Restaurant QR menus

Chinese QR code menu help for travelers

A practical guide for travelers who scan a Chinese restaurant QR code and get stuck inside a mobile menu or ordering flow.

The problem

Many restaurants in China use QR code menus that open a mobile web page or mini program. The difficult part is often not only translating dish names, but knowing how to choose options, add items to the cart, confirm the table number, submit the order, or pay.

What to do

  1. 1Take a screenshot of the menu, cart, option selector, or payment step where you are stuck.
  2. 2Crop out private payment details or phone numbers if they appear.
  3. 3Upload the screenshot to ChinaGate AI or send it to the Telegram bot.
  4. 4Use the English explanation to identify the next action, such as choose an option, add to cart, submit order, or check the order record.

Signs you are on this kind of screen

  • The page shows dish options, spicy levels, serving sizes, required choices, table numbers, cart buttons, or submit-order buttons.
  • A disabled button may mean a required option has not been selected.
  • The payment or order record may appear after the order is submitted, not on the first menu screen.

Screens this guide covers

Restaurant QR menu
Dish option selector
Cart confirmation page
Table number prompt
Order record page

Important note

ChinaGate AI only explains visible menu and ordering screens. It does not place orders, pay restaurants, verify allergens, or provide medical dietary advice.

FAQ

Can ChinaGate AI explain Chinese restaurant QR menus?

Yes. It can help identify dish options, required selections, add-to-cart buttons, submit-order buttons, table prompts, and order records when they are visible in the screenshot.

Can it tell me if a dish contains an allergen?

It can summarize visible menu text, but travelers with allergies should confirm directly with restaurant staff because screenshots may be incomplete.

Should I upload the payment QR code?

No. Crop or blur payment QR codes, card details, phone numbers, and verification codes before uploading.

Try it

Upload a Chinese QR menu screenshot when you need to know what to choose, add, submit, or check next.

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