Google takes a swing at online food ordering with new app Areo

Google already has a large pool of offline restaurants who list themselves on the platform

Internet search giant Google is looking to take a swing at India's extremely turbulent FoodTech space and has launched Areo, an app that aggregates food delivery and home services for customers in Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Currently, Google has partnered with some of India's leading online restaurants - FreshMenu, Box8 and Fassos to facilitate food ordering on Areo. The service currently lacks any traditional restaurants, but a description of the app says the app will collate restaurants, providers and chefs.

Google will even facilitate payments either by credit/debit card, net banking and will also offer customers the option to pay service providers directly