Today I want to introduce to you one of the joys of my culinary career - the moment I took a bite of Paolo & Chi's Meat Lover's pizza!!.
As a believer in this 8-piece round cake, I have tried many versions of pizza from different countries such as Italy, Belgium, Japan, the United States or even Vietnam. From quick industrial-style pizzas to meticulous craftsmanship. But the number one spot in my stomach has always been Paolo & Chi's Northern Italian Neapolitan pizza.
I still remember the first time I "met" Paolo & Chi at 1:30 a.m., the day after finishing a mountain of work full of disintegration and fatigue. My colleagues and I were looking for a night restaurant when we found that this shop was still lit. Thinking back to that night, I wished I could have enjoyed blowing away two L-sized pizzas by myself without having to give in or be wary of anyone.
Although I have never been to distant Italy, when I eat pizza at Paolo & Chi, I feel like I am sitting in a noisy, crowded pizza shop, with a door frame overlooking the poetic Venice Canal, under a stunningly clear blue sky. There are these fantasies because when touching food, it is touching people – the subject that most closely reflects the culture of any country in the world. Moreover, it reminds me of what Gilbert experienced in her famous autobiography "Eat, Pray, Love".
Pizza at Paolo & Chi is a thin-bottomed pizza that is baked crispy in a wood-fired oven. A layer of tomato sauce will be spread evenly over the top, then cheese, toppings and spices. When the cake is served, it shows the chef's proper arrangement in respecting the meaning of the ingredients on the cake without causing excess waste. There's one recipe that helps me accurately express Paolo & Chi's definition of pizza: fresh ingredients + crispy base = ultimate pizza!
A "simple" meal for two - Source: Supplied
If you are calm enough to look at the pizza before putting it in your stomach, you will be "captivated" by the light, shiny oil on the surface, which makes the cake delicious and creates the unique character of an authentic Neapolitan pizza.
I'm embarrassed to say that I don't have any specific memories of each pizza I've eaten at Paolo & Chi. Every time I look at the menu, I see a new strangeness in each name. Because when I enjoy it, the chefs here always give me the feeling of being a child who knows the sweetness of candies for the first time. They're all excellent in each different pizza!
Another little "memorable" thing for me is the homemade mayonnaise. Paolo & Chi's mayonnaise is much darker, creamier and more aromatic than the sauces I've ever eaten. The side dish that comes with the sauce is nothing more suitable than the crispy fries, soft on the inside but crispy on the outside. This is also the reason for the unbalanced fever war between me and my friends every time we go out to eat or order take-out from Paolo & Chi.
Source: Paolo & Chi
There are 3 spaces for you to choose your seat depending on the purpose. The restaurant has a large front patio for diners who want to sit outdoors or smoke. Next, the 1st floor is an area with low, comfortable sofas, to create relaxation after a long day of work. This area is considered a "miniature" bar of the restaurant because of the warm space and melodious music with sufficient lighting. Finally, there is a room on the second floor, where benches are arranged next to each other with high tables, suitable for large groups of people or families who want to have a private space to celebrate birthdays and celebrations.
Hopefully, my happiness will be a suggestion for you to have an interesting experience in your own way in the nearest day when you come to Paolo & Chi. Don't forget to share your happiness with me!
Address: 284 Nghi Tam Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Opening Hours: 11 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Price: 250,000VND/ 1 adult (including drinks)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Paolo.and.chi/
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