HOW IT
WORKS
From signup to AI-powered recommendations in 30 minutes
Get your restaurant AI assistant live in minutes. Upload your menu, customize your brand, choose your deployment channel (QR or website widget), and start serving customers with intelligent recommendations.
The Process
Sign Up & Setup
Create your TASTEEM account in minutes. No technical skills required—just your restaurant details and menu information.
- Complete restaurant profile (name, location)
- Choose your subscription plan (Starter Bite, Main Course, or Chef's Special)
- Access your dashboard immediately after signup
Upload Your Menu
Add your menu items through our simple dashboard. Upload via CSV, add dishes manually, or import from existing systems.
- Import dishes via CSV for instant menu setup
- Add dishes manually with descriptions, prices, and ingredients
- USDA completes missing nutrition data from your ingredients (AI helps with descriptions)
- Organize dishes into categories (breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks)
Customize Branding
Personalize your digital menu and AI assistant to match your brand. Set colors, fonts, logo, and personality for each location.
- Upload restaurant logo and choose brand colors
- Customize fonts and background images
- Set AI chatbot tone (friendly, professional, casual) and formality level
- Each location can have unique branding (perfect for multi-location restaurants)
Choose Your
Channel
TASTEEM offers two deployment paths. Most restaurants use both channels together.
QR Code Menu
In-restaurant experience
Zero technical setup—print and place at tables
- No app download required for guests
- Works across all locations
- Print once, update menu anytime
- Perfect for dine-in customers
Website Widget
Online experience
One <script> tag—5 min if you have site access
- Guests stay on your domain
- Captures pre-visit research traffic
- Matches your website branding
- Perfect for online discovery
Can't decide? Many restaurants deploy QR codes for dine-in and website widgets for online discovery.
QR Code Path
Generate QR Codes
Download printable QR codes for your digital menu. Place them on tables, printed menus, or signage—guests scan and access instantly.
- Generate unique QR codes for each location
- Download high-resolution files for printing
- Place QR codes on table tents, menus, or signage
- One QR code works across all your locations with custom branding per site
Guests Scan & Access
Customers scan the QR code with any smartphone camera. They choose between the AI assistant or traditional digital menu—both fully branded.
- No app download required—works on any smartphone
- Guests see your branded landing page with two options
- Option 1: Ask AI assistant for personalized recommendations
- Option 2: Browse traditional digital menu with dietary filters and nutrition facts
Website Widget Path
Add Website Widget
Embed TASTEEM directly on your restaurant website with one line of code. Widget appears as a floating chat bubble.
- Copy the provided <script> tag from your dashboard
- Paste into your website header (or ask your web developer)
- Widget automatically matches your site colors and fonts
- Customize position, welcome message, and behavior in Settings → Widget
- Takes 5 minutes with basic site access
Guests Click & Chat
Website visitors see the chat bubble in the corner. Click to open, ask questions, get AI recommendations—all without leaving your site.
- Widget floats on your existing website (bottom-right by default)
- Guests click to start conversation with AI assistant
- Same personalized recommendations as QR menu
- Captures people researching before they visit your restaurant
Both Paths Continue Here
Whether you chose QR codes, website widget, or both—the AI experience is identical
AI Powers Smart Recommendations
Whether via QR code or website widget, the AI provides time-aware recommendations using accurate USDA nutrition data and nutritional intelligence (understanding of keto, high-protein, and other dietary needs).
- Time-aware suggestions (lighter dishes at breakfast, heartier at dinner)
- USDA nutrition calculator ensures accurate macro data on every dish
- SmartRank learning engine prioritizes dishes guests love
- Nutritional intelligence: strict dietary filtering (e.g. keto = only under 20g carb dishes)
Track Performance & Analytics
Monitor both channels with unified analytics. See QR scans, widget sessions, dish performance, and guest preferences—all in one dashboard.
- View total interactions across QR and widget channels
- Track popular dishes, dietary filter usage, and peak times
- Analyze customer feedback and satisfaction rates
- Identify trending dishes and menu optimization opportunities
Core Features
Time Intelligence
Our AI understands that 8 AM means breakfast and 8 PM means dinner. Five distinct meal contexts ensure calorie-appropriate recommendations.
USDA Nutrition Calculator
Missing nutrition data? The USDA nutrition calculator fills in macros from your ingredients—instant, accurate estimates. Nutritional intelligence (the AI’s understanding of keto, high-protein, etc.) uses that data to power dietary recommendations. AI handles descriptions.
SmartRank Learning
A 7-factor algorithm that learns from every interaction. Gets smarter over time, prioritizing dishes that work best for your customers.
Analytics & Insights
Deep insights into dish performance, customer preferences, and revenue optimization. Make data-driven decisions about your menu.
Ready to Get Started?
Join health-focused restaurants using AI to provide better customer experiences. Setup takes 30 minutes. Choose QR, widget, or both.