Question 1

How does Plateful differ from Zomato or Swiggy?

Accepted Answer

Zomato and Swiggy show you restaurants — many of which are paying for placement. Plateful is dish-first: we suggest the exact dishes you'll love based on your taste profile and what your friends are eating. We gather recommendations from across the internet so you see the best options, not the ones running ads.

Question 2

Is Plateful free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Plateful is completely free to download and use. Discover dishes, build your taste profile, follow friends, and order — all at no cost.

Question 3

Which cities is Plateful available in?

Accepted Answer

Plateful is currently launching in Bangalore. We're building the best dish discovery experience for Bangaloreans first before expanding to other major Indian cities.

Question 4

How does the taste profile work?

Accepted Answer

Plateful learns your preferences as you use the app — based on dishes you save, order, and react to during onboarding. Over time, your feed becomes uniquely personalized to your palate. Think of it as Spotify's algorithm, but for food.

Question 5

Can I order food directly through Plateful?

Accepted Answer

When you find a dish you love, Plateful redirects you to Zomato or Swiggy to place the order. Direct in-app ordering is coming soon. You can also save dishes to try later and build collections of your favourites.

Question 6

Can food creators and influencers use Plateful?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Plateful is designed for both everyday foodies and food creators. Creators can post dishes, share their recommendations, and grow a following among local food enthusiasts.

Question 7

Where can I download the app?

Accepted Answer

Plateful is available on both Android and iOS.

Frequently asked questions