Hand-Pulled Pizza Introduction
"Hand in Pizza," which has been in operation for 10 years in Chiayi, specializes in the Dongshi fresh oyster pizza that beautifully combines local flavors. It is a dream brought to life by a local youth who loves his hometown. At that time, there were not many Western dining options suitable for young people, so the owner, Ah Mao, went to Taipei to learn the craft and brought American pizza back to his hometown, resulting in overwhelming popularity. To this day, it remains the best-selling pizza place in Chiayi. While following American style, Ah Mao innovatively interprets it. The philosophy of Hand in Pizza is to combine Western culinary techniques with locally sourced ingredients from Chiayi or commonly found foods in Taiwan, applying them to pizzas. Their exclusive Dongshi fresh oyster pizza features plump oysters delivered directly from the source, paired with cucumbers and shredded ginger, drizzled with fresh wasabi sauce from Alishan, creating a lingering, slightly spicy aftertaste that adds depth to the seafood pizza. The menu also includes a "Jiang Yanting Pizza," made with basil pesto, mushrooms, and bacon, which is the favorite pizza of Ah Mao's teacher who taught him how to make pizza. Her name is Jiang Yanting. After enjoying a savory pizza, if you crave something sweet, you might consider their sweet pizza, continuing the pizza experience to the end. Image source: Chiayi City Government Tourism Department | Photography: Margaux
