Top 5 Cloud Kitchen Brands in India in 2025 — And 5 Emerging Cloud Kitchen Brands to Watch

India’s appetite for quick, quality food delivered to the doorstep has reshaped the restaurant industry — and cloud kitchens are at the heart of this transformation. Also called ghost kitchens or dark kitchens, these delivery-only kitchens operate without dine-in spaces, relying on online orders and efficient logistics to serve millions of customers daily.

By 2025, India’s cloud kitchen market is projected to cross $2 billion, with independent brands capturing a major share alongside aggregator giants like Swiggy and Zomato. These brands are innovating with multiple cuisines, smart kitchens, and deep tech to reach customers faster and fresher.

Here’s an in-depth look at the top 5 independent cloud kitchen brands dominating India in 2025, plus 5 rising stars changing the food delivery game.

1️⃣ Rebel Foods: The World’s Largest Internet Restaurant Company

Brands: Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, OvenStory Pizza, Mandarin Oak, Lunchbox, The Good Bowl, and more.

Founded in Pune in 2011 as Faasos, Rebel Foods practically pioneered the multi-brand cloud kitchen model in India. Today, it operates 450+ kitchens in over 60 cities across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the UK.

Rebel Foods is famous for building popular brands like Behrouz Biryani, one of India’s biggest premium biryani chains; OvenStory Pizza, which competes with Domino’s; and Mandarin Oak, which brings restaurant-style Chinese food to the cloud kitchen format.

The company leverages smart kitchens, AI-based demand prediction, and a robust delivery network, serving over 2 million customers monthly through its own app and platforms like Swiggy and Zomato.

FY 2024 Revenue: ₹1,420 crore
Cities: 60+ in India, plus international expansion

2️⃣ Curefoods: Health-Focused Multi-Brand Powerhouse

Brands: EatFit, CakeZone, Frozen Bottle, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai, and more.

Founded by Ankit Nagori (ex-Cure.fit), Curefoods is one of India’s fastest-growing cloud kitchen platforms. Starting with the healthy meals brand EatFit, Curefoods expanded aggressively by acquiring popular digital brands like CakeZone (desserts) and Frozen Bottle (milkshakes and desserts).

Today, Curefoods runs 500+ kitchens in 70+ cities, including Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns — tapping into the next wave of India’s online food demand. Its diverse portfolio ranges from calorie-counted meal bowls to rich biryanis and artisanal desserts.

FY 2025 Revenue: ₹746 crore
Cities: ~70 cities across India

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3️⃣ Biryani By Kilo: The Dum Biryani Specialists

Core Brand: Biryani By Kilo

When it comes to biryani, few brands can match BBK’s fan following. Launched in 2015, BBK introduced the unique concept of freshly dum-cooked handi biryani delivered in the same handi it’s cooked in.

This focus on authenticity, packaging and quality has helped BBK grow to 100+ kitchens in 45+ cities, with major presence in North India and a growing footprint in the South. BBK clocks 4–5 million orders every year and continues to expand through owned kitchens and franchises.

FY 2024 Revenue: ₹268 crore
Cities: 45+ cities, mostly Tier-1 and Tier-2

4️⃣ EatClub Brands: Box8 & Mojo Pizza

Brands: Box8, Mojo Pizza

Founded by two IIT graduates, EatClub Brands operates two hugely popular delivery-first brands: Box8, which offers convenient all-in-one meals, wraps and desi bowls; and Mojo Pizza, India’s largest pizza delivery brand that promises double the toppings.

With a strong focus on urban young professionals and students, EatClub runs ~150 kitchens across Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, NCR, and Hyderabad, serving over 1.5 million meals every month. The company prides itself on full-stack control, from sourcing to delivery.

FY 2022 Revenue Run-Rate: ~₹100 crore
Cities: 5 major metros

5️⃣ FreshMenu: The Chef-Curated Multi-Cuisine Pioneer

Core Brand: FreshMenu

FreshMenu is one of India’s earliest cloud kitchen innovators. Launched in 2014 in Bengaluru, FreshMenu made a mark with its daily-changing menu of global cuisines, prepared by in-house chefs and delivered within 45 minutes.

Despite heavy competition from new-age brands and food aggregators, FreshMenu has stayed profitable and relevant by sticking to quality ingredients and a loyal urban customer base. It operates across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune and other metros.

FY 2024 Revenue: ₹121 crore
Cities: Major metros

5 Emerging Cloud Kitchens to Watch in 2025

Beyond these giants, India’s cloud kitchen scene is teeming with startups bringing fresh ideas to the table. Here are 5 emerging players making waves:

1️⃣ BigSpoon

Ahmedabad-based BigSpoon runs a multi-brand cloud kitchen network focused on Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. With 80 kitchens across 35+ cities, BigSpoon is known for local flavours and scalable operations. It clocks over 150,000+ orders per month and recently raised fresh funding for expansion.

2️⃣ Biryani Blues

A popular QSR biryani chain in North India, Biryani Blues runs 68 outlets, combining dine-in and cloud kitchen formats. With a revenue close to ₹80 crore in FY 2025, it plans aggressive growth in newer cities.

3️⃣ Ghost Kitchens India

This Mumbai-based startup builds kitchens and licensing tech for 150+ food brands. While it directly owns about 15 kitchens in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, its platform supports over 1,200 kitchens in 40+ cities, helping local restaurants expand delivery reach.

4️⃣ Dil Foods

An emerging virtual food brand startup backed by celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, Dil Foods partners with restaurants to run standardized virtual brands in their existing kitchens. It clocked ₹7+ crore revenue in FY 2023 and is rapidly onboarding new partners across metros.

5️⃣ Hoi Foods

Hoi Foods pioneered micro cloud kitchens inside budget hotels to serve last-mile delivery. Pre-pandemic, it ran ~150 kitchens in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, serving 5,000+ daily orders. The brand is bouncing back post-lockdowns with new funding.

The Future of Cloud Kitchens in India

As India’s middle class gets busier and seeks variety at home, cloud kitchens will keep growing — not just in metros but also Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. The winners will be those who combine consistent quality, affordable prices, smart technology, and efficient delivery.

Whether you’re an investor, a food entrepreneur, or a foodie, the cloud kitchen boom is one of the most exciting chapters in India’s F&B story.