CIA – I ENGLISH – FEATURE WRITING

By – Aaditya Dotia 2324401 1BBAFMA – B

INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS IN BANGALORE – ALT
PIZZA, KORMANGALA, BANGALORE

What’s a better feeling than eating this generation’s favorite bread meal, Pizza! It’s a comfort
food for everyone. You can’t hate a pizza. Even a bad pizza is somehow a good pizza.
Pizza was originated in Italy and now has been globally accepted as one of the best
fast foods. Today we are talking about another fast food chain which is based in
Singapore, ‘ALT PIZZA’. This chain acquired its market share even with tougher
competitive pizzeria chains like Domino’s, Pizza Hut etc. Though their speciality, i.e.,
pizzas are Italian dishes, the restaurant claims that it is NOT Italian.
 The uniqueness starts with ‘Sophia’ – the brand’s very own sourdough starter
that comes all the way from Singapore to India to create that perfect pie. Besides pizza, the
menu also features chicken wings, small plates, salads, desserts and refreshing non-alcoholic
drinks that make for a great meal when it comes all together. Try the ‘400º’ with crushed
tomatoes, pork salami, mozzarella, shaved parmesan and a touch of jalapeno and Bhuvanagiri
chilli. Its price is ₹520, pretty expensive but its good value for money. ‘Say Cheese’ brings
bocconcini, mozzarella, aged cheddar, parmesan and blue cheese to your pie. This pizza costs
₹390. All the pizzas here are available in 2 sizes – 9” and 12”. The prices differ according to
their sizes. See, we told you there is nothing Italian about the pizzas here! Among the starters,
the ‘Oh Sweet Garlic’ is Alt’s take on Garlic Bread. Let’s leave it at - you must try it. Also,
try the ‘Beetroot Carpaccio’ with ‘Crispy Kale’ and ‘Oven-Roasted Cauliflower’. For a
heartier small plate, try the ‘Lamb Kawarma’, mildly spiced lamb over creamy hummus. If
you need a little something to finish your pizza crusts, Alt’s crust dips – Blue cheese sour
cream or Olive Aioli are just the perfect thing to accompany your final bites. (Source :-
https://www.stayeatsee.com/magazine/try-alternative-pizza-story-alt-pizza-koramangala-
bangalore/)
Let’s talk about the ambience. For a place where you want to enjoy with your friends and
family, the surroundings or the atmosphere should be considered while choosing the place.
‘Alt Pizza’ doesn’t miss on making itself beautiful by having the perfect and minimalistic
ambience, the colour scheme of the pizzeria is very bright with white and sky-blue shade,
which helps lighten your mood after a stressful or tiring day. The lighting is just perfect how
its supposed to be. Simplicity brings beauty to everything.

Another important quality about a restaurant is its staff service, behaviour and body language.
When I went there for the first time, I was quite anxious as I didn’t know what to order. The
staff there is very cooperative, they helped me out in choosing the best meal for me. All of
them have a pretty uniform which justifies their disciplinary quality. My food arrived within
time and was served perfectly. All of them had a good communication system between
themselves. Their callouts to other employees were not rude or disturbing, all of the waiters
and even the cleaners had a very calm nature towards the customer and each other. Overall, it
was an amazing experience for me visiting this place. I would recommend Alt Pizza to
everyone out there reading this.