# Shell-on shrimp oil pasta in Hapjeong, Seoul: Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza - By Jinseo (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-incheon-meals/) - Written Sep 16, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Mapo, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a paid restaurant-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-incheon-meals/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-incheon-meals/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/index.md) ## In short Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is a wood-fired pizza restaurant in an alley between Hapjeong Station and Sangsu Station in Mapo, Seoul, 433m from Hapjeong Station Exit 6. The order was the gamberi e rucola oil pasta (19,500 won), with shrimp crisp enough to eat shell and all, and the four-flavor Quattro Stagioni pizza (26,000 won) on chewy wood-fired dough. With its wood-toned interior and a photo from 2012 still on the wall, Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is an easy reservation for a date, though parking is not convenient so it pays to find a nearby lot first. ## Good to know - **Location**: 433m from Hapjeong Station Exit 6 (1F, 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul) - **Hours**: 11:30–22:00, closed every Tuesday - **Break time**: 15:30–16:30 - **Gamberi e rucola oil pasta**: 19,500 won - **Quattro Stagioni pizza**: 26,000 won - **Ordering**: Table kiosk; half-and-half pizza option available - **Also worth knowing**: Featured on Saengsaeng Jeongbotong episode 648; corkage allowed; Zero Pay accepted; takeout and delivery available - **Parking**: Not convenient — check nearby paid lots in advance - **Price reference**: ₩19,500 ≈ $14.5 · ₩26,000 ≈ $19 (2026-09-16) *as written by the visitor on Sep 16, 2026* ## Where is Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza? The alley between Hapjeong and Sangsu Stations Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is a wood-fired pizza restaurant 433m from Hapjeong Station Exit 6, at 1F, 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It's open 11:30–22:00, closed every Tuesday, with a break time from 15:30–16:30. It appeared on Saengsaeng Jeongbotong episode 648, allows corkage, accepts Zero Pay, and offers takeout and delivery. This time I visited Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza — the name is so plain and literal it made me laugh at first haha, but once I actually got there it turned out to be a pretty old spot that wood-fired pizza fans keep coming back to?! It sits between Hapjeong and Sangsu Stations, so it's walkable from either one!! > Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza near Hapjeong Station ![Exterior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza in an alley near Hapjeong Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-01-vtfg9-900.webp) ![Front entrance view of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-02-1sjyh-1200.webp) The restaurant is tucked inside an alley, so the first time you go you might think 'wait, is this really it?' — but once you find it, it feels even better, like a hidden gem tucked away in a spot like this!! ![Alleyway leading to Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-03-v4f81-900.webp) ## Is Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza a good date spot in Hapjeong? The interior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is fairly cozy with wood tones and soft lighting, making it a good place to reserve for a date or blind date. With cute little details and even a photo from 2012 on the wall, it definitely gave off that feeling of an old, established wood-fired pizza place in Hapjeong. The overall vibe is very warm thanks to the wood tones, and the soft lighting made it cozier than I expected. Above all, the staff member who seemed to be the owner was really kind. ![Interior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza with wood-toned lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-04-y4mch-900.webp) ![Seating area with soft lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-05-1xl2z-900.webp) It's not so much a super fancy restaurant vibe, more like a comfortable place to sit and enjoy pizza and pasta?! So it seemed fine for a date, and also fine for dinner with friends. ![Interior decorated with cute small items](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-06-3yg1n-900.webp) ![Photos hanging on the wall](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-07-80qjp-900.webp) ![Wall decoration giving the restaurant an old-school feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-08-n7twn-900.webp) ![Another view of the interior of Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-09-1ism6-m-900.webp) With the cute interior and plenty of celebrity visits, it really had that vibe of an old, well-loved wood-fired pizza spot in Hapjeong!! There was even a photo from 2012 hanging up. Book it as a date or blind date spot and you might score some bonus points?! Hahahaha ## What we ordered at Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza and what it cost - Gamberi e Rucola Oil Pasta — ₩19,500 - Quattro Stagioni Pizza — ₩26,000 ![Table kiosk ordering screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-10-htgy2-900.webp) You order directly at the table kiosk, which was nice because it also showed menu descriptions. And for pizza, half-and-half is possible, so check that option. ![Kiosk screen showing menu descriptions](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-11-fm70t-900.webp) ![Water served in a wine bottle-style