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Dongnae Halmae Pajeon (Dongnae-style green onion pancake)
A four-generation Dongnae institution known for its moist, rice-based cooked on a brass griddle and served with a tangy chogochujang dip.
BusanKorean Food > Pajeon/Assorted Jeon/Bindaetteok
4.0
(58 reviews)Founded in 1940 at the Dongnae market, this family-run spot has kept the same recipe through four generations. Their signature Dongnae uses a broth simmered from radish, scallion, onion and baendaengi (small local fish) mixed into a batter of glutinous rice, rice flour and non-glutinous rice. The batter is cooked on a brass griddle shaped like a pot lid with rapeseed oil and scallions spread so the batter soaks in — resulting in a moist, slightly dense texture rather than a thin crisp. Instead of soy sauce, locals dip the in a tangy chogochujang that brightens the seafood and scallion flavors. Set menus including Dongnae and steamed sea snails are available for parties of three or more.
Local Tips
- •Signature Dongnae pajeon uses a seafood-and-vegetable stock and a mix of rice flours for a moist, chewy texture
- •Family-run since 1940 in Bocheon-dong — casual, multi-generational atmosphere popular with locals
- •Order set menus (minimum 3 people) to pair pajeon with steamed sea snails; dip pajeon in tangy chogochujang rather than soy sauce
Menu
Golbaengi Muchim (spicy whelk salad)23,000 KRW
(grilled deodeok root)23,000 KRW
Dongnae Godong- (steamed sea snails/whelks)30,000 KRW
Dongnae (small)28,000 KRW
Ttugi-sang A (set A)40,000 KRW
Ttumi-sang B (set B)35,000 KRW
Yeongyang -muchim (seasoned savory jelly salad)18,000 KRW
Utjiji (utgi tteok) (traditional rice cake)8,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Pajeon/Assorted Jeon/Bindaetteok
- Address
- 43-10, Myeongnyun-ro 94beon-gil, Dongnae District, Busan
- Operating Hours
- Daily 12:00–22:00
- Phone
- 051-552-0792
- Website
- Visit Website →
- Facilities
- Takeout,Reservation available,Parking available
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Glossary
- Deodeok-gui
- Grilled deodeok — a mountain root with an earthy, slightly bitter flavor and chewy texture, usually brushed with a savory glaze.
- Golbaengi-muchim
- Spicy marinated sea snails (whelk) mixed with vegetables and a chili-based dressing, often eaten with thin noodles or as a shared side dish.
- Jjim
- A steaming/steamed preparation — in this menu, it indicates steamed small sea snails (godong).
- Makgeolli
- Unfiltered Korean rice wine with a slightly sweet, tangy flavor; a traditional and popular pairing with pajeon.
- Muk
- A chilled jelly made from grains or acorns (acorn muk is common); muk-muchim is seasoned and served as a refreshing side salad.
- Pajeon
- A savory Korean pancake made with green onions (pa); Dongnae pajeon is a local Busan variation known for generous scallions and a slightly thicker batter.
