IRCTC warns travellers about Travelkhana, Railyatri, Omitra, Yatrachef; here is what it said

IRCTC menu On Rail app: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is all set to launch 'Menu On Rail' app that will help its customers to order the food of their choice. IRCTC also sent out a clear warning against turning to some unauthorised companies for food.  "IRCTC is the only authorised agency to take and deliver orders through e-catering in trains. Beware of unauthorized entities like: Travelkhana, Railyatri, Omitra, Yatrachef. Make sure to order food through Food on Track mobile app," IRCTC sources were quoted as saying by NDTV. 

The food on offer by IRCTC will vary according to the trains that the passenger is travelling on. The category of trains through which the 'Menu on Rail' app will be available are Mail, Express, Humsafar trains in first category, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and Duronto Express trains in second category, Gatimaan Express train in third category, and Tejas Express train in the fourth category, according to IRCTC.  Just check IRCTC official website irctc.co.in for latest updates on the service. 

According to the e-catering website of IRCTC, passengers can book their preferred meal also through e-catering.irctc.co.in. Passengers can even book food through a call on 1323. They can also book food through mobile app, 'Food on Track', that can be downloaded on any Android/IOS phones. By typing MEAL <PNR> and sending to 139, passengers can book food through SMS. Passengers having valid reservation ticket can book their tickets through IRCTC website. Passengers need to visit e-catering.irctc.co.in and enter the PNR number to book their meals.

On the homepage of e-catering.irctc.co.in, enter the PNR number. A list of stations shall appear in the drop-down menu, said IRCTC. If the search is made by train name or station name, the system will seek your PNR for verification purposes before confirming the booking.
The vendor menu will appear along with the prices on selecting the station name. After booking the meal the passenger also needs to choose the mode of payment. Payments can be made by cash on delivery and prepaid online payment can also be made.