Zomato recently made headlines for its birthday surprise for popular YouTuber Gaurav Taneja (also known as Flying Beast). The vlogger took to X to reveal what the food delivery platform did when his birthday cake didn't arrive (he had ordered the cake via Zomato). The company decided to send Gaurav a customised hamper and a long note with apologies as well as birthday wishes. The YouTuber shared photos of both. Many balloons could be seen tied to the gift hamper. The note hinted that the hamper would be full of tea goodies, as Gaurav is known to love chai. Zomato also included "a little surprise" for members of his family, and explained why.
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Moreover, the company revealed that it shared a birthday with Gaurav and therefore they sent him a flask as a "return gift." Here's exactly what it wrote in the note: " Dear Flying Beast, So sorry that your cake got cancelled yesterday. We truly messed up - and we're really sorry. You've always shown us so much love. So today, on your special day (and ours too), we wanted to send some back... In your style. We know you're a certified chai lover, so here's a chai hamper brewed with care, just for you. And because you just gave your parents a new home (what a moment!), we couldn't leave out Mumma, Papa, Dadu, and Dadi - so there's a little surprise in there for them too. Sending all our love to Rashi and Pihu as well. Oh, and it's Zomato's birthday too today - so here's a flask from our side... consider it a little return gift. May this year be full of warmth, laughter, and never-missed meals. P.S. Flask toh return gift hai... next time cheesecake bhi time pe hoga. Pakka. [P.S. The flask is a return gift; the next time, the cheesecake will also surely be on time.] Pinky Promise. Happiest Birthday, Gaurav. You're celebrated by us and by all those who love you. With lots of love, Team Zomato."
My Birthday Cake got cancelled by @zomato yesterday (heavy rains)
So today they sent this !! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/dkaiirAcMP
— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) July 10, 2025
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Zomato's gesture for Gaurav Taneja went viral and sparked a heated debate online. Many people said that regular users would never have received such special treatment in case one of their orders were cancelled - it is only reserved for famous YouTubers/influencers. Several people expressed dissatisfaction with this contrast. Check out some of the reactions below:
General public would have gotten Rs 75 coupon on an order of Rs 1500 (non refundable)— Dr Shaurya Garg (@DrShauryaGarg) July 10, 2025
You're a celebrity because you worked hard, put in the effort and invested your resources, you deserve it! Happy Birthday 🎂 🎉🎊🎈— Subhankar Patnaik (@subhankar_p_) July 11, 2025
Wow since when did zomato start doing this? We only receive a refund 🥲— Nisha Anandani (@AnandaniNisha) July 11, 2025
They never send me this, my birthday was on 1st July and when they messed my order for xyz reasons maximum they did was returned ₹74.41/- in my original payment mode 🥲 pic.twitter.com/UpTvFeeccG— Shubham Kumar (@HeyyyyShubham) July 11, 2025
Yes! This post could have been a lot different, if they hadn't sent it.— Shikhar (@ViewFromShikhar) July 11, 2025
Perks of being famous. Not everyone gets it..— SparkMantis (@SparkMantis) July 11, 2025
Gaurav Taneja's post has received 1 million views on X so far.