Ever been in this situation in Korea? Frustrating, right?

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Walking around Korean streets full of delicious-looking restaurants, but all the signs are in Korean and you have no idea what they serve

Looking at a menu but can't tell what each dish is or if it's safe for your allergies

Want to find where locals actually eat, but only tourist-trap restaurants keep showing up

Must-have app for Korea travel

Snap a sign,
Know the restaurant

Korean signs you can't read. Menus you can't understand.
HereSign's AI instantly decodes it all.
Food info, allergen alerts, and local tips — in one snap!

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Kimchi Jjigae Myeongga

⭐ 4.7 · Open · 11:00-22:00

🍲 Signature Kimchi Stew ₩9,000
💳 Payment Card / Cash accepted
📖 Menu English / Japanese menu available
💡 Tips

Doenjang Jjigae is also popular! Rice and side dishes are free refills. You can adjust the spice level.

6 Languages
Instant Scan
Allergen Check

Why HereSign?

Smart features that make Korean dining delicious and safe

AI Sign Recognition

Snap a Korean restaurant sign and AI instantly analyzes it. Get menu info, price range, and hours in seconds.

Menu Deep-Dive

Scan a menu to learn about each dish — ingredients, history, how to eat it, and cultural stories behind Korean food.

Allergen & Diet Alerts

Track 10 allergen types, set your spice tolerance, and filter by vegetarian, vegan, halal, or kosher options.

6 Languages

Use the app in English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese — results included.

Dual Ratings

See both Tourist Ratings and Local Ratings to find the real gems, not just tourist traps.

Smart Filtering

Filter menus by 'Safe for Me', 'Vegetarian', or 'Mild' to find exactly what you can eat.

One photo removes all the guesswork

Whether it's a sign or a menu, just snap and know

01

Snap

Point your camera at
a restaurant sign
or menu

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AI Analyzes

Our AI instantly
recognizes and
analyzes the image

03

Discover

Get restaurant info,
menu details, and
allergen warnings

Perfect for these moments

Real situations you'll face traveling in Korea

What does this restaurant serve?

You see a packed restaurant down an alley but the sign is all Korean. One snap tells you what they serve, the price range, and what locals think.

🍜 Restaurant Discovery

Is it safe for my allergies?

Set your allergens once — peanuts, shellfish, gluten, and 7 more. Every menu scan automatically flags dangerous items for you.

⚠️ Allergen Safety

How do I eat this?

Bibimbap needs mixing. Samgyeopsal goes in lettuce wraps. Learn the story, ingredients, and proper way to enjoy each Korean dish.

📖 K-Food Stories

Where do locals really eat?

Our dual rating system separates tourist ratings from local ratings. Find the hidden gems that Koreans actually love.

📍 Local Favorites

Intuitive and
easy-to-use interface

Complex features, simple design.
Built so anyone can use it from day one.

  • One-touch camera scan
  • Allergen warnings highlighted
  • Smart menu filtering
📍 Seoul, Korea
Align the sign in the frame
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Results
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Kimchi Jjigae Myeongga

⭐ 4.7 (2,341)
Korean Stew Spicy
💡 Tip

Ask for 'deol-maeun-mat' for less spicy

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What travelers say

Real experiences from visitors to Korea

"I have a severe peanut allergy and was always anxious about eating in Korea. With HereSign, I could scan menus and instantly see allergen info. Finally ate with peace of mind!"

SM
Sarah M. Seoul trip

"I scanned a sign at a random alley restaurant in Busan — got the full menu, prices, and even how to eat the dishes. Found three amazing local spots I never would have tried otherwise!"

TK
Takeshi K. Busan trip

"As a vegan, eating in Korea was always tricky. The 'Vegetarian' filter saved me so many times. Plus, learning the stories behind Korean dishes made my trip so much richer."

LW
Li Wei Jeju trip

Start exploring Korean food today

With HereSign, every Korean restaurant becomes your next great meal

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? We have answers

Basic features are free! You get 3 scans per day at no cost. For unlimited scans and premium features, subscribe for $4.99/month.

Yes! HereSign has two scan modes. Sign Scan gives you restaurant info, ratings, and tips. Menu Scan gives you dish descriptions, ingredients, allergen info, and cultural stories.

Our AI cross-references a K-Food database to identify 10 major allergens (gluten, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, wheat). However, for severe allergies, we recommend confirming directly with the restaurant.

The app UI supports 6 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese. AI analysis results are also provided in your selected language.

Absolutely. Photos are deleted from our servers immediately after analysis. Location data is used only for analysis purposes. See our Privacy Policy for details.