Not every restaurant is ready to collect payments digitally. Many prefer the traditional 'order on phone, pay at counter' flow — and that's exactly what vsite's ₹499/month QR Ordering plan delivers. Customers browse, order from their phone, and the kitchen gets it instantly. Payment happens the old-fashioned way, at the counter or table.
How QR Ordering Without Payment Works
- Customer scans QR code on their table
- Menu opens on their phone — with food photos and Tamil/English toggle
- Customer selects items and taps "Place Order"
- Order appears on your kitchen screen with table number
- Kitchen prepares the order
- Customer pays at the counter or to the waiter when done
Why QR Ordering Without Payment Makes Sense for Many Restaurants
- No payment gateway setup required — no Razorpay/Stripe account needed
- Older customers comfortable with cash can still participate fully
- Your cash flow stays the same — just the order-taking is digitised
- Kitchen efficiency improves dramatically — no verbal orders, no errors
- Rush-hour bottlenecks at the waiter station disappear
- Works even in restaurants with spotty internet (orders sync when connection restores)
What Is Included at ₹499/Month
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Everything in Smart QR Menu (₹299) | ✓ Yes |
| Customer ordering from phone | ✓ Yes |
| Live kitchen order notifications | ✓ Yes |
| Table-specific QR codes | ✓ Yes |
| Orders accumulate per table | ✓ Yes |
| "Request Bill" button for customers | ✓ Yes |
| UPI / digital payment | ✗ Upgrade to ₹699/mo |
When to Upgrade to the ₹699 Plan
Upgrade to QR Ordering + Payment (₹699/month) when you want to close the loop completely: customers pay via PhonePe, GPay, or Paytm at their table. No cash handling, no change-giving, no waiting for the payment machine. The ₹499 plan is the right starting point — add payment when you're ready.
India's fastest-growing digital menu software. QR Ordering from ₹499/month — customers order from phone, pay at counter, kitchen gets it instantly. 14-day free trial at vsite.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can customers order from their phone without paying digitally?
Yes. vsite's ₹499/month QR Ordering plan lets customers order from their phone without any payment step. They pay at the counter or to the waiter. Kitchen gets the order instantly.
What is the difference between QR Ordering and QR Ordering with Payment?
QR Ordering (₹499/mo): Order from phone, pay at counter. QR Ordering + Payment (₹699/mo): Order AND pay via UPI from phone. Full contactless experience.