pandapro subscribers also emerged as the biggest winners with more than RM144mil saved
Kuala Lumpur, December 20, 2023 — As a special treat for its customers, foodpanda has introduced foodpanda Rewind 2023 — an exclusive peek into customers’ total orders, top dishes, cuisines, top grocery items, and more, all through the app. This personalised insight offers a reflection for their customers on how they depended on foodpanda to send food to their loved ones, or how foodpanda came to the rescue when their hunger pangs were too much to ignore.
foodpanda also unveiled the top food and grocery trends for the year 2023, collectively ordered by our customers. Because whether you needed a late-night snack, a morning pick-me-up, or were rushing to get those last-minute groceries done, foodpanda had you covered this year.
Top Dishes of The Year
- Roti Canai
- Satay
- Nasi Goreng Kampung
- Roti Telur
- Nasi Lemak
Concluding the year, the number one most ordered item is none other than the evergreen Roti Canai. It is quickly followed by other local favourites – Satay, Nasi Goreng Kampung, Roti Telur and Nasi Lemak. No need for further explanation; these dishes speak for themselves. Roti Canai, crowned as the No. 1 Best Bread in the world on Taste Atlas, is a local favourite and a culinary staple. Tear into its freshly made layers, dip it into a curry of your choosing, and let your taste buds ignite with flavour.
From succulent skewers of perfectly roasted Satay to the flavourful delights of Nasi Goreng Kampung and the fragrant scent of Nasi Lemak, these street food legends captured the essence of Malaysia’s culinary vibrancy, delivering affordably local eats directly to the doorsteps of our foodpanda community.
Here’s a fun tidbit: Roti Canai and Nasi Goreng dominate breakfast, lunch, and dinner orders, proving that Malaysians adore these dishes that not only satisfy but keep hunger at bay at any hour of the day!
Coffee Chronicles
Guess what’s been brewing? Indulging in the rich coffee culture, Malaysians reveal their top picks for that caffeine boost. Spanish Lattes take center stage, stealing the show, closely followed by the cool allure of frappes. Cheers to a coffee community that knows how to keep the brew game strong!
bekal by foodpanda
With the official launch of bekal by foodpanda – foodpanda’s halal delivery fleet – this year, our customers have entrusted us with almost 12 million orders from halal-certified vendors. This shows our customers are assured that halal integrity of their orders delivered via bekal by foodpanda will be preserved.
We’ve gone through the food ordering trends, now let’s see what impact we have made through our other services this year…
Bread is the top-ordered pandamart item
Cream rolls with chocolate filling are the most common orders from pandamart. Joining the list are white breads and eggs. Also, the top Shops on foodpanda are Lotus’s MY, HeroMarket and 7-Eleven (Groceries).
With our pick-up feature, our customers have skipped a whopping total of 7,751 queues throughout the year! And for those seeking the ultimate perks, becoming pandapro subscribers has gotten them in on free delivery and exclusive deals on food and groceries, saving them a cool total of RM144mil. This is your sign to subscribe today!
Behind the scenes, our dedicated riders, the unsung heroes and heroines from diverse backgrounds, braved all elements to deliver our customers’ cravings. And while foodpanda riders have been busy delivering orders, they have collectively covered an astonishing 963 million kilometres. This is equivalent to more than 75,500 trips around the Earth or more than two return trips to Mars!
foodpanda customers have also proven to be a generous bunch, as tips totaling more than RM13mil came rolling in this year via the app. But it wasn’t just about delivering meals; our riders extended their helping hands through pandago, transporting more than 2.5 million home-cooked delights, fragile items, and even clothing and accessories to friends, family and even other customers by micro business owners.
Noons and Sundays are when orders are at its peak
When the prospect of preparing lunch feels like a distant dream amidst the hustle of office tasks or the flurry of household chores, then what do you do? You start filling up your carts with your tasty cravings and you hit the ‘Order Now’ button as soon as the clock strikes 12 noon! Yes, we love our brunch / lunch times and that’s why 12 noons are a peak order hour throughout the year.
And as the week unfolds, Sundays become a day where orders are at its peak. A day to recharge your batteries so you are able to power through the coming week, ordering in screams convenience for all so you don’t need to be in the kitchen stirring up a meal for the family and having to clean up your pots and pans after!
So this wraps up the rewind of foodpanda’s hot items delivered that are not just food and groceries, but also so much convenience, connection and simple joys that powered our customers through the year that was.
We thank you for your endless support and constant belief in foodpanda to bring you instant gratification whenever you need, wherever you are. Cheers to the New Year and we look forward to serving you soon!