WhatTheMenu - Dish Explainer

Get instant explanations and allergen information for dishes on any website. Choose from English, Spanish, Chinese, and French

As of May 2026, WhatTheMenu - Dish Explainer has 1 users in the Travel category.

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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3

History

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Tracking since Apr 21, 2026.

4.242.50.7599999999999998Apr 21, 2026May 31, 2026
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May 6, 202641.0.0
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May 31, 20261.0.0
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Permissions & access

Permissions
contextMenusstorageactiveTabscripting
Host access
https://whatthemenu.com/*

Screenshots

WhatTheMenu - Dish Explainer screenshot 1

About

🍽️ WhatTheMenu - A Smart Dish Explainer
Never wonder what's on your plate again! Transform any confusing menu into crystal-clear explanations with just a right-click.
⚡ Instant Dish Intelligence
Whether you're browsing a French bistro menu in Paris, exploring authentic Japanese cuisine, or trying to decipher that exotic dish your foodie friend recommended - WhatTheMenu instantly explains any dish on any website with AI-powered precision.

How it works:

Highlight any dish name on any webpage
Right-click and select "Explain with WhatTheMenu"
Get instant explanations with ingredients, allergens, and dietary information

🌟 Why Food Lovers Choose WhatTheMenu
🔍 Universal Compatibility
Works on ANY website - restaurant sites, food blogs, travel guides, delivery apps, social media posts. If there's a dish name, we can explain it.
🤖 AI-Powered Accuracy
Advanced artificial intelligence trained on global cuisines provides detailed, tourist-friendly explanations in under 300 characters - perfect for quick understanding.
🏷️ Comprehensive Information
Ingredient breakdowns - Near-accurate estimate of what's in your food
Allergen warnings - Critical safety information for dietary restrictions
Dietary tags - Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, spicy, and more
Cuisine classification - Learn about food cultures and cooking styles

🌍 Multi-Language Support
Get explanations in your preferred language:

English - Clear, tourist-friendly descriptions
Spanish - Explicaciones detalladas en español
Chinese - 详细的中文解释
French - Explications détaillées en français

📱 Smart Features

Share discoveries - Copy explanations to share with friends
Personal history - Track all dishes you've learned about
Beautiful interface - Non-intrusive popups with elegant design
Instant access - No account required to start

🎯 Perfect For
🧳 Travelers & Adventurers
Confidently explore local cuisines anywhere in the world. Turn intimidating foreign menus into exciting culinary adventures.
🍽️ Food Enthusiasts
Expand your culinary knowledge. Discover new dishes, understand cooking techniques, and become a more informed food lover.
⚠️ People with Dietary Restrictions
Critical allergen information keeps you safe. Instantly identify nuts, dairy, gluten, shellfish, and other allergens in any dish.
📱 Busy Professionals
Quick explanations during business lunches or when ordering for clients. Make informed food choices without lengthy menu research.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families
Help kids understand what they're eating. Make family dining more educational and adventurous.
💡 Free to Start, Premium Features Available
10 Free Explanations - Start exploring immediately with no sign-up required.
Unlimited Access - Visit WhatTheMenu.com for detailed pricing options and to use the web app for paid plans. Additional features available:

Full menu scanning from photos
Priority support

🔒 Privacy & Security

Minimal data collection - Only dish names for explanations
No personal information required for basic usage
Secure processing - Your privacy is protected
Transparent policies - Full privacy policy at whatthemenu.com

🌟 User Reviews
"Finally! No more guessing what's in that exotic dish on the menu. This extension is a game-changer for food lovers." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Perfect for my food allergies - shows exactly what to avoid. Saved me from several potential reactions." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Great for travel - helps me understand local cuisine anywhere in the world. Love the multi-language support!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Clean interface, instant results, and surprisingly accurate. Much better than googling every dish name." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

🚀 Get Started Today

Install the extension - Takes 30 seconds
Visit any food website - Restaurant sites, blogs, social media
Highlight and right-click - Select any dish name
Discover culinary magic - Instant, intelligent explanations

🔧 Technical Excellence

Lightning fast - Explanations in under 3 seconds
Reliable performance - Works consistently across all websites
Regular updates - Continuously improving accuracy and features
Cross-browser compatibility - Optimized for Chrome

🌐 Beyond the Extension
WhatTheMenu.com offers the complete food discovery experience:

Menu photo scanning - Upload pictures for full menu analysis
Restaurant recommendations - Discover great places to eat
Dietary planning tools - Plan meals around restrictions
Culinary education - Learn about global food cultures

🎉 Join the Food Revolution
Transform how you discover and understand food. Whether you're a curious traveler, cautious eater, or culinary enthusiast - WhatTheMenu makes every meal an opportunity to learn something new.

Never eat mystery food again.

Keywords: food, restaurant, menu, cuisine, dish, explanation, ingredients, allergens, dietary, AI, travel, international food, cooking, culinary, food safety, menu translation, dish identification
Install WhatTheMenu today and turn every meal into a delicious learning experience!

Technical

Version
1.0.0
Manifest
V3
Size
30.11KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
1
Featured
No

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u61f8bca6f73199e36ac6f72f55ee49cf
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Aug 4, 2025
Last Updated (Store)
Aug 4, 2025
Last Scraped
May 31, 2026
Website
whatthemenu.com

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