- Aloo Poori (almost 51 orders every morning) was the city’s ultimate favourite for breakfast, followed by Idlis and Samosa.
- Orders through the Food on Train feature at Surat Junction grew by over 230% in 2025
- On 99 Store, close to 178 Veg Burgers were ordered every day making it the most ordered dish
SURAT, GUJARAT | 22nd JANUARY 2026 — Surat’s relationship with food is a centuries-old love affair rooted in its legacy as a flourishing 16th-century maritime trade hub. This “foodie” spirit has seamlessly transitioned from the historic lanes of the old city to the digital era, from familiar breakfast staples and evening snacks to late-night indulgences.
Check out the Surat Edition of How India Swiggy’d, a snapshot of the city’s evolving food habits and a delicious recap of the year gone by.
The City’s Favourites
- Vegetarian dishes ruled the carts. Veg Burgers emerged as the city’s most ordered dish with 3.13 lakh orders. Close behind were wholesome Veg Thalis at 2.25 lakh orders, followed by Paneer Gravy with 2.24 lakh orders, reflecting the city’s preference for filling, familiar meals.
- Dessert choices leaned towards timeless classics. Gulab Jamun topped the list, followed by Kaju Barfi and Chocolate Cake. Surat also showed love towards Boondi Ladoo, Mango Peda and Churma Ladoo featuring in the top 10 desserts ordered.
- Mornings in the city stayed classic. Breakfast orders were led by Aloo Poori (almost 51 orders a morning), followed by Idlis and Samosa. Corn Dhokla and Veg Dosa were also amongst the favourites to set the tone for the day.
- Snack-time (3 pm – 7 pm) cravings leaned towards street-style favourites. Veg Burgers took the lead with almost 208 orders every evening, while Veg Vada Pav Pizza (186 orders a day on average) and Veg Sandwich followed, proving that snack time in Surat is all about familiarity with a twist. Veg Roll and Veg Pizza also featured in the top 5
- Late nights (12 am – 2 am) binging became popular, with orders growing more than 40% YoY. Burgers ruled the charts, with Veg Burgers, Chicken Burgers and Aloo Burgers amongst the list of top 5 most ordered. Veg Pizzas were also a favourite, ranking the 3rd most ordered dish late nights.
- Surat’s palette evolving palate was reflected in its growing interest in regional cuisines, with Punjabi cuisine growing at over 21% YoY, and Maharashtrian and Andhra cuisines growing at over 18%
- Affordability struck a strong chord with Surat. On 99 Store, close to 178 Veg Burgers were ordered every day making it the most ordered dish. Veg Thalis ranked second, followed by Chicken Burgers.
- Travel-time cravings also picked up pace. Orders through the Food on Train feature at Surat Junction grew by over 230% in 2025, highlighting how food delivery has become an essential part of journeys.
- Work and food? No problem. On DeskEats, McAloo Tikki Burger is the most ordered dish with 183 orders a day on average, followed by Crispy Veg Burgers and Fries by corporate professionals. A customer ordered 100 Pizza McPuff and McVeggie Burgers, and 1 Korean McAloo Tikki Burger in a single order- highest in the city. Talk about an office party!
- Protein was the real MVP. With 1.18 lakh orders, High-protein food emerged as a standout category in the city.
Quick food delivery made possible with Bolt
- On Bolt, quick delivery favourites were led by Veg Burgers, Aloo Burgers and Paneer Gravy.
- Kaju Katli was the most ordered dessert on Bolt. Other favourite desserts included Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Angoor Rabdi, Motichoor Ladoo and Kalakand.
- Love for Burgers emerged with late night binging (12am-2am) with Veg Burgers leading the carts, and Aloo Burgers and Chicken Burgers featuring in the top 5 dishes ordered. Consumers also showed love to beverages with Kaju Shake being the 2nd most ordered dish on Bolt.
- Last minute requirements? The biggest Bolt order in the city was by a customer who ordered 4 Diwali Luxury Gift Hampers ahead of Diwali celebrations!
Elaborating on the trends, Sidharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer, Swiggy Food Marketplace said,“In 2025, food continued to be an important part of our daily life and celebrations as India indulged in its favourite dishes. In the city of Surat, we witnessed a fine balance of the love for classics and the comfort of national favourites. From late night indulgences to premium dining out, Surat embraced the rich tapestry of culture through food. Food is an emotion, and we remain committed to deliver exceptional food experiences in every corner of the city, one meal, one celebration at a time.”
