Pajeon
A savory Korean pancake made primarily with green onions and wheat flour batter, 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)
- green onions
- water
- soy sauce dipping sauce (Soy)
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- egg in the batter
- soy sauce in the dipping sauce (wheat + soy)
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKNo dairy in pajeon.
Gluten-Free
Likely contains restrictionWheat flour batter and soy sauce dipping sauce both contain wheat.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in pajeon.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in pajeon.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in plain pajeon.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionEgg is in the batter.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in plain pajeon.
Soy-Free
Likely contains restrictionSoy sauce is in the dipping sauce.
Sesame-Free
Check with staffSesame oil is sometimes used to fry the pancake.
Vegetarian
Check with staffContains egg. Otherwise vegetarian.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | No dairy in pajeon. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely contains restriction | Wheat flour batter and soy sauce dipping sauce both contain wheat. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in pajeon. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in pajeon. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in plain pajeon. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Egg is in the batter. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in plain pajeon. |
| Soy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Soy sauce is in the dipping sauce. |
| Sesame-Free | Check with staff | Sesame oil is sometimes used to fry the pancake. |
| Vegetarian | Check with staff | Contains egg. Otherwise vegetarian. |
Key risk: Pajeon is a simpler version of haemul pajeon without seafood. The wheat-egg batter and soy dipping sauce still make it unsafe for gluten, egg, and soy-sensitive diners.
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