How these examples are written
Each "after" is 140 to 260 characters, Uber's own advice for menu descriptions (Uber). Each one says what the dish is, names the main ingredients, adds one detail that makes it yours, and answers a question before it's asked: the size, the spice level or what comes with it. Paste yours into our free menu description checker to check the length and wording.
Burgers menu description examples
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| Cheeseburger | Grilled beef patty with melted cheddar, pickles, onion, mustard and tomato sauce on a soft toasted bun. Simple, juicy and made to order. Add bacon or a second patty in the options. |
| Chicken burger | Crispy buttermilk fried chicken thigh with slaw, pickles and chipotle mayo on a toasted brioche bun. Crunchy outside, juicy inside, with a little heat from the mayo. |
| Veggie burger | House made black bean and corn patty with avocado, lettuce, tomato and smoky relish on a toasted bun. Fully vegetarian, and you can make it vegan without the aioli. |
Pizza menu description examples
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| Pepperoni | Spicy pepperoni, mozzarella and our slow cooked tomato sauce on a thin, crisp base, baked until the edges curl. Large pizza, cut into 8 slices. Add extra cheese in the options. |
| Supreme | Ham, pepperoni, mushroom, capsicum, red onion and olives with mozzarella on our tomato base, baked crisp. A full pizza with a bit of everything. Large, 8 slices. |
| Vegetarian | Roasted pumpkin, spinach, feta, red onion and pine nuts on a garlic and olive oil base, finished with fresh basil. Light and full of flavour. Large, cut into 8 slices. |
Indian menu description examples
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| Lamb curry | Tender lamb slow cooked in a rich onion, tomato and spice gravy, medium heat. Served with steamed basmati rice. Ask for mild or hot in the notes and we'll adjust it. |
| Chicken tikka | Chicken thigh marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor until lightly charred. Served with mint chutney, sliced onion and a wedge of lemon. Six pieces. |
| Dal | Yellow lentils simmered with turmeric, garlic and ginger, finished with cumin and curry leaves fried in ghee. Comforting, mild and vegetarian. Served with basmati rice. |
Thai menu description examples
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| Green curry | Green curry with chicken, bamboo shoots, Thai eggplant and basil in creamy coconut milk, medium hot. Served with jasmine rice. Choose beef, prawn or tofu instead in the options. |
| Tom yum | Hot and sour lemongrass broth with prawns, mushrooms, tomato, galangal and kaffir lime leaves, finished with fresh coriander. Big, bright flavours. Medium hot. |
| Massaman | Slow cooked beef, potato and onion in a mild, rich massaman curry with peanuts and a touch of tamarind. Served with jasmine rice. A good choice if you don't like it spicy. |
Chinese menu description examples
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| Sweet and sour pork | Crispy pork pieces tossed with pineapple, capsicum and onion in a glossy sweet and sour sauce. Served with steamed rice. A classic, made fresh when you order. |
| Fried rice | Wok fried rice with egg, char siu pork, prawns, peas and spring onion, seasoned with soy. Smoky from the wok and filling enough as a meal on its own. |
| Dumplings | Pan fried pork and chive dumplings, crisp on the bottom and soft on top. Ten pieces with black vinegar and chilli oil for dipping. Handmade in our kitchen every day. |
Kebab menu description examples
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| Chicken kebab | Marinated chicken from the spit with lettuce, tomato, onion and garlic sauce, rolled in toasted Lebanese bread. Add chilli, cheese or tabouli in the options. |
| Mixed plate | Lamb and chicken from the spit over rice with tabouli, hummus, garlic sauce and two falafel. Comes with warm pita. A full meal on one plate. |
| Falafel wrap | Crispy falafel with hummus, tabouli, pickled turnip, tomato and tahini sauce in warm Lebanese bread. Fully vegan and made fresh to order. Add chilli if you like it hot. |
Café menu description examples
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| Big breakfast | Two eggs your way, bacon, pork sausage, roasted mushrooms, grilled tomato, hash brown and toasted sourdough. Built to travel: the eggs come in their own container. |
| Avo toast | Smashed avocado with feta, cherry tomatoes and lemon on toasted sourdough, finished with dukkah. Add a poached egg or bacon in the options. Vegetarian as it comes. |
| Iced latte | Our house espresso poured over ice with cold milk. Large, 16 oz. Choose oat, almond or soy milk and add a vanilla or caramel shot in the options. |
Bakery menu description examples
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| Sausage roll | Seasoned pork and fennel wrapped in flaky butter puff pastry, baked fresh each morning until golden. Big enough for lunch. Tomato sauce comes on the side. |
| Croissant | All butter croissant, rolled and laminated by hand, then baked every morning until golden and flaky. Order it plain, or ask for ham and cheese warmed in the notes. |
| Banana bread | Thick slice of house banana bread made with walnuts, toasted and served with butter on the side. Baked here every couple of days. Lovely with a flat white. |
Dessert menu description examples
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| Cheesecake | Baked vanilla cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base, topped with a mixed berry compote. Rich and creamy. One generous slice, packed in a box so it travels well. |
| Churros | Six churros fried until crisp, rolled in cinnamon sugar, with a pot of warm dark chocolate sauce for dipping. Best eaten soon after they arrive. |
| Sticky date | Warm sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce, plus vanilla ice cream in a separate cup so it doesn't melt on the way. Serves one, or two to share. |
Healthy bowls menu description examples
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| Poke bowl | Fresh salmon, sushi rice, avocado, edamame, cucumber, pickled ginger and seaweed salad, with sesame soy dressing. Swap the salmon for tofu in the options. |
| Chicken bowl | Grilled chicken with brown rice, roasted sweet potato, kale, cherry tomatoes and a lemon tahini dressing. High in protein and filling, packed with the dressing on the side. |
| Acai bowl | Thick acai blended with banana, topped with granola, strawberries, blueberries, coconut flakes and a drizzle of honey. Packed cold so it arrives ready to eat. |
Make them yours
- Use the dish names your customers know, then explain them.
- Only list ingredients that are really in the dish.
- Say sizes and piece counts exactly.
- Mark vegetarian, vegan or gluten free only when it's true.
For the method behind these, see how to write Uber Eats menu descriptions that sell. If you'd rather not write them yourself, our Menu Fix package rewrites every dish on your menu.
