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Read a foreign menu and narrow down what to order
A practical way to read menu headings, preparation words and unfamiliar dish names with SeEat.
SeEat editorial · Reviewed ·
Start here
To read a menu in another language, first find the section you want, then compare preparation and ingredients within it. SeEat gives you explanations and reference images to build a shortlist; use the original menu and staff to settle anything unclear.
From the menu to your choice
1. Photograph or upload
Open SeEat and capture a readable menu page, including headings and notes.
2. Understand each dish
Compare original names, explanations and AI reference images in English, Chinese or Spanish.
3. Decide what to order
Compare dishes for your taste, check the printed menu and confirm important details with staff.
Read one section before the whole menu
Pick your immediate decision: a main dish, something to share, or a dessert. Photograph the heading and the items below it together. You can then compare a manageable set instead of translating every word before you choose.
Useful clues across languages
Use these examples as practice, not a universal restaurant glossary: French “poisson” — fish; Chinese “蒸” — steamed; Portuguese “sopa” — soup; Thai “ไก่” — chicken; Greek “ψάρι” — fish. A single word helps you find a line, but not understand its full recipe.
Keep modifiers, sauces and serving labels in view. If a word is unknown, compare the full explanation with the original name and decide what you still need to ask.
Choose a question that changes your order
Choose between two dishes by asking about cooking method, texture or what comes with them. “Is it served hot?” and “What is the filling?” are more useful than assuming a familiar-looking image tells the whole story.
Before you order
Should I memorize every word first?
No. Start with a section and two plausible dishes. Use the specific English, Italian, Spanish or Japanese reading guides below for a deeper look at the menu in front of you.
Do I need an account or a subscription?
The web app checks available menu credits before creating a menu. When credits are exhausted, it can ask you to sign in or show subscription options. Check the app for your current allowance and plan; unlimited free use is not promised.
Are images and dietary labels verified by the restaurant?
No. Images are AI-generated references, not photographs of the restaurant’s dishes. Explanations and dietary or allergen labels can be inaccurate. Confirm any important ingredient or preparation detail with staff before ordering.
Use it with the menu in front of you
Compare a few dishes and choose what appeals to you. AI images are references; confirm ingredients, preparation and dietary requirements with the restaurant.