Restaurant food has always been the topic of discussion on dinner tables. Let that be wanting to eat food from a 5 star, or simply something that tastes different. The ladies in the house have heard it all! But it changed as soon as Swiggy and similar online food ordering apps came about. The dream of having delicious food in a hassle-free way finally came true. So let’s see what it is that makes online food ordering a preferred way to eat restaurant food.
There are many things that matter. The fact that ordering food is so easy (click of buttons, literally), or convenient (it hardly misses) that millions of people use it. So let us take a deeper look at what are the top reasons why online food ordering is beneficial for you.
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Less cooking time
It is not new that ordering food from a restaurant completely eradicates you having to cook. It saves you all the time you would spend in the kitchen chopping and tossing stuff. Let that be beloved Indian specialties, or exquisite foreign dishes- instead of spending an hour to cook, you can have it right on your table within half of that time, saving you all that hard work and sweat drops. This is probably the biggest advantage of online food ordering. Moreover, the place is no barrier as the food delivery apps deliver food to all nooks and corners of various cities.
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Savings on food
Wouldn’t it be great if you not only got the food but could also save money on the delicious varieties? Well, now you can. You can find plenty of Swiggy coupon codes online that you can use to save on the total cost of the food, delivery charges, or more. Swiggy is one of the biggest brands when it comes to food delivery in India and using the vouchers will help you save a fortune on ordering food. Simply check online for the coupons and find the best ones for you.
You could also use in-app offers to save more while ordering food online. Moreover, many times restaurants keep offers on their respective apps during festivals like Christmas, etc. So keep an eye on their social media profiles to not miss opportunities to save on the food.
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Range of restaurants
You can literally browse through almost all the restaurants around your location from delivery apps like Swiggy and Zomato. The food pics also make your decision easy. Moreover, you can check out highly rated places so you make sure that you order the best of the delicacies. You can also combine your order from various restaurants and order food. This makes your life simple and provides you with a variety of cuisines and options from the comfort of your house.
Many a time, you might also need to cook for a person of different ethnicity or culture. Friends or office colleagues can have completely different styles of eating if they are from different countries or cities. In India itself, we have several cuisines around the country. You don’t have to hunt for youtube videos and experiment especially when you cannot afford to mess up. On the other hand, you can simply visit the food delivery apps and order as per their taste. You can also find specific restaurants that serve North Indian food, Chinese cuisine or Italian food. Create the mood and the vibe with amazing food that would suit all of the members without having to do anything! Simply spend some minutes to confirm the order and just revel in the dainty aroma later on.
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Pre-booking excellent food
Got a party coming up? Or just need to order food for your guests. Now you can schedule food delivery and get it delivered to you whenever you require through food ordering apps that let you do so. Currently, the online food company Swiggy accepts pre-ordering food, and the feature was also introduced in Zomato. It has been making it easier for people to rely on food delivery apps as a source of getting their everyday lunches, savings, or even bigger orders.
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Easy payment
Most apps for food ordering have excellent payment systems that are secure. You get to pay via wallets, cards, or even cash on delivery. You can save on your amount when you use certain bank cards. For example, apps provide extra discounts when you use specific bank cards, information of which you can find on the order page of the app itself. Any time, you can also ask for a refund for the amount if you didn’t get the food or if it was not as expected. But you may have to check with the respective app that you use to know about their returns policy as it may differ between apps.
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Emergencies
Got guests coming up on short notice? Online food delivery apps deliver in as less than 30 minutes (or sometimes even less) so the food arrives before your guests do. Simply log on to a food delivery app or website and look for what they like to eat. Then placing the order can get you stress-free. Check out the desserts from the same restaurant, because who doesn’t love a ‘sweet’ gesture!
Although most apps started by targeting the urban population, they have seeped into tier 2 cities as well due to more restaurants and cafes coming up, and the ease of smartphone usage across places. And now food ordering is growing rapidly. The attractive offers and vouchers that companies provide via their apps account for more people liking the service and using it. Other than that, companies effectively respond to issues, deliver on time, and take up concerns adding to its benefits.