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Soonhee-ne Bindaetteok

원조순희네빈대떡

Local favoriteFine on your own ⓘ

The most famous mung bean pancake stall in Gwangjang Market, right at the entrance to the food alley. Thick, crispy bindaetteok fried in a sizzling pool of oil, with meat patties and beef tartare on the side. The line is part of the experience.

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How it works here

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Waiting

Short wait
Just join the line

There is nearly always a line, but turnover is quick: reviewers waited 10 to 30 minutes, even at weekends.· 4 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Bindaetteok?
  • Mung bean pancake (nokdu bindaetteok)녹두빈대떡

    The signature: thick, crispy outside and soft inside.

  • Meat patties (gogi wanja)고기완자

    Pan-fried meat and tofu patties.

  • Beef tartare (yukhoe)육회
  • Mixed set모듬

    Pancake, meat patties and beef tartare together, an easy way to try everything.

How much to order

  • 👤 1One mung bean pancake, or a pancake and a meat patty.
  • 👤 2The mixed set (pancake, patties and beef tartare), with makgeolli if you like.
  • 👤 3-4A mixed set plus an extra pancake.

Insider tips

  • Takeaway is easy and popular. Ask for it to go if you would rather eat while exploring the market.· 3 reviews
  • If the line is too long, Bakganae Bindaetteok a few steps away has more seating and usually a shorter wait.· 2 reviews

Why it's famous

  • Local favoriteThe name most people think of first for Gwangjang Market bindaetteok; reviewers who compare it with Bakganae next door often pick Soonhee-ne.· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • At the entrance to Gwangjang Market's food alley, near Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1). The shop was recently remodeled.· 4 reviews
Where this comes from (16 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-10-23.