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    Pizza Kaiju

    4.3 (55 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Japanese, Beer Bar
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Wooooo!!!!
    Leland S.

    My friend told me about this spot, coincidentally they hosted the FiLAm Creator Mini-Con. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Located in Barrio Logan with a dedicated parking lot and street parking. Seating: Inside seating for small groups and large groups. Maybe room for about 50 people. Vibes: Welcome to Barrio Logan! You'll love the grit and grind culture from the shopping good, local flavors, and art that represents Chicano culture. They have a mix of other cultures like Pizza Kaiju mixing some Asian representation. The spot itself is nothing too flashy but a classic pizza shop, taproom aesthetics with some retro decor and vinyl records. They got music playing but also tv in the background to. Great place to hang out with friends or hanging out with family. FOOD Sisig Pizza (Highly Recommend) Deeeelicious. The sisig batch can hold itself well - a nice balance of tender meat, crispy edges and a nice citrus kick from the calamansi. You'll also enjoy some other kicks from the pickled serranos and the red onions. The NY pizza style delivery gives it a good balance with the crust and the flavors. Mentaiko Pasta (Highly Recommend) Another signature dish. This is your alfredo pasta with with Japanese roots - mentaiko (seasoned cod roe). Enjoy the flavors and texture of that seafood brimmy cream. CUSTOMER SERVICE Cyrus was great. A friendly dude that was clear with communication and helpful. TL;DR OVERALL 4.5 Stars. Creative food, good atmosphere, and a pleasant experience. I dig the food, I dig the collaborations to the community and thoughtful ness blending different culinary traditions in a way that feels intentional and respectful. With more flavors to explore, I'm pretty inclined to return. Props to Chef Jeff and the Pizza Kaiju team for bringing some Asian flavors to Barrio Logan! Until next time! #RepresentAZN TIPS * Try one of the fusion pizzas instead of sticking with a classic pepperoni.

    Ube cheese bread
    Marc P.

    Super frustrating experience. The aesthetic Instagram marketing caught our eye. The adjacent pop-up matcha shop lured us in. But we were in for a rude awakening inside. We drive down eager to try a myriad of different flavors that they had on their menu. Thankfully, they have ample parking nearby. But it was deeply cluttered with homeless people, one of which we saw actively taking a dump in the bushes nearby. The sidewalks were sticky, wet, and stained with miscellaneous fluids of questionable origin. A decade ago, I used to regularly bike through here and stop by the coffee shop across the street. I don't know what happened since then, I see some failed hints of failed gentrification. We brush it off and walk to the storefront. Immediately we see what looked like an empty pizza cabinet. Confused with how the place operated, the cashier said "oh we only serve cheese and pepperoni pizza by the slice right now". Uuhh ok, it's 11:30am, lunchtime on a weekend and we didn't want a whole pizza. So I just order a side of ube cheese bread, gotta represent my culture. It took nearly 30 minutes to get our order. We almost thought they forgot our order, none of the workers acknowledged or reassured us that it was on its way. In fact they seemed to have ignored all the customers entirely, being too concerned with hanging out in the makeshift plywood room, which looked like a daycare filled with playing kids. If left a lot of people just standing around confused and unsure what was happening. The interior felt minimal and spacious, but unfinished. We finally got our food and left, not at all eager to come back. There are too many other, better pizza options out there.

    Karage chicken!
    Tron N.

    New pizza flavors in town! We ordered the Sisig pizza and chicken karage. The chicken karage pieces are nice and big! The Sisig pizza is a new flavor for me. Its flavor is lighter than most white cheese pizza, it's light on the cheese and no cheese pull action, however, the crust integrity is good and holds its shape and crunch. Would come back to try the other pizza flavors! The place is spacious and great for large parties. Happy Hours 3-5pm. Super dog friendly and they can come inside!

    Complete pork apocalypse: a massive Aporkalypse slice loaded with pepperoni, sausage, and bacon, paired with the Wonton Don
    Edrick G.

    Stopped in for a slice and ended up going all in. Shoutout to Emily for the great service and a solid intro to the menu--super friendly and helpful without being pushy. The place itself has great ambience too: relaxed, lively, and an easy spot to hang out with a beer and some pizza. The Wonton Don is wild in the best way. Crispy pork wontons on top, sweet and savory sauce, and just enough green onion to balance it out. It sounds like a lot, but it works. The Aporkalypse definitely lives up to the name. Pepperoni, sausage, bacon--no shortcuts here. Classic foldable slice, chewy crust, and just the right amount of grease. One bite and you're locked in. Paired it with a cold beer and everything made sense. Not subtle food, but that's kind of the point. Instant favorite!

