QR code menu for restaurants in India: cost, setup and what to look for
A QR menu lets guests scan a code on the table, see your menu with photos and prices, and order from their own phone. No app to install, no extra staff needed at rush hour.
What it costs
The software can be very cheap — many systems are free for a few tables and charge a few hundred rupees a month after that. The real costs are printing table stickers or standees (roughly ₹20–50 each) and the time to enter your menu.
Features that actually matter
- Live kitchen screen with a sound alert, so no order is missed.
- Veg / non-veg tags and photos — guests order more when they can see the dish.
- UPI payment with the amount filled in, straight to your account, plus cash.
- "Call waiter" and "Request bill" buttons.
- Out-of-stock in one tap, so guests never order what you cannot serve.
- Menus in local languages — Hindi and regional languages help families and older guests.
Avoid commission traps
Marketplace apps can take a large share of each order. A direct QR menu keeps the full bill with you.
See Humaap QR Menu — free for up to 3 tables, with a 1-month free trial.