IRCTC Food Menu Price List
IRCTC Food Menu Rates
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IRCTC and Zonal Railways shall ensure that tariff increase results in visible improvement in quality and hygiene of food. To achieve this objective, intensive inspections shall also be carried out.
Tariff of food items & Packaged Drinking Water at Stations as well Mail / Express Trains.
Indian Railway Pantry Car Rate List and Railway Station Rate List
| IRCTC Menu Price List Beverages Incl. of Taxes (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Item | At Station | In Train |
| Standard tea (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Tea (with tea bag) (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity | 10 | 10 |
| Coffee using instant Coffee powder (150 ml) in disposable cups of 170 ml capacity | 10 | 10 |
| Rates of Humsafar Trains through AVM Machine (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Tea (all Variants without tea bag) 100 ml in 120 ml Cup | N/A | 10 |
| Coffee 100 ml in 120 ml Cup | N/A | 15 |
| Soup 100 ml in 120 ml Cup | N/A | 15 |
| Rail Neer / Packaged drinking water (Chilled) | ||
| 1 litre bottle / 1000 ml | 15 | 15 |
| 500 ml Bottle | 10 | 10 |
| Breakfast (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Item | At Station | In Train |
| Veg Break fast (Cutlet) = Bread Slice (2nos) 50 gms, Veg cutlet (2nos) 100 gms, Butter in blister pack 8 gms, Tomato ketchup in sachets (1nos) 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon1. | 25 | 40 |
| Veg Break fast (Idli & Vada) = Idli (2nos) 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 25 | 40 |
| Veg Break fast (Upma & Vada) = Upma 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 25 | 40 |
| Veg Break fast (Pongal & Vada) = Pongal 100 gms, Vada (2nos) 60 gms, Chutney in disposable cup 50 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 25 | 40 |
| Non-Veg Breakfast (Egg Omelette)= Bread Slice (2 nos) 50 gms, Omelette / Boiled Eggs (2 eggs) 90 gms, Butter in blister pack 8 gms, Tomato ketchup in sachets (1nos) 12 gms, Salt sachets 1 (nos), 0.5 gms, Pepper Sachets 1, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable spoon 1. | 30 | 50 |
| Meals (Incl. of Taxes) | ||
| Item | At Station | In Train |
| Veg Meal (Standard Casserole) = Rice Plain 150 gms, 2Parathas / 4Chapatis in wrappers 100 gms, Dal / sambar(Thick) 150 gms, Mix Veg (Seasonal) 100 gms, Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1. | N/A | 40 |
| Non-Veg Meal Standard Casserole (Egg Curry with Rice) = Rice Plain 150 gms, 2 Parathas / 4 Chapatis in wrappers 100gms, Dal/ sambar (Thick) 150 gms, Two Egg Curry 150 gms, Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1. | N/A | 40 |
| Non-Veg Meal Standard Casserole (Chicken Curry with Rice) = Rice Plain 150 gms, 2 Parathas / 4 Chapatis in wrappers 100 gms, Dal / sambar (Thick) 150 gms, Chicken Curry (60 gms boneless chicken & Gravy 90 gms), Curd 80 gms, Pickly in sachet 12 gms, Casserole 1, Napkin 1, Disposable Spoon 1. | N/A | 50 |
| Veg. Biryani (350 gms) = Biryani of 270 gms including 70 gms vegetables packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon. | N/A | 80 |
| Egg Biryani (350 gms) = Biryani of 270 gms including 2 eggs packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon. | N/A | 90 |
| Chicken Biryani (350 gms)= Biryani of 270 gms including 70 gms of boneless chicken packed in casserole + 80 gms branded packed curd + 12 gms pickle + tissue paper + sanitizer (1 ml) + disposable bio-degradable spoon. | N/A | 110 |
IRCTC Food Menu Rates – Revised and new tariff of standard meals/items for Static Units on Indian Railways as under:-
| Item | Tariff (in Rs.) (Inclusive of GST) |
