cakes. I chose the "garae tteok" which is the most traditional version, made of rice. I found the texture of the rice cake very pleasing. Chewy, thick, and rich. I hope they stay true to this quality and recipe for years to come (no dilution/substitution to cut corners/$). On the theme of helpful suggestions, please consider opening one in South OC. Garden Grove was quite a drive away... You've got lots of Koreans, Asians, and K-Food lovers in South OC! Come this way for more business :-) The fried dumplings were nice and Krispy (not greasy). A great side for vegetarians as it is full of mung bean or sweet potato noodles (that's it). But for anyone who likes protein in their dumpling, it was a bit odd. There should have been at least veggies or tofu or beef or pork. This was a noodle dumpling only. In summary, check this place out. It's delish! Wishing this new biz lots of success!! They opened this month (January 2025). read more

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1. Both dishes tasted delicious, and the portions are generous! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes as it is located inside an Hmart! 3. There are indoor tables! 4. The staff were friendly, and they will give you a pager to alert you when the order is ready! 5. Parking lot can get crowded depending on time and day! Note: This spot does not have their own restroom, but there is shared restroom in the food court! Photo: Multteok Fish Cake Soup and Rose Tteokbokki read more

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I needed to feed a college student after picking her up from the airport at 3:10 PM. Our other Asian choices of Japanese ramen and Vietnamese diner would be closed for the afternoon until dinner. I had seen on Instagram that Halgatteok which served Korean street food was now open in Garden Grove and the United States. It being situated in the Food Court of H Mart, the college student would also be able to get groceries. The man was very patient with my daughter and my niece as they tried to decide what to order. I had already placed my order for Combo B with mil tteok which he had explained is the softest of the 3 tteok offered. I went with the mildest spice level of 1 and a rose tteokbokki. The combo also included tempura and fish cake soup. Daughter went with jjajang tteokbokki and a garae tteok, a longer and thicker tteok, adding additional noodle topping from the toppings bar which is an additional $3.49 per 1/4 pound over the cost of the main dish. Niece also got rose tteokbokki at a spice level of 1. The spokeswoman for the Korean stall is a popular Korean actress who plays a powerful chairwoman and grandmother in Korean dramas. We watched the reel of her promoting the rice noodles. The man brought our food out to the table we chose to sit at in the Food Court. The Combo B was plenty of food and the daughter who had not ordered anything had a meal just by eating something from everybody's orders. There was fish cake in everything. We liked the fish cake on the skewers. The soup was not too salty. I had added cheese to my rose tteokbokki which my niece had not so the rose tteokbokki was a little spicy for her. There was sausage, bacon, and carrot pieces in the rose tteokbokki. We had never had jjajang tteokbokki before nor the longer garae tteok. It wasn't overly chewy and we liked the black bean sauce. A couple of young girls also came to eat from Halgatteok while we were having our meal. Otherwise, it was quiet for late afternoon not quite dinner time yet. Daughter says that she will order Grandma Tteokbokki next time. read more

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Located inside the H-Mart food court, Halgatteok is a great option for Korean food. I only tried Halgatteok once at their k-town location, and I'm glad there's finally another location that is slightly closer to me in orange county. Came on the day after their grand opening, and parking is a bit hard in the plaza even at around 5pm, but we managed to find a spot. The staff members were nice and welcoming. I got takeout, and they informed me it would take about 20 minutes, which was pretty accurate. When I got back home, the food was still hot which was nice, and I appreciate them sealing the container so that the food doesn't drip out. I ordered the grandma tteokbokki, and specifically I chose the garae tteok as the type of rice cake out of 3 options (the other 2 which I believe are cut into smaller pieces and are softer while the garae is long and bigger). I did level 1 spice because I didn't want it to be too spicy, and it was just right for me, it definitely had a kick to it (and was pretty red in color) but it was manageable. I also got the gimmari fried seaweed roll as my side that came with 5 pieces. The tteokbokki is really good, there were three big long pieces and they were chewy. There was pretty generous amounts of fishcake, a long piece of tempura, and an egg . As for the gimmari, it was good too, it would be even better if it was eaten in-person, but for takeout it still had a bit of crunchiness and I liked dipping it in the tteokbokki sauce (though it did come with its own soy sauce kind of dip). Overall, I'm glad I got to try this place again, and would recommend this location! I am curious about the jjajang flavor and the rose, so I would try those next time. read more

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Checked this place out after hearing good things - it's located in the Garden Grove Hmart food court so it's a small and quaint stall with shared seating. We got Combo B which came with your tteokbokki of choice, tempura, and fishcake soup. All were equally delicious and the garaetteok really made the dish! Chewy and satisfying to eat! Service was great as well. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Rose tteokbokki, tempura set, multteok fish cake soup - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The food was amazing! Went on New Years day, there was only one person working and he was super helpful, kind, and attentive. He let us swap out the bacon for more fish cake since I don't eat bacon. We're visting from the Bay Area & we dream about this meal still and wish we had this meal up here. The sauce wasn't too spicy & I wish I could've tried it at level 3. The service was friendly and fast. It was really filling for two people, although I was considering ordering more. Definitely coming back when we're in the area, worth the drive and money + the prices are more than fair! read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Grandma Tteokbokki Rose Tteokbokki - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I got original spicy flavored garae dduk. It was so good. We called and placed the order in advance. Pick up was so easy and the service was good. read more

