Is Pizza 4P’s Worth The Hype? We Visited Vietnam’s Most Famous Artisanal Pizza Chain

Pizza 4P’s is Vietnam’s most famous artisanal pizza chain

Isn’t it strange that one of Vietnam’s top restaurants isn’t known for pho or banh mi, but rather, pizza…? With 35 outlets across the country, Pizza 4P’s is one of the most raved-about locations among tourists, and a quintessential mainstay in their itineraries.

What makes Pizza 4P’s special is a unique marriage of Italian cuisine, Japanese omotenashi philosophy and precision, and Vietnamese soul. You see, the brand was founded in 2005 by a Japanese national, Yosuke Masuko, who tragically lost his best friend to suicide. In the midst of recovery, he discovered a passion for making wood-fired pizzas in his backyard.

It is within this heartfelt pain that Masuko chased his dream to spread smiles and happiness through his pizzas, which is why the restaurant is named as such: Pizza For Peace.

From a simple oven in his backyard, Masuko has since grown Pizza 4P’s into a massive empire that even has locations in Japan, Cambodia, India, and Indonesia.

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What sets Pizza 4P’s apart is its dedication to sustainable and homegrown produce. Their vegetables are sourced from their own farms in the highland province of Da Lat, which is as local and organic as you can get.

Then there’s their speciality cheese, which is all made and aged in-house at Da Lat, too—from their fresh cheeses to even aged blue cheeses!

Each outlet boasts a fully open wood-firing area that allows customers to see exactly what goes on in the making of their pizzas. Their dedication to the craft of pizza is made extremely clear by all these painstaking steps.

Being a Ho Chi Minh City local now, I had an opportunity to head down to one of their outlets to answer the question: does Pizza 4P’s truly deserve the hype amongst tourists?

The current exchange rate is 10,000 VND = ~S$0.50 as of 26 June 2026.

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Food at Pizza 4P’s

While Pizza 4P’s has multiple outlets in more tourist-dense locations around Saigon, such as Le Thanh Ton and Ben Thanh in District 1, our visit took place at the Saigon Pearl outlet, which, due to its residential location, was much calmer and more scenic.

We began with the 4Ps Cheese Fondue (128,000++ VND), which comprised a pot of assorted melted cheeses, toasted sourdough bread slices, and a medley of grilled, locally-sourced produce which included carrots, baby corn, okra, radish, zucchini, and cauliflower.

Being a cheese enthusiast, I particularly enjoyed this rich blend of Camembert, Parmesan, and Gorgonzola cheeses. For those not in the know, Gorgonzola cheese is a type of blue cheese that is extremely creamy and funky, but when paired with the other cheeses, made for a complex, smooth, and heartwarming dip.

When paired with the accompanying vegetables and bread, the cheese fondue made for a highly satisfying appetiser—the freshness of the veggies contrasted nicely with the heavy cheese, while the sourdough lapped up the cheese well, serving as a great vessel.

It wouldn’t be a surprise, then, that I went for the 5 Cheese Pizza (298,000++ VND) to indulge in more cheesy decadence. As per tradition, the cheese pizza was served with a bottle of fresh honey to drizzle upon it.

This pizza was loaded with an assortment of cheese, and I particularly enjoyed the spots of blue Gorgonzola, which were hotspots of intense flavour—tangy, funky, and rich. The honey also lent an additional dimension of sweetness that provided a nice parallel to the strong cheeses.

However, I was rather disappointed with the execution of the pizza dough itself—the base was rather thin and soggy, while the crust was extremely tough and chewy.

We also went for the Burrata Parma Ham Pizza (298,000++ VND), topped with a blob of fresh, house-made burrata cheese.

I absolutely loved how fresh and creamy the burrata cheese was, which alleviated the rather dry and salty nature of the rocket leaves and parma ham. However, we felt that the toppings themselves were rather scarce, especially with a lack of sauce or cheese to serve as the base for the pizza.

Furthermore, the pizza base suffered from the same flaws as before: a tough, rubbery crust that was difficult to cut with a knife or bite into, and a floppy base that did not provide enough bite.

Another main we ordered was their signature pasta dish: the Crab Tomato Cream Spaghetti with Ricotta Cheese (254,000++ VND). Though usually crowned with a crab shell for a heightened aesthetic, they ran out of them on our visit.

The freshly made pasta had a firm, springy bite that clearly showcased their handmade quality, while the shredded crab meat was also sweet and flavourful. The tang of the tomato cream paired really nicely with the thick, luscious texture of the ricotta cheese, making this pasta dish extremely enjoyable.

As an antidote to the sweltering Saigon heat, we had the Lemon Soda (45,000++VND) and Raspberry Vinegar Soda (59,000++VND).

I found it so cute that they provided the syrup in a tiny pitcher—almost as if allowing you to craft your own mocktail!

As I was not riding my motorbike that day, I also had a glass of White Sangria (99,000++ VND), which, while refreshing, I found to be too light and watered down, with its fruity and alcohol notes neither here nor there.

If you’re interested in other pizza varieties here, you can try out the Salmon Miso Cream Pizza (278,000++ VND) and Soy Garlic Beef Pizza (284,000++ VND), both of which I’ve heard are excellent offerings from the restaurant.

Ambience at Pizza 4P’s

Every Pizza 4P’s outlet is designed with a homely, wooden atmosphere, which is inspired by traditional Japanese aesthetics and modern interior design techniques. The Saigon Pearl outlet featured stone walls and cushioned chairs, though some tables were particularly hot and uncomfortable. You can even choose to sit facing the open pizza kitchen for striking views of their pizza-making process.

Pizza 4P’s has more centralised outlets, with the closest outlets to the city centre being at Ben Thanh, Le Thanh Ton, Hai Ba Trung, and Vincom Plaza 3/2. Reservations are almost always a must, as their restaurants are usually packed!

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I totally understand the hype for this pizza chain among visitors to Vietnam. Though rather expensive for local standards, it’s a steal for the tourist dollar—especially for elevated Italian-Japanese fare! The execution of the pizzas may have left more to be desired, but perhaps the more popular outlets would do them better. I think that if you ever find yourself visiting this beautiful country, a stop at Pizza 4P’s is definitely warranted.

For the best pizzas back home, we’ve got you covered with our best pizza places guide. You might also be interested in Pho Thin 13 Lo Duc, a famous pho brand from Hanoi that has landed in Singapore.

Website | Full list of outlets 
Pizza4Ps is not halal-certified.

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Photos taken by Mordecai Lee and edited by Marcus Neo.
This was an independent visit by Eatbook.