BABBO PIZZA at Seocho-dong, Seoul

Had such a huge craving for pepperoni pizza and this place pretty much satisfied it for me today when I met up with a couple of girlfriends for Friday dinner. 'Babbo Pizza' is a quirky little local pizza joint that's a bit out of the way; I'd definitely recommend you check it out if you live or work around the Seocho/Gangnam area, but not if you're visiting because there is nothing to see around here.

The place is located on a road that literally has no other restaurants, and it makes you wonder how they can even stay open. But I guess they're okay with that.

The interior decorations are super cute, with retro artworks and neon signs that give the place a cozy ambience. And affordable as their food is, basic side dishes, water, and napkins are all self-service.

In case you don't already know, Koreans always serve pickles with "Western" food like pizza or pasta. I suppose it's the best non-Korean substitute we can find for kimchi.

Anyway, Babbo Pizza has a variety of different pizzas that are categorized into "New York style" and "Chicago style." Chicago is obviously deep-dish, and New York style... I have no idea. I've tried it the last time I was here and was greatly disappointed since it was absolutely nothing like the pizza I enjoyed back in New York.

This time I knew I wanted the deep dish pizza with pepperoni, and that's what we went for. A 9" pie costs around 16,000 KRW which I find quite affordable for 2-3 people.

Look at that cheese tho.

They also have an assortment of side dishes (fries, buffalo wings, mac and cheese, etc.) and we went for onion rings.

Super crispy and yummy... but it came with ketchup. Are you kidding me.

I reeeeeally enjoyed the pizza, much more than the "New York" pizza I had on my first visit. The onion rings were also good but they seriously need to do something about the dipping sauce. I'd say Babbo Pizza is a nice option for a casual meal out with friends or family. Make sure to give it a try if you ever get the chance!

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