Printable References
Printable Chinese Menu Cheat Sheets
These printable references are compact tools for reading Chinese menus, asking practical questions, and recognizing common ingredients.
Available cheat sheets
Dim Sum Ordering Cheat Sheet
Dim Sum Ordering Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Sichuan Menu Decoder Cheat Sheet
Sichuan Menu Decoder Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Chinese Food Allergy Phrase Sheet
Chinese Food Allergy Phrase Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Chinese Pantry Decoder Cheat Sheet
Chinese Pantry Decoder Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Hot Pot Ordering Cheat Sheet
Hot Pot Ordering Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Chinese BBQ Ordering Cheat Sheet
Chinese BBQ Ordering Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Hong Kong Cafe Cheat Sheet
Hong Kong Cafe Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Chinese Vegetarian Ordering Cheat Sheet
Chinese Vegetarian Ordering Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Gluten-Free Chinese Ordering Cheat Sheet
Gluten-Free Chinese Ordering Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
No-Pork Chinese Ordering Cheat Sheet
No-Pork Chinese Ordering Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
Common Chinese Menu Characters Cheat Sheet
Common Chinese Menu Characters Cheat Sheet for quick reference while reading Chinese restaurant menus.
How to use them
Use these pages as quick references. For dietary restrictions, use the phrases to start a conversation and then ask about ingredients, preparation, and shared equipment.