India’s appetite for convenience-led dining continued to grow in 2025, with biryani, burgers, pizzas and dosas emerging as the most ordered food items on Swiggy, according to the company’s annual consumption report released this week.
The findings are part of the tenth edition of Swiggy’s “How India Swiggy’d” report, which analyses ordering patterns and food preferences based on millions of transactions recorded on the platform over the year. Biryani retained its position as the country’s most popular dish, clocking 93 million orders in 2025. Burgers followed with 44.2 million orders, while pizzas saw 40.1 million orders. South Indian staple dosa rounded off the top four with 26.2 million orders, underlining the continued demand for both indulgent and traditional comfort foods.
The report also points to a growing interest in regional and hyperlocal cuisines. Orders for Pahari food surged ninefold over the past year, while Malabari, Rajasthani, Malvani and other regional cuisines nearly doubled in volume. Swiggy noted that consumers are increasingly seeking flavours rooted in local traditions, even when ordering online.
Meal timing trends reflected a strong preference for evening dining, with dinner orders nearly 32 percent higher than lunch orders, suggesting that food delivery remains a key convenience for end-of-day meals.
Global flavours also found increasing favour among Indian consumers. Mexican cuisine recorded 16 million orders during the year, while Tibetan dishes crossed 12 million orders. Korean food, driven by growing awareness and pop culture influence, logged 4.7 million orders, indicating steady traction beyond metro markets.
Swiggy said the data highlights how Indian food habits are evolving, blending familiarity with experimentation. While iconic dishes such as biryani continue to dominate order volumes, the rise of regional and international cuisines points to a more diverse and adventurous consumer palate shaping the country’s food delivery landscape.
