# Mapo pizza restaurant for cheese pizza: Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza

- By Dohyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorway-3/)
- Written Sep 11, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul
- Sponsored: This content was created in exchange for a provided visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@restaurant-doorway-3/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@restaurant-doorway-3/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/index.md)

## In short

Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is a wood-fired pizza restaurant in Mapo, Seoul. Its Quattro Stagioni pizza had rich cheese and chewy dough, while the Gamberi Crema shrimp cream pasta had a thick, flavorful sauce. Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is a lovely pick when you want pizza served hot from the oven.

I went here because I was craving wood-fired pizza in Hongdae! They bake each ordered pizza straight in the oven and serve it hot, so I came with high expectations. I especially loved the idea of getting to taste a freshly baked pizza right away.

![A restaurant serving freshly baked wood-fired pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-01-1ld8t-900.webp)

![Visiting Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-02-vrxc7-1200.webp)

![A visit to a wood-fired pizza restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-03-17a9t-900.webp)

![View of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-04-1adf4-900.webp)

![A restaurant serving freshly baked pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-05-ado8y-900.webp)

![Exterior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-06-1vj1q-900.webp)

## The atmosphere at Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza near Sangsu Station

Rather than the clean, stylish look you see everywhere these days, the exterior had a slightly old-fashioned feel. That made it feel even more welcoming, like a familiar neighborhood shop from my childhood. Just seeing the outside brought back childhood memories for no reason and made me feel warm.

It is closer to Sangsu Station than Hapjeong Station, but I walked over from Hapjeong Station. For parking, I used a paid parking lot near Hapjeong Station.

![Exterior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza near Sangsu Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-07-1droq-900.webp)

![Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza, reached on foot from Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-08-1rkk9-900.webp)

![A pizza restaurant with an old-fashioned atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-09-10ywz-900.webp)

![The welcoming exterior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-10-1vb4o-900.webp)

Inside, the interior suited that mood perfectly. Instead of being flashy, it combined a timeworn feeling with a cozy atmosphere, making it a comfortable place for a meal. It had a different charm from today’s trendy, hip restaurants, which made it even more memorable. The space itself, not just the food, felt warmly familiar. And with a large wood-fired oven right by the entrance, I was even more excited for the food.

![Cozy interior of the wood-fired pizza restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-11-1oe4v-900.webp)

![A large wood-fired oven at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-12-1b8bn-900.webp)

![Cozy, timeworn restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-13-sim96-900.webp)

![The Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza space with its wood-fired oven in view](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-14-8y432-900.webp)

## Why I chose the Quattro Stagioni

I wanted to try a variety of pizzas, so I debated between a half-and-half pizza and the Quattro Stagioni. I felt a little sad choosing just one, so I spent quite a while deciding before eventually ordering the Quattro Stagioni. Since I am a cheese lover, the menu that let me enjoy the flavors of several cheeses was more tempting.

![Menu before ordering Quattro Stagioni pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-15-pml10-771.webp)

![The menu while choosing a cheese pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-16-h1xrw-900.webp)

They also set out the complimentary water and drinks like this. Everything was neatly prepared, so it was easy to enjoy with the meal.

## Watching the pizza bake in the wood-fired oven

The pizza-making was right in front of me, and I found myself watching it for quite a while without realizing it. 👀🍕 Seeing the dough go into the oven and watching the pizza bake made the wait anything but boring—and somehow made me expect it to taste even better.

Not long after it went into the oven, I watched the pizza quickly come together, and before I knew it, our pizza was ready too. 🍕 Watching it bake fresh before my eyes made even the waiting time enjoyable.

![The ordered pizza finished in the wood-fired oven](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-17-h1e3m-900.webp)

I also tried the pickles, and they were so good they felt homemade. 🥒 Their crisp texture and tangy flavor cut through the richness of the pizza, making them perfect to nibble on between bites.

Maybe because it came straight out of the wood-fired oven, the pizza was hot and delicious. I loved the nutty aroma unique to freshly baked pizza, and the dough was chewy without being uncomfortably thick. Above all, eating it while the cheese was warm and melted made its savory flavor come through even more.

![Wood-fired pizza with warmly melted cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-18-y9zze-900.webp)

## Quattro Stagioni with rich cheese flavor

The Quattro Stagioni in particular is a menu item cheese lovers would enjoy. The different cheeses came together for a rich, savory taste, and because it was baked in the wood-fired oven, the flavor felt even better. Each warm slice had wonderfully stretchy cheese—it was so delicious.

![Quattro Stagioni with stretchy cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-19-1ru7f-900.webp)

## Gamberi Crema shrimp cream pasta

The other dish we ordered was the signature Gamberi Crema shrimp cream pasta. Pizza alone felt like it might be a little disappointing, so we added a pasta—and it was really delicious.

The shrimp paired beautifully with the smooth, thick cream sauce, giving it a savory, flavorful taste. Perhaps because it is a cheese pasta baked with the heat of the wood-fired oven, it felt different from an ordinary cream pasta. The warm melted cheese brought out that savory, thick richness, and I enjoyed it so much.

![Gamberi Crema shrimp cream pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-20-1i2mv-900.webp)

![Thick cream pasta topped with cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-21-2d826-900.webp)

## Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza’s chewy dough

There was a reason Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza tastes so good, too. They say the dough is prepared with low-temperature fermentation, using fresh mozzarella and premium natural cheeses from Italy. It is then quickly baked in a wood-fired oven made with Italian volcanic stone at over 400°C, which keeps the dough chewy and preserves its texture.

That must be why, when I actually tried it, the dough was chewy while the cheese was savory and deeply flavorful. 🍕 Eating the hot pizza as soon as it came out really made me think, yes, wood-fired pizza really is different.

![Freshly baked pizza with chewy dough](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-22-h9e8b-900.webp)

## How I eat Margherita and Gorgonzola pizza

I am a huge Margherita pizza fan, so whenever I go for wood-fired pizza, I tend to try the Margherita at least once. 🍕 The simple combination of tomato sauce, cheese, and basil works so well that I never tire of it and just keep eating. I think it is even better as freshly baked wood-fired pizza, with that chewy dough added in.

![Freshly baked Margherita wood-fired pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-23-dy5ip-900.webp)

![Chewy dough on a Margherita pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough/sangsu-woodfired-pizza-cheese-dough-24-edir8-900.webp)

The Gorgonzola pizza was so delicious dipped in honey. 🧀🍯 The sweet-and-salty combination of savory, salty cheese and sweet honey was just wonderful. Adding a little honey to the warm pizza made the cheese flavor stand out even more, so I kept reaching for it.

## Where it is

- Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza (홍대화덕피자)
- 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (서울특별시 마포구 독막로7길 5 1층)
- 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

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