Sweet potato mousse pizza in Hongdae, Seoul: Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza
In short
Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is a Naples-style wood-fired pizzeria on Dokmak-ro 7-gil, between Hapjeong Station and Hongik University Station in Mapo, Seoul. The writer ordered the Croccante and Patata Dolce half-and-half, plus Gamberi e Rucola oil pasta (19,500 won), so one tray held both a spicy shrimp-and-garlic pizza and a sweet potato mousse pizza. With house-made cucumber and radish pickles on the side, Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is an easy booking for a date or a group dinner.
Good to know
- Location
- 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (between Hapjeong Station and Hongik University Station)
- Opened
- 2012, over a decade of experience
- What we ordered
- Croccante and Patata Dolce half-and-half pizza, Gamberi e Rucola 19,500 won
- Pizza
- Wood-fired pizza can be ordered half-and-half
- Pasta
- Cream, tomato or oil sauce; choice of spaghetti or penne; the signature is Gamberi Crema pasta
- Reservations
- Booking through Naver secures a table
as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026
Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza: a little Italy between Hapjeong and Hongik University stations
Wood-fired pizza near Hongik University Station — Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza.
This little slice of Italy sits between Hapjeong and Hongik University stations, a wood-fired pizza specialist. Open since 2012, it's built over a decade of experience serving up delicious Naples-style pizza and pasta!
Inside Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza, and why Naver booking is the easy way in
Walking inside, there's plenty of table space, and if you book ahead they'll hold your seat, so I really recommend using Naver Reservation! The place has its own wood-fired oven inside, and the moment you order, they shape the chewy dough right there for your pizza!
To think you can taste authentic Italian Naples-style pizza right here in Hongdae. They use just five pure ingredients — a dough hand-kneaded and aged for 72 hours, topped with fresh ingredients, house-made sauce, and natural mozzarella cheese. Honestly a must-try flavor of Hongdae.
What to order: pasta noodle choices and half-and-half pizza
There's a wide range on the menu — pasta comes in cream, tomato, or oil sauce, and the signature dish is the Gamberi Crema pasta! When ordering pasta, you can choose spaghetti or penne noodles.
The signature items were clearly marked, so choosing wasn't hard, and since half-and-half wood-fired pizza was possible, we each picked one we wanted! A pizza you can enjoy however you like.
Croccante: the spicy shrimp and garlic half
A pizza with shrimp and garlic on top for a crispy texture, alongside a juicy tomato topping (a little spicy).
Patata Dolce: the sweet potato mousse half
A sweet Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza topped with sweet potato mousse, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and a savory cheese dressing.
Gamberi e Rucola (19,500 won), a shell-on shrimp oil pasta
An oil pasta with crisply grilled shell-on shrimp and fresh arugula, brightened with white wine vinegar for aroma and flavor.
They don't skimp on a single ingredient, making it a well-made pasta packed with flavor.
The pickles are made in-house with fresh cucumber and radish, using herbs and natural spices — good with both the pasta and the pizza.
Eating the arugula, noodles, and shrimp together really brings the flavor to life.
Baked at over 400 degrees in an Italian Vesuvius volcanic stone oven, the pizza really brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients!
Is Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza good for a date or a group meal?
I tried the pasta with extra arugula on top, then with hot sauce, and every way I ate it was satisfying.
With a cozy interior on top of it all, it's a great fit for dates, gatherings, or anniversaries, and the owner is very kind too, so it's a comfortable space for a pleasant meal.
Where it is
5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea서울특별시 마포구 독막로7길 5 1층
