I was lucky to try Prime Pizza in Little Tokyo because someone wanted takeout from there. My impression is the crust strikes a crispy balance on the edges but soft and chewy inside. Every slice I tried was loaded with melted cheese that actually tasted like something but it felt like it was missing flavor. I felt like 1/4 of the flavor was there and the rest was just crust. You could probably have a better experience than me. I had half and half of spicy pepperoni and supreme and nothing disappointed. The sauce has a nice, balanced tang, and you can tell everything is made with quality ingredients. It's the kind of pizza that feels like it was just pulled from the oven. read more

Finally tried Prime Pizza! I've always driven by it when I'm in LA, and I always see people coming in and out or sitting outside eating. I've always told myself I needed to try it. When I walked in, I went straight to the register and saw they already had slices ready for grab-and-go. I went ahead and ordered two BBQ chicken slices because I was starving already! The staff member who assisted me was very friendly. He let me know about the drink options they have and said the Arnold Palmer option is actually made in-house, which was pretty cool, so I went ahead and ordered it! I got a number, and they said they would bring my food to the table, which is pretty cool because I didn't have to stand around and wait lol. The inside was pretty packed, so thank God for outside seating! Lol. I got my order, and the pizza slices are so big, thin, and perfectly foldable, with a crispy crust and great flavor! I love how balanced each ingredient was. Nothing overpowered anything. Can't wait to come back and try other options! read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love me a good white pizza and this was insanely perfect. The only way to eat this is fresh and there on the spot. Taking it home would probably not be as good from what I recall at another location. This is located on the outer part of the Little Tokyo plaza so there are some metered street parking but nearby are some affordable parking structures. We were waiting for our AZ friends to arrive from their drive so we decided to grab a little bite from here. I went for the white pizza slice and my bf got the classic pepperoni. They have seasoning and stuff by the utensils and I was VERY surprised to see garlic salt as an option!! Of course I had to sprinkle some on my already garlicky pizza but I kid you not, garlic salt on pizza is a game changer!! Absolute perfection and now I'll be putting it on my pizza every time. Lots of seating, great staff, delicious pizza! IG: @ammysalamii read more

Prime Pizza - White Pizza and Classic Pepperoni IG: @ammysalamii - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I loved the Sicilian slice. The combination of the ricotta and pesto was perfect. The crust was nice and crisp. Easily one of my favorite pizzas. Next time I'll get the whole pizza. read more

Pretty good. I like how everything is laid out, from the pizzas to the seating. When I walked in, the staff were all standing behind the counter, literally standing and staring at me, so it felt a bit weird... almost mafia-like. I guess what they say about the whole "bartender pretending to do something" is true. Anyways, the pizza was alright. I found the slices as a whole to be a bit salty. It might've been the cheese or sauce, but I definitely needed to wash it down with water. Overall, decent, but not great. Worth a visit though! read more

I went with 2 slices spicy pepperoni and grandma pie.These are D'triot style, square slices. The portions are generous. The crust is good. The sauces are robust although on the acidic side. The store is LA urban kitsch. Its bright and vibrant. The service is fast and friendly. You order at the counter, they warm up your slices and bring it out to you. read more

Ordered a pepperoni and half jalapeno pie. Thin NY style pizza with a good crispy crust. Pie was huge 18" so big it didn't fit in our fridge! read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Staff is friendly. Pizza was good but no wow factor that others are talking about. Spicy Pepperoni -might be the only slice that I truly enjoyed and would reorder if I was already in the area. Pizza dough had just a slight bounce with a perfectly crisp bottom. Pepperonis curl up and hold just the right amount of grease. Pretty good but I don't think it's worth the hassle of driving out to Little Tokyo and fighting for parking. Sicilian -same type of pizza dough as the spicy pepperoni but it just wasn't all there, seemed like it was missing something.. Everything paired well but it was alright. Vodka -comes on a thin crust, flavor seemed like it was lacking. Thin crust was a little too soft for my liking. BBQ Chicken -comes on thin crust as well, it's what you expect it to taste like. But the thin crust wasn't doing it for me unfortunately. read more

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I ordered the special (large cheese pizza, salad and garlic bread knots) today to take to a party. I should have checked the pizza before I left because half of the right-side of the pizza was burnt on the bottom and inedible. The guests were not impressed with pie; and for a few of them, it was their first time experiencing Prime Pizza. It was a $37 lesson learned; next time you order a pie from Prime, check it before you leave. read more

We were exploring Little Tokyo and wanted a snack. This place was packed, which was an indication of good food, so we just decided to get something small to snack on. We ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza. Cashier was friendly and services were fast. We saw a lot of people ordered food to go/pick up. Our server warmed up our pizza and served us the pizza by bringing it to our table. However, the pizza looks sad. When I had my first bite, it tasted very dry. I wish that it had more tomato sauce or cheese in it. However, the pizza crust was very crispy that I like the texture. Two stars for the services and pizza crust. There are a few parking options in the area. read more

