OpenRice Philippines: Instant food suggestions and so much more
MANILA, Philippines – It’s 2016, and technology has dramatically changed the way we find a place to eat. Overtime, we have seen online dining guides mushroom from everywhere, and before we know it a lot of us are dependent on them.
Hong Kong-based OpenRice is one of those that entered the industry in 1999. It describes itself as “an online dining guide with a comprehensive restaurant search engine and a platform for users to write reviews on restaurants.”
OpenRice has expanded to other countries namely, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines. It has built its mobile app and a new product called OpenSnap, a photo-sharing app that gives foodies interesting suggestions.
But what sets online dining guides apart these days?
Dining guide-cum-social network
What makes OpenRice different from other online dining guides is the array of perks it has for the growing community of food lovers. OpenRicers can get connected with each other and even grow from “trainee” level to “elite” level if they regularly write honest reviews and share good-quality photos that will benefit other users.
OpenRice takes this community-centeredness into the next level with OpenSnap. OpenSnap is a photo-sharing app, much like Instagram, for food enthusiasts.
OpenSnap, available on mobile devices powered by Android or iOS, gives unique and interesting food suggestions through photos shared by other users. And just like any other social media platform, OpenSnap also allows you to add people to your network. We’ll talk about it more in a bit.
Food suggestions everywhere
OpenRice Philippines’s web design achieves a lot when it comes to providing quick food suggestions. Actually, you might not need to use the search bar or the map search anymore if you just scroll your way down the home page because there are a lot of ideas in there already.
Moreover, a subtle pop-up appears from the right-hand side of the page to show you more suggestions that are related to your current search.
OpenRice.com and OpenSnap app let you instantly find good restaurants and great food.Finding a resto without too much thinking
OpenSnap’s concept of photo sharing and the application of that concept to a certain niche—foodies—make the app brilliant. The result is an effortless way for users to discover new restaurants and get unique and more interesting food suggestions, not the ones that are usually listed in blogs and other restaurant search services.
Its promise of being able to find food without typing is actually true. Features like organizing your photos by restaurants and finding nearby food places through photos that were shared by others are our favorites. The app also lets you enjoy restaurant promos via credit card and bookmark dishes that you want to try.
OpenSnap is also a social network where users can follow other users, comment on shared photos, and share experiences with other users.
Bottom Line
If you want no-brainer suggestions on where and what to eat, www.OpenRice.com and OpenSnap app should be your go-to source. Both the website and the mobile app and OpenSnap are packed with features and services that achieve a lot when it comes to providing instant, interesting and satisfying ideas for your cravings.
OpenRice.com is also a great place where you can quickly review restaurants, share photos of your food trips, and help other people find a great place for their gastronomic needs.
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