Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Visakhapatnam's 2025 Food Trends: Biryani, Dosas, and Late-Night Indulgences
In 2025, people in Visakhapatnam loved eating out and ordering food delivery.
Chicken Biryani was the most popular dish, followed by Dosas and Idlis.
They also enjoyed desserts like Chocolate Cake and Mango Rasmalai.
Many people ordered food late at night, especially between 12 am and 2 am.
The city's food choices showed a mix of traditional and indulgent preferences.
People also saved money by dining out through Swiggy Dineout, with the highest savings reaching ₹21,495 in a single booking.
Overall, food continued to be an important part of daily life and celebrations in Visakhapatnam.
Chicken Biryani was the most ordered dish in Visakhapatnam in 2025, with 13.12 lakh orders.
Dinner orders grew by 23% year-on-year, and late-night orders between 12 am and 2 am surged by 48%.
Veg Dosa and Veg Idli were the top breakfast choices, while Chicken Burgers dominated evening snack time.
Maharashtrian cuisine was the fastest-growing, with a 64% increase in orders.
Dining out saw steady growth, with over 60,000 diners using Swiggy Dineout and saving ₹1.52 crore collectively.
- Who
- Residents of Visakhapatnam
- What
- Food trends and dining habits in 2025
- When
- January 1 to November 30, 2025
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To understand the city's culinary preferences and dining behaviors
- Most Ordered Dish
- Chicken Biryani (13.12 lakh orders)
- Top Breakfast Dishes
- Veg Dosa, Veg Idli, Onion Dosa, Veg Vada, Poori
- Most Ordered Dessert
- Chocolate Cake
- Fastest-Growing Cuisine
- Maharashtrian (64% growth)
- High-Protein Orders
- 2.12 lakh
- Dining Out Savings
- ₹1.52 crore
- Highest Single Bill
- ₹17,926 (Mother’s Day)
- Bolt Delivery Record
- Chicken Dum Biryani in 3 minutes