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🍢 Seoul Toppokki: Allston’s Budget-Friendly Korean Gem—Where $25 Feeds You Like a King This spot is a masterclass in value: tasty, filling, and shockingly affordable. For Korean comfort food lovers, it’s a no-brainer—especially if you’re in Allston. 🔥 The Star Combo: $25 for Tteokbokki, Fish Cake Soup, and Kimbap Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes): 4.5 stars. Chewy rice cakes in a thick, slightly (sticky) sauce—packed with fish cakes, cabbage, and veggies. It’s hearty, spicy-sweet, and so satisfying. Beef Kimbap: 5 stars. Stuffed with tender beef, pickles, and rice—generous, but mild on its own. Dip it in the tteokbokki sauce? Perfection. A classic done right. Blood Sausage (Sundae): 5 stars. A first for me, and wow—surprisingly delicious. It’s a mix of vermicelli and blood (rich, savory, with a unique texture). Dip it in tteokbokki sauce to cut through the intensity. Fair warning: It’s heavy on the blood flavor—skip if you’re sensitive to organ tastes, but try it if you’re adventurous. 😐 The “Meh” One Fish Cake Soup: 2 stars. Basic, like a simplified oden (Japanese fish cake soup). My boyfriend says it’s “authentically Korean street food,” but it’s just… plain. Skip it and save room for more tteokbokki. 💡 Why It Works $25 for a combo that feeds two (or one very hungry person)? Unbeatable. It’s not fancy, but it’s good—homestyle flavors that hit the spot. 📍 Seoul Toppokki: Allston’s hidden gem for cheap, cheerful Korean eats. #BostonKoreanFood #BudgetEats #ComfortFood