POMO - Withstanding the Test of Time

Before I start, I know POMO has an inconsistent food and service reputation. However, when it's good, it's very very good and my luck has never been short of fantastic in terms of service and food. Whenever I get the craving for a good pizza or pasta, POMO is my go-to place.

My meal started off with the complimentary bread alongside a tinny-tasting tomato puree (I wouldn't call that marinara) and that sauce was perhaps the only slight disappointment. Having made quick work of the delicious fresh bread, I moved on to the tomato soup, which even at half serving was plentiful. The garlic croutons, fresh basil and a small dollop of cream were the master strokes to complete this hearty and flavorful soup. For the appetizer I went with the breaded mozzarella which was the cheesiest mozzarella stick in cutlet form, served with a proper marinara this time. The cheese pulls on these babies is unbelievable!

For my main meal, I shared the Chicken Caramelized Onion pizza which promised a spicy kick, but when it first arrived at the table, it looked almost bland. Boy, was I mistaken! Don't be fooled by the non-spicy look of this beauty, because it definitely delivers on the spice kick! Also to mention that this is a classic Neapolitan style of pizza, with the crust at an almost flatbread thinness, and with the utmost simple flavors shining through, not the doughy overload of flavors we are used to regarding our pizza. This is as non-desi fare as it gets in Karachi.

Oh, oh, oh! Did I mention they were out of the hibiscus soda? They were, which was a bummer, but the blackberry soda was a great replacement, which wasn't overwhelmingly sweet and a complimentary fizzy drink to the brilliant food.

The ambiance is much like the food, clean, minimal but delightful, while the service is well-trained, attentive and prompt. My entire meal took 45 minutes from order to bill payment, and was definitely a pleasurable experience.

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