Chinese menu translator
Photograph a Chinese restaurant menu and read every dish in your language, checked for your diet and allergies. Works for China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Scan a menu freeRead Chinese menus instantly
Point your phone at a menu written in Chinese (中文). Your Menu reads the script, translates every dish into your language and explains it in plain words.
Dishes you'll meet
Typical dishes on Chinese menus include dumplings, mapo tofu, fried rice, noodle soups. Each one is explained, with how to say it.
What to watch for
Common hidden ingredients in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore: soy (wheat), oyster sauce, sesame, pork fat. Your Menu flags these against your diet and allergies, and marks anything uncertain as Ask first.
Ask staff in Chinese
Tap Ask on any dish to show staff a polite question in Chinese. They tap their answer, and your menu updates.
Questions
Can I translate a Chinese menu into Hindi or English?
Yes. Choose your language once, then photograph the Chinese menu. Every dish is translated and explained.
Does it work offline in China?
Reading a menu needs internet. Your allergy card and menus you've already scanned work offline.