Dongnae Halmae Pajeon
동래할매파전
A representative Dongnae pajeon restaurant run by four generations, originating from Dongnae Market, made with tender green onions and seafood, and eaten with vinegar chili paste.
This historic restaurant, passed down through four generations, traces its roots back to a stall in Dongnae Market. It was designated as Busan's first local traditional restaurant, though accounts of its founding year vary. Dongnae pajeon uses only the tender hearts of thin green onions, pan-fried with clams, shrimp, oysters, mussels, and a glutinous rice flour batter, finished with a drizzle of egg wash. It has a moist and soft texture and is dipped in vinegar chili paste instead of soy sauce, making it distinctly different from typical pancakes, which leads to polarized reviews from diners. A small portion is about 28,000 KRW, and steamed sea snails are about 30,000 KRW, suitable for sharing between two or three people. The restaurant is located on Myeongnyun-ro 94beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, near Dongnae District Office, and is closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday 11:30-21:30, Break 15:00-17:00, Closed on Mondays
Nearby sights
- Dongnae Hot Springs & Heosimcheong
- Seomyeon
- Busan Cinema Center
- Shinsegae Centum City & Spa Land
- Gwangalli Beach
- UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
- Beomeosa Temple
- Geumjeongsanseong Fortress