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My husband and I were randomly craving Detroit style pizza and found this gem of a place! The restaurant is a bit tricky to find since it's on the second floor and you have to walk through a super narrow patio of another restaurant. The eating area is small and only has two tables, but i'm sure that's because everyone does takeout. We opted to eat there with our 2 kiddos and honestly it was really hot inside. The AC wasn't on and the water served to us wasn't cold, BUT the pizza was delicious! the double pepperoni could definitely use more pepperoni since it was just a single sparse layer, however it was tasty the way it came.
I'd heard about Fuji & Vi's years ago but never got around to visiting since it's a bit of a drive. We happened to be in the area recently and decided to finally stop by. If you're visiting with a stroller, I'd recommend leaving it behind if possible. There are no elevators and while ADA-accessible ramps are available, they were somewhat out of the way. The walkways are also very narrow, with tables from neighboring eateries further limiting the space. The restaurant itself is quite small, with only three indoor tables that seat four people each, no outdoor seating available. Since all the tables were occupied, we opted for takeout. When we arrived, no one was at the counter so we had to ring the bell to get assistance. The Detroit-style pizza was delicious and definitely lived up to expectations. The crust was perfectly crispy, and the pizza had great flavor overall. My only major complaint was the temperature inside the restaurant. The thermostat was showing 87 degrees, and it felt very warm. Standing inside for just a few minutes while ordering was uncomfortable so I can't imagine dining in and enjoying a hot pizza in those conditions. Despite the heat and limited seating, the pizza itself was delicious and worth trying if you're in the area.
Yummy Detroit style pizzas with a great weeknight pizza deal (buy one get one 50%). Fed my little family of 3 and even had a couple slices for lunch the next day. Great flavor and good amount of toppings/cheese. The lady at the front was so nice. One warning though, the salads come pretty dressed so don't order it and then drive home with one hour traffic because they will be supremely soggy. I should have asked for dressing on the side.
We ordered the double pepperoni pizza. It was amazing. What a surprise. The Detroit style lives on. The crust was crispy all around. The ingredients were super high quality. The sauce was perfectly tangy. The cheese was oozy and had the pull we all love on a pizza. We enjoyed the meal to the last bite. The shop was small and hidden but was soooo busy. There was a consistent flow of foot traffic's for being on the 2nd floor. Friday night to go orders were many and a few diners. The place does not have a restroom so maybe others knew better. It was a great place for a quick yummy bite. The service was delightful and sweet. It only took 15 minutes for a 4 squared pizza. We will definitely be back for more!
Ordered a couple of pizzas and some cheese sticks for an easy dinner after work and was pleasantly surprised since it was my first time trying Fuji & Vi's. I loved the BBQ chicken pizza a lot, it had great flavor, but I'm a weirdo that doesn't love a lot of sauce on pizza and the default here is a bit too much for me. The crust has a great crisp and the pizzas are cooked well. I'm glad they added cheese sticks to the lineup although this was a while ago and they only had the basic with Italian seasoning--menu says they have specialty ones now and I'ma have to try those out. It's located upstairs above Hummus Labs on Colorado, nice and convenient location!
Really amazing food! This is located upstairs at the corner of Colorado and Mentor, in what I like to call the restaurant corner (seriously, there are a ton of small Mom and Pop restaurants in that corner that you all should go check out!). So, I was impressed by the reviews and wanted something different to eat. It was my first time there and the employee behind the counter was just so nice and patient as he explained everything! I ended up getting the 4-slice pepperoni and a small Greek salad. Now, listen...their 'small' salad is rather big! Like it can easily feed 2-3 people. And the pizza 4-slice can easily feed 2-3. So you need to be aware of that. There was a little wait but everything came out amazing! The pizza was prepared just right and the salad was so delicious! I would literally go back for the salad alone. Now they're located upstairs so wheelchair accessibility might be an issue, but it is so worth it! You won't be disappointed!