My fiancé and I tried this place during grand opening weekend! It was pretty busy when we went, but we didn't have to wait very long to order or get our food! The service was very good and the tteoboki was so yummy. My fiancé and I shared a rose tteoboki (we got the normal size one that was super soft and chewy- I think it was option 1- with medium spice). We added cheese and ramen in it and it was SO GOOD! I would highly recommend. We also got the fried seaweed wrap (I don't remember what it was called, but it was just rice wrapped in seaweed) and dipped it in the rose sauce instead of the sauce it came with. All in all, it was a pretty filling meal! Next time I stop by, I'll try the grandma tteoboki with the giant rice cakes! read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Wow the food here is incredible!!!!! The ttekboki is long, soft, tender, and super fat compare led to other places. You can add cheese, ramen, egg, and also has fish cakes. It was so yummy and portions great. We got a spicy level 1 which is actually pretty spicy (not too bad but probably wouldn't be able to handle a level 2). It's located in H mart. The fish cake soup was also soooo good and larger portion than I anticipated. The sweet potato tempura was also soooo good, and it was crispy/hot on the outside, with a subtle sweet flavoring from the potato. I was so highly impressed from this little shop in a grocery store. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

If you want to waste your money, spot on. It was pretty much average price point of Tteokboki in the states but not only the portion was unbelievably small but also this store really doesn't care about the taste per se. I interpreted this as they just wanna sell their foods once and don't expect any recurring sales. Tteokboki itself tastes is just nothing particular or below average but the worse was tempura and cheese. Unbelievably cheap quality foods with normal price tag that really upset me and ended up just throwing away. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The food was excellent and flavorful. I initially thought the portions might be small, but they were actually perfect for two adults. The medium spice level was just right for us. I was a bit disappointed that vegetable tempura was not available, but everything else was consistently very good. read more

I love Halgatteok ddukbokki. I tried it in LA last year but it was too far from where I live. I'm so happy this place opened in Garden Grove. It is soooooo good and they are so nice too. I totally recommend this location!!! read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Ddukbokki, Odeng - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Yum! 5 stars for both concept & taste! It's kind of pricey but so is all food now with inflation :( It's the only place you can choose your own toppings for ddeokbokki (rice cakes), & the rice cakes themselves are the perfect texture - a nice balance of both soft & chewy! I loved the rose sauce! Next time I will add more veggies & more egg. read more

If you're looking for giant tteokbokki, this spot might be for you! Located inside Hmart Garden Grove, Halgatteok is a Korean franchise known for their jumbo, chewy garae rice cakes -- and I totally get the hype now. I got the Combo B with rose tteokbokki, tempura, and fish cake soup and the rose sauce?? Creamy, slightly sweet, and had a solid kick. I ordered spice level 1 and can usually handle my spice well, but if you're sensitive, definitely ask if there's a 0.5 The rice cakes were definitely the highlight: way thicker than usual, super soft but still had that satisfying chew -- these were just right. The mixed tempura was solid (sweet potato was the best -- crispy on the outside, warm and subtly sweet inside), and the fish cake soup was more filling than expected, with a clean, comforting broth that balanced out the rose sauce well. Definitely worth checking out if you're already doing an H Mart run or craving legit Korean street food! The Order: Combo B $27.50 -rose tteobbokki -tempura set -fish cake read more

Probably the best Rose Tteokbokki I've ever had!!!! I chose the level 1 spicy with melted cheese as topping. It worths 100/100 read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

a small Tteokbokki shop located in the back of a foodcourt at H mart! i ordered the grandma spice level 1, rose spice level 2 with GaRae-tteok and tempura shrimp. the rice cake texture was perfectly cooked and chewy. i kind of just wish the rice cakes were boiled with the sauce so it absorbed in the thick rice cakes. both sauces were pretty good, albeit a little runny. the grandma spice 1 was spicier than the rose level 2. tempura shrimp was hot and crispy. overall, pretty good place but i wouldnt stop in again unless i was already shopping at h-mart, esp with so many other korean options nearby. read more

