Eat safely abroad, in any language
Snap a photo of any foreign-language menu. AI instantly tells you which dishes match your dietary restrictions — and which ones to avoid.
Trusted by travelers
See how Menu Decoder helps people eat safely around the world.
"I have a severe peanut allergy and traveling in Southeast Asia used to terrify me. Menu Decoder caught hidden peanut sauces I would have missed."
Emma R.
Backpacker, Thailand
"As a vegan in rural Japan, this app was a lifesaver. It even caught dashi stock in dishes that looked plant-based."
David K.
Digital Nomad, Japan
"The Staff Card feature is brilliant. I showed it to the waiter in Lisbon and he immediately understood my celiac restrictions."
Sarah M.
Travel Blogger, Portugal
Safe meals in 3 steps
From unknown menu to informed decision in under a minute.
Set Your Diet
Tell us your dietary restrictions — vegan, gluten-free, peanut allergy, pork-free, or anything else.
30 secondsSnap the Menu
Take a photo of any foreign-language menu. Our AI reads and analyzes every dish.
10 secondsEat with Confidence
See which dishes are likely safe, risky, or should be avoided — with reasoning for each.
Instant
Powered by AI Vision
Reads the menu so you don't have to.
Point your camera at any menu — handwritten, printed, or laminated. Our AI reads every dish, identifies ingredients, and cross-references your dietary profile.
- AI identifies dishes and ingredients from menu photos
- Cross-references your dietary profile automatically
- Flags hidden allergens and common substitution risks
Communicate Without Words
Show staff your needs in their language.
Menu Decoder generates a translated card with your dietary restrictions. Hand your phone to the waiter — they will understand your needs instantly.
- Auto-translated dietary restriction card
- Show restaurant staff in their language
- Supports 20+ languages based on menu detection
Designed for peace of mind
We take dietary safety seriously — and we want you to feel confident using Menu Decoder.
AI-Powered, Not AI-Dependent
Menu Decoder helps you make informed decisions — it does not replace your own judgment. Always confirm with staff for severe allergies.
Cancel Anytime
No long-term contracts. Cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings.
50 Scans Per Day
Generous daily limits so you never run out mid-trip. Enough for even the most adventurous food tourists.
Got questions?
Everything you need to know about Menu Decoder.
Menu Decoder uses advanced AI vision models to read and analyze menus. It is highly accurate for common dishes and ingredients, but we always recommend confirming with restaurant staff for severe allergies. The app uses cautious ratings — when uncertain, it flags dishes as potentially risky rather than marking them safe.
Menu Decoder can read menus in virtually any language with a Latin, CJK, Thai, Arabic, or Cyrillic script. The AI detects the language automatically and provides English translations alongside safety analysis.
Yes, an active internet connection is required to analyze menu photos. The AI processing happens on our servers to provide the most accurate results. However, your dietary profile and recent scan results are cached for offline viewing.
Built-in toggles cover vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, peanut allergy, shellfish allergy, and pork-free diets. You can also type in any custom restriction in the free-text field — the AI will account for it during analysis.
After scanning a menu, Menu Decoder generates a translated card showing your dietary restrictions in the local language. You can show this card to restaurant staff so they understand your needs — even if you do not share a common language.