Upper East — Truffle Oil & Mushroom Pizza in Itaewon-dong

Name: Upper East
Address: 2 Noksapyeong-daero 40-da-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Seoul, KR
Price range: $$

Ratings

Google: ★ 4.2 (62)
Kakao Map: ★ 3.4 (25)
DiningCode: 70/100 · ★ 4.5 (8)
CatchTable: ★ 4.5 (40)

Review split — 769 on Korean platforms, 62 on Google. In Korea, Google reviews come mostly from visitors and Naver/Kakao/DiningCode mostly from Koreans. See where Koreans eat or where visitors eat.

Average ★ 3.9 across 4 sources (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).

Why here

Upper East has been making hand-tossed pizza between Itaewon and Gyeongridan-gil for about a decade, in a corner spot near the old Itaewon Elementary back gate that draws a calmer, neighborhood crowd over Itaewon's louder main strip. Truffle-mushroom and classic pepperoni pies pair with a terrace that fills for pizza-and-beer sessions on clear evenings.

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Know before you go

₩₩ · ₩15,000–40,000 per person

₩18,000–25,000 per person

Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00, Fri–Sun 12:00–23:00, closed Mondays

Short waits at peak

Mostly walk-in outside the weekend dinner rush, when a short wait can form.

Walk-in

Itaewon-dong, Yongsan

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Open since 2015

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Who's featured this place

From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.

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Good to know

What is Upper East?

Upper East is a burger, chicken and pizza restaurant in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, operating since 2015. The dish to order is Truffle Oil & Mushroom Pizza.

Do I need a reservation at Upper East?

No — Upper East is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.

How long is the wait at Upper East?

At Upper East: Mostly walk-in outside the weekend dinner rush, when a short wait can form.

How much does Upper East cost per person?

Expect ₩15,000–40,000 per person at Upper East. ₩18,000–25,000 per person

Can I order at Upper East without Korean?

We haven't confirmed whether Upper East keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.