久違的披薩吃到飽 / Long-awaited all-you-can-eat pizza

沒有人能真正說得清楚：最早的披薩 (Pizza) 源自於何處？出現在何時？不過聽說，在過去，披薩原本是義大利拿坡里都會區窮人的主食，它只是一種在街頭販賣的簡單的、貧窮人的食物而已，直到 1830 年第一家披薩餐廳「 Pizzeria Port’Alba」開幕， 才將披薩的地位由路邊攤「請」進去了正統的餐廳裡面，身分也才變得比較體面一點，然而，到了近代，披薩卻搖身一變，成為全球最受歡迎的速食之一，全球有上百萬人愛吃披薩，我也是其中之一。

披薩在台灣，並不是一項便宜的美食，根據披薩的大小，披薩越大越貴，但是方便個人食用的小披薩，要高達 $100 台幣以上，特色大披薩可能要高達 $700 台幣以上，我個人認為，披薩好吃與否，要根據披薩上的配料，不過有些人特別喜愛滿滿的牽絲起司，有些人認為是披薩餅皮要香酥，但我也有朋友完全不吃披薩的餅皮，還有人搞笑的回答說「重要的是跟女孩一起吃」，總之，披薩是一種口味多變，老少咸宜的美食。

在台灣的披薩吃到飽餐廳，特別受到學生族群歡迎，因為，披薩其實不便宜，假如能吃到飽的話，就可以品嚐多種不同口味的披薩了，另外，我不確定世界上其它地方，是不是披薩；炸雞和炸物是一起賣的，至少，在台灣披薩；炸雞和炸物是一起賣的，而這些美式速食，通常也是學生們的最愛。

這次和朋友嘗試的披薩吃到飽餐廳，是以手作披薩而知名，位於信義區 ATT 4 FUN 的義米蘭，是一家在學生族群中小有名氣的店家，開業多年來，風評還算不錯，一入座後，店員幾乎每五分鐘就來一次，提供各種不同口味的披薩及其它食物，瑪格麗特和夏威夷披薩是經典口味，蒜味香腸披薩很開胃，和風燒有蠻香的柴魚片及一點點芥末提味，麻辣牛筋披薩沒有很辣，綠色奇雞披薩的青椒搭配雞肉的口味還蠻解膩，起司炸雞、原味炸雞、韓式炸雞，聽朋友說都很好吃，另外，炸物也有一定的水準，我特愛它的炸甜不辣，飲料的部分的抹茶歐蕾不錯，我喝了幾杯咖啡機的卡布奇諾，正常水準，湯品及沙拉吧也都符合預期的，因為吃得太飽了，居然忘了吃冰淇淋，真是失敗，只好下次再來血恨報仇，整體來說，這是一家值得一來的店家。

最近一項研究顯示，愛吃披薩的小孩和青少年，每日攝取卡路里、飽和脂肪和鈉都更高。研究也發現，把披薩當點心吃，對於熱量攝取有負面效果，不過，義大利的科學家發現，披薩可以降低 59％ 食道癌發展的機率，而且愛吃披薩的人也可以降低 34％ 的口腔癌和 26％ 的結腸癌的機率，主要都在番茄中的茄紅素，此外，披薩上撒的起司也能強健骨骼，降血壓和抑制結腸癌，總之，任何食物適當攝取就好，偶爾吃吃披薩，慰勞自己也不錯。

No one really knows for sure where and when pizza originated. However, it's said that in the past, pizza was the staple food of the poor in the metropolitan areas of Naples, Italy. It started as a simple, inexpensive street food until 1830 when the first pizzeria, "Pizzeria Port’Alba," opened its doors, elevating pizza from a roadside "please" to a more dignified restaurant status. But in modern times, pizza has transformed into one of the most beloved fast foods globally, with millions of people craving its taste, myself included.

In Taiwan, pizza isn't a cheap delight. Depending on the size, it can range from over $100 NTD for a personal-sized pizza to upwards of $700 NTD for a large specialty pizza. I believe the deliciousness of pizza depends on the toppings. Some adore the stretchy cheese, others seek a crispy crust. There are even friends of mine who skip the crust entirely. Some humorously say, "The important thing is eating it with a girl." In sum, pizza is a versatile, universally loved dish.

All-you-can-eat pizza places in Taiwan, especially, attract students. Since pizza isn't cheap, having all-you-can-eat means savoring various flavors, and sometimes, they even sell pizza alongside fried chicken and other fried items, which are usually favorites among students.

Recently, I tried an all-you-can-eat pizza place with friends, Milan Italian Semi-Buffet, known for its handmade pizzas at ATT 4 FUN in Xinyi district. It's quite popular among students and has maintained a decent reputation over the years. The staff were attentive, serving different pizza flavors and other foods like Margherita and Hawaiian, appetizing garlic sausage, and a Japanese-style char-grilled pizza with bonito flakes and a hint of mustard. The spicy beef tendon pizza wasn’t too fiery, and the green chicken pizza with peppers and chicken was refreshing. Friends raved about the cheese, original, and Korean-style fried chicken. The fried foods were up to standard, and I particularly enjoyed their fried tempura. The matcha latte was nice, and I had a few cups of decent cappuccino from their coffee machine. The soups and salad bar met expectations. Sadly, I forgot to try the ice cream due to being too full, but I'll definitely come back for it next time.

A recent study showed that kids and teens who love pizza consume higher daily calories, saturated fat, and sodium. Snacking on pizza negatively affects calorie intake. But Italian scientists found that pizza can decrease the risk of esophageal cancer by 59% and lowers the probability of oral and colon cancer by 34% and 26%, respectively, primarily due to the lycopene in tomatoes. Additionally, the cheese on pizza can strengthen bones, lower blood pressure, and inhibit colon cancer. In conclusion, moderation is key. Indulging in pizza occasionally as a treat isn’t a bad idea.

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