PIZZERIA'O — Restaurant in Seoul

Growing up on the East Coast, you get spoiled by choice, right then, though, let’s be honest, most of it is a sea of pretty forgettable slices. So you’d think I’d be the last person to grab pizza in Korea, of all places, while waiting for my childhood buddy to pick me up through the usual Seoul traffic jams.

But curiosity (and hunger) won out, and wow…I was wrong in the best possible way. The crust was crisp yet tender, the sauce balanced, and the toppings came together like they’d been rehearsing for a symphony.

Honestly, it left me wondering why half the “authentic” Italian spots back in States can’t get it this right.

The funniest part? My Korean buddy—born and raised in the States—had no idea this place even existed. Typical U.S.-grown Korean: knows where to find Shake Shack, but misses the hidden gems right under his nose.

Turns out sometimes the best pizza surprise happens when you least expect it, 3,000 miles from the so-called pizza capital...

I’ve had pizza in Seoul several times, but this place serves true Napolitan-style pizza. The dough is made with sourdough, and it tastes delicious. I ordered the 4-cheese pizza, and the amount of cheese was perfect, unlike other spots that aren’t as generous. I wish they’d serve chilli oil instead of corn syrup but that’s a personal preference.

The waiters were also friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. Probably one of the best pizzas if not the BEST PIZZA in town. 100%...

We came on a weeknight a bit later than average. The restaurant was quiet with one other group still present. We were kindly requested to order by 9.15pm which we were able to do as the menu was presented on a digital tablet in English/Italian and our food was delivered within 15 minutes. The pizza we ordered had a wood fired flavour with crusty edges and a thin base. The topping was high quality and just covered the base enough to ve flavourful without being...