According to Cao Ping, deputy director of the Space Nutrition and Food Research Office of the Astronaut Center, during the 33-day mission, the astronauts' food was richer than the previous Shenzhou-9 and Shenzhou-10, exceeding 100.

During the autonomous flight of Shenzhou XI, astronauts may have a bad appetite, so they will be equipped with light food, such as porridge.

After officially entering Tiangong-2, astronauts can enjoy three meals a day just like at home. Their meal time is synchronized with the ground, including staple food, non-staple food, ready-to-eat, drinks, condiments and functional foods, as well as traditional dishes such as sauce beef and fish-flavored shredded pork. The menu will not be repeated for five days.