How Scan My Menu Works

From menu photo to clearer ordering decisions — in seconds.

Scan My Menu scans restaurant menus from photos and highlights potential food risks based on allergies and intolerances. It helps you understand what may be unsafe and communicate clearly with restaurant staff.

Step 1

Upload or take a photo

Capture the menu with your camera or upload an existing image.

Step 2

We read the menu text

Dish names and descriptions are extracted automatically.

Step 3

Allergen risks are flagged

Known ingredient patterns are highlighted for review.

Step 4

You review the summary

Decide what to avoid or what questions to ask.

What you get

Allergen risk highlights

Dishes flagged for common allergens like dairy, nuts, shellfish, and gluten.

Dishes that need caution

Items with sauces, marinades, or complex preparations.

Hidden ingredient notes

Information about commonly unlisted allergen sources.

This is decision support — not a guarantee.

What scanning cannot know

  • Cross-contact in the kitchen
  • Shared fryers or utensils
  • Recipe substitutions
  • Staff practices

Menus never show preparation details.

How to use it safely

1

Scan menu

2

Identify risks

3

Ask questions

4

Confirm with staff

Scanning helps you make more informed decisions. Always confirm critical allergen information with the restaurant.

Scan your menu before you order.