Having reviewed Scoozi’s flagship restaurant in Suranwongse shortly after its launch four years ago for one of Bangkok’s premier ‘hi-so’ magazines, it seemed to make sense to revisit the brand following its recent rapid growth – it now operates five eateries in the Thai capital, as well as one in Ho Chi Minh City.
I received a courteous welcome and friendly staff on arrival, although I was discouraged from taking photographs. While this seems to be ‘policy’ in many retail outlets these days, I’m not entirely sure why.
Having grown up with an Italian-American as a best friend, I feel reasonably well qualified to comment on Italian cuisine. Certainly Gianluigi’s mom always demonstrated remarkable flair in the kitchen, managing to make spaghetti taste fantastic even without a sauce!
An array of dining opportunities
Scoozi Pizzeria offers a huge range of pizzas, from a basic Margherita at 220 baht (US$6.63) through to some fairly amazing alternatives, such as the Tartufo (390 baht). This gastronomic delight includes mozzarella, Fontina cheese, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, champignon, and truffle oil.
Although I was tempted to order the Tartufo, I eventually decided on a Cappricciosa (330 baht). The Cappricciosa features quite a few ‘standard’ pizza ingredients, such as black olives, ham, and mushrooms. Additionally, it includes artichoke, a vegetable my friend’s mother grew in her garden and put to good use in her traditional Italian pasta and pizza dishes.
While I had generally fond memories of artichokes, I was a little surprised to find it tasting slightly sour, although it didn’t spoil the pizza in any way, which was delicious. In other words, if you’re not familiar with artichokes, or don’t enjoy, for example, pickled vegetables, this particular choice of pizza might not be entirely to your taste so please bear this in mind.
Adequate portions
On the upside, I would like to point out that the size of Scoozi’s pizzas are more than adequate. Indeed, if ordering other dishes, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to share a pizza with a friend, particularly if ordering during lunchtime. I ate all but two slices, wishing to leave some room for a dessert!
A helpful member of staff was quite happy to prepare it so that I could take the remaining slices home for my sons to sample so I’ll award plus points also for a lack of eyebrow-raising!
While corkage is fairly expensive at 200 baht, it can be excused to a certain extent since a glass of red or white wine only costs 90 baht.
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The proof is in the pudding
For dessert I ordered a Crème Brûlée (59 baht). The literal translation of this dish is ‘burnt cream’ and while it is fairly ‘plain’ when compared with other desserts, I have to say it was absolutely delicious!
Consisting of a rich custard base, topped with a layer of hard caramel, created by burning sugar under a grill or with a blowtorch, it is served cold and actually rather plays tricks with your tastebuds. I won’t expand on this, but will recommend you order one should you pay Scoozi a visit anytime soon.
Other dessert options include Tiramisu (99 baht), or a range of interesting ice cream options, starting from 59 baht.
If you have a real sweet tooth combined with a love for pizza, why not try a combination of the two? Scoozi’s ‘Sweet Pizza’ (170 baht) includes: bananas; chocolate sauce; condensed milk; parmesan; and strawberries.
For further information on the full range of Scoozi restaurants in Bangkok, visit the official website at http://www.scoozipizza.com , or
phone Tel: +66 (0)2 276 1515.
Transport connections:
Train: The quickest way to reach Scoozi Pizzeria is to take the BTS skytrain to Thong Lo. If facing away from the city center, take the nearest exit on your left and walk along the left-hand-side of Thonglor for about 100 meters. Scoozi is situated just before the first bend in the road at Fenix Thonglor Building just before the entrance to Thonglor Soi 1.
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