Pelican Pizza

Remember how pelicans in the disney movie Dumbo worked as dispatch riders and fly the skies delivering babies at doorsteps of expecting households? Guess what, they ditched the baby business for pizza delivery! I’m thinking probably the former isn’t really the thriving “industry” as it was in Singapore way back when each child actually had siblings to clown around with (and get hand-me-down stuff… argh!). A nation fast becoming one of workaholics and money-chasers who’d rather spend their days as swinging bachelors and ageing bachelorettes pass their bio clock, than to settle down and raise a family to call your own (don’t forget Grandma and Granpa!). Ok maybe we’ve not found our Mr/Ms Right just yet. Or for the ladies, our own MR BIG (which I gladly compensate for shoes teehee). So forget couples, we now deliver pizzas to the CBD!!

Out of Biznez!!

Ok so no pelican delivery of ANYTHING, just a pizza place named after a stork… which actually gives a nice ring & rhyme to it. I gotta say, it’s probably one of the best tasting pizzas ive tasted, and the cheapest one to boot! I first got to know of Pelican pizza as an NTU hostelite, whose food choices are limited to Canteen A and JP. And when the tummy growls and grumbles late at night, what’s there to do but call for doorstep delivery right? Sarpino was usually the choice of pizza, being the second most affordable to Pelican. Plus, the latter didn’t really look quite that appealing on paper. But when you had one too many of the same kind, it’s about time for something different.


Like a smart consumer (at least I’d like to think that I am haha), I did my research online and surprisingly, reviews were mostly raves than rants. I did notice though, fewer pizza choices reduced to basic ones. No fancy schmancy pizzas here, just back to basics. Don’t be fooled though, by the lack of visual appeal or care put into the website, or the less-than-appealing pizza pamphlet that you would rather use as a temporary mouse pad (it works). I'm guessing the lack of investment in the aesthetic department actually favours customers to save a pocketful. As advertising isn’t one of their top priorities, we wouldn’t have to fork out as much to pay for the brand. Think of it, we are actually paying for what we want. WOW…

If you dont really fancy 1001 toppings on your pizza and simply contented with essential ingredients, then this is the pizza hut – woops I meant place - for you. NO frills, just good ol’ tasting pizzas. It also saves you endless pondering and squabbling over which pizzas to get. Too many options is sometimes a hassle, no?

The chicken mayo is my family’s favourite, although i've yet to try all pizzas from their menu. The chicken comes in chunks of tender meat, and boy are they generous with their mozzie cheese! Meat lover, like what the name implies, is recommended for carnivores. It still goes if you’re not a fan, as the taste is not too overwhelming on the palette. But if you rather not devour that much meat, pelican pizza is flexible enough to allow a personalisation to pizza. Just don’t be afraid to ASK! The crust comes in a standard size, which is not too thick -like you know where- neither is it too thin. Fluffy and crispy at the same time, it might just convert crust-haters to crust-eaters! Pizzas come only in 2 sizes, regular priced at $23.90 and large $31.90.

Chicken mayo with loads of mozarellaa.. likey!! A pizza this good deserves a FLASH!!

Meat Lover's.. or Meat OVERLOAD? Oven-baked chicken wings just made the cut, pizza hut drumlets still the one to beat. Don’t miss their garlic bread though, which is really buttery and loaded with garlic spread.

A dash of chilli hot sauce, microwave for a bit and BAM!! Cheese taste so much better melted, also gives you that stringy effect!!

They may not employ big and bold adverts to sell, but word of mouth (or the blog) is a good start in getting more curious taste-testers to secure a loyal fan base. They got me already! So the next time you’re dialling for pizza, why not try something besides that usual order? It wouldn’t hurt to try, as pelican pizzas goes for 1-for-1, delivery is free AND it’s dirt cheap (ok lah can make it). Right from the pelican’s mouth.

Sounds AWFULLY familiar, dont it??

View their very simple website here: Pelican Pizza