In 2025, India transformed every meal into a celebration of flavor and indulgence. Between packed workdays, late-night scrolls, and festive gatherings, food continued to anchor everyday life. Ordering food wasn’t about indulgence alone anymore; it became instinctive. A pause between meetings. A reward after long hours, a reason to gather or simply enjoy a moment of comfort- delivered right on time.
India chose what it trusted.
Familiar flavours, dependable favourites, and meals that slipped effortlessly into daily routines.
Welcome to the 10th edition of How India Swiggy’d, a snapshot of India’s love affair with food and recap of the year’s delicious highlights.
Big Year, Big Bites
- With a decade-long record of being the favourite, Biryani continued to reign supreme! With 93 million biryanis ordered in 2025, (that’s 194 orders per minute or 3.25 biryanis every second), Biryani is the undisputed King, proving that while trends may come and go, India’s deep-rooted love for this aromatic masterpiece remains constant. Chicken Biryani (57.7 million orders) was the most loved in the Biryani universe with the highest number of repeat orders.
- Burgers were the second most loved with 44.2 million orders, followed by Pizzas with 40.1 million orders. Another favourite dish was Veg Dosa with 26.2 million orders proving that this crispy, golden classic is much loved by foodies.
- Snack time (3- 7 pm) is a mood and we all live in it. Burgers were the most ordered amongst snacks with Chicken Burgers leading the pack (6.3 million orders), and Veg Burgers as close second with 4.2 million orders. Other loved snacks were Chicken Roll (4.1 million orders), Veg Pizza (3.6 million orders) and Chicken Nuggets (2.9 million orders).
- The Chai-Samosa ritual continued with 3.42 million Samosas and 2.9 million Adrak Chai ordered during snack time (3pm-7pm) in 2025.
- Dessert delights and indulgence: While White Chocolate Cake topped the charts with 6.9 million orders, 2025 was also the year of love for desi favourites. Chocolate Cake (5.4 million orders) and Gulab Jamun (4.5 million orders) featured in the top 3 desserts ordered. Kaju Barfi (2 million orders), and Besan Ladoo (1.9 million orders) ranked 2nd and 3rd in Indian sweets.
- Chocolate was the flavour of the year in ice creams with 3.3 million Dark Chocolate ice creams and 2.6 million Chocolate Sundaes ordered.
- Global cuisines entered the carts with Mexican (16 million orders), Tibetan (12 million+ orders), Korean (4.7 million orders) cuisines becoming consumer favourites. Matcha was the most searched global cuisine in 2025.
- Hyperlocal is the new authentic, with love for local cuisines. Pahari cuisine marked a 9x growth, while orders in Malabari, Rajathani, Malvani and other regional cuisines also grew almost 2x in the past one year.
- Without a doubt, Dinner is the ultimate Bahubali of mealtimes, with dinner orders nearly 32% higher than lunch orders
- Big Heart, Bigger Celebrations: A single consumer in Hyderabad spent Rs 47,106 and ordered 65 boxes of Dry Fruit Cookies Gift Pack in August to kickstart the festive period!
- A foodie in Mumbai redefined “dining all day”and placed 3,196 food orders on Swiggy in 2025. That’s almost 9 food orders/day- this was the highest in the country!
- For those cravings and hunger pangs, quick food delivery with Bolt came to the rescue. Highest number of deliveries were in Bengaluru, followed by Hyderabad and Mumba Also, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Vizag and Kochi were the top emerging markets for Bolt
- Continuing the reign of the sweet tooth on Bolt, the good-old Chocolate Cakes and Gulab Jamun were the most-ordered desserts to curb hunger pangs in 10 minutes.
- On Swiggy’s 99Store, the highest number of orders were placed in Bengaluru followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai. 99Store also saw popularity in emerging cities such as Indore, Vizag, and Kochi. The top selling desserts were Chocolate Pastries (2.3 lakh orders) and Chocolate Cakes (1.3 lakh orders). Apart from Chicken Biryani, Paneer Pizzas, Corn Garlic Bread, Chicken Fry were amongst the most ordered dishes through 99Store.
- Interestingly, a customer in Mumbai ordered a massive feast – 15 units of Dum Chicken Biryani , 10 plates of Chicken Meatball Kebab, 5 plates of Falafel-E-Khaas and Pepper Paneer Biryani, and 100 gulab jamuns on 99Store! Seems like a huge party!
