Park's Mung Bean Pancake (Parkgane Bindaedduk) Second Branch | Gwangjang Market

Try Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) and various Jeon (Korean pancakes) at Gwangjang Market!

Jiyoon Kim

a year ago

Gwangjang Market offers a variety of traditional Korean foods, and among them, there is a dish that catches your eye at every turn. It is Bindaetteok(mung bean pancakes)! Bindaetteok is a Korean pancake made with ground mung beans and various additional ingredients such as vegetables or meat. Today, we'll introduce you to Parkgane Bindaetteok 2nd Branch, the most famous Bindaetteok store in Gwangjang Market.

Park's Mung Bean Pancake 2nd Branch

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Information

Hours: 08:00-22:00

Regular holiday: every third Wednesday of the month

Available Reservation Hours: Weekdays 08:00-21:00 / weekend reservations are not available

Address: 403-16 Dongho-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 종로구 동호로 403-16

Why We Recommend It

They use freshly ground mung beans with a millstone, creating a more flavorful Bindaetteok with a nutty taste.

In addition to various Bindaetteok options, you can also try other Korean dishes like Yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), Kimbap, and Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes).

They offer a variety of Makgeolli (Korean rice wine) that pairs well with their pancake dishes, and you can enjoy various traditional Korean alcoholic beverages.

Through the Park's Mung Bean Pancake 2nd Branch and Creatrip partnership, you can buy a voucher, order the menu you want, and get free complimentary drink.

Things to Keep in Mind

After your meal, please make the on-site payment, excluding the voucher amount that you've already paid.

Please choose the accurate date on the reservation page.

The reservation for this product is not time-specific; please visit on the reserved date at your preferred time.

Please keep in mind that the free complimentary drink provided is one per table not one per person.

External food is not allowed to be brought in.

For reservation changes or other inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.

Price

Please make a reservation at least 3 days in advance of your visit.

When you buy a voucher, you'll get a complimentary drink during your visit. Keep in mind that the reservation for this product is not time-specific; please visit on the reserved date at your preferred time.

Voucher (Free complimentary drink)

10,000 KRW
(10000)

How to Reserve

Step 1	Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. Reserve Here
Step 2	Please provide the requested information and fill in the visit date accurately. After the reservation is completed, it will be confirmed within 1-2 business days.
Step 3	Please feel free to visit at your preferred time on the reserved date. When you enter, please present the reservation details to the staff.
Step 4	Enjoy your meal!

Our Visit

Today, we visited the famous Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) restaurant, Parkgane Bindaetteok 2nd Branch, located in Gwangjang Market. Parkgane Bindaetteok 2nd Branch is just a 2-minute walk from Jongno 5-ga Station, Exit 7, making it easily accessible.

At the entrance, there are various Korean pancake models and Korean food models displayed. According to Koreans, Parkgane Bindaetteok 2nd Branch is also known for its delicious Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)!

The staff was contiuously cooking Bindaetteok. Right next to the griddle, you can see a mountain of Bindaetteok! They spread oil around while cooking, which makes it crispy and a perfect example of 'crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.'

On the opposite side of the entrance, there are rows of mini Kimbap. When you order the mini Kimbap, it comes with a side of mustard sauce!

From the entrance, you can see how it appeared on NETFLIX and famous Korean TV shows. There are also many autographs from celebrities!

The store has three floors, and on each floor, there are black round chairs placed around tables. The lighting on the second floor resembles fireflies.

Bindaetteok and Makgeolli make a perfect combination! Koreans love to have Bindaetteok and Makgeolli especially on rainy days. That's why Parkgane Bindaetteok offers various types of Makgeolli. Even if you're not a heavy drinker, it's okay. Makgeolli has a sweet taste and relatively low alcohol content, so you can enjoy a glass or two without any worries!

When dining on the second floor, there is a dumb waiter(the machine) so the dishes come up as soon as they are made.

First, they served a basic seasoning sauce, which is onion pickled in vinegar. Onion pickled in vinegar (Yangpa Jangajji) goes well with any kinds of Jeon. You can dip any Jeon in it!

Now that all the dishes are served, the steam rising from the freshly cooked pancakes is making them look even more delicious. Shall we give them a try?

Hanwoo Yukjeon may be a bit expensive, but it stands out from other Yukjeon dishes as it is made with Hanwoo beef, which makes it exceptionally tender. The side of green onion salad (Pajeori) that comes with it helps to balance the richness of the Yukjeon, making it even more delicious when you eat them together.

The Parkgane Bindaetteok Samhap is composed of Bindaetteok, sliced pork, and fresh oyster kimchi. Before trying the sliced pork, I recommend you taste the Bindaetteok first. It's freshly grilled, so it's crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It's delicious even when dipped in the onion pickled in vinegar.

We also recommend you wrapping the Bindaetteok, sliced pork, and fresh oyster kimchi together and eat them in one bite. The crispy mung bean pancake, chewy and tender sliced pork, and spicy yet savory fresh oyster kimchi combine to create a delightful and unique flavor.

We tried the saengseon jeon(seafood pancake) from the assorted Jeon. The saengson jeon was tender, but please be cautious as some may contain fish bones. The assorted Jeon includes almost all types of Jeon found in Korea, such as chili pepper Jeon, kimchi Jeon, pollack Jeon, meat Jeon, shrimp Jeon, buchu (chive) Jeon, meatball Jeon, and dumpling Jeon, etc. Try various kinds of Korean pancakes!

The meat wanja (Gogi Wanja) in the assorted Jeon is less crispy than the Bindaetteok but crispier and thicker than the meat Jeon. From the seafood Bindaetteok, meat Bindaetteok, seafood pancake, assorted Jeon, and even the Hanwoo beef Jeon, all of them go well with the onion pickled in vinegar. If you want to taste Korean traditional Jeon dishes, try visiting Parkgane Bindaetteok!

How to Get There

Leave Jongno 5-ga Station, Exit 7.

Go straight after exiting the station.

At the first alley, make a right turn immediately. (Gwangjang Market East Gate)

Go straight for about 40 meters.

When you find the white sign of Parkgane Bindaetteok(박가네 빈대떡) on your right side, you have arrived!

Park's Mung Bean Pancake 2nd branch