{"id":4691,"date":"2026-08-23T17:32:32","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/?p=4691"},"modified":"2026-08-23T17:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T17:33:13","slug":"famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Famous Maharashtrian Foods You Can Order on Train"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honestly, there is nothing like freshly cooked regional cuisine to kind of take the stress out of train travel. After a couple hours on the train, the pantry menu just feels a bit repetitive, and grabbing something from the platform isn&#8217;t always the greatest option either. Then, a proper Maharashtrian spread is tangy, spicy, and sometimes even a touch sweet can really change the whole vibe of your journey, and with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\">Zoop&#8217;s IRCTC e-catering service<\/a> ordering Maharashtrian food in train is basically a few quick taps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/offers\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Rs100-Offer-Desktop.webp\" alt=\"Food on train\" width=\"548\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtrian food covers a lot of territory, from fiery street snacks to mild, home style thalis so there is usually something for every kind of traveller.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 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href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Misal_Pav\" title=\"Misal Pav\">Misal Pav<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Vada_Pav\" title=\"Vada Pav\">Vada Pav<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Puran_Poli\" title=\"Puran Poli\">Puran Poli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Sabudana_Khichdi\" title=\"Sabudana Khichdi\">Sabudana Khichdi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Bharli_Vangi\" title=\"Bharli Vangi\">Bharli Vangi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Kolhapuri_Chicken\" title=\"Kolhapuri Chicken\">Kolhapuri Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Modak\" title=\"Modak\">Modak<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/famous-maharashtrian-food-in-train\/#Steps_to_order_Maharashtrian_food_on_your_train_with_Zoop\" title=\"Steps to order Maharashtrian food on your train with Zoop\">Steps to order Maharashtrian food on your train with Zoop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_Maharashtrian_Food_in_Train\"><\/span>Top 10 Maharashtrian Food in Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Dish<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtrian Thali<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, mild-medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A complete meal with bhakri, dal, sabzi, rice and a sweet, all in one plate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Misal Pav<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, spicy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spiced sprouted moth bean curry topped with farsan, served with pav<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vada Pav<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, mild-medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai&#8217;s iconic spiced potato fritter in a bun, a filling snack<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puran Poli<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, sweet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sweet flatbread stuffed with jaggery and lentils<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sabudana Khichdi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, mild<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sago pearls tossed with peanuts and mild spices, easy on younger palates<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bharli Vangi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby eggplants stuffed and cooked in a spiced peanut-coconut gravy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolhapuri Chicken<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-veg, spicy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fiery, deeply spiced red chicken curry<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thalipeeth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, mild-medium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A savoury multigrain pancake, often served with curd<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modak<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, sweet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steamed rice-flour dumplings filled with coconut and jaggery<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solkadhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Veg, no spice<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cooling kokum-and-coconut drink, kid-friendly and refreshing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maharashtrian_Thali\"><\/span>Maharashtrian Thali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to get the full picture in one order, bakhri, dal, vegetable curry, rice, and something sweet, all served together. It\u2019s practical for a long journey, since there\u2019s no need to piece together multiple things separately, like some kind of scavenger hunt. Honestly it feels like everything lands at once, you know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Also Explore- <a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/top-10-punjabi-food-in-train-for-passengers\">Top 10 Punjabi Food in Train for Passengers<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misal_Pav\"><\/span>Misal Pav<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A spicy sprouted-bean curry, piled pretty high with crunchy farsan, and served next to soft pav. It\u2019s got real heat to it, so go in expecting a little kick, and keep something cooling nearby if you\u2019re not used to it too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vada_Pav\"><\/span>Vada Pav<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai\u2019s answer to a quick, satisfying snack, a spiced potato fritter tucked into a soft bun, with a smear of chutney. It\u2019s simple, filling, and one of the most recognisable Maharashtrian foods out there, even if you\u2019ve never tried it before.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Puran_Poli\"><\/span>Puran Poli<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sweet flatbread, stuffed with a jaggery-and-lentil filling. Traditionally it\u2019s saved for festivals but honestly it works anytime you want dessert-like comfort, without ordering a separate sweet and waiting for it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sabudana_Khichdi\"><\/span>Sabudana Khichdi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sago pearls, tossed up with roasted peanuts and a light touch of spice, it feels easy on the stomach and kind of gentle enough for kids, or for anyone who wants simpler food on a long ride.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>Also Explore- <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/popular-bengali-foods-you-can-order-in-train\">10 Popular Bengali Foods You Can Order in Train<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharli_Vangi\"><\/span>Bharli Vangi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby eggplants, filled with a spiced peanut-and-coconut mixture, then slow cooked until the flavours sort of settle in properly. It goes well with bhakri or rice, anytime really.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kolhapuri_Chicken\"><\/span>Kolhapuri Chicken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A red hot chicken curry, famous for its real heat. This one is made for people who actually want their food spiced, and not just \u201ca little\u201d. Not for the fainthearted, but trust it\u2019s worth it if you can handle the spice.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modak\"><\/span>Modak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steamed rice-flour dumplings, filled with coconut and jaggery , soft and sweet, and honestly a very fitting end to a Maharashtrian meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_order_Maharashtrian_food_on_your_train_with_Zoop\"><\/span>Steps to order Maharashtrian food on your train with Zoop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your PNR on the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/order-food-in-trains-zoop\/id6445911264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoop app<\/a> or website.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a station along your route where Maharashtrian-cuisine restaurants are listed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick your dishes and pay online, or opt for cash on delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s worth placing your order roughly an hour before you arrive, that way the restaurant gets enough time to assemble everything and then hand it over on schedule. And if you\u2019re travelling with a group, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/group-food-order-in-train\">Zoop also has bulk and family orders<\/a>, which is kinda handy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pre-Order-Food-in-Train.jpeg\" alt=\"Pre-Order Food in Train\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the next time your route goes through Mumbai, Pune, Nashik or Kolhapur, on trains like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-deccan-queen-12124\">Deccan Queen<\/a>, Mumbai Rajdhani or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/order-food-in-sahyadri-exp-11024\">Sahyadri Express<\/a>, skip the platform snacks and let a real Maharashtrian meal reach you at your seat instead.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Honestly, there is nothing like freshly cooked regional cuisine to kind of take the stress out of train travel. After a couple hours on the train, the pantry menu just feels a bit repetitive, and grabbing something from the platform isn&#8217;t always the greatest option either. Then, a proper Maharashtrian spread is tangy, spicy, and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3733,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[136],"tags":[1005,1007,1006],"class_list":["post-4691","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indian-railways","tag-maharashtrian-food","tag-maharashtrian-food-in-train","tag-maharashtrian-thali"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4691","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4691"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4691\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4694,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4691\/revisions\/4694"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4691"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4691"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zoopindia.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4691"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}