Use this Chinese menu translator when you have a printed menu, copied dish names or a clear photo. Keep the original Chinese beside the English so restaurant staff can see what you mean.
MENUSENSE · FOOD IN CHINA
AI translationRead the menu.
Keep the Chinese beside you.
Understand dish names from text or a photo, then keep a simple ordering card ready to show the restaurant.
- Add a menu
- Check the names
- Keep your card
Start with what you have
JPEG, PNG or WebP · up to 12 MB. A small, well-lit section works best.
How your photo is handled
How to use this menu translator
- Choose menu text, a menu photo or a dish photo. A small, well-lit section is easier to read than a full menu taken at an angle.
- For a menu photo, check the recognized Chinese. Correct mistakes in the text editor before translating again. A dish photo gives possible identities rather than a certain match.
- Keep the Chinese, English and pinyin on an ordering card. Show the original Chinese to staff and ask them directly about the recipe.
A useful starting point
Paste 宫保鸡丁 and 番茄炒蛋 as separate lines, keeping any printed prices alongside them. The card helps connect the English explanation with the exact Chinese menu line; it does not establish what a particular kitchen puts in the dish.
Recipes vary between restaurants. AI guesses and menu translations cannot confirm allergens, ingredients or dietary safety. Ask restaurant staff before ordering.
Questions before you start
Can this Chinese menu translator read a photo?
Yes. Choose Menu photo, upload a readable JPEG, PNG or WebP and confirm AI sharing. Review the extracted text because glare, handwriting and stylized fonts can be misread.
Can I identify Chinese food from a dish photo?
Dish photo mode offers uncertain visual candidates. Similar-looking foods can have different names and ingredients. Use the actual menu and restaurant staff to confirm.
Is pinyin included?
The result keeps Chinese, English and pinyin together to help you point to or pronounce a dish name. Pronunciation and translation can still need correction.
How do I keep the ordering card?
Download its printable HTML file. Open the file and use Print → Save as PDF if you want a PDF copy. Failed or unusable AI requests preserve the allowance.
