Mapo Station pizza restaurant for two: Bulgogi Premium L, Raccoon

After dinner I was strolling around Mapo when I suddenly got a craving for pizza.

I was thinking of just grabbing a simple slice, but when I looked at the menu there were so many kinds of pizza and even chicken to go with it, so I decided to make a proper meal of it — that's how I ended up at Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch.

I'm generally a fan of bulgogi pizza, so I was curious what Raccoon Pizza's version would be like, and since pizza alone felt like it might not be quite enough, I ordered chicken too.

To cut to the conclusion, this combo was quite satisfying. The pizza had generous cheese and toppings, and adding the chicken made it surprisingly filling for two people. If you're looking for a place to eat pizza near Mapo, this is one worth checking out.

Where is Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch and how do you get there?

Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch is about a 5-6 minute walk from Exit 1 of Mapo Station, so it's fairly accessible. The address is 307 Tojeong-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul.

It's located right on the main road, so you don't have to hunt through back alleys — the red-toned exterior is visible from a distance, so it was easier to find than I expected.

From the first glance, it had a hipper vibe than your average neighborhood pizza place. The bold color from outside makes it the kind of spot that catches your eye as you pass by!

Inside Raccoon Pizza: seating and the free self-bar

Walking inside Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch, it was decorated like a casual pizza place you'd find abroad. It looked good for grabbing pizza and beer with friends, and also comfortable enough for a relaxed date.

The seating wasn't cramped, and there were tables big enough for groups, so if you're looking for good pizza near Mapo Station and coming with several people, this seems like a fine option.

There was a self-bar on one side where you could grab as many pickles, jalapeños, and dipping sauces as you wanted, and hot sauce was set out at every table too.

Delivery orders seemed to be coming in constantly while we ate, so it felt like a place people in the area order from as much as they dine in — a real neighborhood pizza spot near Mapo Station.

What pizzas are on the Raccoon Pizza menu?

Part of why I spent a while deciding was that there were more pizza varieties than I expected. There were familiar ones like pepperoni, sweet potato, and potato, plus curiosity-piquing names like the Raccoon Cheese Waterfall pizza and Hanwoo Steak pizza.

There were menu items using Korean-style toppings like the bulgogi pizza, alongside options like basil mascarpone or Hawaiian bacon for different tastes.

Half-and-half pizzas are possible, and you can add crust dough too, so it seemed like a good place for a group to split different favorites.

Besides pizza, there was a good range of pastas too — shrimp oil pasta, basil cream, shrimp rosé, carbonara — and chicken could be ordered as a half portion, which made mixing and matching easy.

It was also nice that there's a single-serving size for days when you want pizza solo. This time, after some deliberation, I went with the Bulgogi Premium pizza and chicken, but next time I'd like to try a different pizza along with pasta.

What we ordered at Raccoon Pizza and what it cost

• Bulgogi Premium pizza (L) ₩27,800
• [Half] Crispy Hot Chicken ₩12,000
• Zero Cola ₩2,000

We ordered the Bulgogi Premium pizza in L size, half a crispy hot chicken, and a zero cola.

How the Bulgogi Premium pizza in L size tasted

The first thing that caught my eye when the pizza arrived was the cheese. Even taking photos, you could see how generously it was piled on, and when I lifted a slice it stretched naturally — it looked delicious from the very first shot. Raccoon Pizza's bulgogi pizza uses salted butter dough with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese as the base, topped with corn, mushroom, onion, house-made bulgogi, and jalapeño.

I usually like bulgogi pizza and have tried it at several places, and Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch's bulgogi sauce wasn't overly sweet — it paired well with the salty cheese instead.

I ordered it at spice level 1, and there was a slight kick that kept things from feeling too heavy, with the jalapeños biting through here and there to reset my palate. What I personally liked most was the dough.

I ate all the way to the crust without leaving any, and it stayed soft rather than chewy or dry, so it was great for dipping in the sauce.

If you like pizza with generous cheese, this is a solid pick for good pizza near Mapo Station, and it's the menu I'd recommend first if it's your first order at Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch.

Is the half crispy hot chicken worth adding?

I was debating just getting pizza, but ended up adding chicken as a side, and I'm glad I did. I expected a half order to be light, but it came out as 4 pieces, and each piece was bigger than I expected.

The outside was crispy as the name promised, and biting in, the meat inside was moist and tender. At spice level 1 it wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, and it was great to have one piece at a time when I wanted a different texture from the pizza.

Since the Bulgogi Premium pizza is rich with cheese and toppings, having a crispy piece of chicken in between worked really well together. If ordering just one type of pizza feels plain, adding a half chicken is a good call. There were two of us eating that day, and between the pizza and chicken we ended up pretty full.

Final verdict on Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station for two

This was a spontaneous stop while walking around Mapo, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many menu options there were. In particular, the bulgogi pizza suited my taste for bulgogi pizza, and the combination of cheese, bulgogi, and slightly spicy toppings kept me interested all the way through without getting tired of it.

Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch seems good for casual meals with friends, or for chatting over a beer. Next time I'd like to try a half-and-half of other menu items, and pairing it with pasta would make for an even more filling meal.

If you're looking for a pizza place near Mapo Station, this one is worth considering for the variety of menu options.

One-line summary: cheese-loaded pizza paired with crispy chicken

• Wide variety of pizza types
• Generous amount of cheese
• Half chicken orders available
• Self-bar is convenient to use
• Good for visiting with friends