PIGGY NOSE · TRAVEL GUIDES
Read the local menu. Order something you actually want.
For English-speaking travelers heading to China, Japan and South Korea. Learn what dish names, meal sets and serving notes mean before you point at the menu.
More than a literal translation
Decode dish names, shared plates and portion labels on Chinese menus.
Read the guide →JapanSets, bowls and handwritten specials
Understand what a set includes and keep sizes and prices together in Japan.
Read the guide →South KoreaCheck the dish and the serving count
Read Korean stew names, barbecue portions and minimum-order notes.
Read the guide →When is a menu translator useful?
Use it when the printed menu is in a language you cannot read, when an English translation leaves a dish unclear, or when you want help choosing a meal from the options in front of you. Piggy Nose keeps original names and prices alongside English explanations and available reference photos.
Get a useful scan in three steps
- Choose English and photograph a menu section straight on, including headings, prices and small serving notes.
- Check original names, numbers and portion labels against the photo. Retake blurry sections instead of guessing.
- Ask for suggestions using your group size, budget in the menu’s currency and tastes. Confirm portions and important ingredients with staff.
A translator or a menu assistant?
If you only need a short phrase translated, a general translation tool may be enough. Piggy Nose is designed for choosing a meal: it organizes dishes, preserves prices, provides English explanations and available photos, and lets you ask questions about the scanned menu. Try the free scans to see whether that helps you order.
Try your own menu, before you order.
10 free scans a day after sign-in. No download or card required for free scans. Internet required.
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