Feb 05, 2003 11:17 AM
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(Updated Feb 05, 2003 11:48 AM)
When I first came to Bangalore I'd had very few Pizzas - this was way back in 1996. Near the 100 ft road and CMH road intersection in Indiranagar was a place called US Pizza with the Stars and Stripes defining its branding.
No other 'US' Pizza chains were around then !!
Later a whole bunch of Pizza chains - MNCs and Indian, joined the fray - and the market grew by leaps and bounds. US Pizza - Bangalore's 'original' pizza delivery guys, grew too and adapted and innovated - and how!
Personally - I rate them above Pizza Corner on quality and serve levels and above Pizza Hut and Dominos on pricing - and above everyone on customer-friendliness and flexibilty.
Indian Pizza and more variety
Way before Pizza Hut and the other guys got into the whole paneer thing - US Pizza offered Indianized stuff. Not only that, they introduced the Calzone years ago and even today make it if you want them to ! The guys make an attempt to customize the Pizza to suit your taste buds and please you as best as they can.
They're also not stingy with cheese....
Deals, offers, and hey - just made one for you!
Each time I call up the (Jayanagar 9th Block) US Pizza outlet, I ask what deals they have. Of course its a Coke and/or garlic bread free with something.
'Can I have a medium pizza free instead'
And sure - they bend backwards to not disappoint you. Once I asked for a 99/- pizza with 2 basic toppings and the guy made it a 3 topping without me asking for it! They always manage to surprise me pleasantly...
This is stark contrast to the Pizza Corner guys who have these 'standard' deals (IF they have stock) and can not and will not be innovative and take decisions to suit a customer's requests.
Quality
Some time ago US Pizza slipped here a bit - but nothing a couple of calls did not fix! All my friends have gone back to them pronto since.
Delivery aspects
This is not always spot on - but to their credit they do turn up come rain or sunshine - and the guy has never cribbed or pulled a face if I did not have change to offer a tip once in a blue moon.
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Zesty - fun. On their box - ''You do not find pickpockets in a nudist camp!'' This is what US Pizza is about in Bangalore - young, fun and responsive.
They keep adding to the menu and suggesting new stuff to you over the phone too...
Try USP today and demand something that you've always wanted. You'll be surprised how close they'll get to it.