Another good time here. I'm a big fan of Detroit style pizza and this place did not disappoint. The player deluxe is always on point. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Hawaiian version. If you look at it, it didn't really look all the way ready. The ingredients needed just a little more sizzle. There wasn't much space inside. While we waited, there was no one inside and many people making deliveries. Then there was a surge. We ended up going. Service is nice. Lady is friendly.
(Would give 3.5 stars!) Tried this place because I am on the hunt for good Detroit style pizza! The BBQ chicken pizza was good, I loved the sauce but the chicken was a little dry. The double pepperoni pizza was also good, but I wish it was cooked more in the middle. Overall, solid spot. The best part is for sure the cheesy edges of the pizza. & they do have a good deal Tu/Wed/Thurs BOGO 50% for 4 square pizzas!
I have been wanting to try this Asian family owned Detroit style pizza joint for some time, as it has always had a lot of hype around it. Unfortunately, it proved to not really be for my tastes. I will mention, as maybe this was an issue, that the day I chose to go was of course the odd day where they had some sort of "emergency" and didn't open their doors until hours after usual, so maybe their game was off. Located in a small Pasadena strip mall, the parking is on the side street and goes up to the second floor, which is where the pizza place is located anyway along with an Indian restaurant and a couple more businesses. The place is incredibly tiny, clearly meant for take out and not at all for dine in. There are three 4-people tables total and no bathrooms for customers. Went right when they opened and got a large Caesar salad, which was pretty good. The problem were the two four square pizzas. And the biggest trouble was the sauce, which is way too sweet in my opinion. I got the plain cheese and one with black olives and Italian sausage, which was more generous with the olives than the spare sausage. I didn't think it was anything special. Then again, I have been to the main places in Detroit and not been wowed there either. Still, this wasn't as good as other Detroit pizzas I've tried, so unfortunately I can't recommend it from my experience.
So, I was looking for something new and came across this pizza joint. Don't be fooled by their name, this place has probably one of the most delicious Detroit style pizza. Their 4 squares was more than what I had expected. 2 slices filled me up! Location is on the second floor, almost hidden but don't worry, to locate it, just walk west, towards lake st once you're upstairs, it's wrapped around the little brunch spot. You can actually miss it if you're not too familiar. Pizza. Astounding. Definitely fresh ingredients. Tastes like Detroit style. Massive amount of cheese but not too much where it's overpowering. The pepperoni were the right amount as they double up the layers, hence the name. The workers were quick to attend to our needs. Service was definitely what you'd expect for a restaurant. However , dining location indoors only is quite small, maybe about 3-4 tables with shut 4 seats to each. Overall, I would come back and try their other pies, we love pizza and this is our new favorite place to visit when we're in the area!
We went on a Sunday afternoon and service was prompt and friendly. They were able to do half half for us since we have kids who like just plain cheese. The employee also gave us great recommendations since it was our first time. The store is clean and bright and airy. Since it overlooks the street, the kids could watch the cars driving by from our seat by the window. The Greek salad was delicious and a great flavor - definitely worth ordering. The pizza came out deliciously hot and crispy on the outside. Their Detroit style pizza is filling! Parking here is great with a ramp up to a rooftop parking lot and there were plenty of spaces.
The lady who took my owner is this sweet japanese lady. I think she owns the place. She's very nice. I've never had detroit style pizza... and I really enjoyed their pizza. The dough is soft inside with crunchy sides & bottom. I love how they did not skimp on the toppings. If you've never had detroit style pizza... this is a good place to try them
This is the best pizza I've had in a long time. I love pizza so much to the point my hubby has to close my eyes when there is a commercial for pizza lol So when I say the cheese and sauce on this pizza is immaculate. They really took their time and perfected their craft, I'm super impressed and will definitely be ordering again. I ordered take out and it was still so hot and good. Next time I'm going in.
Reviews are largely positive. People praise the crispy cheesy crust, friendly helpful staff, and quick reliable service.
