Wood-fired pizza spots in Klang Valley
Everyone loves pizza nights. While there are the go-to pizza chains that satisfy our cravings for pepperoni and cheese pies, there are also a good number of joints in Klang Valley that rely on a wood-fired oven to impart an appealing hint of smokiness to each pizza.
If you’re ready to elevate that regular order of cheesy, tomato-sauced pie, here are 8 spots in Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Petaling Jaya (PJ) for wood-fired pizzas.
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What is a wood-fired pizza?
Good pizza takes time.
Crackly crust, perfect chars, and a poofy, lightly chewy crumb, wood-fired pizzas require a skilled hand to make and knowledge of how to stoke a fire.
Originating from Naples, Italy, this way of cooking a pizza involves shoving dough into high-heat brick ovens, fueled by coal or fire, to achieve that signature crispness, slight smokiness, and char freckles around the edges of the crust.
1. Good News Pizza
Locally sourced ingredients
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Founded in 2023 and located in KL’s Petaling Street, Good News Pizza tops this list for its stellar example of a leopard-spot crusted pizza – a hallmark of a good pizza that’s been charred with hardwood fire.
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Complementing this perfectly charred pizza base are toppings that incorporate local fresh produce. Notes on the menu indicate what’s sourced locally, usually from Cameron Highlands, which is a nice touch if you’re always looking to support locals wherever you can.
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Price-wise, Good News Pizza’s Neopolitan-style pizzas are priced from RM19 for the classic Marinara, and up to RM80 for their priciest option, an extravagant pie loaded with tiger prawns.
2. Pizza Mansion
Three locations in Klang Valley
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Pizza Mansion needs little to no introduction among the passionate pizza peeps in Klang Valley. The pizza joint – which gets its name from its OG location in PJ’s Happy Mansion – has become the go-to for woodfired pies.
It now operates two other branches in KL, at Jalan Mesui and The Five, which is a testament to its popularity.
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The 11-inch pizzas here are priced between RM22 and RM60. Some standout toppings that have diners returning for more are the earthy Magic Mushroom, robust Lamb, creamy Carbonara, generously-spread Anchovy Marinara, and vegetarian-friendly Pesto.
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While the pizza is the highlight, the Truffle Mac and Cheese (RM23) deserves a special mention. This dish, which satisfies with its rich truffle flavours, has KL and Selangor folks travelling miles to order this dish.
3. Round Pizza
Must-try Margherita & Tiramisu
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Founded in 2022, Round Pizza Napoletana is another pizza-focused restaurant tucked away in Happy Mansion. The cosy, casual hideout specialises in unpretentious Neopolitan pizzas that focus on classic Italian-style toppings and quality ingredients.
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Prices for all the 12-inch pizzas here start from RM40 and go up to RM119. Just three sauces set the foundation for toppings: tomato, bianca – or tomato-less white sauce – and pesto.
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Go for the Margherita (from RM49) pizza. It may look simple, but it nails the pizza flavour well, from the crust to the bed of melty cheese that coats the tomato base. You can choose to have cow’s milk cheese or buffalo cheese to top this pizza.
Opt to round your meal off with Round Pizza’s must-try Tiramisu Cake (RM36). Presented in a neat glass cup, this scrumptious dessert deserves a special mention, with visible stacks of ladyfinger biscuits layered with coffee-stained mascarpone cheese and topped with chocolate chunks.
4. Proof
Sourdough crust pizzas
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For four consecutive years and running, Proof Pizza + Wine has claimed the title of best pizzeria in Malaysia on the international 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific list. And most locals will agree with the ranking.
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This pizza joint in APW Bangsar has been around since 2015, and is well-known for its carefully-made sourdough crust that’s been proofed for 24 hours. This gives its pizza a crispy crust and poofy centre – expect a good chew and a nice crunch with each bite.
