CONA Kisarazuten — Restaurant in Kisarazu

I had a decent time here! I wouldn't go back of my own accord, but if a friend suggested we eat here, I wouldn't suggest we go somewhere else.

The pizzas are a good size for one person (a UK small for 550 yen, tax included) and good value for money. There was English on the menu, so despite speaking some Japanese, I felt more welcomed by the menu and pictures alone. Unfortunately, my garlic chorizo pizza was nice but lacked a rich flavour and that spice kick. However, the open-flame baking process was fun to admire, and reminded me of my time enjoying pizza in Florence, Italy.

I didn't appreciate the freezing cold red wine, though. As a former waitress, I understand that drinks like wine and liquor are chilled to preserve freshness, but it left condensation waterfalls - not streaks - on the glass as it adjusted to room temperature, obviously humid because of the open-flame oven. Upon heating it up in my hand, the wine itself was rich and to my taste. If I hadn't enjoyed that taste, I would have been annoyed that I hadn't saved that 550 for a discounted bottle at a supermarket.

Speaking of saving money, I received a fish starter upon being seated. I thought it was an odd but kind gesture, but I rejected it due to a seafood allergy. I was later given minced meat and aubergine before my pizza came out. After scanning the QR code, I saw that I was charged for that starter (お通し) despite not requesting it. I'll have to check to see if that clause is written on the menu, but to get charged 300 yen for a starter when the majority of the menu aka pizza and alcohol, is 500 yen, annoyed me, whether it tasted nice or not.

It was my first time there, so I wasn't sure of the system. I was given a QR code to order from, but I noticed the tables around me were ordering directly from staff, one man calling out izakaya-style and waving his empty jyokki in the air. I don't know if that was actually considered rude, or if drinks were ordered via staff and pizza was ordered online, but that uncertainty makes it hard to recommend this place to short-term foreigner visitors or tourists, as you may not have a SIM card, internet access, or Japanese knowledge (my online menu was entirely in Japanese though the menus on the table and on the website were in both languages.)

The staff that night, to me, seemed a little timid with me but friendly, and greeted people as we entered and exited. Payment was quick and easy, especially with PayPay. I got a big goodbye, which was a nice farewell.

Overall, I had a nice time but not a great time. However, I am a sucker for pizza and wine, so I'm...

気軽な値段でピザを頂けるお店です。 ただ、人不足の影響か、料理の提供は遅いです。 たまによその地域でも見かけますが、今回初めて訪れました。 ピザ５００円とデカデカと看板が出ているだけあって、 比較的若めの客層が多かったです。 早速ピザを注文。生地は極薄のクリスピーナ感じで、餃子の皮を焼いた様なサクサク感です。とても触感が軽いので、一人２枚なら余裕でいける感じです。ゴルゴンゾーラピザとアンチョビ＆ブラックオリーブのピザを頼みましたが、どちらも本格的な感じで、とても美味しかったです。デリバリー頼むなら個人的にはこっちの方がありです。ピザ以外にも色々な料理がありました。特に最近はやりの”江戸前オイスター”があったのはよかったです。自分は牡蠣はきらいなのですが、唯一これの生は食べることができます。その他にも矢那牛ステーキなど、チェーン店と言えども地元密着型の食材も揃えてて、とても好感がもてました。 飲み物はお店オリジナルのCONAボールがお薦めです。値段も安く飲みやすいです。少し甘めのハイボールという感じです。その他にもおみくじを引いて半額、ただになるハイボールなんて面白いモノもありました。 ファストフード的なチェーン店だと思っていままで敬遠していましたが、店舗ごとのオリジナルティをしっかり出していて、また訪問したいと思...

Food is inexpensive. Pizzas are small but have flavor. Qr code self order and menu. Efficient staff. Nice chill spot for...