Menu Design

How to Reduce Menu Complexity in a Chinese Restaurant

A smaller, clearer menu can preserve regional identity better than a sprawling menu of poorly explained dishes.

Guide

Method What it does
Remove duplicate protein-sauce combinations Reduces clutter without reducing identity.
Preserve true specialties Keeps the restaurant's reason to exist.
Create format sections Makes the menu easier to scan.
Use suggested orders Reduces decision burden.
Track low-volume items Identifies dishes that add complexity without demand.

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