Zomato launches next-day intercity delivery service for popular dishes

The company will pilot the initiative in Gurugram and South Delhi.

“With our new launch ‘Intercity Legends’, no matter where you are, you can order and relish legendary dishes like baked rosogollas from Kolkata, biryani from Hyderabad, Mysore pak from Bengaluru, kebabs from Lucknow, butter chicken from Old Delhi, or pyaaz kachori from Jaipur,” Goyal wrote.

He said the company would leverage its vast network of “restaurant partners and delivery partners, deep understanding of food technology, and insights into what our customers love” to deliver these dishes in a day.

“Better food for more people – our mission statement binds us to ensure that health and safety are uncompromised at any point. All types of dishes have undergone lab testing to ensure that the aroma, texture and taste remain of high quality,” Goyal wrote.

He said the dishes would be freshly prepared by the restaurant and packed in reusable and tamper-proof containers to keep them safe during air transit.

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“State-of-the-art mobile refrigeration technology preserves the food without the need to freeze it or add any kind of preservatives. Once you receive your order, you can microwave, air-fry, or pan-fry the food, just like any other dish out of the refrigerator,” he wrote.