# Jongno pizza restaurant Quarter Street tasting: Backstreet Pizza - By Haerin Jung (https://superchart.com/en/@tongui-noon-stove/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Jongno, Seoul - Sponsored: This post was written as part of a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@tongui-noon-stove/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@tongui-noon-stove/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/index.md) ## In short Backstreet Pizza is a basement pizza restaurant in an alley near Jongno 3-ga Station in Jongno, Seoul. Over lunch with a friend, we ordered the Quarter Street pizza regular (38,000 won) and tried all four flavors on one pie — Shrimp Gangster, Cheese & Patty Bomb, Potato Killer and Pepperoni Shotgun — with Potato Killer my favorite and Pepperoni Shotgun my friend's. Backstreet Pizza is a good pick when two people with different tastes each want a slice they love. ## Good to know - **Address**: 16-2 Supyo-ro 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (B1, The Dream Livestock building) - **Getting there**: About 200m from Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station, toward the Jongno jinnakji (spicy octopus) alley - **Hours**: Daily 12:00 - 24:00 - **Parking**: Not available - **Takeout / reservations**: Available - **Quarter Street pizza, regular**: 38,000 won / 13 inches / recommended for 2-3 people - **Quarter Street lineup**: Shrimp Gangster, Cheese & Patty Bomb, Potato Killer, Pepperoni Shotgun - **Drinks**: Draft beer including Red Rock and Kozel - **Self-serve bar**: Hot sauce, grated cheese, water, phone chargers *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* ![Backstreet Pizza's Quarter Street pizza in Jongno, main photo](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-01-13ukr-1200.webp) I went to Backstreet Pizza for pizza in Jongno. On a day my friend and I decided to grab lunch together, I wanted something a bit different, so I headed here. It struck me as the kind of place that would also work great for an after-work dinner on Jongno pocha (street food bar) street, pizza and beer together. At first I honestly wondered if there was really a pizza place tucked back in this alley, but once I stepped inside, the atmosphere was so distinctive and the pizza lineup so varied that it stuck with me. Today I'll give you my honest take on the four popular pizzas I tried and the vibe of the place itself. ## Where is Backstreet Pizza, and what are its hours? ![Basic info guide at the entrance of Backstreet Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-02-4vbm3-966.webp) - Address: 16-2 Supyo-ro 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea - About 200m from Exit 5 of Jongno 3-ga Station toward the Jongno jinnakji alley, basement floor (B1) of The Dream Livestock building - Hours: Daily 12:00 - 24:00 - Parking: Not available - Takeout and reservations available ## Look for the red door in the alley near Jongno 3-ga Station ![Backstreet Pizza's red door entrance tucked in the alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-03-doas0-966.webp) True to its name, Backstreet Pizza sits a little hidden, tucked into an alley. Walking in the first time, I genuinely wondered if there was really a pizza restaurant back there, but keep going down the alley and you'll spot a red door. If you're second-guessing yourself, don't — that's it! That's Backstreet Pizza! ![Basement staircase right after opening the door](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-04-z7wo8-966.webp) Open the door and you're immediately at a staircase, so watch your step going down. Once you're in the basement, a completely different atmosphere from the alley outside opens up. ![Dimly lit basement interior atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-05-1ieyf-966.webp) ![Antique-feeling seating area at Backstreet Pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-06-zd8v0-966.webp) Dim lighting mixed with an antique feel made for a pretty hip atmosphere. It seemed like it would work well as a date spot, and it also fit the bill for gathering with friends over pizza and beer. ## Can't decide? Order the Quarter Street pizza ![Backstreet Pizza's pizza menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-07-1eykt-966.webp) ![Menu board listing the Quarter Street pizza lineup](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-08-2jgqs-966.webp) Backstreet Pizza has such a wide pizza menu that it was genuinely hard to decide what to get. If you want to try several flavors at once, I'd definitely recommend keeping an eye on the Quarter Street pizza. My friend and I ordered the Quarter Street pizza, which let us taste a range of Backstreet's popular pizzas at once. We went with the regular size. - Quarter Street pizza regular - Price: ₩38,000 - Size: 13 inches - Recommended for: 2-3 people - Lineup: Shrimp Gangster, Cheese & Patty Bomb, Potato Killer, Pepperoni Shotgun I liked that one pie contains four flavors, so each of us could pick out our favorite. Ordering multiple whole pizzas can feel like too much food, but getting to try several flavors from one pie like this made it a especially good choice for a visit with a friend. ## Tasting all four Quarter Street pizzas, one flavor at a time ![Pickles and garlic sauce served before the pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-09-b7ec0-966.webp) Before the pizza arrived, they first brought out pickles and garlic sauce. ![Soda served with a cup of ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-10-1kb28-966.webp) The soda came with a cup of ice too, so I could drink it nice and cold. The self-serve bar had hot sauce, grated cheese, and water, plus even a phone charger. Once the pizza arrived, the toppings were the first thing that caught my eye. All four had such distinct personalities that I paused for a second, unsure which to try first. ### ① Pepperoni Shotgun ![Pepperoni Shotgun piled high with pepperoni](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-11-vizxj-966.webp) The first one we tried was Pepperoni Shotgun. So much pepperoni was piled on that you could barely see the cheese underneath. They say it's a menu item that lets you enjoy double the spicy pepperoni compared to a basic pepperoni pizza. ![Close-up of a Pepperoni Shotgun slice](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-12-esiae-966.webp) If you like pepperoni, this visual alone would catch your eye. One