Menu Design
QR Menu Best Practices for Chinese Restaurants
A QR menu should make ordering easier. It should not become a slow PDF, an image-only menu, or a barrier for older diners.
QR menu principles
| Principle | Practical requirement |
|---|---|
| Mobile-first | The menu must be readable without pinch-zooming. |
| Text-based | Use HTML text, not only images or PDFs. |
| Fast | Compress photos and avoid unnecessary scripts. |
| Accessible | Use readable contrast, semantic headings, and keyboard-friendly navigation. |
| Stable URL | Use one canonical menu URL that search engines and customers can revisit. |
| Print backup | Offer printed menus for diners who cannot or do not want to use QR codes. |
Avoid these QR menu failures
- A QR code that opens a large PDF.
- Image-only menus that search engines and screen readers cannot read.
- Menus that require account creation before viewing.
- Menus that hide prices or allergen notes.
- QR-only access with no printed fallback.