Restaurant resources

Chinese restaurant template library

Downloadable templates · Menu design · Operations · Local SEO

This library contains the actual files referenced across the restaurant-owner and menu-design sections. Markdown templates are also available as DOCX and PDF files. Use Markdown for copying into a CMS, DOCX for editing in Word or Google Docs, PDF for distribution, and CSV for spreadsheet-based tools.

Core menu architecture

Template	Download	Use
Complete menu architecture	MD DOCX PDF	Master planning template for a restaurant menu.
Menu section architecture	MD DOCX PDF	Section-by-section menu structure logic.
Menu item descriptions	menu-item-description-template.csv	Spreadsheet-ready item description template.
Dish description style guide	MD DOCX PDF	Rules for useful, non-generic dish descriptions.
Bilingual menu layout	MD DOCX PDF	Layout for English, Chinese, pinyin, descriptions, labels, and prices.
First-order guide	MD DOCX PDF	Suggested ordering paths for new diners and groups.

Pricing and menu engineering

Template	Download	Use
Menu engineering matrix	menu-engineering-matrix-template.csv	Popularity and margin matrix for item decisions.
Menu pricing worksheet	menu-pricing-worksheet.csv	Cost, labor, packaging, target margin, and proposed price worksheet.
Menu complexity calculator	menu-complexity-calculator.csv	Input sheet for operational complexity scoring.
Limited-time offer test sheet	limited-time-offer-test-sheet.csv	Track test items before adding them permanently.
Owner weekly menu review	MD DOCX PDF	Weekly owner review for sales, bottlenecks, and menu changes.
Menu change request form	MD DOCX PDF	Govern menu changes before they hit print, POS, and delivery platforms.
Menu version control log	restaurant-menu-version-control-log.csv	Track menu versions, price changes, and platform updates.

Allergen, dietary, and staff safety

Template	Download	Use
Allergen and preparation note	MD DOCX PDF	Menu-safe allergen and cross-contact wording.
Allergen matrix	allergen-matrix-template.csv	Spreadsheet-ready allergen and preparation matrix.
Gluten-free risk review	MD DOCX PDF	Risk review for gluten-related menu communication.
Vegetarian and vegan risk review	MD DOCX PDF	Review hidden animal products and vegan suitability.
Halal risk review	MD DOCX PDF	Non-certification risk review for halal-related questions.
Kosher risk review	MD DOCX PDF	Non-certification risk review for kosher-related questions.
Staff allergy response SOP	MD DOCX PDF	Server workflow when a guest mentions an allergy.
Staff menu training worksheet	MD DOCX PDF	One-sheet training form for house-specialty dishes.
Staff pre-shift menu quiz	MD DOCX PDF	Quick daily staff quiz on dishes, allergens, and menu changes.
Spice scale	MD DOCX PDF	Reusable spice and ma-la explanation.

Digital menu, website, and local SEO

Template	Download	Use
Website homepage copy	MD DOCX PDF	Homepage copy framework for a restaurant website.
Restaurant about page	MD DOCX PDF	Structured about-page copy that explains the food.
Online menu checklist	MD DOCX PDF	Mobile, search, ordering, and maintenance checklist.
QR menu implementation	MD DOCX PDF	QR launch, signage, accessibility, and maintenance checks.
Local SEO keyword map	local-seo-keyword-map-template.csv	Map restaurant pages to search intent.
Google Business Profile checklist	MD DOCX PDF	Profile, menu, photo, review, and hours checklist.
Restaurant schema JSON-LD	restaurant-schema-jsonld-template.json	Restaurant structured data starter file.
Menu page schema JSON-LD	menu-page-schema-jsonld-template.json	Menu structured data starter file.
Menu image alt text	menu-image-alt-text-template.csv	Alt-text worksheet for dish and restaurant images.
Menu photo shot list	MD DOCX PDF	Practical photo list for website, delivery, print, and social.

