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How to Build a Chinese Restaurant Online Menu

An online menu should be structured as a web page first, not a scanned print menu.

Build steps

  • Create a stable menu URL.
  • Use HTML text for sections, dish names, prices, descriptions, and dietary notes.
  • Group dishes by restaurant format and ordering logic.
  • Add short descriptions for unfamiliar items.
  • Mark spice level and common dietary signals.
  • Add ordering phone number, order link, address, and hours.
  • Use photos selectively and compress them.
  • Test on a phone before publishing.
  • Update the menu whenever prices or availability change.

Structure example

/menu
  House Specialties
  Cold Dishes
  Noodles
  Rice Plates
  Vegetables
  Drinks

Each item:
Dish Name
Chinese name · pinyin
One-sentence explanation
Contains: soy, wheat, shellfish, pork, sesame, egg, or peanuts when relevant
Price

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