WITH many restaurants catering to deliveries and takeaways during the two-week movement-control order, eating well at home is made easy.

One of these eateries is Fino Piza in Taman Tun Dr Ismail. I’ve been to this pork-free establishment twice for its thin-crust pizzas, which are baked in a wood-fired oven.

Apart from the classic Margherita, Pepperoni and Hawaiian Chicken, there are the rather unusual Brussels Sprout & Prawn (RM34) and Burrata (RM56). We couldn’t resist ordering the latter two, and I was especially curious to see if Brussels sprouts would work on a pizza.

The Brussels Sprout & Prawn has panna (white cream sauce) as its base, with the vegetable’s crunchy leaves scattered atop along with prawns, pineapple, garlic, chilli flakes and parmesan.

The ingredients come together scrumptiously on a smoky crust that’s both crispy and chewy. The mouthwatering aroma of garlic trails the pie as it’s brought out.

A ball of burrata (fresh cow’s milk cheese made from mozzarella and cream) drenched with pesto sits at the centre of its namesake pizza, which has a passato (tomato sauce) base and is studded with slow-roasted cherry tomatoes. Fresh Italian basil adorns each slice.

The smooth, creamy burrata with its cloak of fragrant pesto melts into the hot pie. Together with the sweet, juicy tomatoes, this is nothing short of amazing.

Fino’s pizzas come in three sizes: 9-inch (which you can easily polish off on your own), 12-inch and 21-inch. The Burrata only comes in the medium size.

For a 12-inch pie, you can opt for a Half-Half of your choice, but both types must have the same base, either passato or panna. We went with the passato-based Fino’s Big Breakfast and Cheesy Meatballs (RM34).

The former has beef bacon, chicken pepperoni, chicken sausage, egg, parsley and mozzarella, while the latter has beef meatballs, scallions, mozzarella and parmesan. Though not as exciting taste-wise as the earlier two pizzas, this nevertheless satisfies.

We were delighted to see the Braised Beef Ribs (RM68) on the special menu.

The Australian ribs, soaked in a flavourful, spicy marinade, turned out tender and moist. This comes in a generous portion, accompanied by chips and a salad.

The Chicken Liver Pate with Onion Marmalade Bruschetta (RM15) makes a worthy appetiser.

A large serving of well-made pate is crowned with a lightly sweet onion marmalade, tangy lemon zest and parsley, and served with slices of toasted baguette.

Also on the menu are pasta dishes, Fish & Chips, Chicken Parmesan, Striploin Burger, Lamb Burger, Rustic Mushroom Soup, Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad and Chicken Wings.

While the restriction order is in force, it’s best to call ahead to find out what Fino has available for the day. The restaurant can be reached at +603-7733-7474.

Fino is located at 44, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur. It is also available on GrabFood and Foodpanda.

Other eateries offering deliveries and takeaways include Pho King (+603-7865-3290), Great Wall Cuisine (+603-6143-9169), Rawsome (+6012-683-4943), Ho Li Chow (+603-7710-4088) and Cafe-Bistrot David (+6012-339-8982). – March 21, 2020.

* Eu Hooi-Khaw has been writing about food for the longest time, covering all aspects, from restaurant reviews to cooking and recipes, as well as the healthy side of it. She has written for major newspapers and magazines, published the cookbook Fresh Ingredients, and also writes for her website hooikhawandsu.com.

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