On September 13th， a Weibo topic titled “Why is Saizeriya， the King of Pre-made Dishes， Not Criticized?” went viral， drawing significant attention. Saizeriya， often referred to as the “King of Pre-made Dishes，” has managed to evade widespread criticism. Many netizens attribute this to its affordability.
According to media reports， Saizeriya offers Western cuisine such as pasta， pizza， and salads at an average cost of 30 yuan per person， with 70% of its dishes priced below 20 yuan. It has earned the nickname “Xue Bingcheng of the Western food world” by netizens， drawing a parallel to a popular budget-friendly beverage chain in China.
Publicly available information indicates that consumers are generally aware of Saizeriya’s use of pre-made semi-finished products. This transparency is a key factor in their operational efficiency. As a result， Saizeriya can serve up to 15 dishes within a remarkable 9-minute timeframe.
Industry insiders point out that Saizeriya’s ability to offer and maintain low prices stems from its pursuit of extreme efficiency. In Saizeriya’s restaurant kitchens， one would not find a single chef’s knife or a traditional cook. The large-scale processing handled by their central kitchen significantly boosts the operational efficiency of individual stores， leading to faster table turnover. With minimal reliance on on-site chefs， labor costs are substantially reduced.
Consumers have the right to know whether a restaurant uses pre-made dishes. Luo Yonghao， a prominent figure， has consistently advocated for transparency in the pre-made food industry， emphasizing consumer awareness. He maintains that there is nothing inherently wrong with using pre-made dishes， provided consumers are informed about their presence on the menu.
