Hanwoo steak and diavolo pizza set in Mapo, Seoul: Raccoon Pizza

Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station at a glance

• Looking for Mapo Station pizza? Try Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch
• 3-4 minute walk (about 290m) from Mapo Station Exit 1
• Known for daily-aged handmade dough and premium cheese
• Order a half-and-half pizza with the Pizza R + Pasta set, plus double cheese and cheese crust options
• Self-bar with pickles, jalapeños, garlic dipping sauce, and condensed milk sauce
• Evenings can have a wait, so a reservation or phone check is recommended
• Good for dates, friend meetups, family dinners, and office parties

Yesterday was one of those days I really wanted pizza. I'd been curious about Raccoon Pizza for a while, with its red interior and full American vibe. It turned out I could get a half-and-half pizza plus pasta all in one set, so I headed straight to Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch, a Mapo Station pizza spot worth checking out! 🍕

Turns out this place has a real presence in the Mapo pizza scene these days. Their store info says the dough is aged daily and they use plenty of premium cheese. The signature Raccoon Cheese Waterfall Pizza is apparently named for the way the cheese pours down like a waterfall 🧀

Where Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station is and when it opens

Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch is at 307 Tojeong-ro, 1st floor, Mapo-gu, Seoul, open daily 11:00–24:00 (last order 23:00). Takeout and reservations are available, along with group seating, delivery, and Wi-Fi.

How to walk there from Mapo Station Exit 1

From Mapo Station Exit 1, walk straight with your back to the exit. After about 100m, turn left into the entrance of the Yonggang-dong food alley. Go about 80m further and you'll see Raccoon Pizza. It's a 3-4 minute walk. If you're driving, Mapo Yusuji Public Parking Lot (24 hours) is available.

Is there a wait at Raccoon Pizza? Reservation tips

When we went, there was a group dinner party and the place was full, so we waited about 10-15 minutes.

Seeing the cute waiting chairs outside, I figured this must be a place people wait for, and I slightly regretted not calling ahead or making a reservation 😂 If you're going in the evening, definitely book ahead!

Inside Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station: seating and atmosphere

Walking in, you're hit with the red-toned American vibe. Lots of photo-worthy spots, so it'd work well for a date or a gathering with friends.

The self-service bar and condensed milk sauce

While waiting for our order, I checked out the self-bar. Pickles, jalapeños, and garlic dipping sauce were all set out for you to take as much as you like. Pizza just isn't complete without pickles, and it was nice being able to grab as much as I wanted without feeling self-conscious 😊

What really caught my eye was the condensed milk sauce! Raccoon Pizza recommends pairing it with the pizza as the tasty way to eat it. I didn't get to try it this time, but I'm definitely dipping into it next visit 🍯

What is on the Raccoon Pizza menu?

From the signature Raccoon Cheese Waterfall Pizza to upscale options like the Basil Mascarpone Pizza, there's plenty to choose from and it's genuinely fun to pick. (What's in the photos isn't even close to everything — there are really so many options!) Being the greedy pair that we are, we naturally went for a half-and-half combo to try two at once,

Our order: Pizza R + Pasta set for 46,900 won

• 1987 Hanwoo Steak + Diavolo Pepperoni (half-and-half set)
• Extra double cheese topping
• Cheese crust added
• Favorite Toowoomba pasta
• Zero Cola 1.25L
• Plus a handmade coleslaw salad from a review event

Honest review of each dish

First out was the coleslaw we got from the review event!

It came with hot sauce and parmesan cheese! We also grabbed everything from ketchup to garlic dipping sauce at the self-bar and put it to good use, haha

Favorite Toowoomba pasta

A thick, slightly spicy cream pasta. It came out before the pizza, which made it taste even better I think, and if you like cream pasta, this one's pretty universally likeable.

Daily-aged handmade dough with double cheese and cheese crust

I think pizza really comes down to the dough, and this daily-aged handmade dough was definitely chewy and unusual in the best way. The cheese already stretched a mile, and doubling it up made the flavor even richer, then adding the cheese crust — which honestly shouldn't ever be skipped — doubled the flavor again. If you love cheese, adding these extras is a strong recommendation!

1987 Hanwoo Steak pizza

The hanwoo steak pizza was delicious too. Ordering it half-and-half made it easy to alternate with the spicy pizza.

Diavolo Pepperoni pizza

The pepperoni comes with peperoncino mixed in, so a sharp kick of spice hits right away. Tasty, but pretty spicy — haha (I was genuinely caught off guard, haha). If you're not great with spice, keep that in mind. Alternating between pickles and cola helped reset my mouth, which was nice. Have them together!

Paying with local currency and sangsaeng pay

Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch accepts local currency (paper, card, mobile), Zero Pay, and easy pay! I happened to have some cashback saved up on sangsaeng pay, so I paid it off in a budget-friendly way 😊!!!

Who Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station suits best

• Anyone who wants half-and-half pizza and pasta together
• Anyone looking for a spot for a date or friend gathering
• Anyone looking for a family dinner or office party venue (group seating available)
• Anyone looking for a place open until midnight

Next time I want to reserve ahead so I can skip the wait and try the signature Raccoon Cheese Waterfall Pizza, the Basil Mascarpone Pizza, and finally that condensed milk sauce 😊 If you're near Mapo Station looking for a place for a date, a friend gathering, a family dinner, or an office party, I recommend Raccoon Pizza Mapo Station branch!