Dog-friendly pizza pub near Isu Station, Seoul: Raymond Set for three

My parents came to visit, so it had been a while since we'd all gone out for good pizza together. This time we went to Raymond Isu Branch. I remembered visiting with my husband right after it opened — we ate until we were stuffed and still had leftovers to pack up. This time my parents joined too, so it had been a while since I'd been back.

Raymond Isu Branch: location, hours, parking and dogs

Basic info

• Address: 33 Dongjakdae-ro 23-gil, 1st floor, Dongjak-gu, Seoul, South Korea
• Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00
• Parking: Not available
• Pets: Allowed

Salty American-style pizza that suited my dad

My dad has always loved American-style pizza, so when I was trying to decide where to go for pizza near Isu, Raymond Isu Branch was a natural pick — and it suited his taste perfectly. He usually eats things on the saltier side, and once he tried the pizza he kept raving about how it hit the spot. Seeing him enjoy it more than usual made me weirdly proud. I guess pizza really does taste best when it's the style you love.

What's in the Raymond Set, and is it enough for three?

This set lets you try one slice of every pizza flavor — 4 slices total — plus a 20-inch half tray, boneless fried chicken, truffle fries and various sauces. When I first saw the menu I wasn't sure how much food a 2–4 person set would actually be, but for the three of us — mom, dad and me — it was just right. Getting to try several pizza flavors at once was more fun than sticking to one, and since dad really enjoyed the American-style flavors, this visit felt especially satisfying.

Last time my husband and I visited just the two of us, we ate until we were full and still packed up leftovers. This time, with three of us, there was no worry about leftovers — the portion was just right. Personally, I felt the Raymond Set was best suited for three people. And since it's not just pizza but also comes with boneless fried chicken and truffle fries, it was more filling than I expected.

Mom's peanut butter porter ale: pizza and beer near Isu Station

That day mom ordered a beer called Peanut Butter Porter Ale. I was curious since apparently it's won 29 awards at international beer competitions — and after one sip, mom raved about how good it was. Dad had to drive so he sadly couldn't order any alcohol, but mom properly enjoyed her pizza with a beer on the side. So naturally that day turned into a pizza-and-beer moment near Isu Station. Pizza and beer really is a combination that's hard to mess up, especially with pizza this American-style — it paired perfectly with beer. Next time I hope dad can join in without worrying about driving, and enjoy pizza and beer properly too.

Eating out with our dog Lucky, and falling for the truffle fries

And there was another adorable guest that day — our dog Lucky. Lucky loved the truffle fries so much, munching away happily. I wasn't sure a dog would enjoy fries with a truffle scent, but Lucky devoured them, which was hilarious. So it ended up being a meal where mom and dad enjoyed the pizza and Lucky enjoyed the fries — everyone getting what suited their own taste.

Why Raymond Isu Branch works for a family meal

Eating out as a family can be tricky when everyone has different tastes, but since the set comes with pizza, boneless fried chicken and fries, everyone could pick what they wanted even with several people. It seems like a good option whether you're looking for a bar near Sadang-dong or a comfortable place for a family meal.

It'd probably satisfy both pizza lovers and side-dish lovers visiting together, since the menu is so varied. I enjoyed it before with my husband alone, but this time with my parents it felt different in a good way. Most of all, seeing dad — who genuinely loves American-style pizza — say it hit his exact taste made me glad we brought him. Mom happily paired her pizza with the peanut butter porter ale, and even Lucky enjoyed the truffle fries, making it a satisfying lunch for the whole family.

If you're looking for a pizza spot near Isu, you'd probably want somewhere with sides too rather than just pizza alone — and Raymond Isu Branch delivers a lot of variety in one set. For a group of three, the [Signature] Raymond Set (2–4 people) has a generous portion and enough menu variety to be just right.

A good spot to visit with family who love pizza, and one that comes to mind when you want pizza and beer near Isu. It had been a while since I'd had a proper meal with my parents, and seeing dad rave about the pizza this much made for a genuinely nice day. Next time I'll make sure dad can join in for a beer too, without any driving to worry about.