Michelangelo’s Pizzeria @ Ipoh – Celebrations
January 7, 2010 | 2,002 views| 53 Comments »And it’s Christmas, New Year and another particularly important date came late, when I finally popped over to Michelangelo’s Pizzeria for some Fresh, Hot Pizza made on the spot. If you have no idea on what or where Michelangelo’s is, do read my previous post first, for clarification. After all, I doubt many Ipohans can grasp the idea of freshly tossed/stretched pizza dough, then literally strewn with Michael’s pick of fresh ingredients (bear in mind it’s all so spontaneous, sometimes he adds/omits whatever he likes), and baked in a most unconventional brick oven fuelled by firewood (unconventional in the sense that it’s almost unheard of here in Ipoh). Up to a blistering 750 degrees, and within minutes your pizza would be served on your table!
For the past week, it was almost an onslaught of a whirlwind of events for Michelangelo’s. Business was brisk ever since they started operations on Christmas day – People waited for seats, then for the pizzas, and some even claimed to have stood for a good 40 minutes or more in search for an empty seat! Yes, the place may not be able to cater to a HUGE crowd for the time being, resembling your casual, small-scale neighbourhood cafe more than anything. Michael claimed that it’s most regrettable to turn customers away, and he’s doing the best he could to handle the crowd. Which made me contemplating on yet another post on Michelangelo’s Pizzeria, to limit publicity for the time being, so to speak.
Psst, so if you’re reading this, and the urge for a visit is ever stronger than before, pray don’t tell on me ….
Say you heard about this place from somewhere else. Or from words of mouth. Or you stumbled upon the outlet.
And they serve Lavazza coffee only … from Latte to Macchiato, and Espresso to Cappucino
Currently, Michelangelo’s is STILL running their Holiday/Opening Special Menu, hence the menu can be revamped in the near future, and prices are subjected to change. So if you’re liking what you’re reading now, hop over this very instant. Wait, I mean, when they’re opened for business of course (6pm-10.30pm), not in the middle of the night.
The menu is far from extensive, which is a plus point to me. So you don’t have to crack your head thinking of what to order, and make things so much easier for Michael to whip up those gorgeous pizzas. 8 types of ‘pre-set’ pizzas are on the menu, to assist the diners, but of course, there’s always the customization option.
As of now, the pizzas are priced from RM18.80 to RM28 (USD 5.30 – USD8) only, and they come in standard sizes and with thin crust. But of course, for the time being only. Nothing’s permanent, and you may see thicker dough versions in the near future, and different combination of flavours, as well as new ingredients added into the menu.
Breadsticks with warm melted garlic butter (RM5.50/USD1.50), Chili Con Carne (not in the menu yet), Caesar Salad (RM8.90/USD2.50) and Garlic Parmesan Knots (RM5.90/USD1.70)
Starting off the meal with some warm, freshly baked breadsticks served with a side dipping sauce of melted garlic butter (and health freaks beware – your heart may skip a beat!), garlic parmesan knots that’s chewy yet crispy on the outside, and some simple, yet very authentic Caesar Salad, sans the egg, croutons and whatever they throw in nowadays. Just fresh, crispy lettuce, shaved parmesan and olive oil with anchovies.
The Chili Con Carne is a potential future addition, but a very tasteful newbie nevertheless. Remember A&W’s Coney Dogs? Yeah, crude comparison I know, I’m all set for a spank here. Hehehe ….. But you get the idea …..
And much like the Spaghetti Carbonara Michael cooked up for the tasting session back then, it’s on the menu, thankfully. At RM18.90/USD5.40 per portion, it’s definitely meant for sharing as the rich and creamy sauce packed a most decadent punch, coupled with those sinfully addictive pork bacons. If you love your cream Carbonaras, you MUST try Michelangelo’s version. The only other place in Ipoh I know of that serves NON-halal version of pasta is Denis Jazz Bistro in Ipoh Garden.
And as for the pizza, Siew Li (Michael’s lovely wife-cum-manager) recommended the Greek and the Italian Sausage. The former consists of crumbled feta cheese with black olives on a tangy tomato puree base, while the latter was made up of homemade Italian sausages (pork), olives and green peppers (supposedly, told ya it’s random!). One pizza can easily be shared among 2-3 diners, or 4 and above if you’re ordering the other dishes.
