Time: 26 mins 20 secs Verdict: Speedy, ever-reliable Gung Ho! Pizza took second place. There was some confusion over the request for a fapiao but otherwise their staff, from ordering to delivery, were as delightfully chipper as we have come to expect from these pioneers of good customer service in the capital. The pizza itself was divisive – some liked the lighter topping, some thought it dry – but overall a strong contender.
THIRD PLACE
Distance from office: 3.1 km Phone number: 6413 0991 Pizza ordered: 13in round margherita + 1 slice of margherita Price: RMB 55 (minimum RMB 50 delivery) Time: 46 mins 52 secs Verdict: Pizza+ struggled to make sense of our address in either English or Chinese, which may account for their lengthy delivery time, although they are also the farthest away from our office. The pizza itself arrived hot and cheesy despite the delay. Props as well for sheer variety of pizzas: the delivery menu runs to six sides of vegetarian and carnivorous options.
FIFTH PLACE Pizza by LMplus Nearest branch: Central Park Distance from office: 2.0 km Phone number: 6597 0108 Pizza ordered: Large margherita Price: RMB 55 Time: 30 mins 46 secs Verdict: The black sheep of the competition, none of us had ever ordered from Pizza by LMplus but we were all very pleasantly surprised by their efficient phone answering, quick delivery and crisp base. A solid delivery choice, if only for CBD dwellers – their delivery service is limited to the vicinity of Central Park.
FOURTH PLACE
Pizza+ Nearest branch: Shizipo Jie
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Tube Station Nearest branch: Workers Stadium North Gate Distance from office: 2.1 km Phone number: 400 8989 177 Pizza ordered: Medium Classic Price: RMB 105 (minimum RMB 100 delivery) Time: 1 hour 18 mins 14 secs Verdict: Admittedly, had we not had four other pizzas to plow through the more than one-hour wait for Tube Station might have been a bit off-putting, but the pizzas are also larger than most coffee tables so probably take a while to cook. However, the huge slices with their ample cheese and slightly sweet tomato sauce made this the unanimous favorite once we got down to the eating. Best to order in advance, but you will not be disappointed.
november 2014