POCOFINO on Ship Street in Wan Chai has announced the launch of new Hong Kong exclusive flavours of fried pizza, with special guest Chef Matteo Minante, who has been awarded “50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2025”, personally crafting the dishes. The two new offerings are the Egg Tart Fried Pizza and the Durian Fried Pizza, combining traditional Neapolitan pizza with local Hong Kong flavours to provide diners with a fresh taste experience.
Hong Kong Exclusive New Creations
The Egg Tart Fried Pizza is based on the century-old street food Pizza Fritta from Naples, featuring dough that has been slowly fermented for 24 hours, wrapped around a rich custard filling, and fried to a golden crisp. It boasts a crunchy exterior and a tender interior, challenging traditional dining perceptions. Chef Matteo noted that this creation was inspired by his observation of Hong Kong people’s love for egg tarts, merging it with Italian culinary culture.
The other offering, the Durian Fried Pizza, uses premium durian flesh from the Philippines, blended with the fried Italian pizza and melted cheese, creating a delightful interplay of sweet and savoury flavours that will thrill durian enthusiasts.
Authentic Italian Pizza Experience
POCOFINO is the only establishment in Hong Kong to receive dual certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN). All pizzas adhere to official Neapolitan standards, using Italian 00 flour, undergoing 24 hours of slow fermentation, and baked or fried at a high temperature of 430°C, ensuring each pizza achieves the perfect balance of crispiness and fluffiness.
In addition to the newly launched fried pizzas, POCOFINO has also specially designed two Hong Kong-style coffees, including the Pocofino Latte, which features vanilla and condensed milk, and the Tre Latte, which combines fresh milk, floral milk, and condensed milk, allowing diners to enjoy a rich coffee culture alongside their meals.
POCOFINO is located at G/F, 8 Ship Street, Wan Chai, and is open from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM. Diners are welcome to come and savour these unique delicacies.