And yes, you can mix and match, to an infinite number of combination (Hehe, or so Michael said, but don’t push your luck. It’s gonna make Siew Li’s life a living hell; wondering how to bill you at the end of the meal !!!). But rest assured all pizzas are prepared freshly on the spot, meaning that you can really witness the tossing, stretching, and baking process in front of your eyes. Oh feel free to snap, record, mimic or whatever Michael’s doing for the pizzas, for he couldn’t care less. 
Another unorthodox note was the way the pizza on pan was served on your table. If you’re seated on a smaller table, with limited space, fret not! They have those HUGE empty cans of tomato puree ready to ‘elevate’ your pizzas to gastronomic heaven. So to speak.
And wondering how to end your meal on a sweet note? There’s the ice-cream. But go for their homemade baked cheese cakes – New York style, with a most delectable base made from crushed almonds. That layer alone warrants for your attention. Not to mention the luscious cheesecake itself. At RM6.50/USD1.80 per slice (DO NOT COMPARE WITH MY SLICE IN THE PICTURE ABOVE, THAT’S A SPECIAL MOTORMOUTH CUT, OK?), you can be assured of satisfaction, and a most lip-smacking finale.
You CAN’T miss the signboard, really.
Address & Contact Number :
Michelangelo’s Pizzeria (non-halal)
No. 40, Jalan Medan Ipoh 1B,
Medan Ipoh Bistari,
31400 Ipoh,
Perak, Malaysia
Contact : 05-549-9099 (R. Michael Owen)
Business Hours : 6.00pm – 10.30pm daily, closed on Mondays.
Website : http://www.pizzaipoh.com
Here’s a GOOGLE MAP TO MICHELANGELO’S PIZZERIA
Directions : If you know where Jusco Kinta City and Tesco Hypermarket in Ipoh Garden East are, then you’re almost there. Very near to the Ipoh Selatan highway exit (the second Ipoh exit if you’re coming from the SOUTH – the First being the Tambun/Lost World of Tambun @ Sunway City exit). As you make your way towards the town (keep left and turn left at the first traffic lights, right will take you to Tasek/Bercham), you will notice a McDonald’s 24 Hours Drive-Thru outlet on your left. Passing that fast food outlet, take the second left into Taman Ipoh Timur. At the cross road intersection, turn RIGHT, and you’ll see Kizuna Japanese Restaurant on your right. Michelangelo’s Pizzeria is on the SAME row further down the road.
What a weird name. Kakak…but actually if you...
Michelangelo’s Pizzeria was the place me and my friends’ end the year 2009 celebrating our birthday together.
All the ingredients were so fresh(I missed their bacon), really can’t wait to bring more frens to try again.
And not forgot to mention their cheese cake, a MUST try, the cheezy flavor spread to every corner inside my mouth in every bite.
I’m really glad we have such a great pizza place (beside shakey’s and …..da pizza hut) in Ipoh serving real thin pizzas with fresh ingredients.
*I suggest to those who planned to go to Michelangelo’s Pizzeria, plz bring your frens along so that you all can taste more different pizza (including customized toppings).
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Yeah, bring more friends, for the pizza is served in a standard portion, and rather large at that.
I started my year with Michelangelo’s instead.
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wow, everything looks mouthwatering, and it seems like real value for money. it’s great that business is booming for them, since it sounds like they deserve it! if i’m ever in ipoh, this place would be my choice for dinner, hands down! heck, am even tempted to make that 3-hour drive north just for this
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Really? Go for broke. 2 hours plus can already. Accelerate. Mua hahahahah .. but don’t do it during Ops Sikap though.
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I have the feeling that Michelangelo’s Pizza si better than Pizza hut? Ha
I wish there is one in Malacca.
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hahahah I will defitely so by this month january at this pizza place, looks really good, if no good I will bill you! lol!
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
DON’T bill ME! Not my fault. I have a soft spot for anything cheesy ok …… hehehe.
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why are you torturing us with yet another michelangelo’s post???? arrrgggggh
bad la you. very very bad.
the pizza looks amazing and i LOVE feta cheese!!!
(i just realized i dont have you on my facebook! horrors! ~going off to add you~)
and oh hmmm…. ‘particularly important date’ and ’special motormouth cut’? was it your birthday???
