How to Order Food Delivery in India from Abroad
The complete guide for NRIs who want to send food to loved ones in India. Overcome the barriers of OTP verification, UPI payments, and app restrictions.
Trusted by 10,000+ families worldwide
The Challenge for NRIs
- Zomato requires an Indian phone number for login
- Swiggy supports some international countries but prices in INR
- UPI doesn't work with foreign bank accounts
- International credit cards often get declined
- Gift sites only offer pre-packaged items, not restaurant food
Simple Process
How It Works
Visit FoodtoIndia.com
Works on any device: phone, tablet, or computer.
Enter the delivery address
Any address in India: home, office, hotel, hospital.
Browse restaurants
Same restaurants as Swiggy/Zomato: biryani, pizza, cakes, sweets.
Checkout in USD
Pay with Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.
Track delivery
Real-time updates until food reaches your loved one.
Why Choose Us
Why FoodtoIndia?
No Indian phone number needed
We handle OTP and verification on our end.
No Indian bank account required
Pay in USD with any international card.
500+ cities covered
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and hundreds more.
Same-day delivery
Fresh food delivered in 30-60 minutes typically.
Works from 190+ countries
USA, UK, Canada, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Germany, and more.
Real Stories
What Our Customers Say
“I live in Dallas and my parents are in Coimbatore. FoodToIndia has become my go-to for sending them lunch. The first time a meal showed up at their door, my mom called me in tears.”
Priya K.
Dallas, USA
“My younger brother is doing his engineering in Hyderabad and couldn't come home for Eid. I sent him biryani, haleem and sweets from Pista House for him and his roommates. He said it made the day feel less lonely.”
Asif M.
Melbourne, Australia
“Our engineering team in Hyderabad shipped a big release. I sent them lunch from Paradise Biryani the next day. They still bring it up in meetings.”
David M.
San Jose, USA
Cities We Deliver To
500+ cities across India. Here are some popular ones.
Hyderabad
Bangalore
Chennai
Mumbai
Delhi
Kolkata
Pune
Ahmedabad
Jaipur
Lucknow
Coimbatore
Kochi
and 488+ more cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about sending food to India
Can I use this service if I'm visiting India?
Yes! Even NRIs visiting India can use FoodtoIndia if their international cards get declined on Swiggy/Zomato or if they don't have an Indian phone number for OTP.
Is this service legal?
Absolutely. We're a legitimate food delivery intermediary. We place orders at local restaurants on your behalf and charge you in USD for the convenience of cross-border ordering.
What happens if delivery fails?
If delivery fails due to issues on our end (restaurant closed, delivery partner unavailable), you receive a full refund. We actively monitor all orders to minimize such situations.
Ready to Send Food to India?
Surprise your loved ones with something special today.