01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A crisp outside gives way to cheese that melts inside. Diners have remarked on the contrast in texture and the generous amount of cheese in the Chicago-style pizza. Some came to Délirium Café Ueno intending to order only drinks, then tried a Chicago-style pie and liked it enough to order another. It is also chosen for lunches shared around the table, making it a good option when you want to sample several dishes together.
The menu includes the Chicago Classic, built around tomato sauce and mozzarella with olives, salami, cherry tomatoes and bell pepper; a pulled-pork pie with BBQ sauce and mushrooms; and the Chicago Cheese Republic, with extra mozzarella and cheese. Choose by the combination of toppings or go for a pizza where the cheese takes centre stage. Deciding together which one to share is part of the fun.
The drinks are another part of the appeal. There is a wide selection of beer, and diners have praised the pairing of craft beer with pizza. The menu describes Delirium Tremens as having a fuller body than draft beer, making it an option to compare side by side. One diner found wine a good match not only for Chicago-style pizza, but also for soup dumplings, mussels and ceviche.
Burgers offer another choice beyond pizza. The menu describes one made with a Hokkaido-wheat bun and a patty containing 100% Kobe beef as having the robust texture and flavour of the meat. Other options include the BKT Burger with bacon, kale and tomato, and the Teriyaki Egg Burger. A diner who tried the latter noted its prominent sauce, making it a possibility when you want a burger with a pronounced flavour. You can also add toppings to suit your taste: bacon, avocado and cheddar cheese are available, and one lunch guest said they were pleased after customising a friend's burger.
At lunch, options include lemon pepper chicken steak served with soup and bread, and Iwate-style salted-koji hamburger steak. One diner who ordered the hamburger steak mentioned its texture as well as the smooth hash browns and tomato soup with onion served alongside. Whether you are sharing pizza over beer or choosing a substantial meat dish for lunch, the menu makes it easy to start with what you feel like eating.