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Hehehe… ok ok … lemme see if you’ve really done that.
It was waaaaayyyy past my Bday. But nothing beats pizzas and cheesecakes for a belated celebration, right?
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glad to c ipoh finally serving foreign cuisine, well!
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wow! melted garlic butter looks so yummy! and the cheese on the pizza…oh dear!
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omg…. i never knew i can have such pizza in ipoh
i will try next month…….when i am back to ipoh…
it will be definitely fulfilling..
i wanna try the pasta…
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Yeah, drag ME along lah?!
pretty please?
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My, this might even beat KL’s pizza outlets! for in KL, to get such fresh pizzas, it surea as hell cost a lot more! So now theres more to eat in ipoh other thn kai see hor fun & dim sum!
Oh no, make tht dim sum brekkie, kai see hor fun lunch & pizza for dinner.
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Want some more? I can give you a lot more choices!
Don’t go for Tauge Ayam ler ….. bored.
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You are definitely doing a very good job in torturing us with your post and pictures! arrghhh!!
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the particularly important date??? that must be ur bday lar. so happy belated birthday
btw, the pizza is looking cheeselicious and huge too.
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Thanks ai wei. Not fair, you KNEW before my post anyway. Hahaha, how’s the Max dinner?
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Arghhh looking at cheesilicious pizza in the middle of the night with a growling stomach is NOT funny!
I love the thin crust and the creamy pasta. Thanks for giving me a new outlet to look forward to next time I go back home. 
.-= iamthewitch´s last blog ..Teppanyaki’s Fuji Snow =-.
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hmm… next time i drop in, i’ll ask for a motormouth cut. Perhaps i might just get lucky. Given ur repo.
hahhahaha!!!
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 11:04 pm
You can TRY that. But no guarantee though …..
But really, at RM6.50 per slice, I don’t see why anyone would go back to Secret Recipe’s.
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Michelangelo’s Pizzeria would like to extend a very deep and meaningful thank you to everyone on this board that offers such kind words and hope for our new place. We will always continue to do our very best to offer you the very best in your pizzas and pastas. You can also visit our website (still developing) for our menu and ever changing weekly and daily specials. We will keep it up to date and do remember that we want to be your neighborhood pizzeria, not restaurant but a “real” American Pizzeria. If you drop in, please be sure and mention you saw us here on Motormouth and leave us your name and email address so we can keep you posted on upcoming events.
RMO, SLY and ML
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oh ……my…my…feta cheese…….drooling…..will definitely drop by when i’m back in IPOH.
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don’t really like pizza but can see that it’s crusty and greasy-give me the cheese cake !!!!!
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I just wanted to let you know that are website is up and running, still being worked on but you can go have a look now:
http://www.pizzaipoh.com
and
http://www.ipohpizza.com
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Do they do take-aways already like the usual American Pizzerias or it’s in the plans for the future? If they do take-aways, it’ll be pretty cool (great for house parties/dinners) tho may not be as good as eating it there…
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Yes we do take away’s every night, in fact we encourage it all the time.
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Went to Michelangelo’s Pizzeria just because of your fantastic post! Well, I was in for a shock of my life when the lady boss was so rude & kicked me out by saying repeatedly, ‘THIS IS MY RESTAURANT & I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT, SO GET UP!!’ when I sat at a table that I’ve waited for 15mins ala ‘Foh San Tim Sum Restaurant’ style! No need to be so arrogant & chase your customers away when your business is good Mrs Michelangelo!
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J2Kfm Reply:
January 10th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Wait, this is serious. The lady boss herself? You mean SL? That can’t be true, she’s a very nice lady.
You mind to explain in details, so the management themselves can answer this accusation?
