A recent social media post has sparked widespread debate after a man criticized Zomato and its founder, Deepinder Goyal, for the significant price difference between ordering directly from a restaurant and through the app.
Pratyay Banerjee recently ordered mixed Cantonese gravy noodles and dry chili chicken from a local restaurant. The total bill at the restaurant came to ₹370. However, when he ordered the same dishes through Zomato, the total was ₹563—₹193 more than the restaurant’s price.
The price for each dish was also noticeably higher on Zomato. The restaurant priced the noodles at ₹190, while on Zomato, they were listed at ₹300. Similarly, the dry chili chicken was ₹180 at the restaurant but ₹270 on the app.
Upset by the steep price difference, Banerjee shared his experience on social media, posting a picture of both bills and tagging Zomato’s founder, Deepinder Goyal.
In a taunting jab, he commented that with these extra charges, Goyal would soon be able to buy an airplane and a yacht.
He wrote, “Deepinder Goyal, keep up the good work, I think very soon you’ll be able to buy an airplane, and maybe a yacht too. #Zomato.”
Have a look at his post:
Banerjee’s post quickly gained traction, sparking a debate among netizens. Some defended the higher prices on Zomato, stating that the convenience and services offered by the platform justified the cost. Others felt the markup was excessive and unfairly burdened customers with unnecessary charges.
This incident has reignited discussions about the pricing practices of food delivery apps and how they affect consumer spending.