mr. pizza factory

mr. pizza factory
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

#25 on my 101 in 1001 list (16/143)
koreans know how to make decadent pizza. i wonder what it says about the the rest of the year that i begin it by eating a generous helping of starch, cheese, and cream in addition to typical and not so typical pizza toppings. reading the menu, you'd think you would be eating some strange bastardization of east west comfort food, but the flavors aren't as strange as you think. it's imaginative, yes, and it works. don't expect run of the mill or traditional pizza though. if you want that, go elsewhere. and be forewarned that you will leave on the verge of a food coma.

i came here with a group, and here is what we sampled:

potato gold - yes, potatoes are good on pizza! salty bacon (freshly fried, not the dried overcooked kind either) and ground beef are balanced by sweet nuggets of corn, onions and drizzled with sour cream, and even with all those toppings, you can still taste the sweet & tangy tomato sauce buried underneath. finish that off with a crunchy chewy crust filled with soft, pureed, slightly sweet, sweet potato reminiscent of starchy asian desserts. the overall favorite of the group.

shrimp nude - this shrimp may be nude, but it comes with plenty of accessories, including ground beef, cream cheese mousse, salsa, corn, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, blue cheese, bacon. phew. that was a mouth full.

bulgogi - of all the pizzas we tried, this seemed most akin to traditional pizza as the bulgogi was like a sweet sausage, and it was minimalist compared to the others.

gesal montand - most rich, this alfredo sauce covered pizza was thick with cheese, bell peppers, corn, crab meat and featured the sweet potato pureed crust

fresh, high quality ingredients and prompt service make for a great meal. with newish and festive interiors, it's a fun place to gather with friends, have some beers and watch the pizza guys launch those pizzas into the air.