    Jennifer A.

    Celebrating @pizzakaijusd 1-year anniversary feels extra special for me -- walking in takes me right back to my Junior Highschool days in Yokosuka. The Japanese décor, the Yoshoku vibes, the little nostalgic touches... it's like a cozy slice of home in San Diego. Cheers to Pizza Kaiju for a year of NY-style pies, wings that hit just right, amazing by Weekend brunches, and a space that blends Japanese soul with foodie magic. And celebrating it all with Chef Eric & Jenn makes it even sweeter. Find the fun at 1985 National Ave in Barrio Logan Here's to many more years of flavor, nostalgia, and Kaiju-sized joy

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    Sayonara T.

    What a fun place! It caught our attention because we wanted pizza and saw their menu..Sisig Pizza!? We had to try it! The space is fun! We walked in and saw a counter, looked like a sushi counter to me, ( I recently found out they host events there, one being a coffee Omakase which im so excited tobtry!) To the left is the bar and tables for us to sit. There was a group of people sitting at the big table playing cards. We ordered the Sisig pizza, chicharrones and spicy edamame. The sawsawan that comes with the chicharrones 10 out of 10!! The star of the show is by far the pizza! So good! It stated just like sisig. If you are in the area, or not, please stop by. I am so excited to attend pop ups at Pizza Kaiju this year!

    Bams O.

    Food-good Service- weak Ambiance-cool This "Pizza joint" has other items than just pizza. For this visit I only tried the pizza which is showcase on a shoebox of a display case but it was very good with a nice crisp crust and tasty flavors. But it took over 20min to reheat 3 slices. The server passed us by at least 4x and never said anything about the pizza or to refill our drinks.(it wasn't a busy night) This place is very spacious with a cool look but doesn't really feel like a "pizza joint"

    Matcha pop up
    Bridget B.

    We originally came here for our favorite matcha pop up (Hey Midori) and was pleasantly surprised to see how cool the restaurant was. It was spacious and had such a cool vibe so we stuck around for some food. Everything was awesome and service was quick. Definitely going to make matcha x pizza kaiju a frequent stop in my weekends!

    Sisig pizza slice
    George P.

    I was a big fan of theirs at Market on 8th, so I was really happy to see them open back up and now with an even bigger space in Barrio. The place itself is pretty spacious with lots of tables, booths and high chairs to sit at, although the place was pretty packed during my visit. Service were friendly and they seemed to keep things going around, but unfortunately this is where my visit went sideways. The menu was expanded from what I remembered, and they offer beer and other drinks now. I ended up placing an order of a slice of pizza and 6 wings after my BF ordered two slices. We ended up on the same ticket, which was cool, and he ended up getting his slices in about 10 mins or so. However, after that, my order never came while others around the restaurant were getting theirs. I thought maybe since the other groups had ordered full pizzas, that's what was causing the delay. After about 25-30 mins, my BF asked a passing server, while I ended up catching the cashier who rang me up, and after a couple more mins, my order finally came out. The food was good and freshly made, but by then the BF had finished his food and we were starting to run late for a show in downtown, so I had to eat a bit quickly. Overall, I'm glad they're back in town, and I might give them another shot if I'm in the area again, but I wish the communication had been clearer.

    Mashed Potato Slice
    Marcie L.

    Came in around 8 pm on a Wednesday and had no problem finding street parking. The space is really big inside, and I was surprised to see they even have a separate kids' play area in the building, which is a nice touch. You order at the counter. *Wednesdays are $1 wings (minimum of six), and they feature a different special wing each week. *Thursdays are burger night. I ordered the Soy Garlic wings and a slice of the Mashed Potato pizza. *Soy Garlic Wings: these were DELICIOUS. The wings are huge and super flavorful, and they come with ranch on the side. Definitely a solid wing special. *Mashed Potato Slice: was amazing and so unique. Big scoops of mashed potatoes on top with a crispy New York-style crust. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it totally worked. The employee behind the bar was really friendly and easy to talk to. They have TVs up so I watched the Winter Olympics while I ate and ended up chatting with a few people at the bar too. Everyone was very friendly. It took about 15 to 20 minutes for the food to come out. It would've been nice if the pizza came out first while I waited on the wings, but everything was fresh and worth it. Great prices, creative menu, and solid weekly specials. I'll definitely be back.

