We found Napoli in Taichung
Roberto Murolo once said : "Io che ho girato tutto il mondo…’o sole ‘e Napule nun l’aggia maje truvate a nisciuna parte!"
Which translates in: I have travelled the whole world but I couldn't find the sun of Naples anywhere else.
Maybe he was right about the sun but when it comes to its pizza I think we have found it.
Sorriso pizzeria is definetely the best Neapolitan pizza I have ever tasted outside of naples, without any doubt.
All the ingredients used are fresh and delicious, the dough is incredible and it respects the traditional Neapolitan style both esthetically and taste wise.
I was amazed by the pizza, but what charmed me even more was the staff. The chef and its assistant were extremely welcoming and friendly.
When they heard that it was my birthday, they have offered us a dessert with happy birthday written in Italian on it.
Truly enjoyed my time and the experience at Sorriso Pizzeria, and I am sure that if you try it too you will also end up with...
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