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What happened was this and there are several other customers who will attest to this. We had a full house and no seats at all., there were four parties waiting patiently outside. This lady walked past them all and sat down the minute a table opened up. SL went up to her very politely and asked her if she would mind sitting at the counter becuae this table was meant for one of the parties who had been waiting for more then several minutes, the lady’s exact words were and I quote: “yes I do mind, you have no wait to be seated sign outside. SL then politely said to her, yes we know that, it is on a first come first sit basis, however because we are completely full and there are already people waiting we are trying to help them out, if you could move to the counter we will find you a table as soon as one turns up. The lady still refused to move and also said again that there is no wait to be seated sign and that she can sit there. SL for a third time very nicely tried to accommodate her by saying she would find her and her friend another table if she would mind moving to the counter first, but the lady still refused and said she was waiting for a friend, this table was meant for a party of 4. This was also during our busiest time on Sunday night. When the lady became rude to SL and said she will not move and she does not care, SL then said this is my restaurant and we have to consider all our customers concerns. The lady became more aggressive so SL said if she did not like moving to the counter she could leave. It was very unfortunate and the customers there felt uncomfortable about what had happened. However we do have to take the concerns of all our customers to heart and this lady was the type that would walk past you waiting in line at the bank or cut in front of you in a car when you were waiting for a turn, that is how she appeared. Funny though because we thought she was a repeat customer, maybe this was her first time there. Those who have been to our place know that we try very hard to give them the best experience that we can give, we also usually give free coffees, cheesecakes, or meals on the house if there are any delays. We have a very limited number of tables around 9 to 10 and can only sit around 40-50 people at a time and we try to make certain everyone gets in and gets their turn. But there are unfortunate times where the customers “are not” always correct. We have severed around 1000 plus people since we opened on the 24th and this is the very first time we had an ugly incident. Those who have been there or know us know that in no way are we like the above description. This really was a case were the customer was abusive, and rude to us first and would not understand that there were people there waiting before her even though we do not have a please wait to be seated sign. It should have been obvious to her that even though we do not have such a sign that there were people there before her waiting for a table.
We do have the right to help our customers out. And I am very sorry to say this as we do not wish to loose any customers at all, but if this is the type of customer that is wanting to come to our place we can do without this person and their attitude. While we would welcome her back at any time and give her the best in service we could, it was her attitude that brought on the small outrage that occurred on both sides. We will let the customers be the judge of it. But funny how she left out the parts above in her comments about her insisting that there is no wait to be seated sign, that SL did in fact asked her politely if she would mind waiting at the counter 1-3 times before becoming more direct towards her and that she refused to leave and knew there were others there before her waiting for a table. Again do remember we do have other customers that were there this night that did in fact hear what was said and how it went down. We do thank them for their support as well.
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Great response to the above post Micheal!
I am one of the very happy customers who saw how Michael and SL treated all customers regardless how packed and impatient the customers got, while handling the orders promptly and still put on a smiling face to each request and order.
It gives me great pleasure to patronize your shop and taste the wonderful pzza you’ve made, while educating me on the different styles of pizza from new york, chicago and even Italy. Going out of the way and keeping your customers well educated while tossing dough is certainly no easy feat, and I definitely will be back again for more. =)
Sorry motormouth for turning your blog post into a testimony page! ^^
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Great job, michael! Never bentover to dark force!
Already went to your pizzeria twice past three weeks, will surely bring more guys to your pizzeria! Anyway, further speeding up the serving of the meal would be great, sometimes the aroma of nearby table is killing me while I’m waiting for mine
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I do not know about the one person and the comments he made but we had great service there last night. We also tried ths pizza called the hawaiian luau and it was really yummy, had real ham o it ad onions and pineapples, a real treat compared to pizza hut’s hawaiian chicken pizza.Service is very nice and polite. Will be going back for much more.
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i tried the pizza with Blue Cheese
absolutely delicious… unless u don’t like Blue Cheese :p
Can’t wait to try other variety of pizza too.
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Went for the third time within 3 weeks time … my pizza was burned out and I was witnessing it! I should have shouted michael, watch out my pizza! Too bad I only knew it was mine till the staff told me … LOL
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Yeah I recall that too, If I remember correctly I asked my staff to inform him that his pizza was way charred out and we made him a new one right away. Things like this do happen sometimes when you work with a wood fire oven at 750 to 800 degrees and if we ever black one out too much on the bottom we of course admit it, give them a new one and use the old one for a hockey puck or a table leg stabilizer LOL. Steve so sorry for any wait period you had to go through and if any of our other guests ever encounter the above, please do let us know we will take care of it right on the spot.
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Hi,
I’m going tomorrow .
