Can you order food worth rupees Lakhs ????
Yes you read it right
Imagine this: a resident of Mumbai managed to accumulate a whopping food bill of Rs 42.3 lakh by ordering from Swiggy throughout 2023. Yes, you read that right! Swiggy spilled the beans in its annual report titled ‘How India Swiggy’d in 2023,’ released on December 14. This report dives into the eating habits of Indians, and guess what? Biryani takes the crown as the most beloved dish ordered on the platform.
Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the Mumbai resident with the mind-blowing food bill. According to Swiggy, this person ordered food worth Rs 42.3 lakh. No, it’s not a CTC (Cost to Company), just an astronomical food order!
Biryani steals the spotlight as the undisputed favorite among Indians, with an incredible rate of 2.5 servings per second throughout the year. This marks the eighth time in a row that Biryani has dominated Swiggy’s charts.
In Hyderabad, a true Biryani enthusiast made headlines by ordering a staggering total of 1,633 biryanis over the year, averaging more than four plates daily. Chicken Biryani remains a crowd-pleaser, but vegetarians aren’t far behind, ordering one veg Biryani for every 5.5 chicken ones.
During the heated India vs Pakistan cricket match, the Biryani craze reached its peak as a family from Chandigarh ordered an impressive 70 plates in one go.
But the Biryani saga is just the beginning of the culinary tales. A resident of Jhansi made waves with an extraordinary order of 269 items in a single day. Meanwhile, in Bhubaneshwar, a household opted for a pizza feast, ordering an impressive 207 pizzas, showcasing the nation’s love for this cheesy delight.
Bengaluru earned the title of ‘Cake Capital’ with a remarkable 8.5 million chocolate cake orders. On Valentine’s Day alone, the entire country collectively ordered 271 cakes per minute, proving our penchant for indulgent celebrations.
In 2023, celebrated as the International Year of Millets, there was a significant 124% growth in orders for millet-based dishes on platforms like Guiltfree. The health-conscious trend also led to a 38% surge in search queries for millet-centric meals.
Hyderabad took its love for idlis to new heights, with a dedicated customer spending an impressive 6 lakhs exclusively on this South Indian delicacy.
And in the battle between Japanese anime and K-pop, Japanese cuisine emerged victorious with a 2x higher order volume compared to its Korean counterpart. It’s a testament to the dynamic and ever-evolving food choices in India.
Swiggy’s report is like a snapshot of India’s diverse palate, blending traditional flavors with modern-day convenience. As we wave goodbye to 2023, one thing is clear – Biryani continues to add spice to the lives of millions across the country, one savory spoonful at a time.
