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Do you love delicate pizzas with and fresh ingredients? Maybe it’s time to find some of the best brick oven pizza spots in Korea! We also share some of the most popular spots in Pyeongtaek-si to try.
Aboout Brick Oven Pizza in Korea
If you’re used to American-style pizza, brick oven pizza might come as a surprise. Instead of gigantic pies stacked with heavy toppings and meant to feed a whole crew, brick oven pizza often offers cozy flavors and fresh ingredients. North Americans might ask, “Why is it too small? Too light? Where’s the ranch dressing?” and Europeans might wonder at some of the new toppings they see.
Either way brick oven pizza in Korea might feel like a whole different experience, and that’s exactly the point. Korea bring it’s own twist and part of the adventure of moving to a new country is learning new ways of life. In South Korea, where more and more artisan pizzerias are popping up and the chefs don’t limit themselves. It’s fun to find your perfect spots.
One Pizza, One Person
Let’s start with what surprises many North Americans about brick oven pizza in Korea (or anywhere else in the world), the size. Brick oven pizzas often only come in one size and only meant for one person. That’s not a rip-off. That’s the tradition. If you don’t enjoy pizza this way, you may want to find a different type of pizza restaurant.
Brick oven pizzas are typically about 10–12 inches in diameter, thin-crusted. They’re meant to be eaten whole by one person, with a fork and knife or folded by hand. It’s fast, fresh, and deeply satisfying. Some even prefer them because brick oven pizzas don’t make them feel overly stuffed and sluggish.
What Makes a Brick Oven Special?
It’s all in the oven. Brick ovens are wood-fired or gas-fired ovens that reach temperatures between 400°C and 500°C (750°F to 900°F). That’s much hotter than your typical kitchen oven or conveyor-style pizza oven. This extreme heat cooks the pizza in about 90 seconds, creating:
- A light, airy, slightly charred crust
- Melty, bubbling cheese
- Lightly blistered toppings
- Smoky, earthy flavor from the fire
It’s not just about speed. Instead, sit back and enjoy the texture, aroma, and character.
Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients Take Center Stage
Brick oven pizza is about simplicity and quality. That means fewer and better ingredients. You’ll typically see:
- Fresh mozzarella or burrata
- San Marzano-style tomatoes
- Fresh herbs like basil or arugula
- High-quality olive oil
- Seasonal vegetables or cured meats like prosciutto, speck, or mushrooms
There’s a strong Italian influence here, so don’t expect the loaded pies of American takeout menus. Instead, expect combinations like:
- Margherita (mozzarella, tomato, basil)
- Prosciutto and arugula
- Gorgonzola with walnuts and honey
This is pizza where every ingredient matters and where the crust is treated as an ingredient in its own right, not just a delivery system for toppings.
Don’t Ask for Ranch
If you moved to South Korea from the United States, remember that the rest of the world generally avoids dipping their pizza into Ranch Dressing. This includes brick oven pizza. The delicate pizzas aren’t meant to be drowned in sauces or smothered in cheese. Instead:
- Savor the olive oil
- Enjoy the flavor of the dough and char
- Maybe add a little chili oil, honey, or balsamic glaze — if the restaurant offers it
If you’re craving something to dip, check if the restaurant offers focaccia or side sauces that complement the flavors of the pizza rather than mask them.
This Isn’t Fast Food. It’s Artisan Craft
When you go to a brick oven pizza place, especially a small or independently run one, you’re not getting factory-made dough and reheated toppings. You’re usually getting (but not always):
- Dough that’s been fermented for 24–72 hours
- Handmade pizzas cooked to order
- Carefully balanced flavors instead of “more of everything”
Expect slower service than a typical pizza joint even though the pizzas cook fast. Also, expect higher prices for a single pizza because the flour and ingredients often need imported. But also expect to taste something that took real time and skill to create. If it you don’t fall in love with the flavors at one place, move onto the next spot and don’t even worry about it.
Finding Brick Oven Pizza in Korea
In Korea, you’ll find brick oven pizza across the country. Sometimes even in rural areas and small towns. Sometimes these restaurants or cafes are run by Koreans who’ve trained abroad or foreign chefs who want to bring authentic flavors to Korea.
