Maggi mania on rails: Friends go viral with bucket-size feast as kettle-cooking row heats up, watch

Just days after a video of a woman cooking Maggi in an electric kettle inside a train ignited debate online, another clip has taken over social media- this time featuring a group of friends sharing a massive, bucket-sized serving of the iconic noodles.

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The Bucket Maggi Crew

In a widely shared Instagram video, a gang of over ten friends can be seen packed into a train compartment, their enthusiasm radiating through the screen. What set the internet buzzing wasn't just their camaraderie, but their unusual dining style.

Instead of tearing open individual packets, the group opted for a full-blown bucket of Maggi- yes, a bucket- firmly placed between them as they waited eagerly with spoons in hand.

The overlay text on the clip reads, “That one non-negotiable part of the trip."

Their excitement suggests it was a highlight of their journey. Though no one knows exactly how the enormous portion was prepared, many assume the pantry staff helped cook the noodles before transferring them to the oversized container. The exact truth, however, remains a mystery.

The video, shared a week ago, has already crossed six lakh views, adding yet another quirky chapter to India’s love affair with train journeys and Maggi.

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The Controversial Kettle-Cooking Incident

While the bucket brigade amused social media, the earlier incident involving a woman cooking noodles in an electric kettle sparked outrage. The viral clip showed her multitasking during her journey- plugging in an electric kettle to prepare Maggi and other food items.

Speaking in Marathi, she pointed to her kettle full of noodles with a cup of tea beside it and remarked that she had served “readymade breakfast” to the co-passenger next to her. She added, "I mean to say that I don't even have a holiday here. My kitchen is still working."

Shockingly, she also claimed to have brewed tea for around 15 people in the same kettle.

The train she was travelling on remains unidentified.

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Railways Step In

Taking note of the uproar, Central Railways issued a strict warning stating that electric kettles are prohibited onboard. Their statement read: "Action is being initiated against the channel and the person concerned. It can lead to fire incidence and be disastrous for other passengers also. May also cause disruption of electric supply and malfunction of the AC and other electronic ports in the Train." (sic)

Action is being initiated against the channel and the person concerned.

Using electronic kettle inside trains is strictly prohibited.
It is unsafe, illegal, and a punishable offence. It can lead to fire incidence and be disastrous for other passengers also.
May also cause… https://t.co/di9vkxrDLv

— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) November 21, 2025

Social media users were quick to criticize the dangerous practice, calling it a safety hazard. They highlighted that train sockets are designed for low-power devices- not appliances like kettles that can cause fire risks.