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Translate a Korean menu, with romanization you can read

Hangul on a menu with no pictures is a guessing game. Point Tova at it, tap the shutter, and read every dish in English — with Revised Romanization above the Hangul so you can say it to the server.

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How it works

Read it in three steps

  1. Set the scan language to Korean, point the camera at the menu or sign, and tap the shutter.
  2. Tova shows the English translation with romanization above the Hangul, and you can tap to listen.
  3. Save dishes to Favourites and hear the spoken Korean before you order.
Common questions

About this guide

What's the best app to translate a Korean menu with romanization?

Tova Translate reads a Korean menu or sign from your camera and puts Revised Romanization above the Hangul, with the English translation and tap-to-listen audio. It works offline and is free to download — handy for Hangul-only menus with no pictures.

Does it show romanization above the Hangul?

Yes — Tova romanizes the Korean and shows the reading above each block of Hangul, so you can pronounce the dish name even if you can't read the script.

How is this different from Google Translate for a Korean menu?

Google Translate gives you the English, but Tova also shows romanization above each character so you can say it out loud, plus tap-to-listen audio and offline camera scanning — built for reading Korean signs and menus on the go.

Does it work for Korean street signs too?

Yes — the same camera scan reads signs, store names and transit boards, not just menus, with romanization above the Hangul.

Can I use it offline in Korea?

The camera recognition and on-device translation work without a connection, which is handy on the subway, in basements, and in rural areas with no Wi-Fi.

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