TasteBud: Chinese Home Cooking
Home-style Chinese, done right
About
Discover authentic Chinese home-style recipes from various regions. Learn essential cooking techniques and plan your meals with personalized recommendations based on your saved dishes or even photos of your food.
What's New in TasteBud
1.2.2
August 31, 2026
Easier on the eyes: recipes are more comfortable to read, the recipe page makes better use of the iPad's screen, and the cookbook is tidier throughout. The scan invitation now takes no for an answer - dismiss it and it stays gone. Plus small fixes and polish.
MoreFAQ
What types of Chinese cuisine does TasteBud offer?
TasteBud features recipes from Sichuan, Cantonese, Hunan, Shanghainese, Northern, and Taiwanese cuisines, alongside everyday Chinese dishes.
Can I plan my meals with TasteBud?
Yes, you can save dishes you plan to cook, which then become your shopping list. You can also plan a meal based on a descriptive sentence like 'something light after a big lunch'.
How does TasteBud use my food photos?
TasteBud uses an on-device food-recognition model. Non-food photos are not processed, and food photos are described and then deleted, ensuring your privacy. Your pictures are not stored or uploaded.
Does TasteBud require an account?
No, TasteBud does not require an account, and it does not track your activity or store your pictures.
What are the key cooking techniques taught in TasteBud?
The app details real techniques in every step, such as velveting, achieving wok hei, understanding when to add wine, and controlling the boiling intensity of water for custards.
How often are new recipes added to TasteBud?
New recipes are added regularly to the cookbook, ensuring a continuously updated selection of Chinese home dishes.
Is TasteBud available on multiple devices?
Yes, TasteBud is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices.
What is the age rating for TasteBud?
TasteBud has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in cooking.
