5 of the Oddest Pizza Toppings in the World

Did you know you can get a pizza topped with eggs, sausage, tomatoes, baked beans, and mushrooms in England? While a hardy English breakfast isn’t unusual in homes and residences across the Western European nation, seeing these toppings on a pizza might seem weird.

It’s been said that there’s no such thing as bad pizza, but it’s equally true that some pizza pies are tastier than others. The more you explore popular pizza toppings worldwide, the more you’ll find that culinary preferences differ depending on where you are.

Continue reading to see five of the strangest pizza options and ingredients from around the world.

1. Tandoori Chicken

First, if you’ve never tried tandoori chicken, you don’t know what you’re missing. It’s a delicacy in India, and you can find it in Indian restaurants worldwide. But if you’ve had tandoori chicken before, you’ve probably had it with flatbread, sourdough naan with garlic butter, dal palak, rice, or other things. You probably haven’t had it on pizza. Yet, you can get a tandoori chicken pizza in India and elsewhere. It’s a culinary experience you should allow yourself at least once in your lifetime. Come to think of it, the combination might not be an off-the-wall idea. Pizza with chicken marinated in yogurt and cooked in a special oven sounds yummy.

2. Squid

If you visit the Land of the Rising Sun, one popular pizza topping you’ll find is squid. While that might not float your boat if you’re from elsewhere, squid pizza is popular in Japan. There’s plenty to see and do in Japan, and the culinary options are among the things tourists love.

If you’re a pizza fan — and who isn’t? — get some squid on your pizza. You can see what the fuss is all about and decide for yourself whether the pizza topping is a hit or a miss.

3. Banana and Curry

At first thought, adding banana and curry to a pizza seems like a bad idea. But that topping combination is a hit in Sweden. A banana and curry pizza also comes with ham. While it might really seem like a strange combination of flavors on one pizza, remember that adding fruit to pizza isn’t unheard of. If you’ve ever had a Hawaiian pizza, for instance, you know that pineapple is an ingredient. So, maybe adding bananas to pizza isn’t so odd after all.

4. Kangaroo

Now, this one seems strange — that is, unless you’re from Australia where kangaroo meat is a delicacy. Kangaroo pizza is definitely popular in the land down under. If you’re brave when it comes to trying new things, you might want to try kangaroo meat on a pizza. You can put that on your bucket list if you ever plan to visit Australia.

5. Canned Tuna

While a good old-fashioned tuna sandwich is a winner for many people, have you ever had canned tuna as a pizza topping? It’s popular in Germany. If you love seafood on pizza, it might not seem as daunting to add a can of tuna. But you might prefer to reserve the tuna for your sandwiches and choose other toppings for your pizza.

If you’re wondering about the types of toppings you can get around the world, you now know a handful of options. You might even be tempted to try one or more of these toppings when you travel. A restaurant closer to home that specializes in unique pizza toppings might offer exotic options as well.

If you want to make pizza at home, get an outdoor pizza oven. You’ll be able to make a pizza that’s exactly how you want it. Play it safe, or challenge yourself with unique toppings.