NERIMA: Pizza and Spirits "KamaZo" filled with housewives chattering about.

A very random craving for pizza and my check led me to the #3 ranked spot in Nerima.

Today's daily pizza special topped with mozzeralla, Grana Padano cheese, veggies, anchovies and tomato sauce for 880yen.

Opted for the 680yen Margherita Pizza "B set +300yen" with salad, drink and a dessert. 

Nice healthy variety of veggies but the dressing was extremely salty.

Apple Juice... 

And there it is! My Margherita Pizza~. 

A lot more tomato sauce topping... much more than most other spots.

The crust stayed soft and chewy til the end. 

When I saw this I thought... oh no more pizza bread?  I just finished a whole pizza and the thought of consuming more crust topped with whipped cream and a heavy layer of maple syrup made me regret ordering this small dessert special.  Don't get this people!

Overall the male Pizza owner&chef with smile-less service and had no charisma unlike several other shops I've visited from FREY's in Roppongi to FERMATA in Jiyugaoka.  But for 980yen it was a solid meal as I was engulfed in chatter from middle aged housewives enjoying the afternoon while their husband were hard at work.  This would probably be a nice little date spot with the subtle Italian BGM in the background.  Oh, the waitress was extremely quick and super polite never forgetting to smile.

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Shop: KamaZo Pizzeria

Foode Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132102/13138343/

Address J: 東京都練馬区豊玉北5-5-4
Address E:  Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Toyotama Kita 5-5-4
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EBISU: Voco 500yen Pizzeria! Sister to my favorite Ura-Cona in Shibuya

Just an FYI entry as I was there for a wine and cheese tasting event sponsored by Andy Planning

https://www.facebook.com/AndyPlanning

I've been here a few times before for their great 500yen pizza's but I'd have to say that the atmosphere at Ura-Cona is a bit more my style.  

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.jp/2011/11/shibuya-ura-cona-500yen-pizzas-and.html

The pizza chef.

The counter is shaped like a U and I think its a mix of standing and sitting on stools. 

For food pics click here 

http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130302/13046327/dtlphotolst/1/

Well if you are ever in Ebisu and in need of a pizza that won't break the bank like most Japanese pizzeria's this is the spot for you.  

Shop: VOCO Pizzeria Ebisu

Foodie website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130302/13046327/

Hotpepper: http://www.hotpepper.jp/strJ000724947/

Address J: 東京都渋谷区恵比寿1-6-1 グリーンハイツ高橋 １Ｆ

Address E: Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu 1-6-1

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HARAJUKU/OMOTESANDO: The Great Burger California House... cozy atmosphere and friendly staff.

I'm a big big fan of The Great Burger's Chili Burger but never visited their Sister shop California House until today... was a nice cool day so the outdoor seating pulled me in.

http://tokyobelly.blogspot.jp/search?q=the+great+burger

...but I was seated at the counter facing the Burger Chef... we were literally facing each other within hang shake distance.  This shop is very very cozy in terms of space.  Looks like they have Monthly Burgers.

Lunch comes with a drink of your choice, fries or salad (can ask for Oomori - extra size) and a burger.

There it was.  The waitress recognized me from my frequent visits to The Great Burger and started to chat me up a bit... then the chef Fumi-san joined in.  Its a very small narrow shop and so much more friendly and relaxing vs the other. 

Veeeery juicy beef and of course one of Tokyo's best chili's.

Went for the Oomori french fries for free

I was alone this day thus the counter seating but if you want a view of the chef at work then it sure is a great spot to watch all the action vs keeping busy on the iPhone. 

Shop: The Great Burger California House

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13125393/

Shop Website: http://www.the-great-burger.com/

Address J: 東京都渋谷区神宮前6-14-12 モードS 1F

Address E: Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Jingumae 6-14-12

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KOJIMACHI 31MT Space: Munch's Burger Lunch Wagon... keep on munchin cause the meat is tough~.

Burger!  I'm a huge fan of Japan's burgers made with pride and to perfection but this was a definite fumble.

Asked for a Cheese Burger but they sold out of cheese... This shop was pushing the 100% beef factor so went for the standard burger to see how tasty the beef was.

... it takes about 5 minutes for the patty to be grilled.

Burger was not very big.

And there it was my burger that lacked volume... after my initial bite it was kind of like eating a tough steak.  The burger was a bit too chewy and not juicy.  Covered in Teriyaki sauce with mustard and chopped onions. Hmm... was rather disappointed.

Think I would have preferred McDonald's Big mac for 200yen vs this burger for 550yen.

http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/menu/limited/1971_campaign/index.html

If you are in the mood for a little jaw exercise then give Munch's Burger wagon a try... otherwise I'd give the other lunch wagons a go... Oh well.

Lunch Wagon: Munch's Burger

Shop Website: http://www.munchs.jp/

Foodie Website: http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/A1308/A130803/13040559/

Address J: 東京都千代田区麹町5-7-2 麹町３１ＭＴビル前 麹町村 ネオ屋台村

Address E: Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Kojimachi 5-7-2
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