Metro Pie Pizza is getting ready to roll into Lakewood, with a Hong Kong-inspired pizzeria from restaurateurs Ricky and Anna Choi aiming for a February 20 grand opening on the Wadsworth corridor. The new shop will sit right next to a bright red double-decker bus that already houses Red Bus Coffee and anchors the family’s growing "Red Line Station" concept. After they cut the ribbon, the Chois say they plan to follow up with a Hong Kong-style night market on the property this summer, complete with street food, arts, and local vendors. The whole project leans on Ricky Choi’s Hong Kong upbringing and more than four decades of experience in hospitality.
What Metro Pie will serve
Metro Pie, which is slated to open at 890 Wadsworth Boulevard, is set up as a fast-casual brick-oven pizzeria serving full pies at a flat price. Guests can build their own or pick from a rotating lineup of signature pizzas that lean into Asian-inspired flavors. The concept taps into the nostalgic feel of old-school Hong Kong metro culture and promises familiar toppings reimagined with flavors pulled from across Asia, as reported by Westword.
A family project and a night market
The Choi family has labeled the corner of Wadsworth Boulevard and West Ninth Avenue as "Red Line Station," pairing Metro Pie with Alice Choi’s Red Bus Coffee operation on the same property. "At its heart, this project is about bringing people together," Ricky Choi said of the effort. To that end, the family plans to host a Hong Kong-style night market on site later this summer that will feature street food, arts, and local vendors. The owners describe the overall effort as a community hub that reflects their background and family story, as reported by Westword.
How the corner stacks up
The immediate block already has a small cluster of restaurants. The most prominent neighbor is Big Daddy’s Pizza and Bar, which operates right next door to the future Metro Pie site. Aggregated local listings show mixed reviews for that Lakewood outpost, landing it at roughly a mid-3 rating on Google, which leaves the Chois some room to stand out with a distinct concept and community-focused programming. Local listing data and ratings are reflected on aggregator sites, as noted by RestaurantGuru.
When to expect it
The team behind Metro Pie is still "aiming" for a February 20 opening, although that target could shift as the build-out wraps up and final inspections play out. For the latest word on timing, the owners point guests to their social accounts under the handle @metropiepizza and to local listings. Once doors open, all eyes will be on whether the Hong Kong-inspired pies and the planned night market can shake up the Wadsworth corridor’s dining lineup.
