Big pizza set with 4 flavors and truffle fries near Isu Station

I was trying to decide what to eat near Isu Station, and this time I went for something a bit different: pizza. I usually eat pizza in the evening or order delivery, but it turns out there's a pizza place near Isu Station that's easy to enjoy even at dinnertime.

This time I visited Raymond Isu Branch (레이몬드 이수점). It's a place where you can enjoy big American-style pizza by the slice, so it's good for a simple meal on your own, and it also seemed like a solid choice for a group wanting to share a variety of flavors.

Getting to Raymond Isu Branch from Isu Station

Raymond Isu Branch is fairly close to Isu Station, so it's convenient to reach by public transit. Even from outside, it had a casual, slightly exotic vibe that felt different from a typical pizza place. The clean exterior and the eye-catching 'Raymond' sign made it easy to find on my first visit.

If you have plans around Isu Station or are looking for a lunch spot, the accessibility is pretty good, so it also feels well-suited for a date or a meal with friends.

Atmosphere and seating

It had that casual atmosphere typical of American-style pizza places, while still feeling clean and well put together overall, which made it comfortable to eat in. It seemed like a good spot for friends to enjoy pizza and beer together, and not overwhelming for just having a meal either.

The spacing between tables didn't feel cramped, so I could sit and eat at ease, and the overall bright, tidy feel made a good first impression.

Menu and the lunch set

There was a wide range of options, from familiar favorites like pepperoni pizza and bacon Hawaiian pizza to Raymond's own signature pizzas. Besides pizza, there was also chicken and various sides, so you can pick according to taste, and it was a good lineup for pairing pizza with beer or other drinks.

At lunch in particular, there's the Raymond Lunch Set, which lets you enjoy one jumbo-size pizza slice with fries and a drink. The lunch set turned out to be a pretty practical option for anyone wanting a simple meal during lunchtime.

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The Raymond Set: four big pizzas

Rather than ordering several menu items separately, we went with the Raymond Set so we could enjoy a variety all at once. Our Raymond Set came with four big pizzas in total: Big Cheese Pizza, Big Pepperoni Pizza, Big Bacon Hawaiian Pizza, and Big Mac & Cheese Pizza. I liked being able to try a range of pizzas rather than sticking to just one flavor.

Big Cheese Pizza and Big Pepperoni Pizza

First, the Big Cheese Pizza was true to a classic cheese pizza — simple yet you could really taste the savory richness of the cheese. If you find pizzas with lots of complicated toppings a bit much, I think this is the safest, easiest one to enjoy.

The Big Pepperoni Pizza had pepperoni on top, giving it a saltier, richer taste than the cheese pizza. It's closer to the most familiar idea of what pizza tastes like, and personally it was the one I kept reaching for among the slices.

Big Bacon Hawaiian Pizza and Big Mac & Cheese Pizza

I also tried the Big Bacon Hawaiian Pizza, which I'd been curious about. The salty bacon paired with the sweet, tangy pineapple made for a nice sweet-and-salty combo. If you're a fan of Hawaiian pizza, this seems like a flavor that would be a hit across the board.

Lastly, the Big Mac & Cheese Pizza had its own distinct charm. It had that soft, savory mac and cheese character, similar to the cheese pizza but a bit richer and gooier.

The sides that came with the set

The side dishes that came along with the pizza were also generously put together. The sides included sausage, boneless fried chicken, truffle fries, and various sauces.

Eating pizza alone can get a bit heavy, but mixing in the boneless fried chicken or sausage in between made the meal feel much more varied. The truffle fries in particular had a subtle truffle aroma different from regular fries, which paired nicely with the pizza.

Various sauces were also provided, so it was nice to be able to dip the sides according to taste.

Final thoughts on ordering the set

If you're looking for a good lunch pizza spot near Isu, rather than just ordering one pizza, I think going with a set menu that lets you enjoy a variety of pizzas and sides together is a solid choice. We ate this as a dinner, and with the pizza and sides together it was more filling than expected, and being able to sample a range of menu items made it a satisfying meal.