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GREAT PORTIONS & FLAVORFUL TOPPINGS! I'm so impressed with Little Tokyo's Prime Pizza, it's a modern, inviting pizzeria with unique bites and clever options. I opted for a Spicy Pepperoni as that's a great pizza topping to test out a new place for me. I was a huge fan, the pepperoni wasn't overly spicy and was perfectly crispy. The sauce was mild and wasn't drenched all over the crust. My pizza's crust was almost like a deep dish, thicker than a thin crust, but not quite at DD level. I loved it because it was just right! The garlic knots are meh, not bad but they needed more garlic and better marinara. My only gripe with the food was that the prices are high. It was $70 bucks for two people sharing one pizza, an appetizer, and two drinks. Oof... I'll admit I was a little nervous walking in as they had two hours till closing and a young mom outside told me she found a roach under her table in Prime's outdoor patio! I saw it and quickly scurried inside with my friend. Thankfully, the inside was clean, I just think they need to be more observant with their patio cleanliness. Overall, this is a great late night bite spot and is pretty mellow. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming. I also thought they did a great job explaining the menu. I didn't feel rushed and was able to enjoy light conversation and good food before heading back to my place. I'll definitely be returning and I'd love to see some Prime Pizza merch so I can represent at Yelp events for them haha. read more

Didn't expect the prices for a slice to be so affordable in downtown, $5. There are larger sizes but this was all I needed. I had a Grandma slice which was very tasty and filling. Great service, quick and easy. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Cant wait to try more slices. read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great customer service from the moment I walked in. Fresh pizza by the slice with great options. Check it out read more

Prime Pizza - Cashier was cool AF - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Prime Pizza is a great casual place to grab a quick bite. You can order whole pizzas or by the slice. I tried their vodka slice and it was great! Simple but done well. It holds it's shape and isn't floppy nor greasy. It has a crisp bottom and the basil flavor really comes through. I'm a pizza fanatic and I enjoyed this slice. It was around $5-$6. Lots of seating indoors and outdoors if you want to dine in. After paying for your pizza, staff will reheat the pizza and bring it to your table. They have a table where you can help yourself to water. Parking is street or I suggest parking at the 401 E 2nd st parking for $10 flat rate for the whole day if you want to explore Little Tokyo. The parking is right across and a quick 2 min walk to prime pizza. They accept card. read more

Prime Pizza - Vodka Slice - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Still the best gluten free pizza around. When you order it's always made fresh and comes with 4 large slices. read more

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tl;dr this solid, all-around pizza chain combines quality, quantity, and convenience; the Detroit-ish Sicilian squares edge out the classic NY round varieties In the pizza debate, I begrudgingly lean more toward East Coast and Detroit styles than my native California. Nonetheless, Los Angeles has its fair share of solid slices. One of the most popular spots is Prime Pizza. This small, LA-area chain is on more "best of" lists than it has Greater LA locations (which is saying something, because there is a Prime in nearly every LA neighborhood). Since debuting in 2014, the focus has been on New York-style slices, although the more recently introduced square pies might be even better. Unlike many other oft-lauded pizzerias, Prime offers 'zza by the slice, as well as a delivery service with a catchment area that spans nearly all of LA. My nearest outpost is in Little Tokyo, which shares the ground floor of an apartment complex with a FedEx and a Dave's Hot Chicken. You can't miss the firetruck-red signage and stainless steel patio furniture outside. The interior is surprisingly spacious for a takeout-centric spot. The counter on the left side of the entrance is stacked with folded pizza boxes, while the one on the right has plastic utensils and pizza fixings. The whitewashed walls are lined with shiplap trim and heavily decorated with Prime merch, pizza and sports memorabilia, and flat-screen TVs. Darkwood tables are scattered across the space, paired with black metal chairs and a half-booth. The slice display straight back is impressively stocked with many of Prime's most popular circle and square varieties. The air is sweltering in the summer heat, despite the portable air conditioner. I visited with my parents, and we opted to share a whole square pie (half Spicy Pepperoni, half Sicilian), a round White Pizza slice, and a Chopped Salad. (We also received a free Chocolate Chip Cookie as a promotional deal.) The square pie took my favorite aspects of Sicilian-style and Detroit-style, boasting a thin crust with cheese all the way to the crisp edges. On the Spicy Pepperoni half, I loved the plentiful crispy pepperoni and savory Calabrian chili oil, although I found the red sauce to be a tad sweet. Meanwhile, the Sicilian half sported a delicious drizzle of pesto, even if the remaining components were somewhat muted -- this style was enhanced by the dill-y Homemade Ranch and pleasantly funky Blue Cheese dressing. Our lone NY-style white slice was rich and impressively garlicky; even though it was reheated, its thin crust was neither soggy nor overcooked. I found the salad forgettable, but my mom appreciated the ample non-lettuce ingredients and the tangy Italian dressing. The ultra-thin cookie was impressively soft and chewy, but the flavor was more oatmeal-y than standard chocolate chip. The service was efficient and friendly in our limited interaction. The total worked out to $60, and we had several slices for leftovers. The non-pizza dishes were underwhelming, but the pizza (both round and square) was satisfying. Prime isn't the absolute best pizza in Los Angeles, but it touts an eviable combination of solid slices, reasonable prices, easy ordering, multiple locations, and reliable hours. I envision myself as both a future dine-in patron and takeout customer at Prime, depending on the occasion. Needless to say, I will be a repeat customer. read more

