How to order at a restaurant when traveling in China?

Just one QR code! A Guide to Smart Chinese Ordering

In China, you don't need to ask for a menu at a restaurant.

Most Chinese restaurants these days use "QR code ordering (扫码点餐)" (扫码点餐).

With just your smartphone, ordering and payment take just a few minutes!

📱How to Order with a QR Code

1️⃣ When you enter the restaurant, you'll see a QR code sticker on the corner of the table or on the wall.
2️⃣ Open the Alipay (支付宝) or WeChat (微信) app and use the "Scan (扫一扫)" function to scan the QR code.
3️⃣ When the menu opens on your smartphone, select your desired dish and press the "Order" button.

Tip: Some restaurants automatically translate the menu to English. If the menu is only in Chinese, you can use a photo translation app (e.g., Google Translate) to translate the menu.

💳 Here's how to pay!

After completing your order, you can pay directly with your Alipay or WeChat Pay registered card at the payment stage.

- Visa / Mastercard / UnionPay cards are all accepted.
- However, real-name verification (passport registration) is required for payment to be approved.

If you have trouble with QR payment, ask the staff: 👇

🗣️ "Where can I order with a QR code?"

The staff will immediately show you the QR code.

🥡 "QR Payment" Everywhere, Not Just at Restaurants!

These days, you can pay directly with a QR code at vending machines, cafes, food courts, and even street food stalls.

No need to hand over cash like in Korea; just scan, select, and pay in three steps.

✅ To summarize:

✔️ Order using a QR code at restaurants.
✔️ Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay.
✔️ Use a translation app if the menu is in Chinese.
✔️ Ask the staff for the QR code location.

No more worries about ordering in China!
Order with a single QR code and enjoy a smart meal! 😋

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