“That’s a skinny pizza?” I asked the waiter as he handed me a sample.
“That’s not skinny, it’s downright anorexic.” I retorted at the waiter as he and my date looked at me with amusement.
Skinny Pizza is Singaporean pizzeria with a branch at #01-002 at Suntec City. It is a Singaporean company with a Singaporean recipie.
Yup, despite the fact that they sell “Brazilian” donuts and “Black Russian” ice cream, their pizzas are Singaporean in origin. There are no singing Italians here.
Skinny Pizza lives up to its namesake. The crusts are incredibly skinny. The waiter told me that the crusts were inspired by roti prata. To me, they seem more reminiscent of papadums.
The crusts are thin and crispy. I have never eaten a crust like it before.
I have visited the branch at Suntec City twice.
On my first visit I was had the Braised Veal with Onion Jam & Sage ($25) pizza, the ½ metre long pork sausage ($13), the French Farmgrown Apple Cider ($5.50 per cup or$25 per bottle) and a scoop of Black Russian ice cream.
The braised veal was unique and unexpected. The veal, garlic, sage and arugula leaves created a sophisticated taste that I’ve never experienced with any other pizza.
This pizza bravely challenges any preconceptions you have about how a pizza should taste. It is the most unconventional pizza I’ve ever eaten.
Is it good?
My date enjoyed it, but I was too overwhelmed by the pizza’s dramatic departure from convention to appreciate it as much.
It should be mentioned that the pizza is rather light. It could feed 2 people, but is unlikely to satiate both.
That’s where the pork sausage comes it.
At $13, the sausage is a decent ‘stomach-stuffer’. The meat is of decent quality and it is well-seasoned, albeit slightly dry. Fortunately, it is not as heavily salted as other sausages.
To wash it down, I had the apple cider. At $5.50 a cup, the slightly-alcoholic (2%) apple cider is pricey, but its mild body cleans the palette efficiently. The cider has a light aroma and a hint of sweetness. Neither is overpowering. This is the gentlest cider I’ve ever consumed.
To complete my first dining experience, I ate the “Black Russian” ice cream. Thankfully, despite what the name suggests, the ice cream is not supposed to taste like a Russian man of African descent.
The taste of chocolate, kahlua and brandy creates an interesting taste. The taste of alcohol was subtle, as was the taste of chocolate. With neither flavor overpowering the either, the clear emphasis is on the ‘mix’.
Ironically, at $4.20 per single scoop/cone, I was ultimately disappointed with the taste of their proprietary cone. It is thicker and firmer than an ordinary cone without any of the sweetness. It does absolutely nothing to complement the ice cream.
During my second visit, I tried the Squid Ink pizza ($23). This pizza is topped with calamari, prawns, tomato salsa, onions, squid ink and parsley on a “special squid ink crust”.
I enjoyed this pizza much more than the braised veal. The combination of toppings was eclectic and carefully measured.
I dislike most seafood pizzas due to the unsubtle taste. This is one seafood pizza I actually enjoyed.
Overall, it doesn’t matter if you like pizza or not. Skinny Pizza offers a unique experience that completely diverges from pizza-norms. Pizza fans and pizza haters should both try Skinny Pizza for its novelty. Skinny Pizza is also family-friendly and suitable for vegetarians. The menu clearly states items that are suitable for young children and vegetarians.
Skinny Pizza only serves 12 inch pizzas. With prices that range from $18 to $25, it is definitely more expensive than conventional pizzerias.
Skinny Pizza can be found at 8D Dempsey Road and #03-04 Wheelock Place.
The outlet I frequent is the one at Suntec City, next to Strips.
Try to enjoy the painful screams of Brazilian-waxing virgins, should you choose to dine there (just kidding, the treatment rooms are soundproof).
One word of warning though, for both my pizzas, I found the amount of cheese incredibly lacking. I don’t care how unconventional your pizza is, all good pizzas need lots of cheese! The samples they hand out have an adequate amount of cheese. The actual pizzas do not. Ask for more cheese when you order!
