Menu Design
Accessible Chinese Restaurant Menu Design
An accessible Chinese menu is readable, navigable, searchable, printable, and usable by diners who do not interact with menus in the same way.
Accessibility checklist
| Area | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Text | Use real text, not only menu images or PDFs. |
| Font size | Use readable type sizes on phones and paper. |
| Contrast | Avoid low-contrast gray text, red on black, or patterned backgrounds. |
| Structure | Use headings for sections and consistent item formatting. |
| Photos | Add alt text when photos communicate dish identity. |
| QR menus | Provide a print option and a non-QR backup. |
| Allergen language | Use clear text labels rather than icons alone. |
Chinese text accessibility
Chinese characters should be large enough to read and should not be treated as decoration. If pinyin is used, it should sit near the Chinese name and remain readable on mobile.