China's largest food delivery and local services platform. Similar to Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Yelp combined. Order food delivery, find restaurant deals, book hotels, and discover local services all in one app.
✓Order food delivery from thousands of nearby restaurants with estimated arrival times
✓Browse restaurant reviews, ratings, and photos from millions of real customers
✓Find group-buy deals and coupons for dining, entertainment, and services
✓Book hotels at competitive prices with instant confirmation
✓Order groceries and daily essentials for delivery within 30 minutes
✓Purchase movie tickets, attraction passes, and event tickets
✓Access bike-sharing and ride-hailing services within the app
✓Use in-app translation to understand menus and restaurant descriptions
⚙How to Use
1Download Meituan from the App Store or Google Play
2Register with your phone number (Chinese or international)
3Set your delivery address to your hotel or current location
4Browse restaurants by cuisine type, distance, or rating
5Add items to cart and choose delivery or pickup
6Pay with WeChat Pay or Alipay (international cards supported through these)
7Track your delivery in real-time on the map
8Rate your order and save favorite restaurants for next time
?FAQ
The app is primarily in Chinese, but many restaurant listings include photos of dishes which helps with ordering. Use DeepL or Baidu Translate alongside Meituan for the best experience.
Not directly. You need WeChat Pay or Alipay linked to your international card to pay on Meituan.
Yes, set your hotel as the delivery address. The driver will usually call when they arrive. Ask the hotel front desk to help communicate if needed.
It varies by restaurant. Most have a minimum of 15-25 RMB. There is also a delivery fee typically ranging from 2-8 RMB.
Usually 30-60 minutes depending on distance and restaurant preparation time. You can see the estimated time before ordering.
⚠Important Notes
⚠App is in Chinese. Use a translation app alongside it or ask hotel staff for help ordering
⚠Delivery drivers usually call when they arrive. Have your hotel front desk number ready or ask them to help communicate
⚠Food delivery quality can vary. Check restaurant ratings (4.5+ stars recommended) and review photos before ordering
⚠Some restaurants have different lunch and dinner menus. Check operating hours before ordering