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It’s ok about the charred out pizza, Michael! I know things like this do happen when everything getting hectic … will plan for my 4th visit very soon, this time would bring my family, my sisters had been nagging me for not bringing them over LOL
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Steve, just be sure to step up to my area there and say hello, will be glad to give it a little more attention hehe. We have some new pizzas, the best being The Hog: Virginia ham, smokey bacon and Italian Sausage and it is great, my wife thought of it and it went like crazy today. Going to have a few other hot things coming over the next week or so also. Oh yeah, we have this terrific new pasta with red sauce, sure you will like it very much.
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I finally went there last night!!! we were on the way back to KL from pantai remis.
The pizza was great, we have vegetarian pizza and miki miki~~ yummy!! Both the bread sticks the knots were sp cheesy, oh, and I like the best -Spagetti Carbonara! 6 of us shared one plate, but I believe that I can finish up one plate by myself LOL! My brother love the cheese cake, althou we were really full, but we still able to wallop the cheese cake ^^
Em… only one small drawback that bothers me, the music was so loud. Other than this, everything was great. It is a great place serving great food! I’ll definitely go there again once i got chance.
Wish that their business is getting better, so much better, that they will plan to open a branch at puchong. LOL!
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J2Kfm Reply:
February 16th, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Hi SinYee, I was there too!!!!
Hahaha, bout dinner time. You might have seen me without realizing it though.
Last night we had 3 pizzas for 3 person. Imagine that…. Ended up taking away the pizzas, for breakfast and lunch today! The Hog was fantastic, with those streaky bacons.
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RMO aka Michael: Michelangelo's Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 3:01 am
Thanks James,
We always enjoy when you are there, hope to see more of you soon. Don’t worry we will always have bacon on the menu, too many people love it. Who would have thought there are so many big meat eaters in town.
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SinYee Reply:
February 18th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Oh, James… then i know who you are. because my aunty (who was dining with me) told me that there was a table ordered 3 pizzas… and we also noticed that you all tapao back the remaining~~ LOL! We were sitting right at the entrance, so cant help it but noticing this. If i’m not wrong, are you the one who was wearing t shirt with stripes? come to think about it, meg did mention to me, that you were there. meg is one of their staff, my old buddy.
Oh, I will definitely try the Hog next round. Keep it up, Michael!! seriously, when are you planning to open another one in puchong.
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Tasted The Hog too, great for carnivore like me! Anyway, my friend does mentioned to me that if there are more variety of vegetables on those meat dominating pizza, that would be great and the frequent appeared tomato paste on most pizza does makes them quite identical to each other
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Hey Steve my friend, you do know you can always pick and choose your own toppings on our pizzas or even B.Y.O. (build your own.) My friends, it is not simply tomato paste hehe, it is our very own mixture of seasonings and herbs that give it its’ very own unique taste.
Steve, be sure to come up to me at the counter and yell hello so I know you are there. Next week we are having Fresco Pizza, no sauce, no cheese, just the base coated in olive oil and fresh minced garlic then cooked in our wood fire oven. After we cooked the base we then will top it with rocket (arugula), fresh cut tomatoes, feta cheese, black olives and a drizzle of olive oil. Very light, frequent and very organic. I’m sure you will like it very much, my wife discovered this little treasure and those we have tested it on loved it very much.
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J2Kfm Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 8:52 pm
I’ll be going over for this! Hey …. maybe on Wednesday then.
Anyone wanna join me?
It’s always pleasing to know that you’re coming up with new creations on a random basis.
I can’t imagine a stagnant menu for the whole year. Or lifetime.
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Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.
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We went there a few days ago and my entire family was impressed by the quality of the food. We ordered two pizzas both half and half as there are so many choices to pick from. I think this place will go a long way in offering top food for Ipoh, pizza hut cannot do what these guys do. The pizzas are very good and of a good size, however the place is small and tightly packed without a lot of room to move. It was a little warm in there also, but they were fixing the ac when we were there. I have not seen any other place like this in Ipoh or KL before, so this is what “real” pizza or real American pizza is suppose to be like, we loved it and will be back for much more.
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I agree with Steve (January 17 post).
I m doubtful. I went there on Feb15, 2010, 2nd day of chinese new year on 7pm something like that, total 6 of us.
The foods and drinks over there are far from my expectation.
I ask them whether any side-dishes such as chicken wings, etc. The waitress say – ‘We are not pizza hut’. I m curious, why they compare themselves with pizza-hut ? Ok no problem at all, I ask her to suggest us what they served the best.