Prime Pizza - Square Pizza (1/2 Spicy Pepperoni and 1/2 Sicilian) - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sulayman was like a angel sent from Heaven! His expertise in customer service truly made my day. It's the little things that restore faith in humanity. This is my new go to pizza place._ read more

I have to say they really do some poverty portions on that actual chicken. I'm not sure what the deal is with that. It's a $30 pizza. Why are we being conservative with the ingredients? read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute spot in little Tokyo, nice to walk around and good amount of seating. We got pizza and knots which were nicely crunchy and tasty. The service was pretty quick and there were a decent amount of other patrons in the shop at the time too. I would return. read more

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Cool, casual pizza joint. Buy by the slice or the entire pie! Service was quick and all was hot and freshly made. Nice staff too, the young man at the counter was more than happy to bring our food to our tiny 2 person table. Bathroom was as clean as any joint might be in such a busy hot spot like little Tokyo. I ordered the cheese pizza slices and a Cesar salad and finishing with some lemon pepper wings(hot, fresh and juicy too). Serving sizes were the best part about Prime Pizza, they don't skimp out and the salad was a nice portion too. read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza slices are huge! Cheese Slice - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Prime is a great pizza chain, they've maintained consistency throughout their expansion. I've ordered the square pizza with pepperoni and it's pretty great. My only complaint is that the pizza is a bit doughy making it heavy and the undercarriage isn't baked enough. If you want the best square slice I'd give it to apollonias, quarter sheets and dtown pizza. But this chain is definitely worth the try if you're close to one. read more

Prime Pizza - Sicilian Pie - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very good pizza for the price. I got the spicy pepperoni slice and the vodka pizza slice. Chopped salad was decent but not worth the 12.50 price. read more

I'm sorry in advance but the pizza I'm about to talk about is no longer available which is incredibly saddening because it was one of my favorite pizzas of all time. The Masterpiece Pie was a collaboration between Ggiata and Prime Pizza that had Grandma sauce, mozzarella, roasted eggplant, hot cherry peppers, stracciatella, prosciutto, and arugula. The slices were huge and the quality was worth every penny. The flavors were magical as well - tangy cherry peppers with creamy stracciatella and savory prosciutto. The closest you can get to this now is the Masterpiece sandwich sold at Ggiata. We also ordered the Sicilian square pizza pie which had a crispy, golden outer crust that complimented the fluffy dough beautifully. It also looks beautiful since there's dollops of ricotta that are swimming in the grandma sauce and it's drizzled with pesto. I was also shocked by how much I enjoyed the buffalo wings. They're a pretty good size and it's nicely coated in buffalo sauce. There's a lot of indoor and outdoor seating but most people were taking their orders to go. I would recommend eating it there though to try the best version of it as possible. The workers were also nice so it felt inviting. read more

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Very casual pizza spot with high quality food and both outdoor and indoor seating. We walked here while waiting to attend a concert at the Moroccan Lounge nearby. We ordered at the counter and were told it would be about 20 minutes for our pizza. A little longer than expected, but happy to have a freshly made to order pizza! They also have pizza by the slice if you're looking for a quicker option. We ordered and shared the Sicilian Square Pie and it was so yummy! Perfect for 3 people. The crust was perfect and all the ingredients tasted really fresh. It was amazing as leftovers the next day too. read more

Prime Pizza - Sicilian Pie - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My bf was craving pizza and he's been wanting to try this spot out. So glad we came cause the pizza was so good! We also got some wings and an Arnold Palmer. Will be coming back forsure! read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely love this place, I saw Dave Portnoy review years ago. One of my friends recently went and he told me about it. I had to drive to LA from Fullerton and I gotta say place is freaking amazing, Staff is very helpful always in a good mood. Happy to talk. Great environment clean. So I'm allergic to flour and every gluten-free pizza hat taste like cardboard it's disgusting, and then I have this one. Oh my God it was amazing. It is the best tasting gluten-free pizza I've had ever, it's nice and crispy delicious marinara. The pepperonis are out of this world , and the jalapeño complemented it beautifully, I had to stop during the week again two days later and I drove from Fullerton to LA just for the gluten-free pizza, and I'm gonna go again read more