Delivery, takeout, and platform management

Template	Download	Use
Takeout packaging checklist	MD DOCX PDF	Packing checks by dish type.
Delivery platform menu parity audit	delivery-platform-menu-parity-audit.csv	Compare website, Google, DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.
Delivery platform description template	MD DOCX PDF	Short descriptions optimized for delivery platforms.
Menu launch checklist	MD DOCX PDF	Checklist for publishing menu changes across channels.
Customer complaint log	customer-complaint-log-template.csv	Log complaints, refunds, root causes, and follow-up.

Group, catering, and seasonal menus

Template	Download	Use
Catering menu	MD DOCX PDF	Party trays, office meals, banquet sets, and catering policies.
Group ordering and family meal	MD DOCX PDF	Meal structures for two, four, and larger groups.
Lunch special menu	MD DOCX PDF	Operationally simple lunch special template.
Banquet menu	MD DOCX PDF	Course structure and event-planning fields.
Holiday and seasonal menu	MD DOCX PDF	Seasonal and holiday item planning.
Content calendar	content-calendar-template.csv	Marketing and content calendar for menu and restaurant pages.

Restaurant format templates

Template	Download	Use
Dim sum	MD DOCX PDF	Menu structure for dim sum service.
Sichuan restaurant	MD DOCX PDF	Menu structure for Sichuan restaurants.
Hot pot	MD DOCX PDF	Ordering-flow template for hot pot restaurants.
Chinese takeout	MD DOCX PDF	Menu template for takeout and delivery-focused restaurants.
Cantonese BBQ	MD DOCX PDF	Template for roast meat, rice plate, and BBQ shops.
Hong Kong cafe	MD DOCX PDF	Template for cha chaan teng-style menus.
Noodle shop	MD DOCX PDF	Template for noodle-focused restaurants.
Vegetarian Chinese restaurant	MD DOCX PDF	Template for vegetarian Chinese restaurants.
Chinese seafood restaurant	MD DOCX PDF	Template for live seafood and banquet-style restaurants.
Regional Chinese restaurant	MD DOCX PDF	Template for restaurants centered on a specific regional cuisine.
Chinese bakery	MD DOCX PDF	Template for Chinese bakery menus.
Malatang	MD DOCX PDF	Template for malatang ingredient and broth ordering.

Kitchen production and station systems

Template	Download	Use
Dumpling production log	dumpling-production-log-template.csv	Track production run size, timing, freezing, and waste.
Wok station prep list	wok-station-prep-list-template.csv	Daily par sheet for wok station mise en place.
Sauce production run record	sauce-batch-record-template.csv	Production run record for chile oil, dumpling sauce, brown sauce, and other sauces.
Broth production run record	broth-batch-record-template.csv	Track broth ingredients, allergens, and use-by dates.
Roast meat production log	roast-meat-production-log-template.csv	Yield and quality log for Cantonese BBQ items.
Vegetable prep par sheet	vegetable-prep-par-sheet.csv	Daily prep sheet for common Chinese vegetables.
Hot pot sauce bar labels	MD DOCX PDF	Label template for sauce bar ingredients and allergens.
Malatang ingredient labels	malatang-ingredient-label-template.csv	Ingredient label sheet for malatang self-select displays.
Cantonese BBQ chopping ticket	MD DOCX PDF	Order ticket for roast meat chopping and packing.
Bakery display labels	bakery-display-label-template.csv	Display-label sheet for Chinese bakery items.
Seafood market price template	MD DOCX PDF	Market-price communication and confirmation form.

Audit and translation tools

Template	Download	Use
Menu audit scorecard	menu-audit-scorecard.csv	Spreadsheet-ready scoring framework.
Translation audit	translation-audit-template.csv	Spreadsheet-ready translation audit template.

How to use these templates

Start with the complete menu architecture template, then add the section architecture, item-description CSV, allergen matrix, pricing worksheet, and staff training worksheet. For operators, the highest-value operational files are the online menu checklist, menu launch checklist, delivery platform parity audit, version-control log, and weekly menu review template.