    Dish pizza, half spicy sausage, half mentaiko
    Daniel D.

    Asian inspired pizza? Enough said! My wife found this place on Yelp and I definitely wanted to try it out, since I could eat pizza every day. This place is located in Bario Logan, next to the 5 freeway, close to a Mexican supermarket, and next to a barber shop. They just moved here from another location, so it still looks like some parts of the restaurant are still being renovated. They have beer, pizza by the slice, and pizza made to order. Their pizza comes in deep dish style or hand tossed. They take your order at the counter and then give you a number to take to your table. The decor is that of a chill living room and bar with a few sofas and small tables. The staff were very friendly. We asked for some garlic sauce and that was a game changer! I highly recommend this. They have a lot of unique flavors as well as traditional ones. I love the pepperoni pan slice. It was crispy, savory, cheesy, and chewy. The sisig and mentaiko were excellent as well. Tons of flavor in each slice. At about $27 for a whole pizza, I'd definitely recommend this place, especially if you want something different from all the other pizza places in San Diego.

    Alex V.

    The MENTAIKO CREAM PASTA is amazing! Legit tastes to me almost like a lobster pasta. Very good and perfectly cooked every time. The pizza is also on point. So many different choices that I try a new type every time I go. Service is always on point and place is large enough for everyone to enjoy without having to feel cramped

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    Melodee Marie G.

    Highly recommend coming for good vibes and unique flavors! Lots of variety for beer. The pizzas are ALL tasty with surprisingly delicious combinations. The white garlic sauce that you can dip the pizza in is HIGHLY recommended. I recommend coming here for group hangouts as the interior can seat multiple parties ranging from tables for 2 to big tables of around 8-10. There is a reserved room that has some extra space for singing karaoke. There are tiny claw machines located in the middle of the restaurant. The bathrooms were clean and everything was tidy as multiple workers rounded at the tables to pick up any trash or empty plates/glasses. The service was quick and all employees were friendly. The far left of the restaurant is focused on the donuts which were my FAVORITE. The filling was sweet but not TOO sweet. It is a perfect balance in texture and explosion in the mouth. I had a piece of the butterscotch, vanilla, and coffee... DELICIOUS. The crunch of the sugar to the soft dough and flavor of the filling... *chefs kiss* This place is conveniently located in barrio logan close to Chicano park. The best part is for people who are not a fan of pizza, there are other things to eat. The chicken was INSANELY juicy. I have never tasted fried chicken that was so moist! I may be biased but I can always crave some sweet spaghetti as a Filipino-American. I am going to come back and think this is a great place to hangout prior or after a baseball game! Parking is fairly decent between the garage and street parking. I wish I lived closer to the area as this was place is such a vibe! The instagram is quite popular and I do suggest following to check out the collaboration events happening! @pizzakaijusd Please do not hesitate trying a variety of food out. You won't regret it!

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    My husband and I recently spent some days in San Diego. He found this speak easy and we decided we…read moreneeded to try it out. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. From the spooky, dark, skulls old school ambiance and decor, to the experience of not ordering from a menu, everything about it made it feel unique and curated making it feel like a true individualized experience. As mentioned, there are no menus. We sat at the bar, the bartender makes casual conversation with you regarding the types of drinks you enjoy. He curated something for both my husband and I based on what we shared we enjoyed. The drinks were delicious. The entry was very cool! It felt as if you were entering a hidden spot - which you do. When you enter the restaurant, you let the hostess know you're there for the Noble Experience. She let us know to head to the wall with the kegs (which is actually a door). You enter and there's a small waiting area where you're greeted by another hostess. This place is a 20/10. We can't wait to return on our next visit to SD.

    Drinks are hit and miss. No menu bar is more gimmicky than anything…read more I'm sure there's some set menu that the bartenders just play off of and quality of the drinks really really just depends on who's your bartender. First round was great, not exactly what we ordered but still quality cocoktail. Second round was not good at all. And especially not what we ordered lol The wait on off days can be 5-10 minutes. Busy days it can be 1-2 hours. Drinks: 5/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 7/10 Value: 4/10

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