Prime Pizza - Gluten-free pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here and ordered the lunch special which was 2 cheese pizza plus drink for $10. I really like that they would reheat the pizza, so it comes out tasting fresh and warm. The crust is thin, exactly the way how I like NY pizza. Also got a chocolate chip cookie for dessert. The cookie was good and almost half the size of a pizza slice. Enjoyed the experience here. Being in Little Tokyo, parking is meter street parking or parking lot. read more

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We loved it here. We stopped in on a Sunday night after bar hopping and this definitely hit the spot. The food, workers, and location are all great! read more

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Great pizza and does not hurt to pop in to try some of these slices. Ranked/described: #1. Vodka Pizza was built well, nice undercarriage and minimal grease. Exterior crunch was apparent, with the more spongy bite in the interior/sauce area. The vodka sauce had a deep and rich flavor, very nice blend of tangy and creamy. The basils were so nice and made the pizza a complete experience for me. #2. Spicy Pep The edge bites of this were absolutely elite with a crunchy exterior and toasted cheese. The sauce was a solid marinara, acidic and tangy, but it wasn't spicy at all in my opinion. Solid curled pepperonis, pretty standard. #3. Sicilian This square was alright. The ricotta and pesto felt under-rendered, and eating it felt kind of raw. The edges still had a nice crunch, and interior equally pillowy. Overall, this place keeps the slice composition and quality consistent. The Vodka and Spicy Pep were great, but I would skip on the Sicilian. Employees are quick, receptive, and efficient. read more

Prime Pizza - Square: Sicilian (top) Spicy Pep (bottom) Slice: Vodka - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best place I have found on the West side for Sicilian. Just a monster of pan, sauce and cheese. Load it up with Pepperoni and you will eat for days. read more

My favorite pizza place in LA. I like how the veggies on the pizza are a bit unusual (Mushrooms, Garlic, Red Bell Peppers, Kale, Radicchio) and the mushrooms are pre-cooked and seasoned. The homemade ranch is really good. The garlic knots have buttery garlic flavor throughout, not just on the outside. read more

Must stop by if you're in the Little Tokyo area. When I'm not in the mood for ramen or sushi, this place is one of my go to's. The service is quick and the pizza is fire! The pricing is good and they also have a happy hour. read more

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First time coming here so i ordered some to eat there and they were delicious, so then i ordered a half & half box with Spicy Pep and Grandma, heres the reason why i gave a 3 star, on the top the pizza look perfect but once i got home to eat with the fam, i noticed half of the pizza was burnt at the bottom. 3 of the 4 pepperoni were burnt but i still ate them after scraping the char off. Other than the burnt pizza everything else was fine. read more

Prime Pizza - Half & half Spicy Pepperoni and Grandma Square Slice, 3 of the 4 Pepperoni Slices were burnt, 3rd one i ate after scraping the char - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been here plenty of times and they never fail as far as all around quality, style and flavor. The seating area is a decent amount including a small patio from the entrance. The staff are all quickly on getting things done yet they're cool and kind. read more

Was craving pizza like usual and decided to try Prime Pizza. I ordered a slice of pepperoni and was given two slices by the employee. They were so nice. The pizza was delicious They have plenty of seating available inside and outside. Their service is quick and they also have pick ups available. read more

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Does Prime Pizza allow dogs? They have a patio outside so yes. We've ordered Prime Pizza for delivery several times. We typically get the Sicilian pizza, but decided to try the summer tomato pie. Not a good idea. There is way too much tomato sauce. The pizza is too sweet and unbalanced. Did not like it at all. So far, the only pizza we like from Prime Pizza is the Sicilian. read more

Prime Pizza - Summer tomato pie - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Tried the location by Fairfax 3 years ago and finally got to try this location. Great pizza, love their lemonade! Very cool vibe inside as well, will definitely come back. read more

Prime Pizza - Pepperoni Pie - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service was food but the pizza wasn't all that great. Dave Portnoy gave Prime is good score that I feel wasn't warranted. The marinara sauce was. Not enough pepperoni on the slice. Grandma style wasn't all that great either. Overall I think the pizza was but definitely not worth the price you pay for it. And the wings were too lemony. read more

Pretty unbelievable pizza. Along with Apollonia (on Wilshire in ktown) - which is a totally different kind of pizza (Detroit), Prime is one of my favorite spots for a pie in LA. Their kale sausage pizza is out of this world. 100% consistent crowd pleaser. It always disappears, immediately, at any party / event. read more

The service was great, the lady at the cashier had some suggestions for us. The place was clean and the music was to my liking. I really liked the pizza here. They sell them by the slice and for two slices it was less than $13 plus complimentary filtered water. Because I can't always have soda. read more

Prime Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Los Angeles, California