Swiggy: Hyderabad Biryani capital of India; retains crown as most ordered dish in 8 years

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad has once again solidified its status as the Biryani capital of India, as it was the most-ordered dish on Swiggy for the eighth consecutive year, according to the Swiggy Hyderabad trends report 2023.

Every sixth biryani order in the country originated in Hyderabad, with a single Hyderabadi placing 1,633 biryani orders in 2023. The city’s biggest foodie spent Rs. 37,008 on a single order.  

The heart of the culinary scene in Hyderabad beats for Biryani, maintaining its reign as the most-ordered dish on Swiggy for the eighth consecutive year.

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The top 5 most-ordered dishes in the city were

● Chicken Biryani

● Masala Dosa

● Butter Naan

● Chicken 65

● Idli

Swiggy is the platform of choice in the city for food and quick commerce delivery with a user account from the city placing over 10,000 food orders on Swiggy in 2023.  

Fun fact, in 2023, a Hyderbadi ordered idlis worth a whopping Rs. 6 lakhs.

Maska Bun, Chicken Popcorn, Hot Chicken Wings, Veg Puff, and Samosa took center stage when it came to the city’s top five snacks.

Among the dessert aficionados, Double Ka Meetha retained its position as the city’s go-to dessert. It was followed by  Apricot Delight, Gulab Jamun, Choco Lava Cake, and Double Dark Chunk Chocolate Cookie.

Speaking on these order trends, Sidharth Bhakoo, VP, National Business Head at Swiggy, stated "As Hyderabad retains its title as the Biryani capital of India, Swiggy is proud to be the leading convenience platform for the city's food enthusiasts, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. With our focus on convenience and delight, we are dedicated to serving Hyderabad's vibrant culinary landscape and quick commerce needs."

Elevating dining experiences

Not just ordering in, the city’s foodies also made the most of the city's vibrant dining out options. Swiggy Dineout, catered to over 4 lakh customers in Hyderabad, saving them an impressive Rs. 25 Cr while witnessing a collective expenditure of Rs. 125.6 Cr.  

The highest individual bill through Dineout peaked at Rs. 1,78,507, underscoring the platform's influence on dining experiences.  

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Hyderabad embraced the digital dining experience, with a remarkable 88.23 percent of orders opting for online payment methods.

Swiggy remains committed to serving Hyderabad's vibrant culinary landscape and quick commerce needs, continually striving to enhance convenience and delight for every user.

Note: All statistics presented here are based on data collected from January 01, 2023, to November 15, 2023. Swiggy One is a membership program offering various benefits like free deliveries and discounts.