Indian cuisine was the popular cuisine type in India, constituting majority share by the number of restaurants, followed by Chinese and International cuisines, according to GlobalData’s menu intelligence database. In its menu analysis of Indian cuisine in India report, GlobalData analyses 16 million menu items in India and provides an overview of the cuisines available across the foodservice channel in India. According to the report, Indian cuisine makes up 57% of all restaurant types in India. Buy the report here.
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Chicken was found to be the most-used ingredient in Indian cuisine featuring in 19% of menu items, followed by cheese and rice. Vegetables and herbs, spices & seasonings were also significant ingredients.
An analysis of the annual price change between 2023 and H1 2024 indicates that the average menu prices in the Indian cuisine have risen by 0.37%. As on-premises dining gains momentum following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian cuisine in India is expected to experience overall growth.
Different cuisines exhibited mixed price movements within India foodservice market between 2023 and H1 2024. Of all the cuisines, Chinese cuisine exhibited highest price increase, while International cuisine experienced a maximum price decrease.
An in-depth analysis of Indian cuisine price trend by location reveals consumption trends of each region. The graph below represents the change in Indian cuisine menu prices during 2022-2024 across the top five locations. As seen below, Indian cuisine menu items in Bangalore became more affordable as compared to Mumbai and Hyderabad.
While consumers become more price conscious, operators too, look for ways to optimize their costs to retain margin and market share. In the Indian market, restaurant operators rely on innovation as a crucial tactic to appeal to customers as well as optimize costs. As increasing number of consumers seek novel experiences, foodservice operators must continuously innovate their menu choices, providing superior taste and quality along with a diverse selection of dishes. Operators should highlight the distinctive tastes and flavors of their food and beverage offerings in a convenient format to enhance customer engagement.
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GlobalData’s Online Menu Intelligence is a database of cost and profit foodservice operators on menus within Foodservice Intelligence Center. The tool’s several search options, such as cuisine, category, menu item, ingredient, and restaurant, help users to conduct focused searches in terms of price analysis (average price and change in prices), menu item claims, popular categories, cuisine/ingredient penetration levels, etc.
