Hongdae pizzeria with free pickle refills: Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza
In short
Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza is an Italian wood-fired pizza restaurant in an alley between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations in Mapo, Seoul. On this return visit the order was the four-flavor Quattro Stagioni pizza at 26 and the Gamberi Crema penne at 18.5, and the kitchen refilled the homemade pickles generously without being asked twice. The chewy 72-hour fermented dough and the house-made spicy cream sauce were as good as the first visit.
Good to know
- Location
- Between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations, 5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1st floor
- Parking
- No parking; public transit recommended
- Quattro Stagioni
- 26 (as listed)
- Gamberi Crema penne
- 18.5 (as listed); choice of penne, spaghetti or linguine
- Coca-Cola Zero 355ml
- 4 (as listed)
- Perks
- Cola or cider for a review after following the store; 1+1 wine ade with a Naver reservation
- Facilities
- High chairs, separate men's and women's restrooms, corkage available for a fee
as written by the visitor on Sep 21, 2026
A Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta, I went back to Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza for the chewy pizza and penne, and I'm once again in love with how good it still is.
Where is Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza, and is there parking?
This Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta sits between Hapjeong and Sangsu stations. There's no parking, so public transit is recommended. It's been a beloved spot since opening in 2012 and has even been featured on the TV show Saengsaeng Jeongbotong.
Inside Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza and how ordering works
A little slice of Italy in Seoul, baked directly in a wood-fired oven for real chewiness and bite — made with a hearth built from Vesuvius volcanic rock brought from Italy. The dough is hand-kneaded and fermented for 72 hours, then finished with fresh toppings, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese 💗
The pleasant interior makes it a great Western-style restaurant for dates or anniversaries, and with a baby chair available it's also a good place to bring kids. Whether lunch or dinner, weekday or weekend, you can enjoy delicious, chewy Italian Napoli pizza in a cozy, warm atmosphere.
This Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta has detailed signage explaining why the wood-fired pizza tastes so good, and runs various events — worth checking out.
🍯 Tips
- Free Coke or Sprite with a review after following the store's notifications
- 1+1 wine ade with Naver reservation
Inside, there are separate men's and women's restrooms, making it a convenient restaurant to use.
What's on the menu at Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza?
This Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta also has a great pizza menu. I chose the signature, best-selling four-flavor Quattro Stagioni; last time I had the mushroom-loaded Quattro Funghi, but there's a wide variety to choose from~
The Quattro Stagioni comes in four flavors — Quattro Formaggi, Margherita, Diavola, and Croccante — so you get to enjoy all the crowd favorites at once.
For the Gamberi Crema Penne, you can choose between penne, spaghetti, or linguine, and there's also vongole, pomodoro, and various other pasta dishes to try — check the detailed menu descriptions!
There are also drinks to pair with your meal — soda like Coke and Sprite, ades, and wine — and this Italian restaurant offers corkage for a fee.
Quattro Stagioni pizza and Gamberi Crema penne, with pickle refills
Baked quickly at over 400°C in the wood-fired oven for extra chewiness — this is how to properly enjoy pizza and pasta at this Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta.
Coca-Cola Zero can, 355ml, ₩4. If you order a wine ade after a Naver reservation, you get one extra can as a gift, which pairs nicely — we ordered and drank Coca-Cola Zero.
A restaurant that only serves homemade pickles — they give you plenty from the start, and when we asked for a refill, they gave us a generous amount without hesitation. Such a generous place.
Quattro Stagioni, ₩26. A reasonable price to try all four flavors — this Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta's chewy wood-fired pizza looks pretty colorful too, don't you think? 🍕✨️
It's kept on a warmer so you can eat it hot, and because it's made with fermented yeast, it contains a substance called beta-glucan, which apparently aids digestion and helps with immune boosting, blood sugar control, and lowering cholesterol.
The Quattro Formaggi, a combination of gorgonzola, cream cheese, Reggiano cheese, and mozzarella, offers extreme creaminess — drizzle on the honey that comes with it and the cheese just melts in your mouth ㅠㅠ🧀
The Croccante pairs savory garlic and tomato beautifully while keeping its moisture — the chewy pizza of this Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta specializing in Italian food.
The Diavola features spicy chorizo topped on tomato sauce with garlic for added depth of flavor. It's spicy without being overwhelming, highlighting just the right character — the owner's skill really shows in how insanely savory it is 👍👍👍
The Margherita, with basil as the highlight, is also delicious dipped in the leftover honey (｡˃̶͈ ᴗ ˂̶͈｡)
Gamberi Crema Penne, ₩18.5. A house-made spicy cream sauce simmered with plump shrimp and mushrooms for extra depth, finished with heat from the wood-fired oven — this Gamberi Crema Penne looks amazing 👍
The chewy penne, with stretchy cheese adding savoriness, is spicy — eaten together with the homemade pickles, it's absolutely delicious, and the house-made sauce is genuinely addictive.
Is Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza worth a second visit?
With homemade dough fermented for 72 hours and baked in a wood-fired oven for extra chewiness, you can enjoy pizza and penne, vongole, linguine, pomodoro spaghetti, and sides — Hongdae Hwadeok Pizza, this Hapjeong Station favorite for Hongdae pasta, is a Western-style restaurant with a great atmosphere. Try it for a date, a family outing with kids, a group gathering, or even a pre-wedding celebration 💖
Where it is
5 Dokmak-ro 7-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 1F서울특별시 마포구 독막로7길 5 1층
