India’s leading food delivery platform, Zomato, and express commerce entity, Blinkit, have unveiled the much-awaited 2024 year-end covers. These reports provide a fascinating glimpse into the food preferences and demand trends that determine the nation’s choices throughout the year.
Zomato review: How India ate in 2024
Zomato Insights showcases the country’s diverse culinary tastes and quirky tales that reflect India’s love for food. Here are the highlights:
Biryani reigns supreme
- With a staggering 9,13,99,110 orders, Biryani remained the most popular dish in 2024.
- That’s more than three commands per second, every day!
Pizza takes second place
- Pizza secured its place as the second most ordered dish with 5,84,46,908 orders.
- Fun fact: If the ordered pizzas line up, they can stretch from Mumbai to New York City and beyond.
Chai vs. Coffee: The Great Beverage Battle
- Tea orders: 77,76,725
- Coffee orders: 74,32,856
- Chai has narrowly overtaken coffee as India’s beverage of choice.
Intimate train tales
- A generous traveler ordered 120 Manchurian sets on a train to feed an entire ghost. Talk about sharing the joy!
Unique feats and super savings
- A Delhi customer discovered 1,377 unique restaurants in 2024, setting a record for culinary curiosities.
- A Zomato Gold member saved a cool Rs 2,24,591 on delivery and dine-in.
Delhi vs Mumbai: Gol Gap vs Pani Puri
- Delhi orders 25 times more orders from Gol Gappe than Mumbai’s Pani Puri, showcasing a clear regional favourite.
Blinkit in a flash: What India demands in 2024
Blinkit’s year-end cover highlights the variety of products that have captured India’s attention in 2024. Here’s what stood out:
Bonanza drinks
- Coca Cola Cans: 1,85,17,980 orders
- Thums Up Bottles: 84,35,783 orders
- Mezza bottles: 14,57,616 orders
- Sprite: One customer ordered 1,203 bottles!
Unique purchases
- Mumbai city topped the list with 17,58,720 condom orders.
- Someone ordered 55 bottles of Fevicol in one purchase.
- 9,150 Vicks cough drops were ordered in one batch.
Popular Basics
- Maggie: 1,75,64,980 boxes ordered
- Dates: 16,43,621 packages ordered
- Ebb and flow: 1,35,336 applications from Mumbai alone
- UNO Floors: 3,03,500 requests
- Boat Speakers: 7,89,205 units ordered
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