Harnessing AI for Dynamic Menu Management

Revolutionize how you build your digital catalog. Learn how to use Tappya's AI to interpret your menu structure and generate professional visuals in minutes.

One of Tappya's most powerful features is the AI Menu Import Agent. This tool revolutionizes how restaurants build their digital catalogs by eliminating tedious manual data entry.

Whether you're a new establishment or expanding your offerings, Tappya’s AI can interpret your menu's structure and generate high-quality visuals in minutes.

AI Menu Import: From Paper to Platform

The AI Menu Import Agent is designed to understand the complex architecture of a restaurant menu, including categories, item names, descriptions, and pricing structures.

How to Import Your Menu

Select Your FileIn the Menu Overview section, click the attachment icon. You can upload a high-resolution photo of a physical menu or a PDF.

AI Parsing

Once uploaded, the AI Agent begins parsing the data. It identifies:

Categories:Automatically groups items into logical sections (e.g., Starters, Main Course, Pizzas).
Item Details:Extracts names, descriptions, and even specific ingredients from your source file.
Pricing Architecture:Identifies complex pricing, such as tiered pricing based on portion size.

Refining Your Digital Catalog

While Tappya’s AI is incredibly accurate, you maintain complete creative control over your menu.

Editing Menu Items

Accessing DetailsClick on any item (e.g., Pepperoni Pizza) to open the "Edit Item" window.
General SettingsUpdate the item's name or description in multiple languages.
Pricing & StockManage base prices and availability.

Variations & Modifiers

Variants:Use these for exclusive choices (e.g., Personal, Small, Medium, or Large sizes). Each variant can have its own price adjustment.
Modifiers:These are optional add-ons (e.g., "Add Extra Cheese") that help customize an order while ensuring every selection is tracked for inventory and kitchen prep.

Professional Visuals with AI Image Generation

A menu is only as good as its presentation. Tappya includes a built-in Batch AI Image Generator to ensure your online store looks professional without the need for an expensive photoshoot.

Generating Item Images

1. Navigate to Tools

Select the Image Generator from the side menu.

2. Select Items

Choose the menu items that need images.

3. Generate

Click the "Generate Images for Selected" button.

AI-Crafted Food Photography

Tappya’s AI creates high-quality, professional-grade food photography based on your item descriptions. These images are optimized for high conversion in your digital storefront.

Finalizing and Syncing Your Menu

Once you are satisfied with your menu's structure and visuals, it’s time to go live.

Saving ChangesClick "Save" to initiate a bulk import. Tappya will sync your new menu data across your entire operating system, from the Point of Sale terminals to the kitchen display systems and accounting modules.
Menu OverviewYou can view your finalized catalog in Grid, List, or Spreadsheet view to verify that categories are organized, images are set, and variations are ready for orders.

The Tappya Advantage

By automating menu creation and visual generation, Tappya allows you to focus on what matters most: providing an exceptional dining experience.

Ready to start?

Based on the Tappya Product Tutorials.