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The Uncle Pizza; Chow Down

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Business is booming at this new little pizza shop in Gulou. It is not only the very reasonable pricing that makes The Uncle Pizza so successful, it’s also hands down in for the competition of the best slice in town.

Located in a small alleyway left to the wet market on Hankou Xi Lu (you will find an ICBC across the street), the shop is truly a hidden gem of Nanjing. Inside, just enough space for the kitchen, oven and chef; there are seats and tables out front and they are well patronised. Speaking of which, this is not the place you would bring your significant other for a romantic candlelight dinner; it’s where you sit with friends in an alley having a chat while enjoying your pizza, salad, sandwich or lasagna. Personal favorite on the menu is the Devil Pizza (¥35), keeping it simple with spicy salami and black olives. 

Talking to the owner, I learned that he aims to give overseas students a taste of home that they can afford on a regular basis. Before stepping into the pizza business, he had already made a name for himself amongst the students of Nanjing University, selling sandwiches on the campus following the same principle. Now he is thinking about serving Italian coffee at his shop. This idea might prove to be beneficial for him, not only because people love a good espresso, but also since he himself keeps his shop open until 10pm every day. 

At The Uncle Pizza, expect great pizza for a decent price in a shop run with passion. What you can also expect is a small challenge to find the shop, a similar atmosphere to your local Chinese street-food places and some waiting in line if stopping by during lunch or dinner hours. The Uncle Pizza has definitely softened my sceptical view on pizza in China and if you are of a like mind, it might do the same trick for you.

The Uncle Pizza is located at Shanghai Lu Market, 22 Hankou Xi Lu 汉口西路22号上海路菜场53号.
Tel: 18012979506

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