Question 1

How does TasteBuddy find dishes for my palate?

Accepted Answer

TasteBuddy uses advanced AI to analyze photos of restaurant menus. Simply take a picture of any menu, and our AI will extract the dishes, identify ingredients, and match them against your taste profile to provide personalized recommendations. The whole process takes just seconds, making it easy to find dishes you'll love at any restaurant.

Question 2

How do I get personalized dish recommendations?

Accepted Answer

After you create your taste profile by rating your preferences for different flavors (sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami, and spicy), TasteBuddy uses AI to analyze menus and recommend dishes that match your preferences. The more feedback you provide on dishes you've tried, the more accurate your recommendations become over time.

Question 3

What is a taste profile and how is it built?

Accepted Answer

Your taste profile is a personalized map of your flavor preferences. It's built by rating how much you enjoy different taste categories: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, umami (savory), and spicy. You can also add dietary restrictions and preferences. As you use TasteBuddy and provide feedback on dishes, your profile automatically refines to better match your evolving tastes.

Question 4

Can TasteBuddy help me decide what to order at a restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! That's exactly what TasteBuddy is designed for. When you're at a restaurant, simply scan the menu with your phone's camera. Within seconds, you'll receive personalized recommendations showing which dishes best match your taste profile, along with explanations of why each dish suits your preferences.

Question 5

How can I discover local food while traveling?

Accepted Answer

TasteBuddy is your perfect travel dining companion. When exploring new cuisines in different countries, scan any menu - even in a foreign language - and get recommendations tailored to your taste. The AI understands dishes from cuisines worldwide, helping you discover local favorites that match your preferences while avoiding dishes you might not enjoy.

Question 6

Is my data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we take your privacy seriously. Your taste profile and dining history are stored securely and encrypted. We never sell your personal data to third parties. Menu images are processed by AI to provide recommendations and then stored securely for your dining history. You can read our full Privacy Policy for complete details on how we protect your information.

Question 7

How accurate are the AI recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Our AI recommendations are quite accurate, but they improve over time as you use the app. After trying a recommended dish, provide feedback (loved it, liked it, or didn't enjoy it) to help the AI learn your preferences better. Keep in mind that AI recommendations are suggestions - always verify ingredients with restaurant staff if you have allergies or specific dietary requirements.

Question 8

What languages and cuisines are supported?

Accepted Answer

TasteBuddy can analyze menus in multiple languages and understands dishes from cuisines around the world - including Italian, Mexican, Thai, Japanese, Indian, Chinese, French, Mediterranean, and many more. Our AI is continuously learning to better understand regional dishes and local specialties from different cultures.

Question 9

Do I need to create an account to use TasteBuddy?

Accepted Answer

No! You can try TasteBuddy right away without creating an account — just upload a menu and get recommendations instantly. Anonymous users get a set number of trial scans. When you're ready, signing up is completely free and unlocks unlimited scans, saved scan history, a persistent taste profile that improves over time, and dish tracking across all your trips.

Question 10

Is TasteBuddy free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TasteBuddy is completely free. You can try it immediately with a few trial scans — no account needed. Creating a free account (no credit card required) gives you unlimited menu scans, a persistent taste profile that learns your preferences, full scan history, and dish tracking across trips. We may introduce optional premium features in the future, but the core experience will always be free.

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