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3 months ago
Solid 3-1/2 star pizza place. STRENGTH: The crust is the best aspect of this pizza. The texture is thick & delightfully crispy on the edges while having a nice chew at the bite. I ordered two pizzas: BBQ chicken & a veggie pizza. PROBLEM: The crust was probably the highlight as both pizzas lacked seasoning IMHO. the chicken was dry and appeared unseasoned. The BBQ sauce was barely there and was overwhelmed by the amount of cheese.The Veggie pizza was a little too saucy and watery in the middle. SOLUTION: (My opinion only- take it for what it's worth). Suggestions for Improvements: marinate the chicken in the BBQ sauce for flavor and to keep it moist. Add more BBQ sauce to balance the cheese to sauce ratio (felt i was eating a cheese & chicken pizza). As for the Veggie Pizza--skip the added raw tomatoes that released water when cooked. OVERALL: The pizza was decent but not spectacular. Just wouldn't pay the price for the flavor quality I expected from the 5-star reviews. Service was friendly. The room was small and the set up was more for to-go customers. Street parking available. read more
Fuji & Vi's is my favorite pizza place in Pasadena! Located on the second floor of a small plaza at the corner of Colorado Blvd and Mentor Ave, the plaza is home to several other great restaurants as well. I usually order the "create your own pizza", a delicious deep dish Detroit-style square pizza. The golden crust is always cooked to perfection, with a nice crisp. The sauce is flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted with a generous amount cover every inch of the pizza. There's a few spots for seating inside, but not many and I prefer to order to go. Service is pretty fast too. read more
1 year ago
Pizza review time! This place is located a block east of the intersection of lake and colorado. There is usually street parking but can be packed at certain times. There is a parking garage but you'll probably figure it out somewhere on street mainly because it's mostly a take out place anyways. Parking isn't great but it's par for course on Colorado blvd. The space is sparse and it looks like somebody started a local deep dish Detroit style pizza place. Few tables and seats to dine in. Upstairs right above another delicious place called Hummus Lab. There are a few items of decor but it's no frills. Ok so the Detroit style pizza here is pretty amazing. I mean every time I've been here the crust is perfect and the cheese to sauce ratio is on point for this style. These are well made pizzas and the pricing which for even a small order can feed you more than well. Each slice is cheesy saucy goodness. This is truly a gem. I appreciate the take out here where I can go home and crack open a beer with this pizza. We have a lot of pizza options in Pasadena but if you want Detroit style this is it here. Service is fine. You order, they tell you how long and they are usually early. I get mainly take out and no surprises or delays here. Overall, the place is efficient for made to order, pizza is great, it's a local business trying to make the only pizza they know how to make. How could you not give this 5 stars. read more
8 months ago
The food here is absolutely delicious. The crunch on the crust of the pizza is exactly what a Detroit style deep dish should be. From the pictures you can see I was hesitant to try the contradiction, but I must say that one is my favorite. The flavor is blend together so perfectly now with the classic if you're a fan of garlic go for it I thoroughly enjoyed that too. The service was friendly and quick, even providing Opinions about different types of pizzas. Will definitely come back. Highly recommend. Keep in mind. This is a small place so no big crowds. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Have been saving this place down for so long and finally came on a Saturday evening! It's Detroit style pizza with very airy and fluffy crust but the edges are absolutely crispy (and golden) and yummy! You can choose from 4-square or 8-square and you can either choose to customize your toppings or get one of the "pre-sets". I customized mine and got pepperoni, mushrooms, and green peppers. I love the generous portion of cheese and everything was simply perfect! Very friendly staff as well! There are a couple seats inside. It's located on the second floor around the corner! read more
2 years ago
