Pizzas from Italy have long been popular across Asia, and the past few years have witnessed creative versions developed in response to local tastes and regional products. Here we choose a few unique creations from across the region.
Mapo Tofu Pizza
Where to Find It: Ai Pizza Song, Shanghai
What Makes It Unique: Mapo tofu, spring onion, mozzarella
Bak Gwei
Where to Find It: Alvy’s, Hong Kong
What Makes It Unique: Char siu, ginger-scallion sauce, gruyere béchamel
Cheese Tteokbokki Pizza
Where to Find It: Sulbing Café, Seoul
What Makes It Unique: Tteokbokki rice cakes, chilli sauce, cheese
Mala Hotpot Pizza
Where to Find It: Penghuo, Chengdu
What Makes It Unique: Musang King durian pizza, dipped into Sichuan mala
Durian King Pizza
Where to Find It: Pezzo Pizza, Singapore
What Makes It Unique: Charcoal dough, Musang King and D24 durian, mozzarella
Golden Stinky Tofu Pizza
Where to Find It: Pizza Hut, Taipei
What Makes It Unique: Stinky tofu, pickled cabbage, mozzarella, garlic sauce
Natto Pizza
Where to Find It: Cattolica, Tokyo
What Makes It Unique: Natto (fermented soybean), seaweed, raw egg, spring onion
