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    Yupdduk Irvine

    4.5 (660 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Chicken Shop
    Open 11:00 am - 10:15 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    YUP DDUK and RICE BALL [DIY] and GRILLED PORK BULGOGI
    Michele P.

    Came here with two of my friends and we absolutely devoured the regular yup dduk, which consisted of ramyun noodles, rice cakes, fish cakes, sausages, and topped with green onion and mozzarella. On the side, we also got some fried veggies (onion rings & kabocha & sweet potato), grilled pork bulgogi, and DIY rice balls. We had fun making the rice balls and eating our creations! The fried veggies were definitely my favorite. It's a pretty heavy meal overall so definitely bring your appetite. Service was quick, as it was a fast casual kind of environment.

    Jenny P.

    Service was okay this time, food is good as always. We got the Yup O which we prefer over the original.

    YUP DDUK CHICKEN STEW
    elizabeth w.

    Yupdduck is a must try if you enjoy spicy food! It is very popular amongst UCI students as it is near campus. I have tried many of their dishes and I always come back for more! I especially like their extra mild Yup O (more fishcake than rice cake) with chinese noodle and veggie fries! The noodles have a nice bouncy texture and absorbs the sauce well. The veggie fries pair well with the spice and have a nice crunch and fried batter flavor. I also crave the Chicken Stew, but can only eat a little at a time due to how spicy it is... Their lowest spice for this dish is mild, however it is extremely spicy! It comes with a lot of boned-in chicken pieces that are tender and rich in flavor. They also have many options that aid in cutting the spice. My personal go-to is the Tuna Mayo Rice, which comes with radish and seaweed. The combo of the bowl is so good, and it comes in a pretty large portion so it could be a meal within itself. The service at Yupdduck is really good. The servers checked up on my table intermittently for water and radish refills. In the end, they gave out Yakult for a little treat! I highly recommend trying Yupdduck and testing your spice tolerance!!

    YUP DDUK original tteokbokki. I eat thai level 7/10 spicy and got extra mild. I can barely handle the mild.
    Amy K.

    Located in Albertsons Plaza, near UCI Irvine. Love this place. The thing to know, is this is the spiciest chain for all Tteokbokki places. - Very mild - is like 7/10 spicy, think buldak carbonara - Mild is like 8/10, building to 9 spicy, running nose, almost tears or some may get tears, think buldak black - Original is 10/10 spicy, on fire, ears ringing, tears, head on fire, tongue and throat on fire, like Buldak 2X - Extra Spicy - I can't even imagine, someone take this torture and report back please, because I don't want to go to the hospital or be out of commission for 2 days I got the original Yup Dduk tteokbokki bowl. It is 4 portions, or 4 meals for me. It depends on how much you eat. This comes with mozarella cheese on top, fishcake, 2 sausages and plenty of ricecake and some kimchi. Love love love! They make it super fresh, so don't get this when you're in a rush, it may take 15-20 minutes. A plus they sell soju! See my togo order.

    Extra mild  YUP DDUK
    Leslie H.

    Came here for dinner last week. It's definitely a small restaurant but good food. Great flavor! We ordered the extra mild yup duk and rice balls. You roll the rice balls yourself which was fun. The extra mild yup duk still had a kick. Definitely would not have been able to handle anything spicier but has great flavor. Service was good and I enjoyed the food. Would definitely come back.

    YUP DDUK with FRIED DUMPLINGS (5)
    Phillip T.

    One of my fav spots to get tteokbokki. Be careful of the spice levels but if you're willing to endure the heat, you're in a for delicious Korean favorite! Decided to visit after craving something spicy. We ended up ordering a mild yup dduk which is their standard tteokbokki bowl with fish cakes, sausage cabbage, and topped with cheese. We also added some dumplings into the bowl. Warning that mild is SPICY. I'd compare it to the Korean fire buldak noodles so if you can't handle that, start off at extra mild or getting the rosé version. What ever you choose, the sauce is very flavorful with a good sweet and spicy taste! Feel free to add extra toppings for variety! Service was fast and if you need anything you can walk up and ask for them to help you. The shop is small inside but you can dine outside if you want. Great spot for my fav Korean street food!

    Finished the meal with a fermented yogurt which was a light sweetened carbonation to lift up my stomach's spirits and not feel so full!
    Sarah H.