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The restaurant has an extensive menu of pizzas and pastas, but a star here is the Umbrian Black Truffle Pizza (from RM46). This incredibly rich pizza has a mix of mushrooms, black truffle paste, and a medley of mascarpone, taleggio, and mozzarella cheese.
The Chorizo Iberico Cular (from RM40) is also highly rated among patrons, as it nicely blends the flavours of Spanish Iberico pork sausage with aged balsamic, olives, rocket, and nutty grana padano cheese.
5. 1More Pizza
Steak pizza
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1More Pizza, from Brunei, is a relatively new pizza joint located in Taman Paramount. With its rustic feel and high ceilings, this restaurant proudly lays bare its pizza-making process to patrons, with bar tables that overlook an open kitchen where an oven stands as its beating heart.
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Known for wood-fired char, the pizzas here come in 9- and 12-inch options. The average price of a 9-inch pizza is RM35, while the 12-inch option is RM48.
One of the highlights of this spot is that it allows diners to mix two flavours on one pizza. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to try out two flavours on one visit, including the indecisive diner who can’t make up their mind on what to order.
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There are over 20 pizza toppings sectioned into the Classics, the Creative, and the Alt. If you’re not sure what to order, go for the recommended Symphony In Cheese (from RM30) with its flavoursome combination of ricotta, Gorgonzola, grana padano, pecorino, fior di latte, and hot honey.
The Toast To Our Differences (from RM39) is another popular order, with ribeye steak and roasted seaweed standout ingredients.
6. Pizza Duo
Unconventional pizza flavours
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If you’re a frequent visitor to The Campus or Bamboo Hills, you’ve likely bumped into Pizza Duo. Helmed by a husband and wife duo, this local pizza joint brings a slice of Italy to locals with its Neapolitan pizzas and hand-built ovens that have been made and shipped in from Naples.
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The restaurant prides itself on double fermenting its pizza doughs for 72 hours and incorporating unexpected flavours into traditional classics.
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The Shroomami (RM72), for starters, is a popular indulgent order that ties together the rich flavours of portobello mushrooms, ricotta, parmesan fondue, truffle salsa, and truffle oil.
Another eye-catching pizza is the Krapow (RM60) that comes with everything loved about the Thai dish – basil chicken, bird’s eye chillies, and fried egg – with fior di latte.
7. Heritage Pizza
Authentic pizza in Chow Kit
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Heritage Pizza has quietly established itself as a go-to spot for authentic wood-fired pizza among locals and tourists in KL’s Chow Kit. You’ll hear patrons comparing the pizzas here to the ones they’ve had in Italy – that’s how legit the pies are here.
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The restaurant serves up 19 types of pizza, separated on the menu into vegetarian, beef, seafood, and pork. Some that are loved by patrons include the Parma (RM64), which is slightly pricier, but packs a punch with 24-hour cured ham, rocket leaves, fior di latte, and cherry tomatoes over a tomato base.
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The slightly spicy and recommended Diavola (RM39) is also worth a try if you like a kick, as it comes with salame piccante, a spicy cured Italian pork sausage, and chillies.
8. Monkey Coffee Cup
Korean-inspired flavours
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Founded by a Korean couple residing in Malaysia, Monkey Coffee Cup uniquely blends staple Korean ingredients with Italian flavours in its carb-focused menu. While the menu here includes a good number of pasta dishes, this restaurant in TDI also has wood-fired Korean-inspired pizzas.
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A special shoutout goes to the Gang Nam Bulgogi Pizza (RM66). This flavour-packed pizza is generously topped with tender beef bulgogi and fresh arugula, and studded with black olives and sweet corn. Together, the ingredients form a comforting pizza that also nails that woodfired char.
The best wood-fired pizza parlours in Klang Valley
Whether you’re a die-hard pizza purist or just looking for a great meal, Klang Valley’s woodfired pizza scene has something for everyone. Each place brings its own unique spin on the classic slices, so if you’re big on pizza, try a slice from each place on this list.
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