| Breakfast / veg | 35 |
| Breakfast / N.veg | 45 |
| Standard Meal / veg | 70 |
| Standard Meal (Egg curry) | 80 |
| Standard Meal (Chicken Curry) | 120 |
| Biryani (veg) – 350 gm | 70 |
| Biryani (Egg) – 350 gm | 80 |
| Biryani (Chicken) – 350 gm | 100 |
| Snack Meal – 350 gm | 50 |
| Revised menu and tariff of standard meals for Mail / Express trains (IRCTC Pantry Car Price List PDF Download) | Click Here |
| Revision in Menu and Tariff of catering services on Rajdhani / Shatabdi / Duronto and Standard Meals on Indian Railways (IRCTC Food Menu Rates PDF Download) | Click Here |
Source: http://menurates.irctc.co.in/
Here’s the most accurate and up-to-date breakdown of IRCTC food menu prices for 2025, including standard fare lists and what travelers are actually experiencing:
1. Official Standard Menu Rates (Mail/Express Trains)
According to IRCTC’s published tariff (via Trains at a Glance and E-catering platforms), here’s what you can expect:
| Item | Station Price (₹) | In-Train Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Tea (150 ml) | 5 | 5 |
| Tea (with teabag) | 10 | 10 |
| Coffee (instant powder) | 10 | 10 |
| Packaged Water (1 L) | 15 | 15 |
| Packaged Water (500 ml) | 10 | 10 |
| Janta / Economy Meal | 15 | 20 |
| Veg Breakfast (e.g., cutlet) | 35 | 40 |
| Non-Veg Breakfast (egg option) | 45 | 50 |
| Veg Casserole Meal | 70 | 80 |
| Egg Casserole Meal (Egg Curry) | 80 | 90 |
| Chicken Casserole Meal | 120 | 130 |
| Veg Biryani | 70 | 80 |
| Egg Biryani | 80 | 90 |
| Chicken Biryani | 100 | 110 |
| Janta Meal (Pooris + curry etc.) | 15 | 20 |
2. Premium Trains: Rajdhani / Shatabdi / Duronto Fare Structure
These trains operate on optional meal booking with costs included in overall ticket fare. Sample prices are:
| Class | Morning Tea (₹) | Breakfast (₹) | Lunch/Dinner (₹) | Evening Tea (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AC / Executive Chair Car | 35 | 140 | 245 | 140 |
| 2AC / 3AC / Chair Car | 20 | 105 | 185 | 90 |
| Sleeper (Duronto) | 15 | 65 | 120 | 50 |
3. Transparency & Quality Measures Enforced (2025)
- Menu cards with price lists are now mandatory onboard. IRCTC also sends SMS links to menus and tariffs, plus QR codes on food packaging.
- Meals are prepared in modern base kitchens, with FSSAI certification, third-party audits, and CTTV monitoring to ensure hygiene and accountability.
4. Traveler Insights & Price Discrepancies (Reddit Reports)
- Veg Casserole Misrepresentation: Standard veg meal (₹80) is being sold as “special meal” with paneer or other extras at inflated prices (₹130–₹180). Many recommend always asking specifically for “STANDARD VEG MEAL” to avoid overcharges.
“If you don’t say the word STANDARD, they add paneer/sweet and charge ₹130–₹180.”
- Portion & Pricing Issues with Tea: Official in-journey tea price is ₹5—but vendors are charging ₹10, often with smaller quantities.
“You pay double (₹10) and get 30% less tea.”
- Discrepancy in Veg Meals: Cases of being billed ₹150 for regular meals show that overcharging is still occurring despite official rate caps.
Quick Summary
- Standard Meal Rates (Mail/Express): ₹80 for veg casserole; ₹90 for egg; ₹130 for chicken, plus other items as in the table above.
- Premium Trains: Optional meals bundled into fare—155% to 245% typical multiplier depending on class and timing.
- Transparency in Catering: Onboard menu display and digital visibility is enforced; meal prep quality monitored stringently.
- Remaining Issues: Mismatch between printed rates and vendor charges persists—always request “STANDARD” meal and insist on bill.
If you need help finding the menu for a specific train or station, or tips on avoiding overcharging and lodging complaints effectively, feel free to ask!