A QR code menu lets your customers scan a code with their phone camera, browse your full menu with photos and prices, and place orders directly through WhatsApp. No app download. No commission. No printing costs. And the best part? You can set it up in under 5 minutes.
In this guide, we'll walk you through exactly how to create a QR code menu for your restaurant in Pakistan — step by step.
What Is a QR Code Menu?#
A QR code menu is a digital version of your restaurant menu that customers access by scanning a QR code with their phone camera. Unlike PDF menus, a QR code menu is live, interactive, and connected directly to your WhatsApp for ordering.
When a customer scans your QR code, they see your full menu with dish names, descriptions, prices, and photos — all organized into categories like Appetizers, Main Course, BBQ, and Beverages. They select what they want, and the order is sent directly to your restaurant's WhatsApp with their name, items, and total.
Why Pakistani Restaurants Are Switching to QR Menus#
Restaurants in Pakistan face unique challenges: high commission fees from delivery apps, frequent price changes due to inflation, and customers who prefer the convenience of WhatsApp. QR code menus solve all three problems at once.
Food delivery apps like Foodpanda, Cheetay, and Eat Mubarak charge restaurants 20-35% commission on every order. For a restaurant doing just PKR 100,000 in monthly orders, that's PKR 25,000-35,000 in fees. A QR code menu costs a flat subscription of PKR 1,500 to 4,500 per month — and you keep 100% of every order.
Price updates are instant. No more paying PKR 500-2,000 per menu card every time chicken, oil, or vegetable prices change. Update your digital menu in seconds from your phone.
And since almost every smartphone in Pakistan has WhatsApp, there's zero learning curve for your customers. They already know how it works.
Step-by-Step Guide: Create Your QR Menu in 6 Steps#
Step 1: Sign Up for Digital QR Menue#
Visit digitalmenue.com and create your free account. You get a 30-day free trial with full access to all features — no credit card required. No hidden charges. No commitment.
During the trial, you can add up to 20 dishes across 5 categories, upload 20 dish images, and accept up to 15 orders. That's enough to test everything before you decide to upgrade.
Step 2: Add Your Restaurant Information#
Tell us about your restaurant. Enter your restaurant name, cuisine type (BBQ, Fast Food, Desi, Chinese, etc.), city, opening hours, and delivery details. Upload your logo and write a short description that tells customers what makes your food special.
You can also add your phone number and Google Maps location so customers can call or find directions. This information appears on your digital menu page.
Step 3: Upload Your Menu Items#
Now the fun part — building your menu. Add each dish with its name (in English and Urdu), price, description, and a mouth-watering photo. Organize dishes into categories like Appetizers, Main Course, BBQ, Karahi, Roll Parathas, Biryani, Desserts, and Cold Drinks.
Pro tip: Restaurants with photos on their digital menu see 20-30% higher order values. Customers are more likely to order when they can see what they're getting. Take clear, well-lit photos of your signature dishes.
Step 4: Generate Your QR Code#
Digital QR Menue automatically generates a unique QR code for your restaurant. You can download it in high resolution — perfect for printing on table tents, stickers, banners, or even takeaway packaging.
The QR code is unique to your restaurant. Every scan takes customers directly to your menu. No confusing links, no app stores, no typing URLs.
Step 5: Print and Place Your QR Codes#
Print your QR code and place it where customers can easily scan it. Here are the best places:
- On every dining table — use table tents or acrylic stands
- At the counter — for customers waiting to order
- On takeaway bags and delivery packaging — so customers can reorder
- On your restaurant window or door — to attract walk-in customers
- On social media posts and your Google Business Profile
Step 6: Start Receiving Orders on WhatsApp#
Once your QR code is live, customers start scanning and ordering. When a customer places an order, you receive a cleanly formatted message on your WhatsApp with:
- Customer name
- Ordered items with quantities
- Total price
- Order type (Delivery, Pickup, or Dine-in)
- Special instructions (if any)
That's it. Your restaurant now has a fully functional digital menu with WhatsApp ordering. No apps to install. No technical skills needed. No commission to pay.