We dug into the details of what Sri Lankans ordered on Uber Eats last year, and one thing stood out\u2014 a love for bold flavours. From \u201cmake it spicy,\u201d to \u201cextra spicy,\u201d spice dominated order instructions, proving once again that Sri Lankans love their daiyya (spice) \ud83c\udf36. But it wasn\u2019t all about fiery flavours – Sri Lankans had a serious sweet tooth, with Pancakes, Chocolate Doughnuts, and Chocolate Eclairs leading dessert orders in the hundreds of thousands.<\/p>\n
The Uber Eats Cravings Report 2024, a snapshot of the country\u2019s favorite cravings and binge-worthy dishes, uncovered some interesting trends. The country\u2019s long-standing love for Short Eats remained strong, with Chicken Roll, Fish Patty, and Fish Bun topping snack-time favourites.<\/p>\n
Rice reigned supreme, with four of the five most-ordered dishes being rice-based, reinforcing Sri Lanka\u2019s unwavering love for rice.<\/p>\n
The 2024 Food Menu Royalty:<\/p>\n
Chicken Fried Rice
\nChicken Biryani
\nNasi Goreng
\nMixed Fried Rice
\nChicken Pizza
\nIn a nation known for its tea exports, coffee came on top\u2014Iced Coffee held its stop as the most-ordered drink on Uber Eats in 2024, overtaking Milk Tea once again. Rounding out the top five beverages were Pepsi, Iced Milo, 7UP, and Milo Milk Tea.<\/p>\n
Grocery trends reflected kitchen essentials and everyday kitchen staples. Eggs, Big Onions, and Tomatoes, leading shopping lists on the app.<\/p>\n
The 2024 Grocery Menu Royalty:<\/p>\n
Big Onions
\nEggs
\nTomatoes
\nFresh Milk
\nSandwich Bread
\nTrue to Uber Eats\u2019 \u2018Get Almost, Almost Anything\u2019 promise, non-food orders were a hit, with personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies topping the list.<\/p>\n
The 2024 \u2018Get Almost, Almost Anything\u2019 Winners<\/p>\n
Tissues
\nSanitary Pads
\nDishwash Liquid
\nToilet Paper
\nDetergent
\nSri Lankans showed their generosity, tipping delivery partners over LKR 100,000,000 last year. The highest tips were given on Mother\u2019s Day (May 12); Father\u2019s Day (June 16), and Valentine\u2019s Day (February 14) – proving that consumers made sure delivery partners felt extra special on special days.<\/p>\n
And of course, no Cravings Report is complete without some unforgettable delivery instructions. Some gems from 2024:<\/p>\n
“Can you please put some eggs? I\u2019m bulking \ud83d\ude2d I\u2019ve been ordering regularly\u201d
\n“You guys know how I like it\u2014NO onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Just whipped curd with extra chili powder.”
\n“I MISSED YOU A LOT! I TRIED ORDERING SO MANY TIMES! DON\u2019T GO MISSING AGAIN !\ud83e\udec2”
\nSix years in, Uber Eats continues to shape Sri Lanka\u2019s food culture – whether you like it spicy, sweet, or with extra eggs. No matter what your cravings are, we\u2019ll keep delivering your favorites, just the way you love them.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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