Bukchon pizza & wine: Urmeneta Chardonnay, shrimp rigatoni, Low Five

Low Five Anguk is a lovely restaurant in Bukchon. It had a slightly exotic vibe, and the unique pizza was delicious. We had pizza and pasta with a glass of wine, and the atmosphere was so nice that we promised each other we'd come back! Haha. It's close to Bukchon Hanok Village too, so it works for a day out or a date.

Low Five Anguk location, hours and parking

Low Five Anguk is at 20-3 Bukchon-ro, on the first floor, about a 3-minute walk from Exit 2 of Anguk Station on Subway Line 3. You can walk to Bukchon Hanok Village and Insadong from here, so it's a good stop for a date or a day out.

• Address: 20-3 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (1st floor)
• Hours: daily 11:30–21:00
• Break time 15:00–17:00, last order 19:30
• Closed every Monday
• Parking: very little space near the restaurant, so public transport is recommended

What is the atmosphere like inside Low Five Anguk?

The interior is clean and neat, so it seemed good for a date or a get-together. Personally, I thought the window seats would be perfect for settling in with a casual glass of wine. I kind of coveted those window seats, haha.

Low Five Anguk menu and how to order

The menu has a range of pizzas, pastas, salads and more, and you order by scanning the QR code at your table. They also have beer, wine and drinks, so it seems like a good place for a light brunch too!

We ordered the corn pizza (₩25,000), spicy shrimp rigatoni (₩18,000) and Urmeneta Chardonnay white wine (₩28,000). Once we sat down, the staff first set the table with water, jalapeños and cutlery.

How does the Urmeneta Chardonnay white wine taste?

The white wine we ordered at Low Five Anguk was the Urmeneta Chardonnay (₩28,000)! It's said to have peach and citrus aromas with fresh acidity. We picked it because it was the cheapest, haha. It definitely had a noticeable tang.

What goes into Low Five's signature corn pizza?

The corn pizza (₩25,000) is said to be Low Five's signature dish. It comes with white truffle cream, bacon, chili shrimp, butter seasoning and grilled corn. Since it's the signature and I spied on the neighboring tables, where lots of people were eating it, we ordered it too. The corn definitely gave it a sweet touch.

Corn pizza taste: creamy cheese and chewy wood-fired crust

Low Five's corn pizza was unlike any pizza I've had elsewhere. For one thing, the cheese felt creamy. The first bite felt a bit odd, but after one slice I wanted more, and when I got home I kept thinking about it. It was strangely addictive.

I normally don't eat the pizza crust, but maybe because it's wood-fired, it was chewy yet light and tasty, and I ate every last bit of it.

How does the spicy shrimp rigatoni taste?

The spicy shrimp rigatoni (₩18,000) is a rigatoni pasta with shrimp and bacon. It was loaded with shrimp, and the slightly spicy sauce was so good. I wanted to mix leftover sauce with rice, haha.

Verdict: would I go back to Low Five Anguk?

First of all, Low Five Anguk was a Bukchon pizza spot with a really lovely atmosphere. The unique, addictive wood-fired corn pizza satisfied me so much, and I keep thinking about it... We decided to go back soon for dinner and enjoy it properly with wine. Great vibe, great food: Low Five Anguk, near Anguk Station in Bukchon! I'd recommend pairing it with a walk around Bukchon and Insadong.