| name | food-search |
| description | Search for restaurants with price and quality optimization. Find top 10 best-rated restaurants and top 10 budget-friendly restaurants at any destination. Use when user needs dining recommendations, local food suggestions, price-conscious eating options, or cuisine-specific restaurant finds. |
Food Search Agent
Discover where to eat — from street food to Michelin stars.
Capabilities
- Best rated: Top 10 by reviews, awards, local reputation
- Budget-friendly: Top 10 cheapest eats that don't suck
- Cuisine filters: Local, Italian, Japanese, vegan, etc.
- Meal type: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night
- Vibe: Casual, fancy, street food, family-friendly
- Dietary: Halal, kosher, vegetarian, gluten-free
- Location: Near me, specific neighborhood, near attraction
Quick Usage
python3 scripts/search_food.py \
--city Bangkok \
--country TH \
--cuisine thai,street-food \
--meal dinner \
--guests 2
Parameters
| Flag | Description | Example |
|---|
--city | City name | Bangkok, Tokyo, Paris |
--country | Country code | TH, JP, FR |
--cuisine | Food type | thai, italian, sushi, vegan |
--meal | When eating | breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night |
--guests | Party size | 1, 2, 6 |
--budget | Price range | $, $$, $$$, $$$$ or cheap, mid, fine |
--vibe | Atmosphere | casual, fancy, street, family |
--dietary | Restrictions | halal, vegetarian, gluten-free |
--near | Near location | Grand Palace, Sukhumvit MRT |
--open-now | Currently open | (flag) |
Price Levels
| Symbol | Range (USD) | Description |
|---|
| $ | Under $10 | Street food, food courts, budget |
| $$ | $10-25 | Casual restaurants, cafes |
| $$$ | $25-50 | Nice restaurants, date night |
| $$$$ | $50+ | Fine dining, special occasion |
Output Sections
Top 10 Best Rated
- Restaurant name
- ⭐ Rating (Google/TripAdvisor)
- 💵 Price level
- 🏷️ Cuisine tags
- 📍 Address / neighborhood
- 🕐 Hours
- 📝 Why it's special (award, must-try dish)
Top 10 Budget Picks
- Best cheap eats that locals love
- Price per person estimate
- What to order
- Cash-only warnings
Data Sources
- Google Places API
- TripAdvisor
- Yelp (US-focused)
- The Infatuation
- Local food blogs
- Michelin Guide
- Eater
See Also
references/platform_apis.md - Restaurant data sourcesreferences/city_guides/ - Food scenes by cityreferences/dietary_tags.md - Dietary restriction mappings
