Round the clock friendly service
Idly, Poori and Dosai is available on Platform 1 till after 1am, and Hot Pongal - Vadai and 'Kumbakonam Special' Coffee for the early morning Chendur and Uzhavan Express Passengers
The light vegetarian stall on Platform 1 at the Kumbakonam Railway station has a unique feature. It is about the only shop in a station in Tamil Nadu that is open round the clock, almost. And easily it has got one of the most friendly staffers.
For the early morning Tiruchendur Madras Express and Uzhavan Express, the stall offers hot Idly and Pongal with Chutney and Sambar. A few hours later for the Chozhan Express, the stall is fresh with Lemon Rice, Sambar Rice and Curd Rice. When the Jan Shatabdhi arrives just after 3pm from Mayiladuthurai, the light Veg refreshement stall run by Raman is back with Poori, Idly and Dosai.
Late Night Hot Dosai
And for the night trains starting Mayiladuthurai Mysore Express and running through till 1am after the arrival of Rameswaram Madras Express, a hot idly is always on offer. Plain Dosai is made hot and fresh right in front of the Passenger’s nose through the evening.
The Kumbakonam famous coffee is a big hit through the day and night with the passengers.
The service is always with a smile. Never in a decade has the staff refused change when a big currency has been handed to them. Hygiene is also maintained well. All the items are reasonably priced with three idlies costing Rs. 20 and a Plain Dosai Rs. 15.