Words to look for on Korean signs or Naver Maps:
- 화덕피자 (hwa-deok pizza) = brick oven pizza
- 나폴리 피자 (Napoli pizza) = Neapolitan-style pizza
- 이탈리안 피자 = Italian pizza
You want to look for restaurants the proudly show their ovens and have maybe 3-5 different pizzas to choose them. Extra bonus points if they have seasonal specials.
Also expect to find different flavor profiles than you might find in your home country. That’s one of the fun parts about living in a new culture. You get to discover new flavors.
How to Order Like a Local
Here is how we often enjoy eating at wood fired pizza restaurants with friends:
- Don’t share only one pizza among a group since it’s usually not enough food. Order a few pizzas and then share slices so you can taste them all.
- Consider ordering a salad or appetizer to balance your diet.
- Don’t ask for extra toppings right away because you should first enjoy the chef’s balance.
- Use a knife and fork or fold slices, depending on the crust’s firmness.
- Relax this is an experience, not a race so if you aren’t full and need another pizza, just order one.
Final Slice
Brick oven pizza is a reminder that less can be more. It’s not about stuffing yourself. Brick oven pizza is about appreciating balance, craft, and flavor. So the next time you see a 12-inch pizza with just a few toppings and no side sauces, don’t panic. You’re not being shortchanged, you’re about to experience pizza the way it was meant to be. If you prefer quantity over quality, maybe try on of the more western leaning pizza spots in Pyeongtaek-si.
Pyeongtaek-si Brick Oven Pizza List
Eldora Restaurant
01032002927
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Hangul Name
엘도라
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 신흥북로29번길 27
Description
Pizza and Tapas in a quaint couple run restaurant. Chef Soy is amazing and makes the most nourishing and delicious food. Everyone will love it.
Pizzeria Danilo
Hangul Name
핏제리아 다닐로
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-26 1층 132호
Description
Instagram: danilo.jeong.jihak
From Pyeongtaek Food & Fun user Aly RL,
wanted to share a delicous brick-oven pizzeria that I recently stumbled upon in Sosabel. The pizza is made right there in front of you after you order. The menu is a touch screen pad that has English as an option. There was a 20 minute wait while I visited during the lunch time hour but it was definitely worth the wait. There are only 10 bar stools facing the oven so the place is small. Parking is available underground.
핏제리아 다닐로
경기 평택시 비전5로 20-26 1층 132호
https://naver.me/FUGSuCu0
Casa di Luca
0507-1376-0304
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Hangul Name
까사디루카
Hangul Address
주소 경기 평택시 비전9길 2-43
Italian Table
0507-1476-5537
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Hangul Name
이탈리안테이블
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 함박산8길 21 1층 101호
Casa3353
031-681-0075
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Hangul Name
까사3353
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 안중읍 대반1길 21-29
Description
Casa3353 is a well-regarded Italian restaurant specializing in oven-baked pizza and "pane pasta," a signature baked pasta dish. It features a cozy interior set back from the main road with garden views. The family-friendly venue offers parking and accepts credit cards. Its warm atmosphere and quality Italian fare make it a go-to spot for students, families, and casual diners in the Anjung area.
BRIX Pizza And Coffee
031-656-6564
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Hangul Name
브릭스피자리아
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 안정순환로120번길 8
Description
The original Brix located near Osan AF Base. Pasta, coffee, Italian style pizza, calzone, and more.
Bistro Gamseong Sosabeol
0507-1321-5572
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Hangul Name
비스트로감성 평택소사벌본점
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전9길 65-1
Description
Bistro Gamseong offers refined Italian-style dining in Pyeongtaek’s SosaBeol district. The menu features standout dishes like creamy truffle gnocchi, burrata shrimp rose pasta, risotto with sirloin steak, and wood-fired pizzas. A soft, elegant interior with warm wood tones and natural light sets the tone for date nights or small gatherings. It’s praised for generous portions, fresh ingredients, and welcoming service.
Brix Pizzeria
031-656-6564
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Hangul Name
브릭스피자리아
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 안정순환로120번길 8
Description
Pasta, coffee, Italian style pizza, calzone, and more.
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