How Kolkata ordered food on Swiggy: Chicken biriyani most ordered food; Gulabjamun outshined Rosogolla

Kolkata: Restaurant aggregator Swiggy Friday shared Kolkata’s top trends in food delivery with the How India Swiggy’d 2023. Swiggy’s year-end order analysis from Kolkata confirmed that food continued celebrated in the city.

IBNS • 23 Dec 2023, 02:56 am

Considered to be a haven for street food that tantalizes both the sweet tooth and the spice lover, the city catered to every palate from Biryani, Chinese, and South Indian, to Pizza. Not just street food, the city also fancied dining in from fine dining restaurants, placing over 8+ Lakh orders on Swiggy Gourmet.

Talking about the sweet tooth, during Durga Pujo, Gulab Jamuns outshined the iconic Roshogolla with over 77 lakh orders during Durga Puja.

Culinary Chronicles - What Kolkata ordered from Swiggy in 2023

The heart of Kolkata’s culinary scene beats for Biryani, as seen in the top 5 most-ordered dishes in the city. These include:

Chicken Biryani
Mutton Biryani
Chicken Darjeeling Steam Momo
Non-Veg Pizza
Margherita Pizza

Chicken Popcorn, Hot Chicken Wings, Hot & Crispy Chicken, and Hing Kachori emerged as the city’s top snacks.

When it came to desserts, Phirni, Gajar Ka Halwa, Shahi Kheer and Shahi Tukra were the top choices to fulfill the sweet cravings of Kolkata.

Speaking on these order trends, Sidharth Bhakoo, VP, National Business Head at Swiggy, stated "As Kolkata had Biryani at the top of their minds through the year, Swiggy is proud to be the leading convenience platform for the city's food enthusiasts, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. With our focus on convenience and delight, we are dedicated to serving Kolkata’s vibrant culinary landscape and quick commerce needs."

Eating out for the feel-good dining experiences

Not only did food enthusiasts enjoy ordering in, but they also made the most of Kolkata’s vibrant dining-out scene. Thanks to Swiggy Dineout, users saved a remarkable Rs 15 Crores while collectively spending Rs 62 Crores.

The highest individual bill processed through Swiggy Dineout peaked at Rs 1,10,328, highlighting the platform's significant impact on dining experiences.

Kolkata embraced the digital dining experience, with a remarkable 82.29% of orders opting for online payment methods.

Swiggy remains committed to serving the city’s vibrant culinary landscape and quick commerce needs, continually striving to enhance convenience and delight for every user.