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The spicy rice cakes here are so good. The sauce here is so flavorful and one of my favorite place to get ttoekboki now. We didn't really like the big rice cakes though because it doesn't really soak up the sauce. They also have a custom bar where u can add on to your bowl but it is a bit pricey for that. The workers are nice with explaining the menu. The place is cute and located in hmart. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - grandmas - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I came here for their grand opening and got the rosé tteokbokki with garae tteok, level 3 spice and rice balls. There were add-on toppings on the side but I didn't get any. The rose sauce was excellent and delicious, and the garae tteok was the perfect texture. Not too soft and not too hard. They gave us gloves to form our own rice balls, and it was good, nothing too crazy. I would definitely get the rose tteokbokki here again! I have had rose tteokbokki at other restaurants but I would say here is the best I have had. Level 3 spice isn't that spicy if you're a spicy lover. It's just added a little kick. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Rose Tteokbokki & rice balls - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

so yummy!! i love their rose rice cakes, they're huge, so chewy and fun to eat. i also got the rice cake soup and it was refreshing to go with it. plenty of leftovers and still good the next day! read more

I finally got to try this place, and it did not disappoint! My friend and I shared a rose tteokbokki, a fish cake soup, vegetable tempura, and squid tempura. We got spicy level 2 with mil tteok (flour rice cake) for the rose tteokbokki, and the spice level and the chewiness of the rice cake was just perfect. I love that you can customize and add toppings to your tteokbokki, too! The vegetable and squid tempura were freshly fried, and it added a nice texture to pair with our tteokbokki. The fish cake soup was very savory and delicious! Overall, I highly recommend Halgatteok! I will definitely be ordering more and trying different toppings and sides next time! read more

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Wonderful food!! it made me felt like i was in korean while i was taking this dish. 5/5 Combo B, which is rose flavor and extra ramen ~$35 (4 people) the price is afforable read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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One of my favorite ttoek bokki place! I used to go one in Korea nearby my parents'. It was really windy outside ,so we started with fishcake soup to warm up our body. My favorite one is rose. We ordered mil ttoek and add garae ttoek as a side ( along with jjolmyeon! - this is must to add on rose). Both rice cake was really chewy and sauce balance was good. Level 2 was good for us. Maybe we're going to try level 3 next time. Also dipping seaweed roll/dumpling into rose sauce was delicious. We also had veggie, squid and shrimp tempura as well. All tempura was crispy and delicious! They gave us extra dipping sauce but I liked it better with rose sauce. We ordered a lot of sides (forgot to take photos) But when you eat ttoek bokki- you should add at least seaweed roll and dumpling! And fish cake soup - they should be one family this is how people eat in Korea. I think Ill add more glass noodle next time. read more

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Ordered their combo A through Door Dash, everything was delicious and had good packaging. Their medium spice level (2) wasn't really that spicy to me. The portion is more than enough for two adults. read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Tempura Set - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Tasted really good! I heard so many people recommend halgatteok but I was never able to try it bc it was just too far for me- I am so happy they opened a location closer to home!! Tteoks(rice cakes) were all super good. No signs of cracking in them which means they are fresh. Sauce is just what I remember tteobokkee tasted like when I used to live in Korea! Not too spicy and not too sweet! I really recommend the rose tteokbokkee tho! It is sooooooo good!! Best one I have tasted so far. Original is really good too. If you want to try an authentic tteokbokkee experience I would say go for the original sauce. That is the one that tastes like the everyday tteokbokkee we see in front of school in Korea. Sometimes the cashier lady seems a bit grumpy tho lol it's located inside a hmart too. (Fyi the pigs feet(jokbal) place is really good too! Its i. The same food court) read more

I love their food. The rice cake was soft/chewy and the sauce was very tasty (I ordered rose rice cake). I'd definitely come back next time or maybe do a to-go order. It's located inside H-mart in Garden Grove. read more

Food was pretty good. The sauce is on the sweeter side but the texture is really good, just as advertised. Service was impeccable! They give you the water cups with your order by the way. The ambiance is cute inside the food court. It's in the back corner but the brightly lit front is very attractive. read more

Located inside a Korean grocery store. Service is fast, food is good. Nothing fancy but delicious food.

I didn't know that my favorite tteokbokki brand from Korea was available in the U.S., but I happened to find it at the H Mart in Garden Grove and was so happy. It tastes just like it does in Korea! I loved that I can choose the type of rice cake I want. I went with the level 3 spice since I like spicy food, but it was hotter than I expected, so level 2 might be perfect for most people who enjoy a kick. Great service, great flavor. highly recommend! read more

Rose tteokbokgi was absolutely fantastic, will be coming back very soon! Very nice service as well!

Delicious tteokbokki! We got the rosé with garaetteok and grandma's with miltteok, both spice level 2. We added a couple toppings for extra, and got free gimmari as part of the opening promotion. The garaetteok was soft and chewy, complimented by the deliciously creamy and garlicky rosé sauce and crunchy sausages. The miltteok was good, nothing too special but good nonetheless, and the sauce had a good kick. The gimmari was freshly fried, piping hot and delicious dipped into the tteokbokki sauce. The portions were decently sized for the price, and 2 dishes were more than enough for 3 people with leftovers. We personally liked the rosé a little more, but both were delicious and I'd definitely come back! read more

Halgatteok Garden Grove - Rosé with garaetteok + cheese + toppings - Korean Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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