Menu Shifu

Menu Shifu is an app that helps non-Chinese speakers understand Chinese restaurant menus. Simply upload a photo of a Chinese menu or type in dish names, and get clear English explanations of what each dish contains, how it's cooked, and what it tastes like.

 Key Features

 Easy Menu Input
- **Photo Upload**: Take a picture of the menu or upload from your device
- **Manual Input**: Type Chinese dish names directly (like "鱼香肉丝")
- **Flexible**: Works with both methods for maximum convenience

 Detailed Dish Explanations
For each dish, you get:
- **Ingredients**: What's in the dish (e.g., "Pork, bamboo shoots, carrots")
- **Cooking Method**: How it's prepared (e.g., "Stir-fried", "Steamed", "Braised")
- **Flavor Profile**: What it tastes like (e.g., "Spicy and tangy", "Sweet and savory")

 Dietary Warnings
- Automatically detects non-vegetarian ingredients
- Flags common allergens like nuts, shellfish, and dairy
- Helps you make informed choices based on your dietary needs

 Example
**Dish**: 麻婆豆腐 (Mapo Tofu)
- **Ingredients**: Tofu, ground pork, fermented black beans, chili oil
- **Method**: Simmered in spicy sauce
- **Flavor**: Spicy, numbing (from Sichuan peppercorns), savory
- **Warning**: Contains pork

 Who Is This For?
- Travelers visiting China or Chinese restaurants abroad
- Food enthusiasts curious about authentic Chinese cuisine  
- Anyone who wants to order confidently from Chinese menus
- People with dietary restrictions who need to know ingredients