I was craving pizza but really wanted to give Detroit style a try since I love pan pizza type of crusts. Had this place bookmarked for awhile and it's in the same plaza as some other restaurants and shops I've been to. They have a parking level on the upper level which works out well since they're on the 2nd floor. The inside is pretty small with maybe 4 tables but overall pretty clean. I decided to go with a 4 square of the Contradiction which came with chicken, pineapple, bacon, jalapeños and bbq sauce and a 4 square of the Super Deluxe which came with ham, pepperoni, green peppers, mushrooms and I got it without onions. The order came out to be about $39 or so which does sounds little steep for pizza. But I will say the slices are pretty sizable and toppings were plentiful. I was full off of 2 slices so not a bad deal considering. I love the crust and was definitely made to order and fresh. Definitely recommend the pizza but not the best place to come if you've got a big group. More of a takeout or delivery spot I would say. read more
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This pizza definitely deserves its Yelp rating My husband and I ordered the Margherita and Super Deluxe after finding about the buy one get one 50% off August promo from SGV Eats. The pizza had a really nice bouncy dough, a great topping/cheese ratio, and the crispy edges were my fave part I recommend calling ahead for pickup. I was able to call around 4pm to reserve a pizza pickup at 7pm. The owner was very sweet! And shoutout to Joseph Jean (owner of Hummus Labs) for supporting the owner with her business after the loss of her husband. Parking: there is a parking structure on Mentor Ave that has ample parking read more
5 months ago
Read about this place and saw all the positive reviews. Also heard that they have Detroit style pizza? Being a bit of a pizza snob had to give it a go. Ordered pick up and found a lovely greek pie on the menu but no red sauce...wanted to mix it up a bit so added this and also a smaller cheese pie. Got home and wow...fell in love. Lots of flavor and really good ingredients. The greek with red sauce was a bit different ( lol restaurant called me to make sure this is what I wanted) but oh so good! Loved the cheesiness and crust. Since going have been back and added this spot to my pizza rotations for LA. Well worth a visit for some Detroit style pies... read more
2 months ago
11 months ago
Delicious fresh pizza and very friendly service! I was really impressed with this place be can't wait to try other menu items . read more
10 months ago
11 months ago
Pizza here is delicious! If you love cheese, this is the pizza place to go. The restaurant itself is small, only 3 4-seaters so be warned that there may bot be enough seating. Service is pretty quick and pizza comes out super fresh! The 4 square is big enough to feed 2 normal people or 1 really hungry person. read more
2 years ago
Finally got to try out Fuji & Vi's after hearing my coworker rave about it being their favorite pizza place. I decided to order the veggie pizza. I was a little disappointed with the number of toppings but the pizza was delicious regardless. I ordered two 8 square pizza's for my family. It was my family's first time trying Detroit style pizza. Everyone loved now fluffy the crust was. I would recommend ordering your pizza online or via phone first as it does take round 20-30 mins to bake. The staff were extremely friendly. There are a few tables and chairs inside if you want to eat in. There is parking in the back. read more
11 months ago
I haven't had Detroit-style pizza before and I wanted to check it out so I found this place near me and I'm glad I did. I had the Santiglia and my son had the classic. Both were really good. It's a very small (3 or 4 tables) casual place and it seems like they get a lot of takeout orders but we dined in. The staff people I've dealt with both times were both very nice. I will definitely be a repeat customer. This is one of my favorite pizzas now. read more
3 years ago
Detroit-style pizza isn't my usual style of pizza since I'm definitely a New York pizza guy. But I have been wanting to try a good Detroit-style pizza and found Fuji & Vi's in Pasadena. Well, it wasn't just good...it was GREAT! This is a true mom and pop shop! It's run by a Japanese husband and wife who lived in Detroit and learned how to make Detroit-style pizza. They are super nice! In any case, first time I came here was to actually dine in. Ordered the Biggio and it came out piping hot! Great Detroit-style pizza looks heavy, but is actually very light. And this was exactly that! Amazing sauce and flavorful toppings, couldn't have asked for more. If you do want to dine in here, there are three tables that can sit up to four people. It's quite small for sure! Parking is in the back and is free, which is nice considering it is Pasadena. Since my initial visit, I've also tried the Super Deluxe. It's also really good! Overall, seems like you can't go wrong with Fuji and Vi's! Really glad I popped by and I will be a regular visitor here for sure. read more
