Dining Out >>> Ordering In

Lately, I’ve been skipping the whole Swiggy and Zomato thing and just heading out to eat instead. It’s not that I don’t appreciate the convenience of ordering in—I’ve definitely had my fair share of lazy nights where it’s been a lifesaver. But honestly, it’s starting to feel like a rip-off.

Prices are insane. I get that I’m paying for convenience, but come on—why am I paying almost 1.5x for the same meal after discounts? I’ll scroll through, add a few things to the cart, and suddenly it’s this inflated bill that makes me wonder if I’m secretly ordering for two people.

And the food? It’s just better when you have it fresh. Take California Burrito, for example. There’s something about eating it hot at the store that just hits different. You lose that magic when it’s been sitting in a delivery bag for 30 minutes. The freshness, the crunch—it all just fades. (@BertMueller I had this epiphany when I was at your Indiranagar store to redeem my CBGV50♥️)

Then there’s the over-ordering thing. We’ve all been there — trying to hit that minimum cart value for free delivery. So, you end up adding extra sides or desserts you didn’t even want in the first place. When you dine out, you eat exactly what you want, no forced add-ons.

Plus, heading out for a meal is a mini escape. You walk, you get out of the house, and it’s a lot more fun than sitting in your shorts waiting for the doorbell. Even the simple act of being out in the world adds something to the experience.

So yeah, I’ve been choosing dining out over delivery more and more. Better food, better value, and you avoid that weird guilt from spending too much on a cold meal.

P.S. DM me for local bangalore joints, have an entire list ready - let me know what area in DMs :)