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That happened to me more times than I care to admit. I’d spend 10 minutes Googling dish-names, trying to guess what I’ll actually get. By the time I order, I’m either disappointed or stuck with something I don’t want.
That’s why I spent the last year building FoodieLens — a simple web app that turns any menu (local diner, dive bar, sushi joint, or ramen alley abroad) into a visually clear, easy-to-scan — and often translated — digital menu with real pictures of dishes.
How it works in two taps
Snap or upload a photo of a restaurant’s menu.
Instantly get:
Translated menu items (100+ languages)
Real photos of dishes (or AI-generated ones when needed)
Clean, organized view of menu items for quick scanning
No more guessing. No more ordering something just because the name sounds “safe.”
Who it’s for
Travelers — exploring menus in new languages.
Food explorers — trying unfamiliar cuisines or fancy restaurants.
Anyone who got burned by ordering something weird just because of vague menu descriptions.
Pricing without friction
10 free menu uploads — no credit card required.
Free translation & image search for unlimited menus.
Paid plan only if you want heavy usage or AI-generation tokens.
If you hate ordering blind — whether at home or abroad — give FoodieLens a try: foodielens.app
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