The Pizza Company: $24.5 Cheese Explosion, WeChat Pay Works

During a layover at Male Airport, your stomach always hurries faster than the clock—especially when you’re sweltering in tropical heat, dragging luggage through the terminal. "Quick, filling, and tasty" becomes a must, and The Pizza Company, hyped by so many, is tucked in the entrance snack area. Its green sign stands out among chains like Burger King, like a clear signal when you’re starving: head here, you won’t regret it. 🍕 First, the pizza: $24.5 chicken variant, cheese pulls half a meter I initially aimed for the "just over $10 budget options," but the "chicken pizza" on the menu caught my eye. It arrived and shocked me: a large 12-inch pie (later realizing "a small one’s enough for two"), with edges slightly charred, topped with a thick layer of cheese—golden like melted sunlight. A fork lift revealed strands stretching half a meter, (carrying) a faint milky aroma. Chicken chunks are evenly cut, lightly seasoned with black pepper, juicy enough to burst when bitten. Mixed with creamy cheese and chewy crust, every bite feels like a "toppings-overflowing" delight. My friend calculated mid-bite: $24.5 seems pricier than basics, but with this much cheese and solid chicken, it’s way better than the "dry, overpriced sandwiches" in the airport—no wonder locals grab takeout here too. After all, "filling and tasty" is rare in airports. 📍 Practical deets: 10-minute prep, WeChat Pay saves the day Easy to spot: It’s in the entrance snack area, right near Burger King and Starbucks. The green sign’s visible from far, so you won’t get lost even with luggage; Surprisingly fast: Takes about 10 minutes to make after ordering—a lifesaver for tight flights. No anxious watch-checking; just enough time to grab a drink next door; Payment hassle-free: WeChat Pay works! A godsend if you’re short on cash or forgot your card, no more rummaging for loose change at the counter; Drinks reference: Sprite is $4 a bottle, same as other airport spots—pairs well with pizza to cut the richness. 💡 Pro tip: Two people? Get a small! Don’t be like us (eyes bigger than our stomachs) We greedily ordered a large, only to end up sighing, stomachs stuffed—cheese and chicken are so hearty, we hit a wall halfway through. Later, we saw a couple with a small (around 8-inch) pie, finishing it with drinks, and realized "size accordingly." Leaving, we carried leftover pizza slices—cheese still pulled even when cool. Suddenly, in an airport where "space = money," finding a pizza this loaded, fairly priced, and WeChat-payable feels like a little blessing during a layover. Next time you’re hungry at Male Airport, don’t hesitate—head for that green sign. The Pizza Company? Totally lives up to the hype. #MaleAirportFood #ThePizzaCompany #MaldivesLayoverEats #AirportPizza #WeChatPayTravel