- The true enablers, our delivery partners ensured your cravings met with a smile, and a hot meal! Our delivery partners clocked an epic 24 billion kilometers this year – that’s like driving the distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari 340,000 times and still stopping for chai!
- Mohammad Razique, our Delivery partner from Bengaluru delivered an incredible 11,718 orders this year, while Poongodi, a partner from Chennai led the female partners by delivering 8169 orders in 2025!
Breakfast Staples to Midnight Binges
Through the day, our cravings painted a vibrant picture of India’s culinary soul, moving seamlessly from the comforting rituals of breakfast to the high-energy indulgence of late-night feasts.
- Breaking the fast: The humble Idli emerged as the morning favourite and was a front-row contender in India’s breakfast lineup. In 2025, 11 million Idlis were delivered making it the most popular breakfast item, followed by Veg Dosas (9.6 million orders). Veg and Medhu Vadas ranked 3rd and 4th. Veg Puri (1.26 million orders) and Aloo Parantha (1.25 million orders) )were also amongst the top favourite breakfast items ordered.
- Late night (12am – 2am) binging evolved from being a guilty secret to popular habit, bringing the perfect end to the day. Chicken Burgers were the most ordered late night food with 2.3 million orders. Chicken Biryani, Veg Burgers, and Veg Pizzas were amongst the top favourites in the list of late night binges. Chocolate Waffles, Chocolate Cakes and White Chocolate cake were the most ordered desserts for late night binging.
Festive Mania
In India, food isn’t just a meal—it’s the guest of honor at every celebration, a delicious thread that weaves together our festive spirit and turns every milestone into a shared moment of joy.
- Lord Ganesha’s favorite treat took the nation by storm this year, with a staggering 28 lakh modaks delivered to homes on Ganesh Chaturthi across India as celebrations reached a sugar-coated peak.
- From 99,200 plates of Sabudana Khichdi to over one lakh Vrat Thalis and 70,000 orders for Sabudana Vada, India proved that Navratri (September 22-30, 2025), is just as much about the food as it is about the faith.
- When the clock struck 8 PM on Ashtami (September 30, 2025), the nation broke its fast in unison! We clocked a massive 2 lakh orders in just 60 minutes, with the value of orders soaring 17% higher than last year.
- Freedom, Biryani, and a Falooda Surprise! While Chicken Biryani remained the national favorite on Independence Day, it was Kannur that stole the spotlight. One legendary order of 50 Special Faloodas proved that non-metro cities know how to celebrate like no one else!
- On Rakhi, an incredible 4,650 orders were placed every single minute during dinner! From a 15,740 feast in the heartlands to a massive Rs. 26,434 spread in the metros, families celebrated in a big way
- Diwali saw the festivities peak as India indulged in a grand spread by ordering7 million kgs of sweets, dry fruits & desserts during Diwali week.
Where cravings meet value and convenience
Innovative features on the Swiggy app have redefined urban convenience, creating seamless new ways for millions to gather, celebrate, and enjoy their favorite meals together. From Incognito mode to Group Orders, from eating healthy to making train travel more memorable by ordering their favourite food through Food On Train- here’s how India enjoyed great food and great convenience!
- High Protein foods were the real MVP this year, with 23 million orders. Bengaluru led the way in this category, followed by Mumbai and Hyderabad.
- Swiggy’s Incognito Mode has become the ultimate “hush-hush” feature, allowing users to explore their food interests because some cravings are strictly between you and your appetite. 32% YoY growth was recorded in orders placed in Incognito mode in 2025. Bengaluru held the top position followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai. The feature was also a hit amongst emerging markets like Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh and Nagpur. 1 pm and 8 pm were the two most preferred slots for making incognito orders.
Great Features, Great Experience
- The Group ordering feature grew a massive 841% YoY. Bengaluru led the way followed by Hyderabad and Mumbai. Emerging cities such as Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Kochi also saw interest.
- Corporate professionals surely showed us how to enjoy their meals. Bengaluru led the orders on DeskEats, while Mumbai and Hyderabad followed closely. DeskEats was also a big hit in emerging markets with Chandigarh and Jaipur taking the lead. A customer ordered Pizzas worth Rs. 47,578/- surely making for a great team party!
- Orders through Food on Trains grew a massive 380% in the past one year. A customer in Jhansi placed an order for 50 Veg Special Thalis worth Rs. 17,200.