We order 2 pizzas (half bluecheese half chesses topping + ham topping), 1 Spaghetti, 1 tuna salad, 4 cappuccino, 1 espresso, 1 100 plus.
1st serve – Tuna salad, normal.
2nd – 4 Cappuccino(s) served, 3 in 1 coffee mixer are much better than them.
3rd – Spaghetti, tasteless.
4th – espresso, tasteless, i can’t think that i m drinking espresso – very light favor.
5th – pizza served, pizzas are over-cooked and bottom layer are seriously burned. Taste are bitter.
I ask the waitress n she say is like that, and i ask her to try herself, she refuse to do that. Honestly, i’m not enjoying myself over there.
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Dear Eric, I do apologize you had a bad experience there in our place and hope you will allow us to try to make it up to you one day, however I would also like to address a few of the points you raised.
1st We never had tuna salad at any time in our place, we did have a tuna pizza and a tuna pasta, which became one of our most requested pasta from returning customers who had ordered it in the past, we ran this special for 2 and ½ weeks.
2-4 we offer Lavazza Coffee, which is Italy’s number one espresso and coffee while Illy is the number one outside of Italy. Everyone has their own opinion on coffees and we do receive a lot of compliments on our coffee. While we are not a coffee house we do try to offer a decent cup at a very affordable price, I do apologize we were not able to make it to your expectations.
5 Pizzas, If you did have a seriously burned pizza (and we have stated in the past this can happen at times) you could have at anytime contacted us and we would have replaced it. All of our employees are taught what constitutes a “burned” pizza and what is a Charred pizza. All wood fire pizzas should have black and slight bitter marks on the bottom, as long as less than 20% of the bottom is black it is considered a perfect wood fire pizza, anything more than that is considered burned. While I do appreciate the customers view, w2e have had several customers who had never had wood fire pizza before and had only Pizza Hut. To them they thought their pizzas were burned and bitter when in fact it was a perfectly cooked pizza with a little charring on the bottom and some blackening on the top. Then again, we have had pizzas go out that were over cooked and we try to fix every customer that we can.
Lastly, the reason for comparing us to Pizza Hut was probably because we are the only two companies in Ipoh that cater to pizzas and that a lot of our costumers compare us to Pizza Hut. However, we do not really compare ourselves to them, pizza hut is a full service restaurant we are not, we are a pizzeria and we are non-halal.
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My 1st visit was on the 8/3/10 after receiving good comments from my friends. I ordered The Hog and Garlic Parmesan Knots to share with my wife. The pizza was good while the Garlic Parmesan Knots was not bad. The downfall was the Americano I ordered which was very normal similiar to our Msia Kopi-O. Very lack of beverage like fruit juice.Need more improvement.
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RMO aka Michael: Michelangelo's Reply:
March 9th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Dear KF,
Thank you for your comments, first let me address the lack of beverage, please remember we are not a Malaysian restaurant, in fact we are not a restaurant per se’ we are a true American Pizzeria and because of that we offer actually more than most pizzeria’s in America offer for drinks which is just soft drinks. This is a fast food establishment not too unlike McDonald’s or KFC except we make everything fresh. We try to keep costs down as well as time in preparing items.
As for the coffee, again let me apologize to people about this, we offer Lavazza Coffee and we have the machine set to the recommended amount, while we do our very best to please everyone, we obviously are not able to do that as each person has their own ideas on how they want their coffees to be, some want very strong while others want very weak. We try to set aroma and strength to the recommended amount of that in Italy.
Again please remember we are not a restaurant like Pizza Hut, etc, but a limited fast food place that actually specializes mainly in pizzas, while offering a few other items. For a pizzeria,, our menu is actually quite extensive as it is, we do hope in time as more and more people in Ipoh become familiar with the idea of a pizzeria they will also begin to appreciate our menu. Lastly, we do offer weekly specials that change every week and this in itself allows us to offer more than most other places as well.
We thank everyone for their comments and suggestions and will continue to try our very best to meet everyone’s expectations.
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KF Reply:
March 10th, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Hi Michael,
Very delighted to see your reply. I do agree with you. I didn’t have chance to talked to you the previous day but hope to see ya soon. I would like to try another type of pizza next time, what is your recommendation?
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