Chicago Style Pizza Restaurant Japan — Review by Sonny Side
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese-Italian Pizza
This Japanese take on Chicago style pizza features roasted beef carefully laid around the crust with an abundance of melted cheese and meat sauce. The pizza is incredibly cheese-forward with a drinkable, gooey texture and savory flavor profile that the reviewer found delicious and superior to traditional Chicago pizza.
What was great: Generous amounts of melted cheese, roasted beef on the crust, flavorful meat sauce with Italian herbs and spices, beautiful presentation, rich and savory taste, unique interpretation of Chicago style pizza
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The restaurant serves two main pizza offerings that showcase their unique interpretation of Chicago style pizza. The signature pizza features roasted beef meticulously laid around the crust edges while the core is filled with cheese sauce. Two additional types of meat sauce are layered on top, with the identities kept classified by the restaurant. The result is a thousand calorie masterpiece filled with melted cheese that the reviewer describes as having a drinkable, gooey consistency. The second pizza offering includes black pepper and more layers of cheese and meat sauce, creating an equally impressive presentation.
The Experience
The kitchen staff demonstrates impressive skill and precision in assembling these pizzas. The chef confidently handles the pizza preparation and explains the creative process behind their menu. There is an engaging, interactive atmosphere where the reviewer and chef banter about the dishes, including a humorous anecdote about a customer who requested an engagement ring be baked into a pizza. The staff's hygiene concerns regarding such requests show professionalism and care.
Value & Pricing
Pricing information is not mentioned in the transcript, making it difficult to assess the exact value proposition. However, given the generous amount of toppings, multiple types of meat sauce, and premium presentation, this appears to be a higher-end pizza establishment.
Notable Moments
Is this Chicago style pizza? Absolutely not. It's way better.
This isn't really even a pizza you chew. Basically drinkable pizza.
If you in fact cooked an engagement ring into the pizza, most likely you would eat the ring and die.
The Verdict
This Japanese pizzeria successfully reimagines Chicago style pizza with their own creative flair. The abundance of cheese, flavorful meat sauce infused with Italian herbs and spices, and tender roasted beef create a unique culinary experience that surpasses traditional American pizza. This restaurant is best for adventurous eaters seeking an indulgent, innovative take on a classic style.