Smart Restaurant

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  kitchen display

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  Table menu after scan

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Smart Restaurant - A Digital Solution for Dining

Last week, I visited a restaurant and noticed that all menus were on paper. Browsing the menu took a long time, and sometimes orders were taken incorrectly. I realized this process could be much faster, simpler, and more reliable with a digital solution. That’s why I decided to create Smart Restaurant — an online system that allows customers to view menus, place orders, and access features like multi-language support. My goal was to make dining easier for customers, reduce errors for staff, and help small restaurants serve everyone more efficiently.

What It Does For Customers:

Scan a QR code to view the menu instantly on their phone.

Choose items and place orders directly.

Cancel the order if needed.

Switch between multiple languages for easier understanding.

For Restaurants:

Reduce paper waste and printing costs.

Minimize order errors and speed up service.

Track popular menu items for insights and better decision-making.

Data Storage:

Menu items are stored in JSON files (scalable to Firebase).

Key Features:

QR scanning → Menu display → Order placement

Multi-language support

Impact Calculation Example:

If a restaurant saves $30/month on printing costs and serves n = 50 customers/week, here's the potential impact:

Built With

• express.js
• firebase
• next.js
• node.js
• qrcode.js