Meituan (美团)
China's #1 food delivery, restaurant booking, and groceries app.
What Meituan (美团) is
Meituan is China's leading super-app for food delivery, restaurant discovery, group deals, and grocery and convenience orders. Visitors use it to order food to a hotel, browse restaurant ratings and deals, and book local services, much as locals do, in a market where Western delivery apps are absent.
What it does for travelers
- ✓Food delivery from a huge range of local restaurants
- ✓Restaurant reviews, ratings, and group-buy discount deals
- ✓Grocery and convenience-store delivery in many cities
- ✓Bookings and vouchers for local dining and services
- ✓Maps and listings that help you find nearby eateries
Good to know
- The interface is primarily in Chinese, which makes it harder for non-Chinese readers to navigate
- Typically requires a Chinese phone number and a linked Chinese payment method such as Alipay or WeChat Pay
- Needs a data connection and a Chinese delivery address to place orders
- Coverage and selection are strongest in larger Chinese cities
Tips from the road
- Have your hotel's Chinese address ready to paste, since delivery requires a precise local address
- Use a phone translation or browser overlay to navigate the largely Chinese interface
- Link Alipay or WeChat Pay first, as foreign cards alone often won't complete checkout
- Browse ratings and deals to find well-reviewed local spots even if you don't order delivery
When to reach for it
Use Meituan in China when you want food delivered or want to find and book vetted local restaurants. It fills the role that delivery and review apps play elsewhere but which don't operate in China.
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Meituan (美团) — frequently asked
Can tourists use Meituan in China?
It is possible but harder for visitors, as the app is mostly in Chinese and usually expects a Chinese phone number and a linked local payment method like Alipay or WeChat Pay.
Is Meituan available in English?
The interface is primarily Chinese. Travelers often rely on a phone's built-in translation or screen-translation tools to navigate it.
What can I order on Meituan besides restaurant food?
Beyond food delivery, Meituan offers groceries, convenience items, restaurant bookings, and group-buy deals for local services in many cities.