Restaurant communication
Chinese allergy and dietary card
Generate a bilingual card to start a conversation with restaurant staff. It cannot certify that a kitchen is free from cross-contact.
Food safety card · 饮食安全卡
请帮我确认这道菜的所有配料,谢谢!
Show the card before ordering and ask staff to confirm. A translation card cannot guarantee an allergy-safe kitchen; leave if the answer is unclear.
Useful ordering phrases
Show these alongside your card to check a dish before ordering.
- 这是什么肉?
- What meat is this?
- 这道菜里有什么?
- What is in this dish?
- 这个辣吗?
- Is this spicy?
- 一份多大?
- How large is one portion?
- 这是按份还是按重量?
- Is this priced per serving or by weight?
- 我没有中国手机号,可以人工点餐吗?
- I do not have a Chinese phone number. Can I order with staff?
- 请给我看一下总价。
- Please show me the total price.
Before you order
- How to order food in ChinaQR menus, ordering without a Chinese phone number, portions, payment and tipping.
- Chinese menu decoderRead dish names by ingredient, cooking method and sauce before you order.
- Vegetarian and vegan travel in ChinaWhere meat stock and animal fat hide, and which restaurants make it easier.