8 Best Food Delivery Apps In India

Earlier, we all used to go straight to our favorite restaurant, when we wanted to eat some delicious food. But as we became busy, we began searching for comfort and convenience.

The invention of the internet and smartphones has put an end to our search for comfort and convenience. Now we can get delicious dishes delivered to our doorstep via various food delivery apps.

We have come up with the best food delivery apps in India. Want to know which one to order from while you’re in India? Read On!

1. Zomato

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It’s highly unlikely that foodies’ phones don’t have the online food delivery app Zomato. It was developed by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah in 2008. Zomato began its journey by providing restaurant reviews and information and gradually evolved into the best online food delivery app. 

It is already active in 24 countries around the world. No matter where you are, Zomato is committed to being your online food delivery partner.       

Pros:

• Offers you a wide range of choice ranging from dishes to desserts
• Easy payment methods
• Daily discounts
• Simple to use
• Real-time tracking

Cons:

• Restaurant ratings are not accurate 

Star Rating: 4.3 

Downloads : 100,000, 000+

2. Swiggy

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Swiggy came into existence in 2014. It operates in 25 cities across India. Swiggy has become the go-to destination for foodies in a short period of time. It connects its users with 40000 restaurants.

Pros:

• Provides the user with many choices for dishes and desserts
• Free delivery
• Friendly customer service 
• Multiple payment options for user's convenience

Cons:

• Covers the major cities only and is not available for all users

Star Rating: 4. 2

Downloads: 50,000,000+

3. Uber Eats

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Uber Eats is the subsidiary of Uber Technologies, which owns the popular taxi service provider Uber. It managed to capture the hearts of people in a short period. They have changed the concept of transportation and made it easy and accessible for everyone. 

Now with their delivery app, it has never been easier to order food from your favorite restaurant at any time. 

Pros:

• Real-time order tracking
• Gives the user the choice of self-pick-up.
• Easy to use interface 

Cons:

• Connects users with fewer restaurants than its competitors.

Star Rating: 4.3 

Downloads: 100,000,000+

4. Travel khana

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Travelkhana is a food delivery app started with the motto of serving people their favorite food during their travel journey. It is a unique food delivery app in India that was designed especially for train passengers. 

There are 1200 vendors already on TravelKhana to help the app deliver delicious food to the railway passengers. Even IRCTC has recently joined hands with this unique food delivery app.

Pros:

• 
  Offers a wide variety of food from veg, non-veg, combos, sandwiches, snacks, etc. 
• Works without internet
• Easy payment options

Cons:

• Has a minimum order value of Rs. 300 to be eligible to get food delivered on the train. 

Star Rating: 3.7 

Downloads: 1,000, 000+

5. Eat Sure | Faasos

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Faasos was founded in 2011 by  Kallol Banerjee, Jaydeep Burman. This app aims to cater to the hunger needs of those who need food anywhere anytime.

It is currently operating in 15 cities in India. This app has been renamed and rebranded as EatSure.

Pros:

• Easy to use
• No charges on delivery or packing
• Provides loyalty points for users
• Order from multiple restaurants in the same order

Cons:

• Chances of food delivery getting delayed
• Offers fewer restaurants to choose from

Star Rating: 4.3 

Downloads: 5,000,000+

6. Box8

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The online food delivery service Box8 was launched in 2014 by Amit Raj and Anshul Gupta. It is based on three pillars: design, technology, and logistics. And, it aims to provide users with a pleasant, convenient and enjoyable experience. It currently operates in 4 cities.

Pros:

• Offers hand-picked meal Combos
• Helps you save money every time you order
• Late-night delivery option, operational till 1 AM.
• Guaranteed delivery of your food within 38 minutes

Cons:

• Lacks proper response to customer chats

Star Rating: 4.3 

Downloads: 1,000, 000+

7.  FreshMenu

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FreshMenu was founded in 2014 by Rashmi Dogra. This app has become a foodie’s friend and is very popular among its users. It currently operates in the 4 cities of Bangalore, Mumbai, Gurgaon, and Delhi.

However, when you place an order at Freshmenu, you may find that it is best to plan the foods you want beforehand because they will soon sell out. This is an indicator of the popularity of the app. 

Pros:

• New menu each day 
• Convenient checkout options
• Live order tracking 
• Allows you to schedule your orders

Cons:

• Longer delivery time than its competitors

Star Rating: 3.8

Downloads: 1,000,000+

8. Specific Restaurant Apps

Lastly, if you want to order from a specific chain such as Domino's or McDonald's, then you can also the respective food delivery apps.

Domino's App is extremely convenient with delivery, takeaway, and order-in options. You can also redeem various coupons and get discounts. Similarly, McDonald's app also has a friendly user interface, various offers, and a quick ordering system.

Apart from Domino's and McDonald's, you can find food delivery apps for other International chains such as Pizza Hut and KFC as well.

Final Thoughts

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Our lives are too chaotic these days, no one has time to cook, and most of us don’t go out for lunch or dinner every day. 

If you are a foodie and do not have time to cook or go out, then you have the option of ordering your favorite food online. 

So, we hope our article has helped find a food delivery app suitable for your needs. You can also read more of Halaltrip travel blogs to know about the best Indian cuisines!