Natural Rice Cake Tteokbokki Topokki 450G

I only saw other reviews after mine had dispatched so took a chance.The packaging is different On arrival. Not Korean but Chinese but they are the same thing.On opening there is a glue type smell but it isn't strong.There is a thin sheet between them so remove 'obviento'I washed these thoroughly and that removed the initial smell.When soaking these they don't become any softer. But nae worries as once added to your sauce they soften up nicely!It was our first time trying these and we loved them.They have little to no taste on their own but once they are added to your sauce ( have to say mine was perfect balance of sweet, salty and spicy)Then these little beauties come out as a lovely soft yet chewy texture.Glad I tried them. Ordered some more already but please bring the price down or I'll be going elsewhere for future purchases.UPDATE...........* Since purchasing the price has increased twice 1st purchase 9.99 then up to 10.49 and now 12.99 so Korean food Mart online is where I'll be going. Feel the seller is being really greedy in their pricing this is now 4 x the price of other rice cakes and half the weight!We have a Korean barbeque every four weeks so you've lost a regular customer.

Love tteokbokki and this product is a good way of making a meal at home for the price. The whole pack is roughly two servings. Great texture when cooked and doesn't taste of anything- which is good lol, you want the meal's flavour to come from the sauce. I will say that you shouldn't attempt to separate them before soaking them in warm (not hot) water, otherwise you'll fight with them and they'll win. And I suggest to freeze any uncooked sections, as they will mold relatively quickly if you don't prepare and eat them from when they arrive- a few days tops.

I was hesitant to buy these due to the reviews of them smelling like plastic, however I decided to give them a try, and I'm glad I did.They do smell quite strongly of plastic when you open them, however my guess is that it is due to the alcohol/vinegar used to preserve them.I soaked some in warm water for about 10 minutes before cooking, this got rid of the plastic smell and they tasted brilliant. The texture was great and they soaked up the flavour of my tteokbokki sauce pretty well :]

Very economy pack, lasts more than one meal. Easy cook.

They were very hard to chew and went mouldy within 2 days!

Great for adding to any soup. Cooks in a few minutes and good flavourFreeze well ,just take out and pop into your soup no need to defrost

It is covered in mould. Do not order.

I had high hopes for the Tteokbokki, but unfortunately, it didn’t live up to my expectations. Here’s why I’m giving it a 2-star rating:Pros:Convenient Packaging: The packaging is convenient and easy to use. Preparation is relatively straightforward.Quick to Prepare: It is quick and easy to prepare, which is a plus for anyone looking for a fast meal option.Cons:Texture: The rice cakes were disappointingly tough and chewy, even after cooking thoroughly. Instead of the soft and chewy texture I expected, they felt dense and rubbery.Flavor: It lacked the depth and richness typically associated with traditional tteokbokki. It tasted a bit plasticky.Ingredient Quality: The quality of the ingredients did not seem up to par. The rice cakes didn’t have the fresh taste I was hoping for.Price: Given the disappointing taste and texture, the product felt overpriced. There are better options available at a similar or lower price point that offer a more authentic and enjoyable experience.Overall, the tteokbokki fell short in terms of texture, flavor, and value. I was hoping for a convenient way to enjoy this beloved Korean dish at home, but unfortunately, this product did not deliver. I wouldn’t recommend it and will be looking for better alternatives in the future.