Chinese Menu Translator

150+ Chinese dishes with English translations — navigate any menu with confidence

158 dishes · 12 cuisines

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FAQ

Do Chinese restaurants have English menus?▾

Upscale restaurants and chain restaurants in major cities usually have English menus, but most local eateries only have Chinese menus. We recommend bookmarking this tool for quick reference, or showing a screenshot to the waiter.

How can I tell how spicy a dish is?▾

This tool rates each dish on a spice scale of 0–5. Generally, Sichuan and Hunan cuisines are the spiciest, while Cantonese and Jiangzhe (eastern) cuisines are milder. When ordering, you can say 'bu yao la' (no spice) or 'wei la' (mild spice).

What if I have food allergies?▾

This tool labels common allergens (peanuts, seafood, dairy, etc.) for each dish. We recommend also using our 'Dietary Restriction Card' tool to generate a Chinese-language allergy card to show at restaurants.

How does ordering work at Chinese restaurants?▾

Chinese restaurants typically feature family-style dining where everyone shares dishes. A good rule of thumb is to order a mix of meat and vegetables — roughly one dish per person plus a soup (e.g., 3–4 dishes + 1 soup for 3 people). Many restaurants offer QR code ordering, but it may not work on foreign phones — ask the waiter for help.

How much does food typically cost in China?▾

Street food costs 5–15 RMB, a dish at a casual restaurant 15–40 RMB, mid-range restaurants 40–80 RMB per dish, and upscale restaurants 80+ RMB. A typical meal for 2–3 people at a casual restaurant costs around 100–200 RMB.

Chinese Menu Translator

150+ Chinese dishes with English translations — navigate any menu with confidence

158 dishes · 12 cuisines

FAQ

Do Chinese restaurants have English menus?▾

How can I tell how spicy a dish is?▾

What if I have food allergies?▾

How does ordering work at Chinese restaurants?▾

How much does food typically cost in China?▾

Chinese Menu Translator

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Chinese Menu Translator

Browse by Cuisine

川菜

粤菜

湘菜

家常菜

京菜

江浙菜

西北菜

云贵菜

东北菜

街头小吃

火锅

饮品甜点

Popular Dishes

FAQ