In 2025, India transformed every meal into a celebration of flavor, convenience, and connection. Amid packed workdays, late-night scrolls, and festive gatherings, food continued to anchor daily life. Ordering a meal was no longer just about indulgence it became instinctive: a pause between meetings, a reward after long hours, a reason to gather, or simply a moment of comfort delivered right on time.
India chose what it trusted: familiar flavors, dependable favorites, and meals that seamlessly fit into daily routines.
Welcome to the 10th edition of How India Swiggy’d, a snapshot of India’s love affair with food and a recap of the year’s delicious highlights.
Big Year, Big Bites
Biryani reigned supreme once again. With 93 million biryanis ordered in 2025—that’s 194 orders per minute or 3.25 biryanis every second—this aromatic masterpiece proved that India’s love for it remains unwavering. Chicken Biryani (57.7 million orders) was the most loved, with the highest number of repeat orders.
Other favorites included:
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Burgers: 44.2 million orders
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Pizzas: 40.1 million orders
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Veg Dosa: 26.2 million orders
Snack time (3–7 PM) dominated with comfort food:
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Chicken Burgers: 6.3 million orders
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Veg Burgers: 4.2 million orders
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Chicken Rolls: 4.1 million orders
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Veg Pizza: 3.6 million orders
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Chicken Nuggets: 2.9 million orders
The iconic Chai-Samosa ritual continued with 3.42 million samosas and 2.9 million adrak chai served during snack hours.
Desserts and indulgence saw classics like:
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White Chocolate Cake: 6.9 million orders
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Chocolate Cake: 5.4 million orders
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Gulab Jamun: 4.5 million orders
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Kaju Barfi: 2 million orders
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Besan Ladoo: 1.9 million orders
Chocolate ruled ice creams, with 3.3 million Dark Chocolate and 2.6 million Chocolate Sundaes sold.
Global flavors made their mark:
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Mexican: 16 million orders
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Tibetan: 12 million+ orders
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Korean: 4.7 million orders
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Matcha emerged as the most searched global cuisine.
Hyperlocal flavors gained momentum, with Pahari cuisine growing 9x and Malabari, Rajasthani, and Malvani cuisines almost doubling in orders.
Dinner remains king, with orders nearly 32% higher than lunch.
Big Heart, Bigger Celebrations
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In Hyderabad, a single customer spent ₹47,106 on 65 Dry Fruit Cookie Gift Packs to kickstart festivities.
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A Mumbai foodie placed 3,196 orders in 2025—almost 9 orders a day—the highest in the country.
Bolt deliveries ensured instant gratification:
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Highest deliveries in Bengaluru, followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai.
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Emerging markets: Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Vizag, Kochi.
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Top desserts on Bolt: Chocolate Cakes and Gulab Jamun.
99Store highlights:
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Bengaluru led orders, followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai.
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Popular items: Chocolate Pastries (2.3 lakh orders), Chocolate Cakes (1.3 lakh), Chicken Biryani, Paneer Pizzas, Corn Garlic Bread, Chicken Fry.
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Legendary order in Mumbai: 15 Dum Chicken Biryani, 10 Chicken Meatball Kebabs, 5 Falafel-E-Khaas & Pepper Paneer Biryani, and 100 Gulab Jamuns—a true feast!
Delivery partners clocked 1.24 billion km, equivalent to Kashmir to Kanyakumari 340,000 times.
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Bengaluru’s Mohammad Razique delivered 11,718 orders
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Chennai’s Poongodi led female partners with 8,169 orders
Breakfast Staples to Midnight Binges
Breakfast favorites:
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Idli: 11 million orders
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Veg Dosa: 9.6 million
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Veg Vada & Medhu Vada: Top 3
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Veg Puri: 1.26 million
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Aloo Parantha: 1.25 million
Late-night cravings (12 AM–2 AM):
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Chicken Burgers topped with 2.3 million orders
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Chicken Biryani, Veg Burgers, Veg Pizzas followed
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Chocolate Waffles, Chocolate Cakes, and White Chocolate Cake dominated desserts
Festive Mania
Food celebrated faith and festivity:
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Ganesh Chaturthi: 2.28 lakh modaks delivered
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Navratri: 99,200 Sabudana Khichdi, 1 lakh Vrat Thalis, 70,000 Sabudana Vada
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Ashtami: 2.2 lakh orders in 60 minutes, order value 17% higher than last year
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Independence Day: Chicken Biryani led; Kannur had a record order of 50 Special Faloodas
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Rakhi: 4,650 orders per minute during dinner
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Diwali: 1.7 million kgs of sweets, dry fruits, and desserts delivered
Convenience Meets Cravings
Swiggy’s innovative features shaped urban dining:
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High-protein foods: 23 million orders, led by Bengaluru
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Incognito Mode: 69.32% YoY growth, popular in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Nagpur
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Preferred incognito slots: 1 PM and 8 PM
Dining Out Evolves
Dining out became a social lifestyle experience:
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23.7 million diners seated, led by Bengaluru (4.5M), Delhi (3.9M), Hyderabad (3.7M)
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Emerging markets: Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, Dehradun, Vadodara, Mangalore
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Savings through Swiggy Dineout: ₹774 crore nationwide
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Single highest saving: ₹150,800 in Bengaluru
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Highest single bills: ₹3 lakh (Bengaluru & Mumbai), ₹1.73 lakh (Pune)
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Group bookings: Bengaluru (7.49 lakh), Delhi (6.29 lakh), Hyderabad (5.7 lakh)
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Buffet bookings: 219,320 (78% growth), with Delhi leading
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Premium dining: 1.6 million bookings (123.7% growth)
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DineCash popular in Bengaluru, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur
2025: A Year of Food, Culture, and Connection
From breakfast rituals to midnight indulgences, from festive feasts to impromptu bites, India’s relationship with food evolved in 2025. Each order, each meal, each bite painted a vibrant picture of the country’s culinary soul.
Whether dining in the shadows of the night or celebrating under restaurant lights, food continues to turn every moment into a lasting memory.
