Bengaluru Ate, Saved, and Celebrated Big in 2024 with 13.8 million Biryani Plates and Rs 101 Crore Savings!
From Biryani Obsessions to Chocolate Fixations, Here’s How Bengaluru Swiggy’d in Style!
Bengaluru, known for its tech hubs and verdant parks, is also a city of passionate food lovers. In 2024, Swiggy bridged the gap between Bengalureans and their favorite dishes, helping them savor everything from traditional South Indian breakfasts to indulgent chocolate desserts. Whether it was a midnight snack, a celebratory cake, or a comfort meal during a cricket match, Bengaluru proved that its love for food is as dynamic as its vibrant culture. 
Local Food Trends That Defined 2024 in Bengaluru
The City’s Favorites
● Bengaluru claimed its spot as a close contender to Hyderabad, the ‘Biryani King,’ with Chicken Biryani emerging as the city’s top choice. With a whopping 7.5 million Chicken Biryani orders, Bengaluru spent over Rs 200 crores on this beloved dish, contributing significantly to the city’s 13.8 million total orders of Biryani.
● While Chicken Biryani reigned supreme, Bengaluru stayed true to its roots. The Veg Dosa followed with 5.1 million orders, proving that South Indian comfort food remains timeless.
● When it came to snacks, Bengaluru’s favorites included Chicken Roll, Chicken Nuggets, and the classic Aloo Samosa.
● Breakfast was cherished in Namma Bengaluru as it topped all cities for morning orders. Veg Dosa led with 2.5 million orders, followed by Veg Idli (1.9 million orders). Other popular dishes included Medhu Vada, Veg Pongal, Onion Dosa, and Veg Bath.
Sweet Tooth Capital of India
● If there’s one thing Bengaluru loves almost as much as its breakfasts, it’s chocolate. The city topped Swiggy’s charts for chocolate-based desserts:
o Choco Lava Cake is the city’s #1 dessert followed by Death by Chocolate Sundae and Chocolate Truffle Cake.
o Surprise Surprise! The highest order for the quickly available 10-minute Bolt delivery from the city was the mouth-watering Rasmalai!
● Bengaluru’s love for sweets shone brightly during Diwali, with one user placing an extravagant order of 70 packets of Kaju Katli worth Rs 39,999.
● On Valentine’s Day, romance was alive and well as the city topped the cake orders leaderboard with 9.8k cakes, featuring favorites like White Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Cake, and Milk Chocolate Cake.
Record-Breaking Feasts
● Highest order placed? This single consumer in Bengaluru, spent Rs 49,900 on a pasta extravaganza, devouring almost 55 Alfredo dishes, 40 Mac & Cheese, and 30 Spaghetti plates.
● When India clinched the T20 World Cup – A true fan from Bengaluru took the excitement to the next level, ordering a staggering 120 burgers in a single order to mark the victory.
● Food That Brings People Together – In a record-breaking group order, a Bengaluru customer placed an order worth Rs 23,000, featuring 45 items to serve 107 portions of a whole Indian affair including Chicken, Paneer and Veg Biryani, Chicken and Paneer Tikka, and other Indian delicacies. With 7,031 group orders, Bengaluru is crowned the “Group Order Guru”, ahead of Hyderabad and Mumbai.
● Shhhh! Secrets Unravelled – Bengaluru was leading at ordering through the Incognito Mode with 54,064 orders, including 7,539 of these orders being late-night cravings. The items ordered include Chicken Biryani, Chicken Fry, Chicken Burger.
Festivals and Celebrations: Bengaluru’s Unique Touch
● Ganesh Chaturthi: The city joined Mumbai and Pune in ordering 23,000 modaks to honor the festivities.
● New Year’s Special: The first biryani order of the year came at 4:02:52 AM, featuring the delicious Prawns Biryani.
Din- Din-Dinner Through Dine Out
● Bengaluru led the party scene with nearly 289,000 alcohol transactions, while romance was surely alive, with Bengaluru leading “just the two of us” reservations with 486K bookings.
● Savings Superstars: Collectively, Bengalureans saved a jaw-dropping close to Rs 101 crores in 2024. That’s enough to buy all the coffee in Koramangala for a year!
● Biggest Binge: A high-roller spent Rs 2,22,288 at Far & East, Four Seasons, feasting on a meal as extravagant as the bill. Who said fine dining wasn’t fine spending?
● Coupon Champ: One savvy diner saved a whopping Rs 1,09,386 at JW Kitchen, JW Marriott.
● Table for Millions: Over 4.2 million diners enjoyed meals across Bengaluru’s top restaurants. Whether it’s a Sunday brunch in Indiranagar or a dinner date in UB City, Bengalureans were all about sharing meals and moments.
And that’s how Bengaluru Swiggy’d in 2024—one bite, one craving, and one unforgettable food story at a time.
Reminiscing on the year gone Siddharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer, Food Marketplace, Swiggy said, “2024 was a year that India celebrated its incredible culinary diversity through Swiggy. The residents of Bengaluru embraced Swiggy’s offerings, making us a part of each of their celebrations. We are proud to be at the heart of this journey, empowering millions across India to savor their favorite culinary delights. From satisfying midnight cravings to sparking joy with the promise of convenience, we remain driven by a vision to make exceptional food experiences accessible to every corner of the country, one meal, one celebration at a time.”
And to add to the fun, here are some of India’s food trends from 2024
● With 83 million biryanis devoured this year (that’s 158 orders per minute or roughly 2 biryanis every second) Biryani is the undisputed King of food kingdom in the country for the 9th consecutive year.
● In a chicken-heavy lineup, the humble Dosa steals the show! 23 million orders and counting—this is the true culinary hit.
● A single consumer in Bengaluru spent Rs 49,900 on a pasta extravaganza, devouring almost 55 Alfredo dishes, 40 Mac & Cheese, and 30 Spaghetti plates.
● Rasmalai and Sitaphal ice cream topped the charts as the most-ordered delights to curb hunger pangs in 10 minutes through Bolt Delivery
● Our delivery partners clocked an epic 1.96 billion kilometers, – that’s like driving the distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari 533 thousand times and still stop for chai!
● Furthermore, our delivery superheroes! Kapil Kumar Pandey from Mumbai delivered an incredible 10,703 orders this year, while Kaleeswari M from Coimbatore led the female partners with 6,658 orders!
● India ordered over 3.6 million choco lava cakes to satisfy its sweet tooth.
● In just 3 months, 3.5 lakh secret orders were placed through the Incognito mode.
● Vijayawada Junction was the perfect station to forget motion sickness in trains with the highest orders!
● In 2024, Swiggy Dineout seated 22 million diners, who saved a massive Rs 533 Cr in total with table reservations/deals per hour rising from 337 to 1,242 throughout the year.
Here’s to an even tastier 2025!
(Note: All statistics presented here are based on data collected from January 01, 2024, to November 22, 2024.)