- India’s most popular station for food on train feature on Swiggy was once again Vijayawada Jn showing a growth of 233% in orders in one year. Stations like Kanpur Jn, Vadodara Jn, Salem Jn, Nagpur Jn also featured amongst top 10 popular stations for Food on Train orders.
Dining Out evolves from Indulgence to Lifestyle Favourite
Stepping out to eat became more than just a meal this year; it turned into a grander social occasion as diners flocked to their favorite spots to soak in the atmosphere and create lasting memories. Whether it was a planned celebration or a spontaneous evening out, the vibrant dining scene reflected the customer’s growing desire to turn every outing into a shared experience.
- 7 million diners were seated in 2025, with most diners in Bengaluru (4.5 million), Delhi (3.9 million), and Hyderabad (3.7 million). The national average bookings per day also increased more than 2x in one year!
- Dining out gained popularity in emerging markets like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, Dehradun, Vadodara and Mangalore also featured in the top 20 cities using Swiggy Dineout.
- Through Swiggy Dineout, India saved a total of Rs 774 crore in 2025. Even emerging markets like Jaipur (Rs 20 crore), Chandigarh (Rs 19 Crore) and Ahmedabad (Rs 16.7 Crore) enjoyed huge savings. A single highest saving of Rs 150,800 was enjoyed by a customer in Bengaluru.
- Single highest billing was by two customers in Bengaluru and two customers in Mumbai of Rs 3 lakhs each. In Pune, a customer made a single highest payment of Rs 173,885/-
- Late night parties continued to be popular in Bengaluru, followed by Mumbai, Delhi and Pune! Interestingly, Chandigarh. Lucknow, Indore, Surat also featured in the list of top 20 cities
- Coimbatore, Vizag and Nagpur had the highest average value of bill on Swiggy Dineout amongst emerging markets
- Why party alone? Group bookings were most popular in Bengaluru (7.49 lakh bookings) followed by Delhi (6.29 lakh bookings) and Hyderabad (5.7 lakh bookings).
- Savings Galore with Great India Restaurant Festival. India saved a whopping Rs 324.6 Crores during GIRF. While Delhi (Rs 65.9 Crores), Bengaluru (Rs 64.2 Crores) and Hyderabad (Rs 47.7 Crores) saved the most, emerging markets like Jaipur and Chandigarh also enjoyed bumper savings.
- Buffet bookings jumped 78% to reach 219,320 in 2025. The trend was most pronounced in Delhi (82,125 bookings), followed by Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
- With 1.6 million bookings in 2025, Premium Dining grew a massive 123.7% in the past one year. Mumbai and Bengaluru clocked over 120% growth, Jaipur and Lucknow clocked over 165% growth in bookings.
- DineCash was a runway success in Bengaluru, Delhi and also was popular in emerging markets like Ahmedabad and Jaipur
Dining Out on Special Occasions
Love was definitely in the air and on the plate this year.
- Bookings on Valentine’s day increased over a whopping 130% in one year. While Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad were the top 4 cities, emerging markets also saw impressive growth. Bookings in cities like Indore and Chandigarh grew 160% in the past year.
- A customer in Pune spent Rs 119,257/– on a single outing during Valentine’s Day, while in Patna, a customer spent Rs 55,000!
- Bookings for premium dining grew 179% YoY on Valentine’s Day; with Delhi (216% growth), Kolkata (219%) and Pune (272%) seeing significant growth along with Jaipur (223.6%) and Chandigarh (237.7%)
A heartwarming surge in celebrations during Mother’s Day
- Bookings grew 122.5% YoY, and a single highest billing of Rs 126,765 by a customer in Mumbai. Even in cities such as Jaipur (Rs 42,221/- and Lucknow (Rs 35,613/-) splurging during Mother’s Day was observed.
Treating Dad to his favorite flavors on Father’s Day
- Bookings during Father’s Day increased 83% as compared to last year especially in cities such as Ahmedabad (158.9%), Indore (145.4%) and Lucknow (111.6%).
- Group bookings increased 64.1% as compared to Father’s Day 2024
In 2025, our collective relationship with food has shifted from simple sustenance to a vibrant expression of culture and connection. This year’s trends prove that whether we are dining in the shadows of the night or celebrating under the bright lights of a restaurant, our shared love for food continues to turn every meal into a lasting memory.
- Data spans 1 Jan 2025 to 30 Nov 2025
