Restaurant online ordering trend reaching new heights with great demand in Capital

ISLAMABAD: Restaurants' Online food delivery orders through mobile phones and Internet has become very popular all over the Pakistan including in the federal capital as leaving the house to buy food from shops becomes even harder for Lazy Youngsters.

A report aired by a private news channel said , the trend of online food delivery orders has changed the mindset of customers specially Teenagers. Different food chains are trying to push their services through social media sites by offering special meals with affordable prices.

According to citizens,  Online food services have mealtime deals in the offering especially to gratifying students and the working class. These discounted midday, lunch time, brunch-time, afternoon deals grab their attention and satisfy their appetite at workplace or in universities.

Abeer Fatima said , a number of food ordering apps are guiding the foodies to the best restaurants of the city with their database. Like Google, these apps find restaurants around you with the price range you indicate giving you a fair idea for making a choice.

Zeba Noman said People are always tempted by discount offers and look for maximum savings and Online food services are always curating discounted food deals from top restaurants in the town.

It makes quality food from famous restaurants affordable and budget friendly for all and sundry, she added.

An owner of Fast food restaurant Nadeem Baber said "The food order with discount rates are more convenient , reliable, hassle free and cheaper comparatively as it gives them a wide range of expediency and options to choose from.

"We offer the best deals on our Facebook page and other social media sites.

"My kids and I love online food service as Food on Click providing best opportunity to get food on our door steps" said a working mother Misha Ali a mother commented.

The country’s food delivery industry will more than double by that time, said Saeed Sikandar Mirza, chief executive officer claimed.

All the cities showed the similar increasing trend, but the statistical results showed that Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad are on the top of the list. In the year 2017-18, he added.

Another Online seller said citizen are now using services to order food even in Birthday parties they ordered theme based cakes and cupcakes on discount offers .

In short, the Internet has penetrated into our lives and everything is at our fingertips now. As a result, we as consumers are benefiting and the e-commerce business is thriving, he highlighted.