YUP DDUK LA Info
Amenities
Service options
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Comfort food
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Late-night food
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Seating
Amenities
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Trendy
Crowd
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College students
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
Planning
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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High chairs
Parking
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Valet parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
This is the best Korean restaurant I’ve ever visited! ???????????? The food is genuinely spicy ????️, just as they promise. I tried the original spice, and it was perfectly spicy while maintaining a wonderful balance of flavors. ????✨
I ordered their Yup O with extra fish cakes ???? instead of rice cakes, along with fried dumplings ????, cellophane noodles ????, and onion rings ????. Everything was absolutely delicious! The portions are huge ????️—I had leftovers, and when I reheated them the next day, they tasted even better! ????????
I truly miss their food ????. If I lived nearby, I’d visit all the time to explore more of their menu. For anyone who loves authentic Korean food, I highly recommend this place! ????❤️
If you love spicy this is definitely the place to go. Huge portion sizes with extreme spice levels. Be very weary as their extra mild is still significantly spicier than hot Cheetos. One bowl can fill 2-4 people
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Extra Mild Yup O
Grade: A-
Even at extra mild this is not too far from my upper limits of spice tolerance. This place might have the most well cooked tteok (rice cake) I've had. Super bouncy and chewy without being sticky or overly chewy. My only "complaint" is I wish there was a bit more cheese on top
My go-to spicy rice cake place. I always get the set B rice cake option with extra mild for the spicy level(because their mild is not mild at all hahaha). The bowl is huge, big enough for three people. I just love the chewiness of the rice cake and all the toppings that come along with it. Making rice balls is also fun! Super attentive staff too!
We came here because my partner and I were craving good tteokbokki and found this place after a few searches. I'm very happy with this place and will be coming back. :-) New favorite even!
Food we got:
- Yup O (has more fish cake): so good, the fish cake is cooked just right, the soft and chewy rice cakes. the spice will take you out, i have a low medium spice tolerance and my partner and I were sweating eating the extra mild. Beware!! ????️
At first, it was maybe a 3-4 spice level for me then as you keep eating, it builds to a 8-10 so take breaks!
Pro tip: eat it with rice or rice balls, alleviates the spicy!
Atmospheres & Service
- Atmospheres: the place is extremely tiny, max 6 tables. We came for lunch and were seated right away. There may be a wait list if you're coming in at a busy hour. Minimal decore.
- Service: very friendly and constantly checked in on us (wasn't sure if it was because we were so sweaty from the spice that they noticed lol) 10/10
Overall, I love this place's tteokbokki. I will be coming back but beware the spice! It builds quick so take breaks! ????️????️ Other than that, delicious!
**Rating: 4.5/5**
YUP DDUK is a must-visit for lovers of spicy Korean cuisine. One of Their signature dish, a big bowl of delicious components: chewy rice cakes, tender fish cakes, and crunchy cabbage, all topped with a generous layer of gooey mozzarella cheese that adds a creamy counterbalance to the heat. is a fiery delight that will satisfy any heat seeker. The noodles are perfectly cooked, soaking up the rich, spicy sauce that's packed with flavor.
Enhance your meal with add-ons like savory sausages, plump dumplings, and crispy fried spam, which provide even more texture and taste. Each element blends harmoniously, creating a deeply satisfying and memorable culinary experience.
The restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and friendly service further enhance the dining experience, making YUP DDUK an excellent choice for those craving a bold and hearty meal.
The service here was absolutely outstanding. Since the restaurant doesn’t have many tables, we had to wait about 20 minutes, but it was worth it. Once seated, our waiter kindly offered to refrigerate our friend’s birthday cake (like I mentioned, GREAT SERVICE!). After placing our order, the food arrived in just 10 minutes, and wow—the portion sizes were massive! The dishes were incredibly authentic and offered fantastic value for the price. As we were leaving, the waiter thoughtfully returned the cake we had almost forgotten. This place is a must-visit for both its incredible food and top-notch service!
I just went to get an order! It's my first time eating Korean food, I love it. I ordered under Rik's name but my name is Claudia. ????
I love this place. There is nothing not to like except how small the restaurant is. It is very small and very popular so the wait can get long, especially during dinner hours and the lot can become packed with cars so parking is a nightmare.
Beware of spice. My boyfriend and I shared an extra mild and for me it's good. There was sweetness with a little tang. there is no "no spicy"
options so anyone who cannot tolerate an ounce of spice is out of luck.
The options are endless for what you can add-in. My boyfriend loved their blood sausage, I love the texture but the irony flavor is not for me but he did claim to be the BEST sausage he probably has ever had in his life so I am sure it meant something.
Service is top class. they accidentally placed the neighboring table order on ours for 2 seconds and then gave us free yogurt as an apology. No one was angry but we appreciated the drink!
Quick Facts About YUP DDUK LA
Today
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM - 09:20 PM |
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