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Potato Pancake 감자전

Chewy pancake made from grated potato, often vegan — a Gangwon-do specialty.

감자전 영어로: Potato Pancake · 한국어 안내

Potato Pancake (감자전)
Photo: Opencage, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons. A typical version — restaurants vary.

Potato Pancake in Korean

감자전

gamjajeon

Not spicyUsually vegetarian
Where
Pubs and tent bars 술집·포장마차, Korean restaurants 한식당

Order it in Korean

One Potato Pancake, please.

감자전 하나 주세요.

gamjajeon hana juseyo.

What's in it

Grated potato, salt.

More about Potato Pancake

Restaurants in Gangwon-do grate the potatoes to order, which gives the pancake its chewy texture. It is a classic with makgeolli.

Special diets and allergies

Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.

Quick answers

What is potato pancake?

Chewy pancake made from grated potato, often vegan — a Gangwon-do specialty.

Is potato pancake spicy?

No — it is not spicy.

Is potato pancake vegetarian?

Usually yes.

Does potato pancake contain pork?

Usually pork-free.

What is potato pancake called in Korean?

감자전, pronounced “gamjajeon”.

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