All the great Yelp reviews caught our eye for this pizza place, and we came by for some deep dish pizza. This place is a little hidden. There is parking structure in the back. I parked on the street and walked in from the front. We went upstairs and made a right to get to this pizza place. There was a guitar next to the cashier. I wonder if that is a decoration or there will be live music one of these days. Chef/cashier was friendly, and he gave us good recommendation of the pizza. We ordered a 4 squares pepperoni and a 4 square argument (pineapple and ham). It took them 15 minutes to prepare, which I do not mind. The pizza came out very hot and fresh. One of the yelp elites mentioned about the secret spicy, and we asked for it. The pizza tasted awesome by itself, and adding the secret spicy is adding sprinkles to the cake! This is the best deep dish pizza I have ever had. Highly recommended this place, and I will come back again for sure. read more
2 years ago
Very small place. There are 3 tables total. It's located upstairs kind with not much signage. That's too bad because this place is AMAZING! I've had this bookmarked for a while and so glad I finally had the chance to check it out! The lady up front was super sweet and nice. Pizza came out in normal time. We ordered the square Spicy Italian. OMG I am hooked! The pizza dough was buttery, cheese was perfectly crisp on the sides and it was slightly sweet. Not sure what it was but I'm a fan! I'm so glad this place is close. They have a customer for life!! read more
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1 year ago
We love Detroit Style Pizza and are very happy that it is getting its time in the limelight and new places are seemingly popping up weekly. So we've been wanting to try Fuji & Vi's for awhile now and we finally used the Super Bowl as a good reason to get a pizza from them. When we placed the order online there was only one option available, the Santiglia, which is like their "everything on it" version. The restaurant and staff exude that family atmosphere and abundance of kindness so we had high hopes for the pizza. We could tell a lot of love went into it and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We do prefer the Detroit-style pizza from Quartersheets but will definitely visit Fuji & Vi's from time to time since it is so much easier to get and scratches that DSP craving itch just fine. read more
1 year ago
I was looking for Detroit style pizza in LA and was glad to find that a well-reviewed place was just two miles away from my house! I got the veggie 4 square. The pizza is very tasty! It's thick crust and crispy as expected. I wasn't a big fan of the tomato slices, so I removed them. This will be my go-to pizza place going forward. read more
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Yesterday was my first visit to Fuji & Vi's. Actually, six months ago I went to Fuji & Vi's but they were closed. They normally would be open but for very personal reasons they were closed. So yesterday I went back and they were open. It took a while to return because I was busy and put this on the back burner. Read my review and see why I am so glad I went yesterday. First off, parking is on the roof. There is a parking lot on the top which is nice. Fuji & Vi's is also on the top so accessing the restaurant is easy. You can also do street parking if you prefer then take the elevator or walk up the stairs to get to the restaurant. When I arrived, I was greeted at the counter by a very pleasant Japanese woman who happens to be the owner. She took my order. I ordered the 4 piece w/ pepperoni and sausage. They take about 15 minutes to make, so 15 minutes later I received my pizza. I am a pizza guy, I love Detroit and NY Pizza as well as an occasional Chicago pizza. I also make pizza, NY and Detroit. I make NY much more than Detroit, but occasionally I make Detroit pizza. I have to say that this Detroit Pizza at Fuji & Vi's is excellent. The first bite was pure Heaven. Everything about it is perfection. The taste, the texture, the thickness of the dough, quality of ingredients. The sauce is excellent. The cheese they use is perfect. I don't know if they use Brick cheese like they do in Detroit since it is hard to get out west, but whatever they use is perfect for this pizza. The dough is light and airy with just the right amount of percentage of oil in it. It's not always easy to get a Detroit crust so perfect. I know since I make Detroit pizza now and then. I ate 3 of 4 pieces until I was full, then I brought the 4th piece home. So why do I eat pizza out if I make pizza? Because I don't always have the time and motivation to