    I was looking for a place to warm up from the rain while killing time in Irvine and this was the place. It is a small place that delivers big flavors! There are signs everywhere that foreshadow big spice here and you should believe them. But you can personalize the spice level and there are many things to do to help with the spice. I went for the core set that comes with the Yup Dduk. I was going to order original but the waitress said even that is really spicy so I went with mild. It came with veggie fries (like a slightly more sturdy and seasoned tempura batter) and a bowl of rice to form into rice balls (I that they give you a plastic glove to keep your fingers clean). I love that the veggie fries were served right in the bowl so they got some of the amazing sauce too. The bowl is huge and could serve between 2-4 people since I went with the Yup Dduk (more rice cake than fish cake) option. The flavors were so delicious and the heat was enough to make my nose run and I could feel it lingering on my tongue but not aggressively. Here's what helped cool my tongue: cheese swirled on top, yellow sweet pickled radishes served on the side, rice and seaweed because I ate them separately, banana milk, and the cold water. Next time though I want to try to make rice balls and stick them in the sauce too. I will absolutely be back and want to try other things on the menu - and will bring a friend to help me finish the bowl. But I have loved these left overs and learned to steam while reheating in the microwave so the rice cakes stay soft and chewy (but yeah, nothing beats when they are first served). I was surprised how quickly I got full and the little fizzy yogurt drink that they give you helped create space in my stomach so I just felt full, not stuffed.

    Food was excellent and our server, Henry was amazing. We will definitely revisit. Highly recommend

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    Yoshitaka K.

    Was the experience fun? Yup! Ready for a new experience? Yup! Was it a little too spicy for me? Yup.

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    Trisha D.

    Food: Yup Dduk (Extra Mild) Core Set Price: $42 Overall: Came around 3pm and we were able to get seated immediately (restaurant has limited seating). Been here a few times and although I have good spice tolerance, the worker reminded us that extra mild is preferable and mild is pretty spicy. Extra mild was delicious, with minimal spice and it paired well with the DIY rice balls. We shared the meal amongst 4 people and it was perfect!

    Rose yuk o
    Khaing A.

    This was my first time trying rose yuk o and also my first time at the irvine location. Their rice cakes are as good as I remember from korea town location. I like that rose sauce is creamy and very very mild. It is good for those who cannot take spicy food. Both their rose sauce and regular sauces are very good. Yuk Duuk is definitely one of my favorite places for tteokbokki hands down. Their toppings are added bonus. The restaurant itself was pretty small with only 5tables but there are more outdoor community tables. Great for a casual hangout spot. It took about 15-20 mins to get food, so it may be a good idea to order ahead through their app for to go orders.

    Donna N.

    Loveee Yupdduk. I used to frequent the K-town LA location when I went to school there and loved eating there, so I'm glad that I'm able to drive to Irvine to get my fix. The restaurant is pretty small with 5-6 tables so expect a long wait during peak hours. Service is pretty friendly and the workers check in on you maybe once or twice. If you need to take your food to-go, they'll pack your food for you and bring it back to your table. I usually order the yup dduk with cellophane noodles at the mild spice level, which includes a generous amount of rice cake, fish cake, some sausages, and cabbage, while topped off with a thick swirl of cheese. The rice cakes are cooked to perfection and are nicely soft and chewy. The cellophane noodles have a nice bounce and soak up the sauce, so eating the noodles can get pretty spicy. My spice tolerance is decently high so mild is the perfect spice level for me. Don't get me wrong though--mild still gets my nose runny. The radish on the side does help with reducing the spice. The portion is huge and can serve 2-3 people, but I did notice that the portion size has gone down recently, which is a bummer. I still always leave stuffed nonetheless.

    Yyupduk combo
    Tiffany C.

    Yupdduk is a SoCal staple for tteokbokki, I love going to this spot to share the large combo sets with a group of friends. It is right by UCI, and has a couple tables inside available for dining in, but most people do takeout. I'd recommend splitting one of the combo sets with a group of 3-4, you get the main tteokbokki and some rice balls and tempura to complement the meal. I'd recommend getting extra mild if you're not a spice person as their mild is decently spicy already. The mozzarella cheese and rice balls do help a lot to offset the spiciness so I highly recommend adding those on. I love how the sauce isn't too sweet like some places and portion sizes were plentiful for my group.

