How to Set Up QR Code Ordering for Your Restaurant

QR ordering lets customers scan, browse your menu, and order from their phone. No app download needed. Here's how to set it up in 10 minutes.

Why QR Code Ordering?

• 70% faster ordering — Customers order immediately without waiting for staff
• Zero order errors — Customers tap exactly what they want
• Lower staff costs — Fewer waitstaff needed for order-taking
• Higher average order value — Digital menus with photos increase upselling by 20-30%
• Multi-language — Tourists order in their own language
• No app download — Works in any phone browser

Step-by-Step Setup with YSW Lab

Step 1: Create Your Account (2 minutes)

Go to ysw-lab.com/register and sign up with your email. No credit card required.

Step 2: Add Your Menu Items (5 minutes)

Upload photos of your dishes. YSW Lab's AI automatically enhances the photos and can design your menu layout. Add names, descriptions, and prices. Organize into categories (Starters, Mains, Drinks, etc.).

Step 3: Generate QR Codes (1 minute)

Go to the QR Code section in your dashboard. Choose between:

• One QR code per shop — Customers select their table number
• One QR code per table — Table auto-detected, no input needed

Download and print your QR codes. Stick them on tables, counters, or walls.

Step 4: Accept Orders (0 minutes setup)

When customers scan and order, you see it instantly on your dashboard or phone. The kitchen display shows orders in real time. Accept, prepare, and mark as ready.

Step 5: Get Paid

Connect your preferred payment provider — Stripe, PayNow, GrabPay, FPX, or 14 other options. Customers pay before or after the meal, your choice. You can also keep cash as an option.

QR Ordering Best Practices

1. Use high-quality photos — Dishes with photos get 3x more orders than text-only items
2. Keep descriptions short — 1-2 lines max per item
3. Place QR codes at eye level — On table tents, menu holders, or wall stickers
4. Add a "Popular" or "Chef's Pick" tag — Guides indecisive customers
5. Enable multi-language — If you serve tourists, this is automatic with YSW Lab
6. Test the flow yourself — Scan the QR, place a test order, see how it arrives in the kitchen

Cost Comparison: QR Ordering Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do customers need to download an app?

No. YSW Lab QR ordering works in any phone browser — Safari, Chrome, or any other. Customers just scan and order. Zero friction.

What if a customer doesn't have a phone?

You can still take orders manually from the dashboard or merchant app. QR ordering is an addition, not a replacement.

Can I use QR ordering for takeaway too?

Yes. Customers scan, select "Takeaway", order, and pay. You prepare it and notify them when it's ready.