make pizza. It takes a lot of prep and work and time. I will continue to make NY style pizza but for Detroit I will leave it to Fuji & Vi's rather than spend the time and effort to make my own. This definitely will be my go-to place for Detroit pizza. I also had the pleasure of talking with the owner. Katsume is the name of the owner if I recall. She is a very delightful person. To be quite honest, she is a very loveable person. Talking with her and learning about the history of the restaurant was interesting and enjoyable. Her husband who started the restaurant with her passed away six months ago. My heart goes out to Katsume and all his family and friends. I would have loved to meet him and talk "pizza" with him. Katsume of course knows a lot about pizza since she owns the business and started it with her husband, so we talked "shop". Her husband was from Detroit so he definitely knew what makes a good Detroit pizza. Talking with Katsume really added to the experience and made my day. Not only is the pizza excellent, getting to know the owner Katsume made the experience complete. I left the restaurant very happy because the food was excellent and satisfying and Katsume is so pleasant. I highly recommend Fuji & Vi's. You will love this place if you are in search of Detroit pizza. If you never had Detroit pizza, I suggest you visit this restaurant and try it out. You will be hooked on it your first bite. I love NY style pizza, but society is overly saturated by NY pizza places, but Detroit is not common at all. I'm glad the restaurant exists. Do yourself a favor and visit Fuji & Vi's. I am going back again to get Detroit pizza as a return customer and a regular. I live in Monterey Park so I don't live close, but it is sooo good, and the owner is a sweet person I will gladly go from MP to Pasadena for Detroit Pizza. I will go back shortly. read more
3 months ago
7 months ago
I'm not as familiar with Detroit style pizza but I've trying it at other places. The restaurant is located on Colorado near the South Lake area of Pasadena and easy to find. We got the double pepperoni, BBQ chicken and do it yourself with sausage and mushroom. The sauce is good, hearty and chunky, The BBQ chicken was really good and now I'm tempted to try the Argument pizza (ham and pineapple . The pepperoni was good but I wished I tried the Old World style pepperoni, next time. Overall great pizzas, airy dough and great cheese crunch. 5 stars read more
Holy.. AMAZING pizza!! It's one big gooey thicc ray of sunshine. Okay but forreal, the spicy Italian is just spicy enough for my spice-sensitive bf. The sides are also just crispy enough that it's not burnt but a piece of happiness for those of us who like it CRISP. I dare say this is even better than a certain other pizza place in Pasadena... but you be the judge! Can't wait to come back and try more specialities. Oh also, the lady behind the counter is such a sweetheart. She took time to explain the menu to us first timers. She did also mention that the place could close early due to them selling out, so I recommend calling just in case! Overall, one of the best places I've had in a while. Yum! read more
Good pizza spot! Definitely a good try for Detroit style pizza. Very thick and filling! We got our pizza and honestly wish it had more toppings. We waited about 20 minutes which wasn't bad and they told us that's how long it would take and the service was good. We enjoyed the music and dining area as well. I would come back to try other pizzas! read more
I'm a believer ! Pizza was amazing and I'm whatever when it comes to deep dish . But this sone different . Detroit style pizza is somewhere between deep dish and what is called thin crust . However unlike traditional deep dish , you don't necessarily need a fork & knife to get the job done . The best part is the crispy cheesy edges .The amount of sauce is just right too . There's definitely a nice balance going on . The shop itself is small and has a couple tables for seating . Staff is friendly and helpful . Parking is available on the street . read more
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950 E Colorado Blvd
Ste 203
Pasadena, CA 91106
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I’m a bit disabled. Is there an elevator to the second level?
If you enter from the side street S. Mentor, there is a upper level parking lot. It does have a ramp which allows access to the second floor businesses.
Why is it called Fuji &Vi? Who is Fuji? Great pizza!
The owners named it after the wife's mother, Fuji, and the husband's grandmother, Violet.
Will Fuji & Vis have gluten free options available?
I didn't come across the option on the menu.
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