India Orders Biryanis Every 2.5 Second In 2023, Bengaluru Is Cake Capital: Stunning Facts From Swiggy

Biryani has secured its reign as the most-ordered dish on Swiggy for the eighth consecutive year, captivating taste buds across India.

As per the data released by Swiggy, India ordered biryani every 2.5 second. The chicken biryani dominated the scene, with a ratio of 5.5 to 1 in comparison to veg biryani orders. The biryani love affair expanded, with an impressive 2.49 million users initiating their Swiggy journey with a biryani order, reminiscent of the trendsetting Yashasvi Jaiswal.

To dispel any lingering doubts about the biryani hype, it's noteworthy that the term "biryani" was searched a whopping 40,30,827 times on the Swiggy platform. Hyderabad emerged as the biryani capital, accounting for every sixth biryani order. The undisputed champion of the biryani brigade hailed from the city, a Swiggy user who astonishingly ordered 1633 biryanis in a single year - an average of more than four biryanis per day. Phew, talk about dedication!

In a thrilling moment during the India vs. Pakistan World Cup match in October, a biryani-loving family in Chandigarh made waves by ordering a whopping 70 plates in one go. The intensity of the match was mirrored in Swiggy's statistics, with over 250 biryani orders per minute being clocked during this nail-biting encounter. The biryani phenomenon continues to capture hearts, palates, and Swiggy orders across the nation.

Bengaluru, The Cake Capital

Bengalurians undoubtedly love cakes. With a staggering 8.5 million orders for the perennial favourite, chocolate cake, the city proudly earned the title of the 'Cake Capital.'

On the occasion of Valentine's Day, the nation collectively ordered a mesmerizing 271 cakes per minute. It was a sweet symphony of affection and indulgence that echoed through every corner of the country.

Amidst the sweet statistics, a user from Nagpur emerged as a dessert enthusiast of epic proportions. In a single day, this avid cake lover placed an astonishing order for 92 cakes. One couldn't help but wonder if they indulged in this delightful treat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and perhaps, a midnight snack - a true testament to the irresistible allure of cake.

Stunning Facts

• A Mumbai user placed orders worth Rs 42.3 lakh. Yes, you heard it right.
• User accounts in Chennai, Delhi, and Hyderabad took the lead in maximum orders, with each city boasting accounts that have placed over 10,000 orders.
• The biggest party host came from Jhansi by placing an order with 269 items.
• With 207 pizzas ordered in a single day, it was no small pizza party at a household in Bhubaneswar.
• Idli reigned supreme when a customer from Hyderabad spent 6 lakhs on them.
• Swiggy's delivery partner covered an impressive 166.42 million green kms using electric vehicles (EVs) and cycles, contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly delivery.