Ordering food online has made our lives easier. It saves time otherwise spent commuting, standing in long lines and waiting for delivery at restaurants. Platforms like Swiggy have further simplified the experience and allowed people to enjoy their favorite foods from the comfort of their homes.
Like every year, Swiggy released its report on the most ordered food of 2025. This year too, biryani continues its reign as the most popular food in India, with 93 million orders on the food delivery app. On average, 194 biryanis were ordered per minute, making it the tenth consecutive year at the top.
According to Swiggy’s report, biryani remains the undisputed king, proving that while food trends may come and go, India’s deep-rooted love for this aromatic dish remains constant.
A biryani is ordered every 3.25 seconds
In 2025, Indians will order a biryani on Swiggy every 3.25 seconds – which translates to 194 biryanis per minute. This remarkable figure does not even include orders placed through other platforms such as Zomato or orders placed directly at restaurants.
Year-end data from Swiggy shows that chicken biryani was the most popular variant, accounting for 57.7 million orders out of a total of 93 million biryani ordered during the year.
2025 also marked a milestone for biryani as it completed a decade as the most popular food on Swiggy. While biryani continued to dominate, several other dishes also saw strong demand. Burgers came in second with 44.2 million orders, followed by pizza in third place with 40.1 million orders. Veg dosa also remained a crowd favorite, registering 26.2 million orders.
“In India, food is never just food, so the moments begin – a hurried ‘quick bite’ that turns into a comfort meal or a late night when hunger strikes before bed… It’s not just about the staggering 93 million biryani orders, the growing appetite for global cuisine or the rediscovery of local favourites. food,” said Rohit Kapoor, CEO, Swiggy Marketplace. “At Swiggy, we are fortunate to witness these stories every day and be part of the everyday joys.
