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WHY IS MOST LONG ISLAND PIZZA THE SAME?
Countless pizzeria restaurants can be found littering strip malls and shopping centers throughout Long Island. However, the vast majority of these establishments are making their pies in the same mediocre manner. With a fairly thick & doughy crust, that is really not cooked very well, and packed with excessive cheese.
And then these establishments dress their pies with miscellaneous standard toppings, attempting to create an interesting product, or maybe even just to try and keep up with the competition.
So when something different, and very good - such as Singas- comes across my radar, it's a welcome surprise, and a much needed deviation from the norm.
BIG SUCCESS
In 1967 Singas Famous Pizza opened their first location in Elmhurst, focusing on using fresh ingredients and creating pizza in a somewhat different fashion. This formula worked so well, that Singas was able to expand to multiple locations, and later on even began franchising, so that today there are 34 locations in 14 different states.
SO WHAT'S DIFFERENT HERE?
Singas creates a unique pizza experience from start to finish. First off, there are no slices served here, only personal sized pizzas, with each just about the right size to satisfy an average hungry person. Next a unique dough recipe is used, along with being baked in a special cast iron pan, which creates a distinctive crust. Then, the pizza sauce is also a special recipe, giving Singas pies a particular flavor and aroma. And finally, although some of the available toppings are conventional, such as pepperoni or mushrooms, many of the other toppings are unique to this establishment. For example, the fresh sliced jalapenos, thin sliced peppers & onions, and paneer, are items you likely won't encounter at a run-of-the-mill pizzeria like Luigi's on Main Street let's say.
Another interesting attribute, is the size of the slices. Because it's a personal size pie with a fairly small diameter, each slice is about the size of your hand, making it quite different and entertaining to eat.
And even the way the pizza is served to you is different, as each fresh pie sits on top of a special paper pizza plate. Or for take-out, every pizza is sandwiched between two plates, and packaged in a special Singas bag to keep warm.
WHAT ELSE
In addition to the pizzas here, there are also some respectable chicken wings, salads, tasty Jamaican style beef patties, Falafel, and deserts on the menu.
And now here's a few pro tips when visiting Singas: 1) Ask for the pizza to be well done, and eat it at the restaurant for the best possible texture and taste. 2) Let the pizza cool off for a little while before you grab a fresh slice, so the cheese and sauce tightens up a bit, otherwise the ingredients tend to slide off. 3) If you're pressed for time, t's best to pre-order, as each pizza is assembled and then freshly baked, which takes some time.
POPULAR WITH THE INDIAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY
I discovered Singas because of recommendations given by many of my good friends of Indan heratige, living in the Hicksville area. And as it was explained to me, Indian customers especially enjoy the pizza toppings with bold and spicy flavors here, with the Pepper & Onion pizza, and the Sliced jalapeno pizza being the most popular. And as it happens, these two pizzas are likewise my favorite, as I enjoy these type of bold flavors immensely.
In addition to these, Singas also offers Chicken Tikka and Paneer pizzas, expanding on the Indian themed offerings. So for sure, you're not going to be able to order pies like these at Domino's !
A TOTALLY DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE
Unfortunately many individuals have been eating crappy Long Island pizza for so long, they actually prefer it. And because of this, Singas can be somewhat of a shock to those customers looking to just walk-in, and grab a few greasy plain cheese slices. And to be honest, what's being served here is totally different in comparison to some of my other favorite pizza spots in Long Island, such as Taglio's or Darios (Look for my reviews of these).
But for me, this pizzeria is a wonderful chance to experience something different from the norm. And let me tell you, once you try the Pepper & Onion, or the Sliced Jalapeno pizza, or any of the other delicious pies, you will forever crave the distinct flavors offered here.