India’s Appetite For Biryani Hits 93 Million Orders In 2025

India’s love affair with biryani has reached new heights in 2025, with food delivery platforms reporting a record 93 million orders of the dish across the country. The numbers highlight biryani’s dominance in India’s culinary landscape, outpacing pizzas, burgers, and other fast-food staples.  

Key highlights from the announcement include  

• Chicken biryani was the most ordered variant, accounting for nearly 70% of total biryani deliveries.  
• Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi emerged as the top three cities driving demand.  
• Food delivery apps reported that biryani was ordered every 2 seconds on average throughout the year.  
• Vegetarian biryani saw a surge in popularity, especially in Mumbai and Pune, reflecting changing dietary preferences.  
• Festive seasons and cricket match days recorded the highest spikes in biryani orders.  
• The rise of cloud kitchens specializing in regional biryani styles contributed to the growth, offering Hyderabadi, Lucknowi, Kolkata, and Malabar varieties.  
• Delivery platforms noted that biryani consistently outperformed other dishes, with pizza trailing at nearly half the demand.  
• The trend underscores India’s growing reliance on food delivery apps, which have become integral to urban dining culture.  

Industry experts suggest that biryani’s enduring popularity lies in its versatility, regional diversity, and ability to cater to both everyday meals and celebratory occasions. The dish’s dominance in delivery statistics also reflects broader shifts in consumer behavior, where convenience and tradition intersect in the digital age.  

With 93 million orders in a single year, biryani has not only reaffirmed its place as India’s favorite dish but also highlighted the transformative role of delivery apps in shaping modern food consumption.  

Sources: Swiggy Annual Report 2025, Zomato Insights, Times of India, Indian Express