    ROSÉ YUP DDUK, TUNA MAYO RICE

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    Delicious food, I tried the tuna ball and the fish ball soup yuuuuuuum, the staff is amazing and very friendly

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    I see the menu says that the main menu items are prepared with meat-based ingredients. I eat meat but I don't eat pork so I was wondering if the sauce contains pork? Is it possible to have an order that doesn't contain pork? Thanks!

    The sauce contains beef seasoning and can't be removed. It doesn't have pork, but our sausages do, so you'll have to request to take those out if you want a pork-free order. Thank you

    Are there any tree nuts or peanuts used in the yupdduk?

    No we do not! (We have sesame oil and seeds in the kitchen)

    Is the tteokbokki gluten free? Can it be made gluten free?

    Sorry, it is not gluten free. The rice cakes are wheat flour based.

    What comes in the rawmen?

    Hi. Ramen is just a topping for our main dish. So it would be justnthe noofle itself.

    Is it possible to ask for the Yup Dduk to be made vegetarian with no fish cake and mini sausages? Or does the sauce also contain fish in it?

    Hello, the yupdduk sauce is not fully vegetarian. So even if we take proteins out, it wont be completely vegetarian. 🥲

    Do they offer vegetarian options?

    Hello Wu! Yupdduk Irvine has few vegetarian options and they are mostly side items such as Veggie & Egg Porridge or basic rice balls. Most of the specialty menu items contain meats. Hope this helps!

    Does the yup dduk contain any sesame (seeds/oil/paste) in the dish/sauce?

    Hi Yupdduk alone does not. But a lot of our other side dishes and main menus have sesame seeds and oil on them!

    How much is the meal kit of yup O?

    Can you make a reservation to eat there?

    Yupdduk Irvine on-site dining experience is only offered in first come first served basis. Rotation is usually fairly quick, and you can always place a togo order ahead and enjoy at many free public picnic tables up front (pro-tip).

    Do you use 100% white rice for your rice cakes or are they made with wheat flour?

    It is wheat flour based.

    Can any of the food be made vegetarian?

    Yes! It's all customizable.

    Can any item be made with no meat and less sugar?

    Is dine-in service open?

    yes!!

    Do they have rosé dduk bokki?

    Not yet :( Still FDA pending from Korea HQ

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    Love the chicken shop - it's a little annoying how there's no posted menu so you have to wait the…read moreline to find out what's offered if you haven't been here before. Fortunately, it's a short menu so you don't have to take too much time deciding. There's some really solid high quality eats here. I love the sweet potato and beet side - you don't see this often but it's a great healthier alternative to regular fries. That said, I've also tried the truffle fries and they are quite the guilty pleasure. Newport Bowl Your choice of charcoal chicken or mushroom, pickled onions, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, beets, avocado, crispy pita and fresh green chickpeas over mixed greens. Delicious all the way around to the last bite. The Char'd Bowl Equally amazing with the additional crunch from the crispy seasoned chickpeas. You just can't go wrong. Reasonable pricing and orders don't take too long. Definitely worth a return trip. That's all.

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    This is ghost kitchen location and I'm usually skeptical with ghost kitchen restaurant, but I tried…read morethe one in Stanton and it's been my favorite one of my favorites actually for hainan chicken rice and I feel like the rice is solid. It It could have been better tho because it's a little bit dry but most importantly is a very flavorful rice which what chicken rice is supposed to be. The food came up pretty quick and like Argo's kitchens they have their own pick up ways or methods and it's pretty easy to do as well plenty of parking in the plaza. Staff is very nice to give me extra sauces. The pickup place is designed to pick up other ghost kitchens restaurants in the same building so they have some instructions on that.

    Amazing hainan chicken rice!…read more This is an establishment combined with other restaurants where you simply pick up your order after placing it via kiosk or app. Service is relatively quick and there are employees to help with the push of a button. We got the combo hainan chicken rice and it's simply delightful! Super juicy chicken combined with their homemade ginger scallion oil, sweet&spicy sauce, and light soy sauce make for an extremely flavorful meal. This place always hits the spot! Highly recommend for those in the area looking for some good ol' hainan chicken rice!

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