# Thick squid fritters and combo set at Hyeonseonine, a Yongsan - By Jina R. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-porch/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Yongsan, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-porch/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-supper-porch/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/index.md) ## In short Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch is a spicy tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cakes) restaurant a 5-minute walk from Yongsan Station and Sinyongsan Station in Seoul. Visiting on a Saturday at 5:30pm, the posted wait was 70 minutes but actual entry took just 20, and the Hyeonseoni combo set (₩26,000) delivered tteokbokki, fritters, sundae, mini gimbap and fish cakes all at once. The tteokbokki topped with self-bar fritter crumbs and the thick, meaty squid fritters were the standout combination. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2-13 Hangang-daero 39-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (5 min walk from Yongsan Station / Sinyongsan Station) - **Ordered**: Hyeonseoni combo set ₩26,000 (tteokbokki, fritters, sundae, mini gimbap, fish cakes) - **Spice options**: Spicy / Not spicy / Half-and-half (medium) - **Ordering**: Entrance kiosk, choice of regular cooking or made-to-order tteokbokki - **Wait**: Saturday 5:30pm visit, posted wait 70 minutes → actual wait about 20 minutes - **Self-bar**: Free to take fritter crumbs and other extras as needed *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* Today I'm introducing a place known as one of Seoul's top three tteokbokki spots and a holy site for spicy tteokbokki — Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch! ![Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch introduction image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-01-yehh6-900.webp) > Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch ![Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch vertical info image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-02-12kg0-m-900.webp) ## An old-school spot turned standalone building, 5 minutes from Sinyongsan Station It's a 5-minute walk from both Yongsan Station and Sinyongsan Station, so it's really easy to get to by public transit~ This place was famous back when it was a street food cart, but now it's a clean, spacious standalone building :) ![Exterior of Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch, now a standalone building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-03-z4epl-815.webp) ![Hyeonseonine meal-kit gachapon machine outside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-04-1mphp-900.webp) There's even a Hyeonseonine meal-kit gachapon machine outside haha ## How long is the wait on a Saturday at 5:30pm? I visited around 5:30pm on a Saturday and there was a wait! When I registered, the estimated wait time showed 70 minutes, which worried me a bit, but I actually got seated in about 20 minutes! The restaurant is spacious and, being a snack place, table turnover is super fast, so the line moved along quickly~ ![Spacious interior of Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-05-xnru8-900.webp) ![Wide view of the snack restaurant hall with plenty of tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-06-kco1c-m-900.webp) The restaurant has fast turnover and plenty of seating! ![Hyeonseonine self-bar corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-07-1hyzk-883.webp) ![Fritter crumbs and side dishes prepared at the self-bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-08-1831y-900.webp) Feel free to grab whatever you need from the self-bar! ![Order kiosk installed at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-09-1e99x-590.webp) ## Kiosk ordering and the ₩26,000 Hyeonseoni combo set You can order easily at the entrance kiosk, choosing between regular cooking or made-to-order tteokbokki depending on your preference! We ordered the Hyeonseoni combo set (₩26,000), which lets you fully enjoy tteokbokki, fritters, sundae (Korean blood sausage), mini gimbap, and fish cakes! ![Menu information for the Hyeonseoni combo set](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-10-1n5an-865.webp) ### Spice level tips - Spicy: Above Buldak Bokkeum-myeon level! Tear-inducing, stress-relieving spiciness 🔥 - Not spicy: Sweet and savory, like old-school tteokbokki from in front of a school 😋 - Half-and-half (medium): The golden ratio of spicy and mild! (recommended for those who can't handle spice) ![Spice level selection guide image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-11-1nt80-900.webp) ![Review event information image](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-12-1xugu-722.webp) You can also get a gift if you write a review 🎁 ![A spread of tteokbokki, fritters, and sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-13-ts8g0-966.webp) ## Tteokbokki + fritters + sundae + mini gimbap + fish cakes Tteokbokki + fritters + sundae + mini gimbap + fish cakes ![Hyeonseoni combo set with tteokbokki, fritters, sundae, and mini gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-14-1s6hw-1200.webp) Ahh, this looks so good, , , ![Close-up of sauce-soaked wheat rice cake tteokbokki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-15-17e9n-900.webp) ![Spicy tteokbokki sauce and rice cakes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-16-o7654-900.webp) The wheat-flour rice cakes have that signature soft, chewy texture, fully soaked in an addictively spicy and savory sauce~! The first bite is spicy-sweet, but the more you eat, the more a gentle heat builds up, making you scoop up the sauce with a spoon :) ![Scooping up tteokbokki sauce with a spoon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-17-dk37a-900.webp) ## The self-bar fritter crumb tip Here's an essential Hyeonseonine-only tip — piling the crispy fritter crumbs prepared at the self-bar generously on top of your tteokbokki! ![Crispy fritter crumbs piled on top of tteokbokki](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-18-owv37-900.webp) ![Tteokbokki generously topped with fritter crumbs](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-19-m67rx-900.webp) The glossy, chewy sundae gets more satisfying with every bite, and the bite-sized mini gimbap, though simple inside, keeps you reaching for more ✨ Taking a bite of tteokbokki, then cooling the heat with gimbap and sundae, was the perfect pairing! ![Chewy sundae and mini gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-20-1tqvh-900.webp) ![Plate of bite-sized mini gimbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-21-1kfqn-756.webp) ## The squid fritter is the clear number one among the fritters Crispy outside, tender inside fritters are a must-dip in the tteokbokki sauce! The clear number one among the fritters was the squid fritter! 🦑 Unlike most snack shops where the batter is thick but the squid inside is thin, this one had thick, hearty squid that was tender and chewy with zero toughness~ ![Cross-section of a thick squid fritter](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-22-1541w-900.webp) ![Fritter dipped in tteokbokki sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-23-ytxfu-900.webp) Just as the spiciness builds up, a sip of the deep, rich fish cake broth warms you right back up, completing the perfect Korean snack food full course 🍢 Spicy tteokbokki with crispy fritter crumbs and the fully-packed squid fritter is a combination you absolutely must try here! The sundae and mini gimbap stayed true to basics and paired perfectly with the tteokbokki sauce~ Finishing it all off with the fish cake broth made it instantly clear why people line up for this place ✨ ![Brand-provided image from Hyeonseonine](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo-24-k0y7s-617.webp) *Source: Hyeonseonine* ## To sum up I left completely satisfied with the addictive flavors and generous portions — well worth the wait! If you're looking for a great snack restaurant near Yongsan I'Park Mall or Yongridan-gil, I highly recommend Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch. Don't forget to pile on the fritter crumbs on your tteokbokki and pair it with the squid fritter! 🤍✨ ## Where it is - Hyeonseonine Yongsan Main Branch (현선이네 용산본점) - 2-13 Hangang-daero 39-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 용산구 한강대로39길 2-13 - 37.5311551, 126.9692251 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%98%84%EC%84%A0%EC%9D%B4%EB%84%A4%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%82%B0%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@37.5311551,126.9692251,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-supper-porch/hyunseonine-yongsan-squid-fritter-combo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt