Seirinkan
Seirinkan is a pizzeria in Meguro-ku that bakes traditional Italian-style pizza in a wood-fired oven, with each pizza ready in about one minute. The small space features a rustic interior with dark wood floors, metal staircase elements, and a vintage-looking oven that dominates the kitchen area. The limited menu focuses on a few carefully made pizzas, pasta dishes, and appetizers, with attention to ingredient quality over variety.
Owner and pizzaiolo Susumu Kakinuma spent extensive time traveling through Italy, studying pizza techniques and flavors in various establishments before bringing his knowledge back to Tokyo. He first opened a restaurant called Savoy, which operated for more than twenty years and grew to include several locations, before he closed it and opened Seirinkan in its place.
The name Seirinkan reflects a philosophy of simplicity and quality in pizza making. The restaurant brings Italian tradition to Tokyo while maintaining a focus on craft and care that resonates with Japanese values of precision and respect for ingredients. You will notice how staff and customers treat this small space as a place where good food brings people together.
The restaurant is small and fills up quickly, so calling ahead to make a reservation is recommended to ensure a table. It sits close to Nakameguro Station, making it easy to reach by train, and the surrounding neighborhood offers shops and cafes worth exploring before or after your meal.
Pizza here bakes in only about one minute in the oven, keeping the dough soft and airy while the crust turns crispy. This unusually fast cooking, paired with minimal tomato sauce on the margherita, lets you taste the cheese, basil, and fresh tomatoes without them being overwhelmed.
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