How a restaurant serves a customer who doesn't speak the local language
On the floor the problem isn't the menu: it's the conversation around it — allergies, how the steak is cooked, waiting time, service charge, payment.
What actually breaks down
A translated menu solves the dish name, not the customer's question. Dietary restrictions, substitutions, prep time and splitting the bill are still spoken conversation.
How it works at the table
The QR code sits on the table or the counter. The guest scans it, picks a language and speaks; the waiter speaks the local language and each side hears the reply spoken back translated.
Risk you avoid
A misunderstood allergy, a wrong order sent back, a disputed bill, and a review saying nobody understood them.
Operations
A restaurant can run more than one service point — floor, counter, takeaway — and every conversation stays isolated even with several tables at once.
Available languages: pt-BR, en, es, fr, de, it, ja
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a bilingual waiter?
- No. The waiter keeps speaking the local language and the guest speaks theirs.
- What if the restaurant is full?
- Every table that scans opens its own conversation; they never mix.