container](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-12-7mvpv-900.webp) The water even came in a retro wine bottle-style container?! Be careful not to break it!! ![Complimentary pickles and honey dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-13-10hh3-900.webp) ![Honey dish for dipping pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-14-2szwx-900.webp) The basic setup includes pickles, and since we ordered pizza they gave us a little dish of honey to dip it in!! ## Gamberi e rucola oil pasta: shrimp you eat shell and all The Gamberi e Rucola Oil Pasta is ₩19,500, an oil pasta with shell-on shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and arugula (rucola). It had plenty of shrimp pan-fried crispy with the shell still on, giving off a savory flavor quite different from fried shrimp. ![A plate of Gamberi e Rucola Oil Pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-15-sv3zj-900.webp) The name felt unfamiliar so I looked up the menu description — apparently it's an oil pasta with crispy pan-fried shell-on shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and fresh arugula, brightened up with white wine vinegar. ![Oil pasta topped with arugula and cherry tomatoes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-16-16op9-900.webp) They say a pasta that looks good also tastes good, and indeed the oil aroma and the ocean scent of the shrimp hit right away. ![Pasta with pan-fried shell-on shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-17-11wvm-900.webp) There's a generous amount of shrimp like this, and eating it shell and all made it crispy and savory — a totally different flavor from fried shrimp. I thought the oil might make it a bit heavy, but eating it together with the tomato and arugula kept it from feeling greasy at all — it was delicious!! Being an oil pasta it might feel a bit rich alongside pizza, but it was tasty enough to be a completely satisfying pick!! Twirl that pasta~~~~ ## Quattro Stagioni pizza: four best-selling flavors on one pie The Quattro Stagioni Pizza is ₩26,000, combining Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza's best menu items — Quattro Formaggi, Croccante, Margherita, and Diavola — all on one pizza. I picked it because I couldn't decide what to order and this way I could enjoy all four flavors. ![A whole Quattro Stagioni pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-18-kb9bv-900.webp) Torn between choices, I ended up going with the Quattro Stagioni Pizza so I could enjoy four flavors at once. ![Wood-fired pizza divided into four flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-19-31nup-900.webp) According to the menu description, it's a pizza that lets you taste Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza's best menu items all at once — Quattro Formaggi, Croccante, Margherita, and Diavola. ![A slice of Quattro Formaggi with stretchy cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-20-s0jk2-900.webp) Look at that cheese stretch — this pizza could give the fanciest cheese pull videos a run for their money. If you're into cheese-heavy pizza, I'd especially recommend the Quattro Formaggi side — the rich, savory cheese flavor really comes through with the wood-fired dough, cheese lovers will go crazy over it~~ On the flip side, the tomato-sauce flavors are relatively light and refreshing, so alternating between bites of the cheese slices and these kept a nice balance. ![Chewy wood-fired dough edge visible on the crust](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-21-1cyc9-900.webp) ### How does the wood-fired dough taste and feel? The best part of wood-fired pizza has to be the dough, right? Thin yet soft in the center, and chewy toward the edges — a texture that's clearly different from typical chain pizzas!! Especially fresh out of the oven, the cheese stretched beautifully and you could pick up on the subtle wood-fire aroma. Personally I usually leave the crust behind when eating pizza, but here the dough was surprisingly delicious so I kept eating all the way to the edge haha. ### How big are the portions at Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza? Also, the pizza portion isn't huge, so bigger eaters might find just the pizza a bit lacking. One pasta and one pizza is plenty for two people, but sharing one pizza among three might leave you a little short on food. ![Table set with both pizza and pasta](https://img.superchart.com/images/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni-22-1bal5-900.webp) ## Final verdict: who should visit Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza - Anyone looking for wood-fired pizza near Hapjeong Station - Anyone who loves chewy Neapolitan-style dough - Anyone who wants to try several pizza flavors at once - Anyone looking for a good date spot in Hapjeong - Anyone who wants to enjoy pizza and pasta together If you fall into any of those categories, it seems worth a visit at least once!! Next time I go I'll probably try a different pizza. Whenever I crave pizza around Hapjeong, I don't think I'll bother going far — I'll probably keep coming back here first :) If you're craving pasta for a date near Hongdae or Hapjeong Station, I recommend Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza!!! That said, parking isn't easy here, so if you're driving, it's best to check nearby parking lots in advance. ## Where it is - Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza (홍대화덕피자) - 1F, 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, 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/@seoul-incheon-meals/hongdae-wood-fired-pizza-hapjeong-quattro-stagioni/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt