Nothing makes a newcomer feel more “loved” than their food being called “Dirt”. Thank God that not everyone in Seattle has the poor taste that Dylan W of Metroblogging Seattle brags about as though it were a virtue. How authoritatively this middle-aged man writes about the taste of dirt – perhaps an authority born out of having actually eaten it.
Anyway, it has been a year and half since we moved to this city and it has taken that much time for me to feel comfortable to talk about the city and the places we frequent.
One of the things I want to write about is Seattle’s eateries. If you are a veteran reader of this website, then you would already know about my pizza passion. We usually prefer local places rather than national chains. While we were looking for a decent pizzeria, one of our good friends recommended the Can-Am Pizza located at Bellevue. A branch of local, small, chain, this Indian-owned pizzeria serves besides the regular bland-cheese fare, Indian speciality pizzas. Good crust layered with zesty sauce and light cheese, bedecked with vegetables and paneer or chicken tikka toppings, piping fresh and bubbling hot, it’s just the kind of inspired pizza pie that may save a Seattleite from behaving like a lunatic on I-90’s traffic.
The owners behind the counter have that typical Bharath-style understated air of friendliness, and the place has bare minimum look. But somehow the whole package radiates that homey, comfortable feel. Of course what matters most is the pizza they dish out. At a time when Domino’s and Pizza Hut can make a pie enthusiast weep, this little pizza parlor, with its Indian -inspired pies and cult like following is just enough of a good thing to create hope in a pizza fan’s heart. One bite, and even Dylan W’s ilk can’t help but praise out loud, “Thank the Lord for Curry, finally, a pizza-pie with some pizzazz”!
Don’t forget the dahi (yogurt) dip they give free with the pizza.
Butter Paneer Pizza from Can-Am, Bellevue
Perfect Pie on a Super Bowl Sunday.
Can-Am, Bellevue:
Location Map. Reviews at Yelp and Seattle Weekly
Seattle Restaurant Reviews: at Archana’s and Live to Eat. Happy Birthday Sig!
~ Indira
We are big fans of Can-Am pizza, Belluevue location. There is also delivery option, and we frequently order butter paneer-chicken combination. Yum!
Comment by Sudha — February 11, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Dear Indira,
Really big fan of your website for the past 2 years, but this is my first comment. You are a great inspiration to bloggers like us, Thanks.
Comment by Roopa — February 13, 2008 @ 9:12 am
Oh my, I’m going to have to travel over 2,000 miles try one of these pizzas. They look and sound wonderful.
Comment by Valerie — February 29, 2008 @ 6:46 am
I tried this pizza years back, and it still comes to mind when i think of “good pizza.” It was just right, for it just spicy enough and really “hit the spot!”
singh
Comment by singh — May 31, 2012 @ 10:40 pm