What happens when the traditions of Neapolitan pizza meet the precision and creativity of Tokyo-style pizza making?

In Los Angeles, the answer is Pizzeria Sei.

Founded by chef William (Sang Woo) Joo and Jennifer So, Pizzeria Sei opened in 2022 and quickly established a distinctive identity around Tokyo-style Neapolitan pizza. The restaurant's approach starts with a Neapolitan foundation but pushes texture, shaping and toppings in a different direction.

For pizza lovers who think they have tried every style Los Angeles has to offer, Pizzeria Sei offers something genuinely different.

THIS ISN'T YOUR ORDINARY NEAPOLITAN PIZZA

The difference begins with the dough.

Pizzeria Sei uses a high-heat, quick-bake approach rooted in Neapolitan pizza, but the dough is shaped using a distinctive crimping technique.

That creates an unusual combination of textures: airy sections, crisp edges, blistered bubbles and charred spots.

The result is a pizza that can feel simultaneously delicate and intensely flavorful.

WHY THE DOUGH MATTERS

Pizza can be reduced to a simple formula—dough, sauce, cheese and toppings.

But the dough determines much of the experience.

At Pizzeria Sei, the crust is designed to have variation rather than uniformity. Some bites are soft and airy. Others deliver crispness and char.

That textural contrast is a major part of the restaurant's identity.

A MENU BUILT FOR CURIOUS PIZZA LOVERS

Pizzeria Sei is not about loading a pie with every topping imaginable.

Instead, the restaurant treats toppings as part of a carefully balanced composition.

That philosophy allows classic Italian ingredients to interact with flavors and ingredients associated with Japanese and contemporary culinary culture.

One of the restaurant's more eye-catching creations is its Patate pizza, which has been served with Astrea caviar.

It is an example of what makes Sei interesting: familiar pizza transformed into something unexpected.

THE TOKYO CONNECTION

Calling Pizzeria Sei "Tokyo-style" is not simply a marketing phrase.

The restaurant's pizza philosophy draws inspiration from Japanese interpretations of Neapolitan pizza while maintaining the fundamentals of high-heat baking.

Chef William Joo grew up in Los Angeles and developed an appreciation for wood-fired pizza before pursuing the craft professionally.

The result is a style that feels appropriate for Los Angeles: globally influenced, technically focused and open to experimentation.

TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE PIZZERIA SEI

Pizzeria Sei currently operates at 10700 Tabor St. in Los Angeles, while Sei Pizza Bar is located at 8781 W Pico Blvd.

The two locations give diners different ways to experience the brand, from the main Pizzeria Sei experience to the more casual Pizza Bar.

Both locations currently operate Wednesday through Sunday.

WHO SHOULD TRY PIZZERIA SEI?

This is a particularly interesting destination for diners who:

• Love Neapolitan pizza

• Want to explore modern pizza styles

• Appreciate dough and technique

• Enjoy Japanese-inspired culinary creativity

• Are looking beyond traditional pepperoni and cheese

• Want a distinctive Los Angeles dining experience

If pizza is something you actively explore rather than simply order, Sei deserves attention.

THE SOCALEAT TAKE

Some restaurants succeed because they perfect a classic.

Others succeed because they make you rethink the classic in the first place.

Pizzeria Sei falls into the second category.

Its combination of Neapolitan fundamentals, Japanese influence, high-heat cooking and unusual textures gives Los Angeles pizza lovers another reason to keep exploring.

This is the kind of restaurant that belongs on the itinerary when the question isn't simply "Where can we get pizza?"

It's "Where can we try something we haven't experienced before?"

VISIT PIZZERIA SEI

Pizzeria Sei
10700 Tabor St.
Los Angeles, CA 90034

Sei Pizza Bar
8781 W Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Visit Pizzeria Sei

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