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China Dining Guide

Understand how dining works in China, from QR-code menus and mobile payment to practical ordering tips for travelers.

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China Dining Guide
Learn how QR menus, paper menus, and mobile payment work in restaurants across China.
  • Many restaurants use a table QR code for ordering and payment.
  • If there is no QR menu, ask for a paper menu and point at items.
  • Payment is usually done at checkout by QR code, app, or occasional cash backup.