We've always had a deep appreciation for variations of popular food dishes made around the world. Whether it's what burgers look like in different countries to what a culture's go-to BBQ options are, the world is such a large place that we can only imagine what creative flavors are out there.
Dropping by California Pizza Kitchen's test kitchen, we were given an exclusive look at what the pizza restaurant serves around the world.
After trying each, we're pretty depressed they don't serve these pizzas in the states. Novelty aside, they were that good. However, since CPK's next chapter transformation (new menu, remodeling, custom drinks...) is taking place at 80 of its locations throughout the country, maybe there's hope yet.
Seriously, that eel pizza though. We'll be dreaming of that thing for years.
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Chorizo Pizza (Philippines)
The pizza is made with a spicy chorizo and mozzarella cheese. It's topped with sautéed red onions, shaved red & yellow peppers and scallions.
Roasted Pork Belly Pizza (China)
Made with roasted pork belly, the dough is slathered with a hoisin-kale sauce and topped with mozzarella cheese. It's topped with pickled mustard greens, glazed mushrooms and cilantro.
BBQ Eel Pizza (Japan)
Using a creamy miso sauce base, the pizza is made with mozzarella cheese, Shiitake & King Trumpet Mushrooms, broccolini and slivered scallions. It's topped with BBQ eel and an eel sauce drizzle.
Gambas Al Ajillo Pizza (Phillipines)
Made with sweet shrimp that's marinated with roasted garlic, smoked paprika and Cholula hot sauce, the Gambas Al Ajillo is eaten on a crispy flatbread.
Pearl Tapioca Milk Tea Pizza (Taiwan)
The Milk Tea Pizza is created with a thin crust that's been brushed with honey, the pizza is topped with a mascarpone black tea cream. It's then topped with sliced banana, pineapple and caramel tapioca.
Peking Duck Pizza (China)
Served on a thin crust, the pizza is based with a hoisin sauce. It's topped with mozzarella cheese, honey glazed mushrooms and roasted duck tenderloins. Cucumbers, red jalapeños and slivered scallions are served on the side as add-ons.
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