Pizza restaurant in Japan — Review by Sonny Side
Tokyo, Japan — Japanese Pizza
The reviewer tries a unique Japanese double corn, double mayo pizza that's loaded with corn and topped with baked mayonnaise. While the hot mayo was initially surprising, the abundant sweet corn and its bursting texture won him over, though he notes it's best appreciated by kids or those who grew up eating corn on pizza.
What was great: The abundant corn with bursting texture, the sweet corn flavor, unique mayo application, creative approach to making kids happy with pizza
What could improve: Hot mayo baked onto pizza was initially questionable to the reviewer's American perspective
The Dishes
The star of this review is the double corn, double mayo pizza, a distinctly Japanese creation that defies traditional American pizza conventions. The pizza features a thin stretched dough base topped with mozzarella, an excessive amount of corn kernels, and what became the most debated element: baked mayonnaise. The pizza is cut into approximately 15 slices, treating it as occasion food rather than a quick meal. The corn itself impressed with both its sweetness and texture, with kernels that burst in your mouth when bitten into, creating a unique sensory experience that the reviewer hadn't encountered before despite having corn on pizza previously.
The Experience
The video captures an intimate conversation with the pizza makers who explained their inspiration. They designed this pizza specifically to make children happy, reasoning that kids love corn and mayo, so why not load the pizza with both? The atmosphere is casual and educational, with the creators sharing their philosophy that pizza in Japan is treated more as an occasion food than a quick meal, which influenced their approach to this creation.
Value & Pricing
No specific pricing information was mentioned in the transcript.
Notable Moments
My first impressions is that it looks like a teacher ordered a pizza for her classroom, they cut it into about 15 slices.
This is a pizza essentially for kids. So, if you're 12 and Japanese, this is going to be right up your alley.
I've had corn on pizza before, but I've never had this much corn on pizza before. Like as I bite it, I feel I'm merating this corn.
The Verdict
While the concept of hot baked mayonnaise on pizza initially challenged the reviewer's American sensibilities, the overall experience was positive. The abundant corn and its satisfying texture ultimately won him over. This pizza is best suited for children or those who grew up eating corn on pizza in Japan, as it represents a nostalgic childhood favorite for locals rather than a pizza meant to appeal to traditional American palates.