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This is a pizza specialty shop located within a few minutes' walk from JR Fukushima Station and Hanshin Main Line. To be clear, they only serve pizza and drinks, but they are absolutely delicious! The shop is like a regular pizza place with only 4 table seats inside, so it fills up quickly, but the turnover is fast. They also offer takeout. In the back of the shop, there is a wood-fired oven where pizzas are quickly baked one after another. The shop is run by the world-class pizza craftsman, the owner, who handles everything alone. Once you choose your pizza from the menu, you need to inform the owner, and then it's all self-service. You can take your favorite drink from the fridge and use olive oil or honey as you like. This freedom, combined with the owner's friendly personality, creates a pleasant atmosphere. The pizzas are mainly divided into tomato sauce-based and non-tomato sauce-based, with only one size available. If you really want to try two different types, you can discuss it with the owner depending on the situation. The Margherita, which has won awards worldwide, is the signature menu item at this shop. So on this day, I tried the Margherita, Margherita with country ham, and Mari. The pizzas have a thin crust like traditional Italian pizzas. The size is close to an L size delivery pizza, with a substantial volume. Being baked in a wood-fired oven, the pizzas have a crispy surface with a light chewiness, making the dough quite delicious. In the case of Margherita, the tangy tomato sauce pairs well with the mozzarella cheese, and other toppings have a strong base flavor that complements the dough. The toppings are carefully selected, including ingredients imported directly from Italy, and each flavor is delicious, with excellent compatibility with the base cheese and tomato sauce. They use authentic buffalo mozzarella cheese and other high-quality ingredients, and the fact that you can enjoy such a delicious pizza for 1300-1500 yen per piece is also worth noting. I was truly satisfied with the delicious pizza and would definitely revisit this shop.