Move over pineapple, mango is the hottest pizza topping in Thailand this summer season because of a particular version launch from nationwide pizza chain The Pizza Company.
Everyone loves pizza, and everyone loves mango. But do they belong together? Safety , does mango belong on a pizza with mozzarella cheese, croutons, mango sauce, cream cheese and coconut sauce?
If your brain can’t comprehend the style of such a bizarre array of pizza toppings, you’ll need to try it for yourself at any The Pizza Company branch across the kingdom from now until April 30. Or order on-line.
The company is celebrating the launch with a particular two-for-one offer on mango pizzas for 279 baht.
On Facebook, The Pizza Company said…
“New menu to usher in the summer! Delicious and juicy to the core! Introducing the model new mango pizza with coconut cream sauce.
“Pair the deliciousness between the sweetness of the mangoes and the aroma of the coconut cream sauce.
“Served on a thin crispy crust, this exotic pizza is a must try!”
Another glocalised merchandise on the menu that might tantalise the tastebuds of non-Thais is a Tom Yam shrimp pizza.
This certainly isn’t the first time The Pizza Company has pushed the boundaries of Italian cuisine with a particular edition launch. In 2018, the company launched a pizza that divided the nation, featuring the stinkiest fruit on the earth – ‘Monthong’ durian – with the slogan…
“Destroy the rules of deliciousness with a model new pizza made with real durian.”
Pizza chains in East Asia appear to be competing for who could make the weirdest pizza. Yesterday, information broke that Pizza Hut Japan launched a “too a lot coriander” pizza – featuring just what it says on the field, a pizza with a mountain of coriander on prime.
In January last yr, McDonald’s Thailand launched a ‘Thai style’ ice cream sundae featuring gentle serve with… chilli paste and pork floss. Reactions have been mixed..