Step 1
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Take a photo
Use the camera or photo library to capture a paper menu, blackboard, or handwritten special.
AI menu translator for iOS
FoodSavvy
Snap a menu. Understand what to order.
Translate printed, handwritten, and local-only restaurant menus into your language while you travel. Know the dish, ingredients, and ordering context before you point at the menu.
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Free to download. Available for iPhone.
How it works
From photo to confident ordering in three steps.
FoodSavvy keeps the flow simple: capture the menu, read the translation, and show the order clearly when needed.
Step 2
2
Order with context
Search the translated menu, review your choices, and show a simple order ticket to restaurant staff.
Step 3
3
Enjoy your meal
Savor your meal without missing out on any delicious dishes due to language barriers.
Built for real restaurant menus
Not just word-by-word translation.
Menus are messy: handwriting, local dish names, mixed languages, and unclear ingredients. FoodSavvy is designed around that real dining moment.
Reads handwritten and printed menus
Works with daily specials, blackboard menus, and photo-heavy restaurant menus when a standard translation app is not enough.
Search across translated dishes
Find chicken, seafood, spicy dishes, or anything you care about without scrolling through a long menu.
Source language can be anything
Japanese, Thai, Korean, Italian, and more can be translated into English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese.
History stays on your device
Past translation results are saved locally on your phone, so you can revisit them later without cloud sync.
Travel dining scenarios
Useful in the places where menus get complicated.
FoodSavvy is especially helpful when restaurants are local, seasonal, or not designed around tourist menus.
Japan
Izakaya and handwritten specials
Understand seasonal dishes, sashimi names, grilled skewers, and staff recommendations without guessing.
本日のおすすめ / 刺身盛り合わせ / 若鶏唐揚
Thailand
Street food without English menus
Quickly check dish names, ingredients, and spice context before ordering from a stall or local shop.
ผัดกะเพรา / ต้มยำ / ข้าวมันไก่
Italy
Local dishes and unfamiliar ingredients
Decode pasta types, sauces, seafood, cured meats, and regional dishes before choosing.
Risotto / Antipasti / Salsiccia / Vongole
Privacy and practical details
Clear about what happens behind the scan.
Menu translation needs an internet connection for AI processing, but FoodSavvy avoids unnecessary cloud storage for your dining history.
Photos are used for AI analysis
Menu photos are sent for translation processing and are not stored.
History is local
Translated menus are saved on your device for reference, with no cloud sync across accounts.
Works after translation
Once a result is saved, you can revisit it later even when you are offline.
Your data is in your hands
FoodSavvy does not store your dining history in the cloud unnecessarily, keeping your data under your control.
For travelers and food lovers
A menu translator app for restaurants, trips, and local food.
Use FoodSavvy when you need an AI menu translator, a handwritten menu translator, or a travel food translation app for restaurants abroad.
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FAQ
Is FoodSavvy available on Android?
FoodSavvy is currently available on iOS only.
What languages can FoodSavvy translate into?
FoodSavvy can translate menus into English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. The source menu can be in many restaurant languages, including Japanese, Thai, Korean, Italian, and more.
Does it work with handwritten menus?
Yes. FoodSavvy is designed for printed menus, handwritten menus, blackboard specials, and photo-based restaurant menus. AI results may vary by image quality, so it is still worth checking with staff when something is critical.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes, an internet connection is required for AI translation. The translation is processed in the cloud for best accuracy. Previous translation results are saved locally on your device and available offline for reference.
Are menu photos stored?
Menu photos are used for AI analysis. Translation history is stored locally on your device and does not sync to the cloud.
Which countries and restaurants does FoodSavvy work in?
Everywhere. FoodSavvy works in any country and any restaurant. As long as you can take a photo of the menu, the AI can translate it — from street food stalls in Thailand to fine dining in Japan.
Ready for your next meal abroad
Before you order, understand the menu.
Download FoodSavvy on iPhone and turn unfamiliar restaurant menus into food you can choose with confidence.
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