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The Tiramisù is the clear standout, earning praise for its refined, delicate layers. Overall, reviewers describe the food as polished and satisfying, with a warm, upscale comfort.
“Small pastries: gorgonzola and pear, and tiramisù. Don't let anyone know how good the cheese is.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered The Pizza Bar On 38th. Most active: Francesco Zini
Dishes mentioned
Orzotto con Fingerlime, Capesante, Ricci di Mare e Zucca Hokkaido
I love the combination of the sweet Hokkaido pumpkin with the intense sea urchin. The orzotto feels almost like a rice cooked with custard cream — it's so sweet. The finger lime cuts through the palate and gives it a completely different length. The scallops are incredible, incredibly soft. In Japan they produce some heavy scallops, especially from the north — amazing.
Focaccia con Bresaola di Vacca Rossa
The meat is super fresh. It rests on this mattress of dough made with stone-ground flour. A very particular bresaola — the brine seems different, I think they use different aromatic parts in the brine. The dough is incredible, I really like it. Delicious.
Pizza Marinara con Pomodorini di Hokkaido, Acciughe Cantabrico e Bottarga Giapponese
A very interesting marinara, different from the usual one we're used to eating in Italy. There's more persistence on the bitter notes — bottarga. What drives me crazy is the cherry tomato, which is truly incredible. I thought it wouldn't fit well, but instead it's very, very good. It's an excellent pizza, a particular marinara, unique of its kind in my opinion.
- Pizza Margherita
Pizzino Quattro Formaggi con Burrata e Tartufo Fresco
This doesn't have the usual four-cheese flavor. The cheese inside is very delicate. The cheese has completely melted into the crumb of the dough, so you have these two crunchy outer layers that compress this creamy, hot, melted, fondant filling. Delicious. And the truffle is incredible, it brings out incredible aromas.
- Francesco ZiniLoved
Mangio la 2ªpizza migliore al mondo a Tokyo #food · @ 0:02
The Pizza Bar on 38th offers an incredible tasting menu of eight pizza slices with Italian and local Japanese ingredients, served with a spectacular view of Tokyo from the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental.
Dishes mentioned
Orzotto con Capassante di Hokkaido, Ricci di Mare e Zucca di Hokkaido
I start with an orzotto with Hokkaido scallop, sea urchin, and Hokkaido pumpkin. A good start to taste the raw ingredients.
- Pizza Bianca
Marinara con Acciughe del Cantabrico, Pomodorini e Bottarga
Then a classic marinara with Cantabrian anchovies, cherry tomatoes, and added bottarga.
Margherita con Mozzarella Prodotta Vicino a Tokyo e Camon
Then a classic margherita with mozzarella produced near Tokyo and Camon on top — delicate, sweet, and pleasant.
Pizzino Quattro Formaggi con Erba Cipollina e Tartufo
As an intermezzo, a small pizza with four cheeses, chives, and a nice grating of truffle. Really indulgent because the cheese melted into the inner crumb, enclosed by two crunchy outer layers.
