We launch in these cities

1 Mar
Northern VA/D.C MVP Launch
  1. Connect travelers to local foodie experts via text
  2. Provide top 3 recommended dishes based on user taste
  3. Taste-Matching Algorithm
1 Oct
NYC Beta Launch
  1. Rank the top local foodie experts in a city
  2. Point system for ranking dishes and restaurants
  3. Major UI improvements
1 Jan
Paris, France Upcoming Launch Event...
  1. Automated AI responses based on user taste
  2. Andinow Bonus Rewards delighters
  3. Key metrics to track growth

Travel with confidence

  • Imagine traveling and receiving curated food recommendations from trusted local experts—instantly by text. Your private, on-demand concierge, wherever you are in an unfamiliar city

  • George Smith
    Current city: New York (NYC)
    Taste Profile: foreign-born American
    Travel with: A group of friends & family
    Where is the best place for a slice of pizza in NYC
  • Will K | 500 points
    NYC local expert (5+ years living in NYC)
    Taste Profile: Asian American
    [20% Taste Match]
    Based on your taste profile, may I recommend you try:
    - Pizza @ Joe's Pizza
    "It is near Time Square and the pizza is delicious!"
  • Rob M | 260 points
    NYC local expert
    Taste Profile: Native-born American

    [80% Taste Match]
    Based on your taste profile, may I recommend you try:
    - Pizza @ Joe's Pizza
    "You should try Joe's pizza. They deliver to the hotels"
  • Sean S | 80 points
    NYC local expert(1 year living in NYC)
    Taste Profile: foreign-born American

    [70% Taste Match]
    Based on your taste profile, may I recommend you try:
    - Pizza @ 2 Bros pizza
    "I agreed with the other foodies about Joe's Pizza, it is popular but I like 2 Bros pizza better since it is similar to the one from Positano "
  • Steven N
    Current city: Northern Virginia (NOVA)
    Taste Profile: Vietnamese American
    Travel with: Solo/with another person
    Where can I eat authentic Vietnamese food?
  • Thinh D | 380 points
    NOVA local expert(10+ years living in NOVA)
    Taste Profile: Native-born Vietnamese

    [90% Taste Match]
    Based on your taste profile, may I recommend you try:
    - Bun Bo Hue @ Rice Paper
    "The best restaurant in Northern Virginia. This location has unique menu with many authentic Vietnamese dishes"
  • Jason M | 423 points
    NOVA local expert
    Taste Profile: Foreign-born American
    [20% Taste Match]
    Based on your taste profile, may I recommend you try:
    - Pho @ Pho 75
    "If you want to eat authentic Vietnamese Pho, try Pho 75. They have been in business for more than 20 years!"
  • Tram B | 40 points
    NOVA local expert(5+ years living in NOVA)
    Taste Profile: Vietnamese American
    [90% Taste Match]
    Based on your taste profile, may I recommend you try:
    - Com Tam @ Rice Paper
    "I highly recommend Rice paper which is a local favorite of many Vietnamese"

Andinow Top 20 Local Expert Rankings

Rank Foodie Expert Taste Profile Total Points +/- Pts Recent Recs Location
1 Damien Lee Vietnamese 3334 +20 Croque monsieur @ la Madeleine Nova
2 Romen Indian 2330 +115 Pizza @ Irish House Bangalore Bangalore
3 Thinh Nguyen Vietnamese 1145 +30 Happy hour oyster @ Essex Pearl New York
4 Ryan Flynn American 1110 +40 Plain Pie @ Di fara pizza New York
5 Ngoc Dang Vietnamese 690 +40 Entrecôte Grillée @ La Grande Boucherie Washington
6 HOAI ANH NGUYEN Vietnamese 645 +30 Brown Sugar Boba Milk @ Xing Fu Tang New York
7 Andinow Expert American 640 +15 Nova
8 Christi Yi Chinese 440 +40 Pottery Shrimp @ Sisters Thai Nova
9 Nguyen Ngoc My Vietnamese 440 +30 cheese onion soup @ Le Petit Bouillon Vavin Paris
10 Lien Vo Vietnamese 390 +20 iced matcha tea latte @ Starbucks New York
11 Jessica Lee Korean 360 +30 Bo Ne @ Pho Towda Nova
12 Huy Vo Vietnamese 340 +20 Cơm Tay Cầm @ Pho duong Nova
13 Brie Falcone American 330 +10 THE FANCY PRINCE (MARGHERITA PIE) @ Prince Street Pizza New York
14 Leanh Vu Vietnamese 260 +20 Cassava Cake (Bánh khoai mì nướng) @ Dc sandwich Nova
15 Kevin Chen Chinese 220 +30 cheesecake @ Junior's New York
16 Robert Smith Not Available 200 +0 Pizza @ Numero 28 Pizzeria New York
17 Tran Khang Vietnamese 145 +15 Banh mi cha ca @ Carrot And Daikon Banh Mi Nova
18 Josephine Petit European 140 +15 Nova
19 Josephine Petit European 130 +20 Jambon beurre @ Caractère de Cochon Paris
20 Marcus Lee Other Asian 130 +20 Paris-Brest @ Brasserie Dubillot Paris