The Saizeriya debate has been making the rounds again lately. Do you ever go to Saizeriya? I’d also love to hear how you feel about Saizeriya and when you find yourself wanting to go.
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Personally, I think it’s somewhere you go when something special has become part of your everyday life. I’d like to go there with a special friend, partner, or family member who has become part of my everyday life, on an ordinary day that’s special for no particular reason.
Until recently, I’d only thought of Saizeriya as an ultra-cheap family restaurant. But my son kept saying, “Saizeriya is seriously amazing,” so I finally went to try it myself—and was blown away!
Despite the low prices, they seem to use incredibly authentic ingredients. I mean, how can they serve mozzarella that good in a caprese salad at that price?
I wanted to know why, so I did some research.
Apparently, they developed their own system for quantitatively evaluating flavor to keep the quality consistent. Instead of endlessly expanding the menu, they’ve turned Milan Doria into their “absolute ace,” while reducing both food costs and waste. They also set minimum quality standards for their ingredients rather than focusing on price.
Their founder’s philosophy is supposedly: “Eighty percent of how good something tastes is determined by the ingredients!”
Given the atmosphere, it’s not the easiest place to take someone on a date, but it might work for a girl who’s interested in food, business, or the SDGs.
Personally, I’d never go to Saizeriya because I know I’d get way too passionate talking about all this and make the other person uncomfortable lol.
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This is the first time I’ve heard of the Saizeriya story too.
Isn’t it just the questioner’s papa (a male supporter)?
I’ve never gone to Saizeriya with a papa or boyfriend. I used to go there often so my children could practice using knives and forks. It would be embarrassing to hold the knife in my left hand, after all…
I used to go to expensive conveyor-belt sushi restaurants with my former papa quite often. It’s delicious ♡
I’m planning to have French cuisine at the Red Brick Warehouse next time.
The reason my papa or boyfriend doesn’t take me to Saizeriya is that it doesn’t suit me.
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I don’t think there’s been any recent discussion about Saizeriya in the Q&A box, so what exactly are you referring to by the “Saizeriya debate”?
I’ve always pictured Saizeriya as being crowded, with a lot of students.
It’s good value for money, so if you like it, I think you should go. But I don’t really understand the point of asking that question here.
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Was there really a Saizeriya controversy?
I used to go there, but I don’t think I’ve been in the past five years—maybe closer to ten.
It’s not that I dislike it, but if I’m craving Italian food, I’d rather order delivery, or if I’m going out, go somewhere tastier. Its positioning feels kind of awkward.
That said, if someone invited me, I’d go without any particular complaints.
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I do go to Saizeriya. I like their Doria alla Milanese. I’m not sure what makes it “Milanese-style,” but I think the quality is impressive for the price.
That said, I wouldn’t choose a family restaurant for a first papa-katsu date. I wouldn’t want my date to be disappointed.
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I went there once last July because I was driving and couldn’t find anywhere else suitable.
I don’t remember when I went before that—maybe a few years ago.
When I was younger, I went about as often as I went to regular family restaurants.
I’ve never been there with a papa (a male supporter).
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Sometimes the first date is at Saizeriya.
I’ve stayed on good terms with that girl ever since. It’s nice and easygoing.
Ace loves Saizeriya too, only goes to conveyor-belt sushi places, and always stays at APA hotels.
On the other hand, I also have a regular monthly partner who only goes to expensive restaurants and high-end hotels. That’s fun in its own way.
I feel like girls who are Type A but end up having an adult relationship tend to receive a higher allowance and often choose nicer hotels.
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About 20 years ago, I used to go there a lot with my ex-wife.
I liked the Milan-style doria and prosciutto pizza. Personally, though, I wasn’t a fan of the wine...
I don’t really go to Saizeriya anymore. I guess it’s more geared toward younger people.
Instead, I’ve been going to Ikinari Steak all the time. I recently even became a Diamond member, lol.
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I’ve been to Saizeriya before. I’ve gone with my family and with an ex-boyfriend too. I don’t really think anything of it. If someone asks me to go, I’ll go—I’m not against it or anything.
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My boyfriend and I mostly go to Saizeriya or McDonald’s. We also go to Matsuya or Sukiya sometimes.
There was a pasta dish I really liked at Saizeriya, but it was discontinued last year, which was such a shame.
It was so good that I once told my papa (a male supporter), “I want to eat it with you,” and we went to Saizeriya while traveling. But he said, “Once was enough,” so I guess it wasn’t really his thing.
Another papa apparently goes there with his family from time to time. Cute.
So these days, I only go occasionally with my boyfriend.
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