美味しい思い出の記録
On a Sunday lunchtime, I visited "Pizzeria Farina," a Napoli pizza specialty store located about a 3-minute walk from Watanabe-dori Station on the Fukuoka City Subway Nanakuma Line. This is a sister store of the bistro "Bistro La Pore" in the Akasaka area that I visited recently, which was fantastic. The expectations for this place were high.
■ Store
Located near Hotel New Otani Hakata and the intersection with Sunny. It's tucked away in a narrow alley. Outside the store, there are chairs for waiting and a menu. We entered at 1:20 p.m. The place was almost full with customers of all ages. The interior is long and narrow, with the kitchen on the right and a colorful tile pizza oven at the back! You can see the process of baking the pizza well. There are about 50 seats. The warm wooden tables are lined up. The atmosphere is bright and casual, making it very comfortable.
■ Menu
When seated, the staff placed a menu written on a blackboard on the chair and explained it. The lunch set includes salad, pasta or pizza, dessert, and a drink. The main pasta and pizza seem to change daily. There are also a la carte menu options. Since this is a pizza specialty store, I opted for the following:
★ Lunch Set 1,200 yen
Main dish: "Pizza Margherita"
After drink: "Hot Coffee"
◆ Salad
The salad was promptly served. It consisted of lettuce with one slice of tomato, drizzled with a tangy Caesar dressing. While the portion was not large, having a salad included in the set was appreciated.
◆ Pizza Margherita
The main dish arrived hot! The flour used for the pizza is imported from Italy, and they blend several types of flour according to the day's temperature and humidity. The dough was chewy and the edges were fluffy with a nicely charred crust. The toppings were simple, with a gentle acidity from the tomato sauce. I felt that the cheese was a bit lacking, so opting for the "Super Margherita" with double cheese might have been better. Drizzling a bit of spicy oil changed the flavor nicely. It was a pizza to enjoy the dough, and despite its size, it was not heavy and easy to eat.
◆ Homemade Panna Cotta with Raspberry Sauce
The panna cotta was milky with a soft texture, complemented by the gentle acidity of the berry sauce. It was a perfect dessert. While it might be too small for those with a sweet tooth, I found the size just right.
◆ Hot Coffee
The coffee had a rich depth of flavor, allowing me to relax and savor the experience.
■ Conclusion
The authentic pizza at Pizzeria Farina lived up to its popularity. It would have been even better if the salad had a bit more volume, but overall, I believe it offers good value for the price. Thank you for the meal.