foodpanda Rewind unveils Malaysia’s culinary trends

In a special treat for its customers, foodpanda has launched “foodpanda Rewind 2023,” offering an exclusive look into customers’ ordering habits, top dishes, and grocery trends throughout the year.

This personalised insight reflects the reliance on foodpanda for meal deliveries and grocery needs, showcasing its pivotal role in satisfying cravings and providing a helping hand when hunger strikes

Top dishes of the year:

The highlight of the year’s culinary trends unveils the top dishes collectively ordered by foodpanda customers. The coveted list includes:

1. Roti Canai
2. Satay
3. Nasi Goreng Kampung
4. Roti Telur
5. Nasi Lemak

Roti Canai emerges as the year’s most ordered item, followed by other local favourites like Satay, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Roti Telur, and Nasi Lemak. These dishes, renowned for their flavours and cultural significance, exemplify Malaysia’s diverse culinary landscape.

The report notes that Roti Canai and Nasi Goreng dominate orders across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, showcasing their popularity at any time of the day.

Coffee chronicles and bekai by foodpanda

\Malaysians reveal their top picks for a caffeine boost, with Spanish Lattes taking the lead, closely followed by frappes.

The launch of “bekai by foodpanda,” the halal delivery fleet, saw customers entrust almost 12 million orders from halal-certified vendors, emphasizing the commitment to preserving halal integrity.

Additionally, pandamart trends reveal that bread is the top-ordered item, with cream rolls and chocolate-filled breads leading the way. Popular shops on foodpanda for groceries include Lotus’s MY, HeroMarket, and 7-Eleven.

foodpanda acknowledges the dedication of its riders, covering an impressive 963 million kilometres collectively. Customers have shown generosity, with tips exceeding RM13 million in 2023.

The platform’s various services, including pandago, where riders transported over 2.5 million items, reflect the diverse needs met by foodpanda.

As the year’s peak order hours reveal, Malaysians love brunch and lunch, with noon being a peak order hour throughout the week. Sundays also stand out as a day of convenience for customers, with orders peaking as families opt for a hassle-free meal.

In wrapping up foodpanda’s rewind, it’s evident that the platform not only delivered food and groceries but also convenience, connection, and simple joys that powered customers through the year.