Hyperlocal Tokyo

This is a long-established pizzeria in Milan, Italy, with over 60 years of history. It's the only place in Japan where you can enjoy their pizzas, with their first overseas branch being in Tokyo's Harajuku district. It seems they have a passionate following among Japanese tourists and residents visiting Milan. The pizzas are notable for their impressive size. Even with the slices cut, they extend beyond the plate. The regular size (normale) is already quite large, but they also offer an abbondante size, which is 1.5 times bigger. The underside of the crust is crispy from the cheese, creating a delightful contrast with the soft texture of the dough, making for a truly satisfying experience. Personally, I'm a big fan of mozzarella cheese, so I ordered the "Double Mozzarella Cheese" from the CLASSIC menu. It was priced at 1100 yen, which I found reasonable. They also accept payment via PayPay and other electronic money services.

We ordered the "Half Lasagna and Regular Margherita Set" (¥1380), a combo that seemed like a must-try. The pizza had a focaccia-like crust that was crispy on the bottom and generously topped with cheese. It looks like just one slice in the photo, but as everyone says, it's huge! The saltiness was subtle, so the milky flavor of the mozzarella got a bit monotonous, but there were Tabasco, chili oil, pepper, and chili flakes on the table, so I managed to finish it. The drinks were reasonably priced at ¥350, but with this amount of pizza, I would have wanted an extra-large size. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great, and we enjoyed our meal on the terrace, which had about four seats. It was a popular place, with 80% of the seats filled even at around 2 pm on a weekday. They had a mini bottle of sparkling wine for ¥1000, so I'd like to try that next time. However, to be honest, I'm not sure if I'd be compelled to come back again. It felt more like bread with cheese than pizza. It was delicious, though!

We arrived at 11:00 am, right when the restaurant opened on a weekend. There were plenty of empty tables both inside and on the terrace. We ordered the Margherita Apondante (1.5 times the regular size) for ¥1100 and a Pepsi Zero for ¥350. The pizza arrived in about 10 minutes. It was freshly baked in a wood-fired oven, with a fluffy crust and generous toppings of cheese and other ingredients. It was delicious. By 11:30 am, the restaurant was almost full. The casual atmosphere was comfortable and inviting. Thank you for the delicious meal.

There was already a line of over 10 groups of people waiting just 10 minutes after opening. Ordering is more like a fast food restaurant than a traditional restaurant, where you order at the counter and then pick up your pizza. There's only one register, so it takes a while to get there, but the pizza arrived very quickly after ordering. The pizza was just as advertised, with thick crust and plenty of mozzarella cheese. I ordered a few different kinds, and the sausage, prosciutto, and bacon were all very flavorful with plenty of fat and salt. The normal size was plenty big enough. There are only one or two high chairs, and the tables are mostly for two people facing each other, so it might feel cramped for families or larger groups.

The pizza is incredibly generous in size! It's a must-try. One pizza is just the right amount for a meal.