the halal fitzza

the halal fitzza

2층, 66 Wausan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul
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About

The Fitza is a Seoul pizzeria serving a creative and playful menu of pizza slices, pasta, and related dishes. All pizza at The Fitza is served exclusively as large triangle slices rather than whole pies, which is a deliberate part of the restaurant's format. The menu leans into fun and unexpected combinations, including a burger pizza assembled with two layers, a corn and shrimp pizza with a spiced Cajun profile, and a pepperoni pasta that functions more like a carbonara than a traditional pizza. The restaurant reflects a broader trend in Seoul of international comfort foods being reimagined with local sensibilities and creative layering of flavors.

The Visit

The Fitzza offers a playful and inventive dining experience, as the reviewers dive into American burger pizza, corn and shrimp pizza, and a pepperoni pasta with a yolk garnish. The standout is the burger pizza, which looks wild but tastes familiar, while the corn and shrimp pizza brings a spicy, Cajun-inspired twist. The pepperoni pasta surprises with its creamy, carbonara-like sauce and generous pepperoni topping. The overall vibe is fun, experimental, and satisfying.

What They Ate

American burger pizza with two layers, topped with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and burger sauce
Corn and shrimp pizza with a spicy, Cajun-inspired flavor profile and toasted baguette-like bread
Pepperoni pasta: linguine in cream sauce baked with a layer of pepperoni and topped with an egg yolk

Quotes

"We got a burger pizza that actually has two layers. It looks crazy, can we say that? It does look crazy."
"[American Burger Pizza] My brain is like short-circuiting, because it looks crazy but it tastes normal"
"As monstrous as it looks, it's actually not that dense. It's more like focaccia than it is pizza."
"[Pepperoni Pasta] We're literally eating carbonara, but instead of guanciale, it's pepperoni"
"[Corn and Shrimp Pizza] It tastes like Cajun food, it's like spicy shrimp plus corn."

Our Reflection

The Fitzza stands out for its bold creativity, merging familiar comfort foods with unexpected twists. The reviewers' reactions oscillate between surprise and delight, especially when a dish looks outrageous but tastes comfortingly familiar. The playful approach to pizza—transforming it into a burger or infusing it with Cajun flavors—reflects Seoul's openness to culinary experimentation. The pepperoni pasta, with its creamy sauce and yolk garnish, further blurs the line between tradition and innovation. The experience is a testament to how global influences and local tastes can harmonize, delivering both novelty and nostalgia in every bite.

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