Tired After Work, Too Broke to Order? We Feel You.
Let’s face it. After a long day of classes, assignments, or back-to-back meetings at your first job, the last thing you want to do is enter a kitchen. You think of cooking- maybe Maggi? Maybe dal-chawal? But by the time you’re home, you’re too drained to even boil water. That’s when the food apps open. And that’s when the guilt creeps in.
Another ₹300 gone on biryani?
Did I just spend ₹400 on a sandwich?
Sounds familiar? You’re not alone.
I’ve been there too, sitting in a 2-sharing PG room, stomach rumbling, staring at Zomato offers that still felt like daylight robbery. There were weeks where half my salary disappeared in food orders. And even worse, half of them weren’t even good.
That’s exactly why PG Dekho decided to take things into our own hands.
If we’re helping you find safe, affordable PGs, why not help you eat affordably too? After all, what’s the point of saving rent if you’re blowing it all up on paneer tikka every night?
So, for every student, intern, and young professional out there navigating life in a PG in a Tier-1 city- this blog is for you.
Here’s a curated list of the best food delivery options across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, and more based on budget, taste, hygiene, and consistency.
1. Delhi NCR
If you’re living near North Campus, Noida, Lajpat Nagar, or Gurgaon, you know how overwhelming food options can be and how expensive too.
Budget Pick: Homely by Faasos
- ₹99–₹149 thalis
- Fresh sabzi, dal, roti, rice combos
- Rotating menus, decent portions
Student Favorite: Meal Bowl / Local Tiffin Services
- Found on Swiggy/Zomato or directly from PG Dekho listings
- Monthly plans starting ₹2200–₹2800
- Home-style food, on-time delivery
PG Dekho Tip: Many PG listings in Delhi already tie up with such kitchens. Choose PGs that offer in-house or partner meals.
2. Mumbai
Mumbai’s fast life means quicker cravings. Whether you’re in Andheri, Dadar, or Navi Mumbai, food is everywhere but at what cost?
Budget Pick: Zing Mealbox / The Lunchbox
- ₹89–₹139 meal combos
- Gravy + rice or roti options
- Clean packaging, fast delivery
Local Saver: Dabbawala Tie-ups
- PGs listed on PG Dekho in Dadar, Kurla, and Borivali often have direct tiffin tie-ups
- ₹60–₹80 per meal with weekly payment options
- No frills, but very filling
PG Dekho Tip: Use location filters to check for PGs with meal services or kitchen access if you want to heat ready-to-eat packs.
3. Bangalore
Whether you’re in Electronic City, Whitefield, or Indiranagar, Bangalore’s food scene is buzzing, but ordering daily can burn a hole in your wallet.
Budget Pick: EatFit
- Healthy bowls, rotis, millet khichdis under ₹150
- Great if you’re calorie conscious
- Safe and consistent
Crowd Favourite: Daily Roti / Happy Tummy Bangalore
- ₹2800–₹3500 per month
- Tiffin services that deliver twice daily
- North & South Indian menu options
PG Dekho Tip: Listings near tech parks often feature partner kitchens that offer monthly food discounts to tenants.
4. Pune
Pune is a student haven with an endless hostel and PG setups near Hinjewadi, Kothrud, and Viman Nagar.
Budget Pick: Homely Meals Pune
- ₹100 thalis with 2 roti, 1 sabzi, dal, rice
- Subscription plans available
- Rated highly for hygiene
Insider Go-To: Khaane Wala Bhaiya (Instagram-based tiffin services)
- Operates via DMs/WhatsApp
- ₹80–₹100 per meal
- Loved by PG students, especially in Wakad and Baner
PG Dekho Tip: PGs that offer shared fridges or common dining areas are perfect if you’re getting tiffin deliveries.
5. Hyderabad
From biryani cravings to light veg thalis, Hyderabad (especially in Madhapur, Ameerpet, and Gachibowli) has options that hit the spot.
Budget Pick: Box8
- Desi boxes starting ₹99
- Biryanis, rajma rice, chicken curry
- Quick, value-for-money
Reliable Local: Tiffin Point / Swiggy Genie Tiffins
- Homemade food by aunties and moms
- ₹60–₹90 per meal
- PG Dekho partners often list them in the amenities section
There’s nothing worse than eating cold bread in a room full of damp laundry because you were too tired to figure out dinner.
That’s not how it should be.
At PG Dekho, we don’t just help you find the right place to stay, we help you live better. That includes finding real food at real prices.
So whether you’re a student pulling all-nighters or a fresher struggling to be an adult, remember, there’s good food out there that won’t empty your bank account. You just need to know where to look.
And now, you do.
PG Dekho: Helping you find PGs where even your stomach feels at home.
