# Sweet potato mousse pizza in Hongdae, Seoul: Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza - By Dasom (https://superchart.com/en/@over-a-drink/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@over-a-drink/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@over-a-drink/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/index.md) ## 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. ![Exterior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza in Hapjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-01-nyruv-900.webp) 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! ![Area around the entrance of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-02-l6sho-900.webp) ## 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! ![Wood-fired oven and tables inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-03-1eftm-900.webp) ![Work station in front of the oven where dough is shaped after ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-04-lewvb-900.webp) 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. ![Signage introducing the 72-hour aged dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-05-5ijpg-m-900.webp) ## 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. ![Menu board of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-06-1yb9h-900.webp) ![Menu page listing pasta by sauce type](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-07-lo4m1-900.webp) ![Pizza menu page marked with signature items](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-08-1aq69-900.webp) ![Menu board listing types of wood-fired pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-09-pqoui-900.webp) ![Pasta descriptions on the menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-10-wa21h-900.webp) ![Menu board listing drinks and sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-11-1nwm8-900.webp) ![Menu opened on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-12-1e2tr-900.webp) ![Table set before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-13-1mpa4-900.webp) 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 and Patata Dolce half-and-half wood-fired pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-14-145k2-900.webp) ### Croccante: the spicy shrimp and garlic half ![Croccante pizza topped with shrimp and garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-15-1tkib-900.webp) 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 ![Patata Dolce pizza topped with sweet potato mousse and bacon](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-16-4xyds-900.webp) 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 ![Gamberi e Rucola oil pasta with shell-on shrimp and arugula](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-17-tbx8x-900.webp) An oil pasta with crisply grilled shell-on shrimp and fresh arugula, brightened with white wine vinegar for aroma and flavor. ![A plate of Gamberi e Rucola pasta piled with ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-18-nus06-900.webp) They don't skimp on a single ingredient, making it a well-made pasta packed with flavor. ![Pasta noodles lifted up on a fork](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-19-nbtcz-900.webp) The pickles are made in-house with fresh cucumber and radish, using herbs and natural spices — good with both the pasta and the pizza. ![House-made cucumber and radish pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-20-1wcrm-900.webp) Eating the arugula, noodles, and shrimp together really brings the flavor to life. ![A bite of pasta with arugula and shrimp together](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-21-smg8d-900.webp) ![Pizza and pasta placed together on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-22-ngsly-900.webp) Baked at over 400 degrees in an Italian Vesuvius volcanic stone oven, the pizza really brings out the natural flavor of the ingredients! ![A slice of pizza fresh from the wood-fired oven](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-23-mab80-900.webp) ## 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. ![Cozy interior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata-24-168fs-m-1200.webp) ## Where it is - Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza (홍대화덕피자) - 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea - 서울특별시 마포구 독막로7길 5 1층 - 37.5481915, 126.9184473 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%8D%EB%8C%80%ED%99%94%EB%8D%95%ED%94%BC%EC%9E%90/@37.5481915,126.9184473,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@over-a-drink/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-crocante-patata/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt