Welcome back to another Mat-Jib Food Review Series! Today, we are testing out Jaws Topokki, a new Korean establishment in Closter. It opened recently in May of 2025, but their menu is very extensive in comfort Korean foods. The Jaws Topokki menu consists of yubu sets, tteokbokki, gimbap, rice bowls, bento boxes, fried items, drinks, and side dishes. For one person, the average price of a meal is an affordable $10-20.
It is located conveniently near Closter Plaza, as well as near plenty of cafes to visit and stores to shop at. Teenagers frequently visit this restaurant for a great place to hang out and for some flavorful munchies.
We ordered a meal set for two, and it was more than enough. It consisted of a large bowl of rosé tteokbokki full of rice cakes, ramen, cheese, green onion, fish cakes, and fried bits, as well as a side of fried foods, like tempura and squid. Tteokbokki is a Korean rice cake dish that can be served in a variety of flavors, such as spicy or soy-based, and with many add-ons. Some of the more recently popularized flavors include rosé, which has a creamy, rich, cheesy, and mildly spicy flavor profile. It is inspired by an Italian heavy cream sauce with some Korean gochujang, or chili paste. The tteokbokki itself was very chewy and soft, with a nice kick to it. The toppings were all tasty and fresh, adding to the deliciousness of the dish. We give the tteokbokki an 8/10, with it only losing some points in terms of flavor fatigue. By the halfway mark of the meal, we had to refresh our taste buds with some Sprite, but that is to be expected with most fatty junk foods like rosé tteokbokki.
The sides were slightly underwhelming. After paying an extra $8 for the sides, you receive a piece or two of fried shrimp, squid, potato slices, dumplings, and seaweed rolls. The squid, shrimp, and potato slices were both cold and slightly soggy. The dumplings and seaweed were more crisp, but they had little ingredients in them besides for dangmyeon noodles, or glass noodles. However, they paired well with the tteokbokki when dunked in the sauce.
Now for the rest of the restaurant!
When we walked in, the restaurant was relatively empty with a calm atmosphere that made the whole experience relaxing and comfortable. There was quiet K-pop music playing in the background while the manager watched a K-drama at the counter. This vibe made the experience very casual, with little expectations of fancy etiquette. While it isn’t an ideal place to go for a special or social event, it is great if you’re looking for comfort food. 
To order, you can either order at the counter or on a machine, which is what we chose to use. Whenever the bell rings, the manager brings the food, and when done, the customers deliver their empty plates back onto the counter in a self-serve style.
Overall, we had a great experience eating at Jaws Topokki and will be coming back again! From its convenient location to its indulgent foods, this Korean restaurant is sure to make you happy whenever you come.
