Surat’s relationship with food is a centuries-old love affair rooted in its legacy as a flourishing 16th-century maritime trade hub. This "foodie" spirit has seamlessly transitioned from thehistoric lanes of the old city to the digital era, from familiar breakfast staples and evening snacks to late-night indulgences.Check out the Surat Edition of How India Swiggy’d, a snapshot of the city’s evolving food habits and adelicious recap of the year gone by.Vegetarian dishes ruled the carts. Veg Burgers emerged as the city’s most ordered dish with3.13 lakh orders. Close behind were wholesome Veg Thalis at 2.25 lakh orders, followed by Paneer Gravy with 2.24 lakh orders, reflecting the city’s preference for filling, familiar meals. Dessert choices leaned towards timeless classics. Gulab Jamun topped the list, followed by KajuBarfi and Chocolate Cake. Surat also showed love towards Boondi Ladoo, Mango Peda andChurma Ladoo featuring in the top 10 desserts ordered.Mornings in the city stayed classic. Breakfast orders were led by Aloo Poori (almost 51 orders amorning), followed by Idlis and Samosa. Corn Dhokla and Veg Dosa were also amongst thefavourites to set the tone for the day.