Where is the best pancakes in Seoul?

Based on diner recommendations, the best pancakes in Seoul is at Gwangjang Market. We compared 7 restaurants serving pancakes.

How much does pancakes cost in Seoul?

Pancakes prices in Seoul range from KRW5000.00 to KRW18000.00 across 7 restaurants.

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Best Pancakes in Seoul

7 restaurants compared

Price range: KRW5000.00 – KRW18000.00

Avg recommendation: 94%

Top 5 Pancakes in Seoul (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 7 restaurants:

Gwangjang Market, KRW8000.00 (Jongno-gu)
Han Il Kwan, KRW15000.00 (Gangnam)
Han Il Kwan, KRW12000.00 (Gangnam)
Euljiro Nogari Alley, KRW10000.00 (Jung-gu)
Tosokchon, KRW18000.00 (Jongno-gu)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 7 Restaurants Compared

Gwangjang Market

Jongno-gu·$

Assorted Savory Pancakes (Modum-jeon)

KRW8000.00

Mixed-vegetable and seafood pancakes, fried until crispy with various fillings.

Tip: Modum-jeon is great for sharing—order a large one to split among 2-3 people as a snack while you explore the market.

Han Il Kwan

Gangnam·$$$

Seafood Pancake (Haemulpajun)

KRW15000.00

Crispy fried pancake with fresh seafood and scallions, served with a dipping sauce.

Tip: A good starter to share while you wait for the main dishes. The seafood is fresh and the exterior is properly crispy.

Han Il Kwan

Gangnam·$$$

Mung Bean Pancake (Nokdu Bindaeddok)

KRW12000.00

Pan-fried mung bean pancake with vegetables and pork, crispy on the edges.

Tip: A lighter alternative to the seafood pancake, and pairs well as a pre-meal snack with makgeolli (rice wine).

Euljiro Nogari Alley

Jung-gu·$

Seafood Pajeon (Saengseon Pajeon)

KRW10000.00

Crispy seafood pancake served at some stalls—optional accompaniment to beer.

Tip: Not all stalls serve pajeon, but some offer it as a heavier food option alongside nogari. It's a good choice if you want more substance than just dried fish.

Tosokchon

Jongno-gu·$$

Haemul Pajeon

KRW18000.00

Seafood and green onion pancake with a crispy exterior and tender vegetables.

Tip: Order this pancake to share while waiting for your samgyetang — it arrives quicker and is ideal for groups.

#695% recommend

Gwangjang Market

Jongno-gu·$

Bindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancake)

KRW5000.00

Crispy fried pancake made from ground mung beans, kimchi, bracken, and ground pork.

Tip: Bindaetteok stalls cluster in one section of the market—ask vendors to point you to Sunhee's Original Bindaetteok or Parkgane Bindaetteok, two of the most famous ones. Lines form around meal times.

#793% recommend

Mokmyeoksanbang

Jung-gu·$$

Cheese Kimchi Pancake (Kimchi Jeon)

KRW18000.00

Thin, crispy pancake topped with melted cheese and kimchi, served with spicy dipping sauce.

Tip: Order the cheese kimchi pancake first — it's the signature item and best eaten hot right after it arrives.