bite in, the salty, spicy flavor of the pepperoni really came through, and the generous topping made it satisfying. ### ② Cheese & Patty Bomb ![Cheese & Patty Bomb, a cheeseburger-style pizza](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-13-ll4vc-966.webp) Second was Cheese & Patty Bomb! It's a cheeseburger-style pizza topped with beef patty, jalapeño, pickle, and tomato, finished off with savory cheddar cheese. Pizza meets cheeseburger — the name alone made me curious. ![Cheese & Patty Bomb slice showing beef patty and jalapeño](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-14-12ehn-966.webp) Tasting it, the richness of the beef patty paired well with the jalapeño. The jalapeño especially seemed to cut through the heaviness, so this one would appeal to anyone who loves cheese-and-meat toppings. ### ③ Shrimp Gangster ![Shrimp Gangster topped with buttered shrimp](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-15-6utpq-966.webp) Third was Shrimp Gangster. It's piled with plump buttered shrimp, a menu item worth watching if you love shrimp. ![Shrimp Gangster slice with large shrimp topping](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-16-15660-966.webp) The shrimp were sizeable enough that each bite felt satisfyingly full. A touch of spiciness was added too, so along with the shrimp's flavor, you get a slightly different taste experience. ### ④ Potato Killer ![Potato Killer topped with fries and bacon](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-17-1lbtb-966.webp) The last one we tried was Potato Killer! Personally, this was my favorite. It's topped with seasoned french fries and salty bacon, plus sweet honey drizzled on top, giving you a sweet-and-salty combo. ![Sweet-and-salty Potato Killer slice drizzled with honey](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-18-15co2-966.webp) Fries with seasoning and honey is a familiar combo, but eating it as pizza gave it a whole different charm. The way the salty bacon and sweetness came together was especially appealing to me. ## Thin, crispy crust with cheese that stretches ![Backstreet Pizza's thin, crispy crust](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-19-1ekuc-966.webp) One thing that stood out to me at Backstreet Pizza was the dough. It's on the thin and crispy side, so rather than feeling like you're eating a thick bread base, it let the toppings and cheese take center stage. ![A pizza slice with cheese stretching out](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-20-elucx-966.webp) The cheese stretched out nicely too, so lifting up a slice looked appetizing before you even took a bite. Since the four pizzas each had different flavors, there was fun in switching between them, especially while debating with my friend over which one was tastier — it made the meal that much more enjoyable. ## My ranking vs my friend's ranking of the four flavors ![Quarter Street pizza shared across four flavors](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-21-42n26-966.webp) After finishing all four pizzas, something funny came up: my friend and I had pretty different tastes! We ate the same pizzas, but the order we ranked them in was different, which was fun for discovering each other's preferences. - My ranking, tastiest first: 1. Potato Killer, 2. Pepperoni Shotgun, 3. Shrimp Gangster, 4. Cheese & Patty Bomb I loved the combination of sweet honey, salty bacon, and seasoned fries, so Potato Killer was my favorite by far. Next came Pepperoni Shotgun, with its generous pepperoni. - My friend's ranking, tastiest first: 1. Pepperoni Shotgun, 2. Cheese & Patty Bomb, 3. Potato Killer, 4. Shrimp Gangster My friend enjoyed Pepperoni Shotgun the most, and ranked Cheese & Patty Bomb highly too. It was fun seeing how preferences can differ even when eating the exact same pizzas depending on your palate. So if you're visiting with a group looking for pizza in Jongno, something like the Quarter Street, where you can share a variety of flavors, seems like a solid choice. ## Backstreet Pizza for pi-maek (pizza and beer) in Jongno ![Table at Backstreet Pizza with draft beer options on the menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-22-sixpw-966.webp) This time I visited during lunch and had pizza with soda, but the menu also had draft beers like Red Rock and Kozel. If you're a fan of pizza and beer together, this seems like a great spot to swing by after work for some Jongno pi-maek. ![Hip, dimly lit basement atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-23-16wdx-966.webp) With the dim lighting and hip atmosphere added into the mix, it seems like it would feel like a totally different place compared to visiting during the day. It struck me as a spot to remember for a casual get-together with friends near Jongno pocha street, or for a date where you want pizza and beer. ## Final verdict | Worth it if you want four pizzas in one order ![Quarter Street pizza revisited for the final verdict](https://img.superchart.com/images/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch-24-61ndo-m-966.webp) Backstreet Pizza impressed me on every front, from the fun of tracking down the red door in the alley, to the distinctive interior, to the variety of pizzas. Above all, I loved that one Quarter Street pie let us taste Shrimp Gangster, Cheese & Patty Bomb, Potato Killer, and Pepperoni Shotgun all at once. I especially liked Potato Killer and Pepperoni Shotgun, while my friend preferred Pepperoni Shotgun and Cheese & Patty Bomb. It was appealing that two people with different tastes could each find a pizza they loved on the same visit. This time it was lunch, so we had soda, but next time I'd love to try it with draft beer. If you want to eat something a bit different in Jongno, want to split several pizza flavors with a friend, or want to enjoy Jongno pi-maek in an atmospheric space, Backstreet Pizza is worth adding to your list. ## Where it is - Backstreet Pizza (백스트리트피자) - 16-2 Supyo-ro 26-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea (B1) - 서울특별시 종로구 수표로26길 16-2 B1 백스트리트 피자 - 37.5721148, 126.9898613 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B0%B1%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8%EB%A6%AC%ED%8A%B8%ED%94%BC%EC%9E%90/@37.5721148,126.9898613,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@tongui-noon-stove/backstreet-pizza-jongno-quarter-street-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt