Question 1

I have a serious allergy. Can I rely on Niblu?

Accepted Answer

Niblu is built for everyday intolerances, sensitivities, and preferences, not life-threatening allergies or medical decisions. I’ll flag likely risks and I’m quick to label things as “Ask the staff” when the menu is vague, but you should always confirm ingredients and cross-contamination with the waiter or chef.

Question 2

How does the “Safe / Avoid / Ask” decision work?

Accepted Answer

I read the menu text, match each dish to your saved preferences, and explain the key trigger(s) I’m reacting to. If I can’t see enough detail (or the dish is cuisine-dependent), I’ll mark it “Ask the staff” and suggest exactly what to ask.

Question 3

How accurate is it?

Accepted Answer

I show my reasoning and a confidence hint. When I’m not confident, I don’t “make it up”, I downgrade to “Ask the staff.” Menus are often incomplete, so the safest behavior is being honest about uncertainty.

Question 4

What preferences can I set?

Accepted Answer

Anything you can describe in plain language: “no onions,” “low lactose,” “FODMAP-light,” “gluten-free,” “vegan,” “Keto-ish,” or “avoid tomato unless cooked.” I also understand common triggers like dairy, gluten, nuts, soy, egg, shellfish, and more.

Question 5

Can you handle photos, screenshots, and PDFs?

Accepted Answer

Yep. Upload a menu photo or PDF and I’ll extract the text and analyze it. If the text is already embedded (or we’ve extracted it before), it’s faster because we don’t need to re-read everything.

Question 6

Can you scan menus from links or “find menu photos online”?

Accepted Answer

If you share a restaurant/menu link, I can try to pull the menu from the page (including PDFs). If you don’t have a link, you can also upload whatever you have, a screenshot, photo, or PDF works great.

Question 7

Do you translate menus?

Accepted Answer

Yes. I can detect the menu language and translate dish names/descriptions as needed. You can write your preferences in your own words, I’ll handle the translation on my side.

Question 8

Will you remember what I liked last time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your likes/dislikes help shape future recommendations.

Question 9

Do I need an account?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A quick sign-in lets me remember your preferences, sync across devices, and use your reactions to improve recommendations. You can edit or delete your profile anytime.

Question 10

What’s the difference between Friend and Scout?

Accepted Answer

Friend gives you the core menu scan with a monthly limit. Scout includes more scans, faster processing, and the “memory loop” features, dish reactions plus smart recommendations.

Question 11

Where can I use Niblu?

Accepted Answer

Any modern browser. It’s mobile-friendly, so it works at the table. Native apps may come later, the goal is to make the web experience feel great first.

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