Mountain Mike's Spicy Himalayan Pizza is a new Indian cuisine menu item making its way to participating locations to provide consumers with an internationally inspired option to try out this fall. The pizza features tikka masala-marinated chicken along with mushrooms, onions, jalapeños and mozzarella cheese with tikka masala sauce before being finished with fresh cilantro. The pizza is being offered starting September 30 through November 30, 2024 and features a perfectly spiced flavor profile that will offer a touch of warmth as we head into the cooler weather months.
Chief Marketing Officer Carol DeNembo spoke on Mountain Mike's Spicy Himalayan Pizza saying, "We’ve seen a tremendous rise in the popularity of global flavors across the industry and among our own guests, which inspired us to create something new, exciting and adventurous that’s unlike anything else on our menu — enter: the Spicy Himalayan Pizza."
Spiced Indian Cuisine Pizzas
Mountain Mike's Spicy Himalayan Pizza is Arriving to Welcome Autumn
Trend Themes
1. Global-fusion Foods - Menus are incorporating elements from various global cuisines to create unique, hybrid dishes that appeal to adventurous eaters.
2. Seasonally-themed Menu Items - Restaurants are leveraging seasonal ingredients and themes to introduce limited-time offerings that generate excitement and urgency.
3. Spicy Flavor Profiles - Inspired by international cuisines, there's an increasing demand for dishes that feature bold and spicy flavor profiles to cater to evolving palates.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant and Food Service - Operators are innovating menu items to include cross-cultural flavors that attract a diverse customer base.
2. Food and Beverage Manufacturing - Companies are developing pre-packaged food products that replicate the bold, spicy flavors of global cuisine for home consumption.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Brands are crafting campaigns around limited-time offerings with unique, seasonally relevant flavors to drive brand excitement and customer engagement.