Translate any menu, order like a local
The menu translator app for travelers. Snap, translate, order. All in seconds.
Free on iPhone and Android: up to 10 menu scans a day and 3 AI dish photos when you sign up. No purchase needed.
røkt laks → Smoked salmon
Contains allergens: seafood, gluten
How does it work?
Three simple steps to a perfect order
Snap the menu
Open the app and take a photo of the menu. Works with gallery photos too.
Get the translation
AI recognizes the text in seconds and shows the translation right on the photo, including dish images.
Place your order
Pick dishes into a cart and let the app read your order to the waiter in the local language.
Why not just use Google Lens?
Google Lens and ChatGPT translate words. But many dish names don't translate, and a word-for-word result won't tell you what arrives on the plate or whether it's safe for you.
| Feature | Google Lens | ChatGPT | What's on the menu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Translates the menu text | |||
| Shows a photo of every dish | One dish at a time, by searching | Only if you ask, one at a time | |
| Checks dishes against your allergies | Only if you ask, every time | ||
| Reads your order to the waiter in the local language | Only if you dictate it first |
Allergen flags help you spot risks fast, but menus aren't always complete. With a serious allergy, always confirm with the staff.
Full comparisons: vs Google Lens, vs ChatGPT, vs swap.menu
What the app does at the table
From reading the menu to placing your order
Snap & understand
Simply photograph a foreign-language menu and get an instant translation right on the photo
Advanced OCR and AI instantly recognize text in any language and script, from Chinese characters to Arabic.
Photos of every dish
Every menu item gets a photo, from our library of common dishes or generated instantly by AI
Popular meals are shown with real reference photos from our library. For anything less common, the app generates an illustrative AI photo on the spot, so you always have a picture to go on.
Allergens & preferences
Automatic allergen labeling and recommendations based on your taste profile
Set your allergies and preferences once. The app then shows whether each dish is suitable for you.
Voice ordering
Build your cart and the app reads the order in the local language
Perfect pronunciation in any language. Just hold the phone up to the waiter and let the app speak for you.
Find the right restaurant
Search restaurants by the specific dish you're craving
Want Carbonara? The app finds all nearby restaurants that serve it, including photos and ratings.
Works everywhere
Support for dozens of languages and scripts from around the world
From Japan to Italy to Mexico: the app understands all languages and cultures.
Who is it for?
We help different groups enjoy their meals worry-free
Travelers
Tourists who want to explore local cuisine without language barriers
Allergy sufferers
People with food allergies who want to better understand what they're ordering
Independent diners
People who like to browse and decide at their own pace
Families
Parents who need to quickly check what's kid-friendly when ordering for the whole table
For Restaurants
Reach international clientele and meet EU allergen labeling requirements
How does it work for restaurants?
Register your restaurant in the admin panel
Upload your current menu and dish photos
Mark allergens for each dish
Your menu is instantly available to tourists
Ready for your next trip?
Download the app and never get lost in a foreign menu again
