The Italian restaurant Saizeriya is one of Japan’s most popular chain restaurants. Because you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at reasonable prices, it is loved by a wide range of people, from students to businessmen and families. It is also a spot for foreign tourists to have a unique dining out experience that is unique to Japan. In this article, we will introduce the charms and ways to enjoy Saizeriya!
What is Saizeriya?
Saizeriya is an Italian restaurant chain with over 1,000 stores across Japan. Its biggest feature is its amazing cost performance. For example, you can enjoy a glass of wine for as little as 100 yen (about 0.7 dollars). Also, the popular menu item Milanese doria is so reasonable that you can order it for around 300 yen (about 2 dollars).
Must-order popular dishes
Saizeriya has a wide variety of dishes, but here are some of the most recommended dishes.
Milanese-style Doria: Saizeriya’s signature dish. Oven-baked rice dish with an exquisite combination of white sauce and meat sauce.
・Spicy Chicken: Juicy and spicy chicken wings. Goes great with beer and wine.
・Shrimp Salad: A salad featuring fresh lettuce and plump shrimp.
・Margherita Pizza: A simple yet authentic pizza.
・Oven-baked Escargot: It’s rare to find escargot at a Japanese family restaurant, so it’s popular with tourists.
How to enjoy Saizeriya in Japan
Let’s enjoy the unique features of Saizeriya in Japan that are different from Italian restaurants overseas.
◎ Enjoy wine at a bargain price
Saizeriya offers wine at a very reasonable price. A decanter (250ml) is in the 200 yen range (about 1.5 dollars), and a bottle of wine can be enjoyed for less than 1,000 yen. It’s amazing that you can enjoy wine imported directly from Italy at this price.
◎ Enjoy food pairing
For example, try combining different menu items such as spicy chicken with red wine, or Milanese doria with white wine, and find your own way of enjoying it.
◎ Feel free to come alone
In Japanese restaurants, it is common for people to dine alone. Saizeriya is no exception, and many customers can be seen casually entering alone and enjoying a quiet meal.
How to order at Saizeriya
Even if you don’t speak Japanese, ordering at Saizeriya is easy.
・Check the menu: Each dish is assigned a four-digit number, and you basically order by this number.
・Ordering by smartphone (depends on the store): Some stores have introduced ordering by smartphone. You can order by scanning the QR code on the table and entering the four-digit number on the menu and the quantity you want.
・Order sheet by paper: Some stores have a system where you write your order on an order sheet. There is a blue and white piece of paper on the table, on which you write the four-digit number and the quantity you want and hand it to the staff.
・Tell the staff: There may not be staff who can speak English, but just point and say “Kore wo kudasai” (please give me this)!However, Saizeriya is often crowded and the staff are busy, so it’s best to order using the method above.
Where is Saizeriya?
Saizeriya has stores in major cities all over Japan. There are many stores in tourist areas such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, so it is convenient to stop by between sightseeing.
◎ Tips for finding stores
You can easily find the nearest store by searching for “Saizeriya” on Google Maps.
Summary
Saizeriya is a unique restaurant that is unique to Japan, where you can enjoy delicious Italian food at reasonable prices. Be sure to visit when you want to take a break from sightseeing or enjoy a meal at a bargain price!
Why not try Saizeriya on your next trip to Japan?
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