Dongnae / Seafood & scallion pancakes
동래할매파전
Explore Dongnae’s scallion-pancake tradition. Share a substantial pajeon and take your time over one of Busan’s distinctive local dishes.
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On a food route: Busan in 2 days
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Dongnae pajeon · scallion pancake
Order the Dongnae pajeon, a soft, custardy pancake of whole uncut spring onions layered with seafood and bound with just enough batter - not the crisp version served elsewhere. It is made to be shared with the house dongdongju rice wine, and the small size is plenty for two.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
Pajeon is a savory pancake. Confirm the seafood ingredients if you have shellfish allergies.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Both taste and service were satisfied. I think I'll go again. Perfect!!!!!
Traditional green onion pancake mixed with some seafood. This is a popular dish for Korean people with just a little bit of spicy flavor. Although such food can be easily found on the street or any market, this restaurant is famous for its traditional home made fashion for at lea
Very nice traditional food, the pajeon was excellent.
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Order the Dongnae pajeon, a soft, custardy pancake of whole uncut spring onions layered with seafood and bound with just enough batter - not the crisp version served elsewhere. It is made to be shared with the house dongdongju rice wine, and the small size is plenty for two.
Expect about ₩35,000 per person. Dongnae pajeon ₩28,000 (S) / ₩40,000 (L); set menus ₩35,000–40,000 per person.
11:30–21:30. No regular closing day published.
Dongnae Halmae Pajeon is at 43-10 Myeongnyun-ro 94beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan in Busan. In Korean the address is 부산광역시 동래구 명륜로94번길 43-10. The nearest station is Dongnae Station (Busan Metro Lines 1 and 4) or Suan Station (Line 4) - roughly a 5-10 minute walk into the Bokcheon-dong backstreets.
Dongnae Halmae Pajeon suits Groups & sharing, First time in Korea.
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