Buckwheat Crepe (메밀전병): what it is and how to order it in Korea
A thin, savory pancake made from buckwheat flour and rolled around a filling of vegetables and sometimes meat or seafood. It has a nutty, earthy flavor that makes it a welcome change from wheat-based jeon, especially in the cooler months.
Say it to order
메밀전병 주세요
Memil-jeonbyeong juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Cut the roll into bite-sized pieces and dip them in the soy-vinegar sauce served alongside. Eat them warm while the edges are still crisp.
Do
- Dip each piece lightly in the sauce rather than soaking it.
Don’t
- Don't assume it is a wheat pancake; buckwheat has a darker, grainier taste.
Local tips
- Order it in regional restaurants, especially in Gangwon-do where buckwheat dishes are common.
- Ask for it freshly made, since the wrapper loses its texture when it sits.
Goes with
- Soy-vinegar dipping sauce
- Kimchi
- Pickled radish
- Makgeolli
- Soju
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Buckwheat Crepe in Korean?
- Say “메밀전병 주세요” (Memil-jeonbyeong juseyo).
- Is Buckwheat Crepe spicy?
- No. Buckwheat Crepe isn’t spicy.
- How much does Buckwheat Crepe cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩7,000–10,000.
- How do you eat Buckwheat Crepe?
- Cut the roll into bite-sized pieces and dip them in the soy-vinegar sauce served alongside. Eat them warm while the edges are still crisp.
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