Biryani was India’s most-ordered dish on Swiggy in 2025. The second spot went to…

This is the 10th year in a row that biryani has topped the list of the most-ordered dishes on Swiggy.

Published on: Dec 23, 2025, 15:34:26 IST

By Sanya Jain

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Indians ordered 93 million biryanis via Swiggy this year, ensuring that the beloved dish continued its reign as the most-ordered item on the food delivery platform. This is the 10th year in a row that biryani has topped the list of the most-ordered dishes on Swiggy.

Biryani was the most-ordered dish on Swiggy this year.

According to Swiggy’s year-end report, “Biryani is the undisputed King, proving that while trends may come and go, India's deep-rooted love for this aromatic masterpiece remains constant.”

India’s love for biryani

Indians ordered one biryani every 3.25 seconds on Swiggy. That’s 194 biryanis per minute. This data does not even take into account orders placed via other apps like Zomato or directly from restaurants.

According to the Swiggy year-end report, 93 million biryanis were ordered in 2025. Chicken biryani was the most popular biryani with 57.7 million orders.

In 2025, biryani completed a decade of being the most popular dish on Swiggy. (Also read: Biryani takes the crown as the most ordered dish on Zomato on NYE, Pizza follows next. Check others on the list)

What else was on the menu?

While biryani reigned supreme, other dishes also saw an uptick in popularity. Burgers were the second most loved with 44.2 million orders.

The third most-ordered dish on Swiggy in 2025 was pizza with 40.1 million orders. Veg dosa proved to be another favourite with 26.2 million orders.

“In India, food is never just food, it’s how moments begin- a hurried “quick bite” that turns into comfort food or that late night when hunger arrives before sleep does… It isn’t just about the mind-blowing 93 million biryanis ordered, the growing appetite for global cuisines, or rediscovering local favourites. It’s about what sits beneath those numbers: moods, memories, and moments that people chose to celebrate with food,” said Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Marketplace. “At Swiggy, we’re fortunate to witness these stories every single day and be a part of everyday joys.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sanya Jain
Sanya Jain is an Assistant Editor with Hindustan Times Digital. She has nearly a decade of experience in covering offbeat stories that speak to the everyday experience - from viral videos to human interest copies that spark conversation. Her interests stretch across business, pop culture, social media trends, entertainment and global affairs. Before joining Hindustan Times, Sanya spent two years with Moneycontrol and five years with NDTV. She holds an undergraduate degree in English literature from St Stephen’s College, Delhi, and a master’s in journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. Sanya has a sharp eye for spotting emerging trends and looking for newsworthy angles to elevate viral posts into meaningful narratives. She was the first one, for example, to cover Narayana Murthy’s remark on 70-hour work weeks that sparked a national conversation. She is equally at ease writing about business leaders as about the common man, about issues of national importance and memes that amuse social media. Sanya enjoys speaking with content creators, newsmakers and entrepreneurs to transform everyday moments into engaging, slice-of-life stories that resonate with readers. When she is not working, Sanya can be found curled up with a good book. Born and raised in Lucknow, she has spent the last several years in Delhi. She is deeply interested in animal welfare and now spends a lot of her time running after her destructive orange cat.Read More

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