Pajeon

파전 is a thick crispy Korean savoury pancake made with green onions, wheat flour, egg, and often seafood — squid, shrimp, oysters. The outside is golden and crunchy; the inside soft and full of flavour. Traditionally eaten on rainy days (the sizzling sound resembles rain on a tin roof) and the perfect companion to 막걸리 (milky rice wine).

✅ Best for: Rainy days, casual drinking snacks, sharing starters. Best at Insadong and Jeonju.

⏰ When: All day at Korean restaurants and markets. Peak demand on rainy days.

How to Experience Pajeon

1. For the best version, visit a dedicated pancake restaurant (전집).
2. Dip in soy-vinegar sauce (간장 + 식초 + chilli) — provided on the table, never skip it.
3. Try 동래파전 (Dongnae-style from Busan) for the premium seafood experience.
4. Order alongside makgeolli (막걸리) — Korea's quintessential pairing.
5. Ask for extra crispy (바삭하게) when ordering.

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💡 Insider Tips

• Gwangjang Market's bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) stalls are equally excellent.
• The secret to crispy pajeon is very high heat and a well-oiled pan.
• Rainy days genuinely drive a rush at pajeon restaurants — "비 오는 날 파전" is a real phenomenon.
• Kimchi jeon (김치전) — spicy kimchi pancake — is a great alternative variation.
• Haemul pajeon with whole oysters is a Busan specialty worth seeking out.

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