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How to order Mung Bean Pancake (빈대떡) in Korea

Savory mung bean pancake with vegetables or kimchi. Thin, crispy, and earthy.

Mung Bean Pancake

Say it to order

빈대떡 주세요

Bindaetteok juseyo

Quick facts

In Korean
빈대떡
Say it
bin-dae-tteok
Spice
Not spicy
Price
₩5,000–7,000
Time to eat
About 10 min
For first-timers
Easy

How to eat it

Tear off pieces and dip in soy-sesame sauce.

Do

  • Eat bindaetteok while piping hot.
  • The mung bean flavor is subtle — let it shine.

Don’t

  • Don't drench it in sauce — dip lightly.
  • Don't eat it cold.

Local tips

  • Gwangjang Market and Mangwon Market have the best
  • Order it freshly fried — the crunch is everything

Goes with

  • Soy dipping sauce
  • Makgeolli

Where to try it in Seoul

Questions

How do you order Mung Bean Pancake in Korean?
Say “빈대떡 주세요” (Bindaetteok juseyo).
Is Mung Bean Pancake spicy?
No. Mung Bean Pancake isn’t spicy.
How much does Mung Bean Pancake cost in Korea?
Usually ₩5,000–7,000.
How do you eat Mung Bean Pancake?
Tear off pieces and dip in soy-sesame sauce.

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