Pizza Toppings Under the To Sun Did you know that pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world? Each day, there are thousands of slices eaten in the United States alone. Instead of thinking that the best way to enjoy a few slices is to get the traditional toppings like pepperoni and cheese, consider trying some other toppings and expand your repertoire of Italian pie . No matter where you are in the world, there will be a preference for different pizza toppings. While most people think that by adding spinach to their slice is really shaking things up a bit, they need to understand that there are some really strange food items that are being used as toppings, all around the world. If you find it hard to believe that someone would prefer to eat their slices with or without cheese and pepperoni, then it is time for you to start expanding your knowledge of different cultures. A perfect example of weird toppings comes from the Japanese culture. Did you know that one of their most popular toppings is made with hot dogs as a part of the crust? You would assume that the hot dogs are chopped up before they are placed on top, but they are not. They are cut into shorter pieces and rolled into the outer edge of the crust. In the center, there are hamburger toppings, bacon, garlic and more. Plus this dish comes with a side serving of ketchup and maple syrup for sauce.