The Pizza Bar on 38th

It was such a great experience. Everything was so great. It was definitely worth the wait. We were so happy when we finally got a reservation. This great pizza bar is found on the 38th floor of Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. This dining experience really felt intimate since you get to see the great Pizza Makers work their magic of creating great pizza. They even explain the ingredients and where they were from. Such a pleasant experience. The Pizza were so delicious! The pizza crust was exceptional! I would really recommend this place. The Pizza makers and the staffs were really nice too. Would definitely love to go back again someday.

I was lucky enough to get a reservation at “The Pizza Bar on 38th,” considered one of the best pizza restaurants in the world, and the experience was absolutely incredible! They serve a slice from each pizza they make, allowing you to try a variety of delicious flavors throughout your visit. Each pizza was better than the last, with fresh ingredients that melted in your mouth with every bite. The entire experience was top-notch, and I highly recommend it to any pizza lover—definitely a must-try!

One of the best pizzas! My friend told me Japan has some of the best pizzas and it was totally true. Highly recommend this restaurant. The sides are also delicious. Recommend the ancobi pizza and the carbonara

One can simply not beat around the bush when having dined at this establishment. Without a flicker of doubt, the pizza here is simply the best I have ever had In my life so far. But it's not just the pizza that is exemplary, the decor, seating and especially the staff are all of a very high level. The Pizza Bar on 38th finds itself in an interesting setting. A classy marble furnished L shaped bar with just 8 seats all overlook the chef hard at work assembling the pizzas before laying them in the oven to cook to that crisp perfection. A truly stunning, mouth watering view. The bar is in an interesting location as it shares an open-plan space with the dining room of another restaurant. As a result there are some tables right next to the bar, but it didn't bother me, as I quite enjoyed the slightly bustling atmosphere when I arrived at 2:00pm which gradually became quieter as the meal progressed (I'd recommend coming at 2:00pm for a quieter meal.) I wanted to get a light, refreshing dish to wet my appetite for the main course and the tomato salad was perfectly suited to that task. Plump, sweet, full of flavour tomatoes paired with a herby, tangy basil sauce with a smooth, herby olive oil was the perfect starter and a taste of what was to come. I'm something of a purist toppings wise so their "Diavola" comprising of- tomatoes, fior di latte, rocket and a choice of spicy soppresata or toscana salami was the perfect choice for me. Once it was carefully assembled by the wonderful chef who described in detail the origin of the ingredients and the technical detail of the pizza, it was time to dig in. As I started to dismantle the pizza, piece by piece I was stunned as I couldn't find anything they could of improved on, it was just perfect. The base was just the right amount of firmness, not too loose, not too hard with a ever so slight crisp to just to balance out the textures. A truly great crust is very hard to find but they nail it here, crisp on the outside yet fluffy and light on the Inside, the best comparison I can think of is like a light, homemade ciabatta, not overly tough or doughy crusts here! The salami adds a meaty, rich touch which is not too fatty and with slight nutty and peppery notes, just the right type of meat with just the right amount to add that carnivorous kick. You can't mention the salami without mentioning the rocket however, the rocket works hand in hand with the salami, contrasting in the best way, adding freshness and a peppery slightly bitter kick which bounces off the meaty, rich salami. But as far as I'm concerned, the best of all of it has to be the tomato base. Bursting with herby, tangy, sweet, rich notes and flavours, while not being overpowering at the same time is a very hard feat yet it accomplishes all of that. Paired with creamy, smooth mozzarella cheese, the mozzarella cheese to tomato was the perfect ratio. The very best pizza I've ever had. I also shared their Calzone with a friend I'd made as having seen it made for another guest we decided we couldn't pass up on that opportunity. What a great desicion that was. The calzone comprised of Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmigiano Reggiano, Mortadella, Ricotta-nduja and spinach. The calzone was unlike any calzone I've had before, it almost reminded me of an English style savoury pie. Strong flavours were all battling for supremacy here yet it worked beautifully. The nduja in it was among the best I've tried, deeper spicy and sausage flavours than I've ever had before, (sometimes I feel that nduja can be overwhelmingly spicy and lack in flavour.) Easily the best thing alongside the pizza has to be, the pizza chef we had. As I mentioned earlier, as he served and presented the pizza he explained in great detail the origin of the Ingredients, the technique and answered any of the questions we had. A highly professional, excellent chef, I look forward to seeing him and the rest of the team when I come again. Overall I can't recommend The Pizza Bar on 38th enough, a supremely excellent establishment