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This one is CHEESY. Like, no doubt about it. The real winner here for me was the Tteokbokki itself – those chewy little rice cakes have such a satisfying texture. If you enjoy rice cakes, you might also want to check out my review of the spicy version I tried. I bought these at the store at the peak Squid Games hype for season 2.
Produced in South Korea.
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And you can’t beat how easy it is to cook this up; definitely a winner for a quick meal. I might even cook it for just a tad longer, maybe an extra 30 seconds.
While that cheesy flavor is definitely the star, I think it could use a little something more? Adding hot dogs, like they suggest, could bring in a nice savory element. And a sprinkle of parmesan? That might just take that cheesy taste to the next level.
Since there’s no broth, it’s really more like a bowl of cheesy noodles… well, cheesy rice cakes in this case. The Tteokbokki texture is great, but the flavor is pretty one-note with all that cheese.
Tasting Notes
- Spice Level: 1/5
- Broth Viscosity: N/A
- “Noodle” Thickness: 5/5 (Chewy perfection, these rice cakes!)
- Noodle Type: Tteokbokki Rice Cakes
- Topping suggestions: Hot Dogs, Parmesan Cheese
Order the non-Squid Games version here: CJ Foods Bibigo Tteokbokki Rice Cake with Cheese Sauce
Have you tried Bibigo Tteokbokki Rice Cake with Cheese Sauce? What did you think? Spill the noodles and leave a comment below.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the spice level, my friend James, who taste tests the ramens with me, gives his rating out of 5 based on his experience with the heat. My own spice tolerance tends to be higher than most, so James’s rating gives a more general sense of the spiciness. Keep in mind that spice is still subjective, so what’s mild for him might be spicy for you, and vice versa!
That’s how thick or thin the broth is. A 1/5 would be very watery, while a 5/5 would be super thick and almost syrupy.
This is just a general gauge of how thick the noodles are compared to other instant ramen noodles I’ve tried. A 1/5 would be very thin, like vermicelli, and a 5/5 would be very thick and wide.
Here, I’m just describing the style or texture of the noodles, like “udon-like” for a chewy and thick noodle, or “thin and curly” for a more classic instant ramen style.
