Haemul Pajeon
A savory Korean pancake made from wheat flour batter with green onions and mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, oysters), served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- wheat flour (Gluten)
- egg (Egg)
- water
- green onions
- shrimp (Shellfish)
- squid
- oysters
- soy sauce (Soy)
- sesame oil (Sesame)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- egg in the batter
- seafood throughout the pancake
- soy-vinegar dipping sauce
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in haemul pajeon.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat flour batter and soy sauce dipping sauce both contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in haemul pajeon.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in haemul pajeon.
Shellfish-Free
Likely contains restrictionShrimp, squid, and oysters are standard ingredients.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEgg is in the batter.
Fish-Free
Check with staffSquid is a cephalopod, not a finfish. However some versions also include fish.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce in the dipping sauce.
Sesame-Free
Likely contains restrictionSesame oil is used in cooking and sometimes in the dipping sauce.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionContains seafood.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in haemul pajeon. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat flour batter and soy sauce dipping sauce both contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in haemul pajeon. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in haemul pajeon. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely contains restriction | Shrimp, squid, and oysters are standard ingredients. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Egg is in the batter. |
| Fish-Free | Check with staff | Squid is a cephalopod, not a finfish. However some versions also include fish. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce in the dipping sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely contains restriction | Sesame oil is used in cooking and sometimes in the dipping sauce. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Contains seafood. |
Key risk: Haemul pajeon is a wheat and egg batter filled with mixed shellfish. The soy-vinegar dipping sauce adds soy and more wheat. This dish is unsafe for gluten, egg, shellfish, and soy-sensitive diners.
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