Krispy Krust, North Brunswick

At Krispy Krust, you're not going to find freezers packed with day-old crusts and sauces. That's because chefs at this pizza joint prepare all the food from scratch using raw ingredients. As its name suggests, Krispy Krust treats its pizza crust with extra care: the dough is crafted from a special recipe and hand-tossed, assuring each pie reaches the ideal crispness. Pastas, sandwiches, and salads round out the menu, but of course, pizza takes center stage. Here are a few of Krispy Krust's most unique creations:

• Mexican: Pepperoni and sausage headline a list of toppings that includes onions, jalapenos, and mushrooms
• Paneer tikka masala: This Indian-inspired pie sports green peppers, onions, and mozzarella
• Chicken marengo: Hunks of chicken mingle with mushrooms, jalapenos, and roasted red peppers