Hyderabad ordered 72 lakh biryanis in last six months

HYDERABAD: Hyderabadis placed more than 72 lakh biryani orders in the last six months and more than 150 lakh biryani orders the previous year, revealed Swiggy on the occasion of World Biryani Day, indicating the city's fondness for this cuisine.

Swiggy’s order analysis also revealed some interesting biryani ordering trends from the first half of 2023

• Biryani orders in the city went up by 8.39 percent in the last five and a half months compared to the same time in 2022. Dum Biryani emerged as the undisputed champion, with over 9 lakh orders, conquering the hearts and palates of Hyderabadis.
• Following closely behind is the savoury Biryani Rice, which garnered an incredible 7.9 lakh orders, while the popular Mini Biryani received over 5.2 lakh orders. These wonderful varieties continue to enrich Hyderabad's culinary legacy, attracting food connoisseurs from all walks of life.

A Biryani Haven: Hyderabad's Culinary Landscape

With a plethora of options available, it comes as no surprise that Hyderabad boasts an impressive count of over 15,000 restaurants offering Biryani on their menus. Kukatpally, Madhapur, Ameerpet, Banjara Hills, Kothapet and Dilsukhnagar were the top areas with the highest concentration of Biryani-serving restaurants that cater to the diverse palates and preferences of Biryani enthusiasts across the city.

Biryani Consumption Hotspots: Unveiling Hyderabad's Biryani-loving Enclav

Among the various regions of Hyderabad, certain areas witnessed the highest Biryani consumption in terms of order volume. Kukatpally takes the crown followed by Madhapur, Banjara Hills, Gachibowli and Kondapur.

The above findings were released based on an analysis of orders placed on Swiggy between January 2023 to June 15, 2023.