Interactive Tool
Chinese Menu Section Decoder
Use this when the menu is long and you need to understand the function of a section before choosing dishes. Select the section that most closely matches what you see.
Tool
How to use the result
Use the output to decide whether the section should supply a starter, starch, vegetable, table anchor, or specialty dish. Then use the risk notes before assuming that a plain-looking dish is safe for a dietary restriction.
Limits
This tool is a menu-literacy aid. It cannot verify ingredients, supplier labels, shared equipment, kitchen procedures, or restaurant-specific preparation. For allergies, celiac disease, pregnancy, religious dietary rules, or medical restrictions, use the result only as a starting point for direct restaurant communication.