Dining Out
- Surat’s dining-out scene witnessed a sharp rise in 2025. Through Swiggy Dineout, over 2.22 lakh diners were seated. The city collectively saved Rs. 4.32 crore, marking a strong6% increase over last year as value-driven outings gained momentum.
- Big celebrations often translate into bigger savings. A customer recorded the highest savings in a single booking, saving Rs. 25,175.
- During the Great Indian Restaurant Festival (GIRF) 2025,diners collectively saved Rs. 1.87 crore, turning celebratory outings into value-packed experiences.
- Special occasions remained important moments for dining out. Father’s Day outings saw meaningful indulgence, with the highest bill recorded at Rs. 37,174.
And to add to the fun, here are some of India’s food trends from 2025
- With a decade-long record of being the favourite, Biryani continued to reign supreme! With 93 million biryanis ordered in 2025, (that’s 194 orders per minute or 3.25 biryanis every second), Biryani is the undisputed King, proving that while trends may come and go, India’s deep-rooted love for this aromatic masterpiece remains constant. Chicken Biryani (57.7 million orders) was the most loved in the Biryani universe with the highest number of repeat orders.
- Burgers were the second most loved with 44.2 million orders, followed by Pizzas with 40.1 million orders. Another favourite dish was Veg Dosa with 26.2 million orders proving that this crispy, golden classic is much loved by foodies.
- Snack time (3- 7 pm) is a mood and we all live in it. Burgers were the most ordered amongst snacks with Chicken Burgers leading the pack (6.3 million orders), and Veg Burgers as close second with 4.2 million orders. Other loved snacks were Chicken Roll (4.1 million orders), Veg Pizza (3.6 million orders) and Chicken Nuggets (2.9 million orders).
- The Chai-Samosa ritual continued with 3.42 million Samosas and 2.9 million Adrak Chai ordered during snack time (3pm-7pm) in 2025.
- Dessert delights and indulgence: While White Chocolate Cake topped the charts with 6.9 million orders, 2025 was also the year of love for desi favourites. Chocolate Cake (5.4 million orders) and Gulab Jamun (4.5 million orders) featured in the top 3 desserts ordered. Kaju Barfi (2 million orders), and Besan Ladoo (1.9 million orders) ranked 2nd and 3rd in Indian sweets.
- Chocolate was the flavour of the year in ice creams with 3.3 million Dark Chocolate ice creams and 2.6 million Chocolate Sundaes ordered.
- Global cuisines entered the carts with Mexican (16 million orders), Tibetan (12 million+ orders), Korean (4.7 million orders) cuisines becoming consumer favourites. Matcha was the most searched global cuisine in 2025.
- Hyperlocal is the new authentic, with love for local cuisines. Pahari cuisine marked a 9x growth, while orders in Malabari, Rajathani, Malvani and other regional cuisines also grew almost 2x in the past one year.
- Without a doubt, Dinner is the ultimate Bahubali of mealtimes, with dinner orders nearly 32% higher than lunch orders
- Big Heart, Bigger Celebrations: A single consumer in Hyderabad spent Rs 47,106 and ordered 65 boxes of Dry Fruit Cookies Gift Pack in August to kickstart the festive period!
- A foodie in Mumbai redefined “dining all day”and placed 3,196 food orders on Swiggy in 2025. That’s almost 9 food orders/day- this was the highest in the country!
- For those cravings and hunger pangs, quick food delivery with Bolt came to the rescue. Highest number of deliveries were in Bengaluru, followed by Hyderabad and Mumba Also, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Vizag and Kochi were the top emerging markets for Bolt
- Interestingly, a customer in Mumbai ordered a massive feast – 15 units of Dum Chicken Biryani , 10 plates of Chicken Meatball Kebab, 5 plates of Falafel-E-Khaas and Pepper Paneer Biryani, and 100 gulab jamuns on 99Store! Seems like a huge party!
- The true enablers, our delivery partners ensured your cravings met with a smile, and a hot meal! Our delivery partners clocked an epic 24 billion kilometers this year – that’s like driving the distance from Kashmir to Kanyakumari 340,000 times and still stopping for chai!
- Mohammad Razique, our Delivery partner from Bengaluru delivered an incredible 11,718 orders this year, while Poongodi, a partner from Chennai led the female partners by delivering 8169 orders in 2025!
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