Busan · Seomyeon
Dongnae Pajeon Houses
Traditional restaurants serving the thick Dongnae-style seafood pancake with makgeolli.
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Seafood
Pajeon
Korean name: 파전 · pajeon
What is it?
Crisp Korean scallion pancake served with a soy dipping sauce.
Taste & texture
Crispy edges, soft centre, savoury with sweetness from the green onions.
How to enjoy it
Torn apart with chopsticks and dipped in soy-vinegar sauce; classically paired with makgeolli.
Ingredients & preparation
Batter pancake with lots of green onion; haemul-pajeon adds seafood such as squid and shrimp.
Traveler tips
Big portions — good for sharing. Seafood versions are not suitable for shellfish allergies.
Where to try it
Dongnae in Busan is famous for the thick version.
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