Always review the client’s style guide first before proceeding with transcription.
Occasionally, menus may contain words that you do not recognize or understand. These might be typographical errors but they may also be the name of a dish that you haven’t heard of.
Indicators that something might be a dish:
Capitalized
Word/Phrase is used multiple times in the menu
Featured in a list of ingredients
Below, you can find some resources to further investigate cuisines and their correct spelling.
Use the map to explore regions and find the correct spelling for dishes. You can also use the search bar to look up specific dishes or a country/region’s most popular cuisine. Includes phonetic symbols like tildes and accent marks.
Click the first letter of the word to search for it in the glossary. This resource also works as a way to reference preparation styles. Includes phonetic symbols like tildes and accent marks. Very Western-centric resource; dishes from non-European countries may not be listed.