Hello there! Let’s talk about access.
We built this website so more people can enjoy real Thai cooking—no plane ticket required. Everyone should be able to read recipes, follow along, and feel welcome in this little online kitchen. That includes folks using keyboards, screen readers, voice controls, older phones, or just zooming in to spot tiny chili seeds.
Cooking brings people together. Screens shouldn’t get in the way. Because of that, we’ve rolled up our sleeves and worked hard to make cafesiam.com.hk open to everyone who wants a seat at the table.
Our Approach
Nothing fancy. Just good food, clean code, and a genuine effort to include every user.
Rather than treat accessibility as a last-minute fix, we built it into the design from the beginning. It's part of how we serve our community. A website shouldn't feel like a locked pantry, so we kept the doors open from day one.
To support this, we chose contrast-friendly colors and legible fonts. Layouts follow clear logic. Keyboard navigation works naturally. Every button has a proper label. Before launching any feature, we ask: Can this be used without a mouse? If the answer is no, we go back and rework it.
Recipes are tested like the dishes themselves—try, break, fix, repeat.
What We’ve Done (So Far)
We’re proud of what we’ve cooked up so far:
- Zoom up to 400% without breaking the layout or hiding content
- Every image comes with alt text that explains the photo, not just “IMG_2217”
- Menus work with keyboards and highlight your current location
- Forms are navigable using screen readers and without a mouse
- Our site follows WCAG 2.1 AA standards (a checklist for accessibility)
- Text stays aligned left and easy to scan
- No autoplay videos. Ever.
- Design adapts to screens large and small—phones, tablets, and everything between
Still, we know there’s more to stir in. This is just the base.
If You’re Using a Screen Reader
Pages should load cleanly with most modern screen readers—NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver included. Headings follow a clear structure. Lists behave like lists. Links describe their function.
We test mostly with NVDA on Chrome and Firefox. While we try to keep things consistent, we know tools differ. If something sounds broken or disappears mid-recipe, please ping us. We’ll fix it.
Photos tell stories, but not everyone sees them. That’s why we describe each image with care. Some are simple: “steamed jasmine rice in a bowl.” Others, more vivid: “golden mango slices resting on sticky rice, drizzled with coconut milk.” Either way, everyone deserves a place at the plate.
Keyboard Navigation
Can’t—or don’t want to—use a mouse? You’re in good hands.
Use Tab to move. Press Enter or Space to choose. Escape exits modals. Focus rings show your place. No traps. No menus that vanish when you least expect it.
Found a spot where keys don’t respond? Tell us. We’ll patch it quicker than you can say som tam.
Readable Recipes
We don’t hide instructions under a mountain of blog fluff.
Recipes come in clean formats—ingredients up top, clear steps below, simple headers throughout. You won’t need a culinary dictionary or perfect vision to follow along. Cooking should feel possible, not like decoding a puzzle.
Prefer dark mode or high contrast? Your browser likely has you covered, and our layout respects your settings. We don’t get in the way.
Language & Simplicity
English may not be your first language—it’s not ours either. We write clearly, without jargon.
No food snobbery, no tech-speak. Just friendly words that describe tasty things. You’ll see Thai terms occasionally, because that’s part of the cuisine. But we explain every one. You’ll never read “larb” without knowing it’s a minced meat salad.
Also, we keep sentences short. Passive voice gets trimmed. Every point aims to be direct. This isn’t school—it’s a kitchen.
Mobile & Touchscreen Support
Most folks scroll while stirring soup. Or swipe with flour on their fingers. Mobile users matter.
So, we built cafesiam.com.hk with phones in mind. Buttons are big. Menus open with one finger. You won’t find any microscopic links.
Every update gets tested on phones. If something feels off, we toss it and try again. You should be able to read recipes with one sticky hand and 10% battery.
Speech & Voice Tools
Voice navigation is on the rise, and we’re working to support it better.
Right now, most links, forms, and text fields respond well to tools like Dragon NaturallySpeaking and browser extensions. However, we know it’s not perfect yet.
If a voice command goes nowhere, let us know what you said, what happened, and what should’ve happened. We'll fix it.
Low Vision & Colorblind Users
We never rely on color alone. Buttons change shape, size, or show icons—not just colors.
If you can’t tell red from green, don’t worry. You’ll still know what to click. We test layouts using colorblind simulators and contrast-checking tools like the Color Contrast Analyzer.
Zooming in? You can boost font size without the layout breaking. Text stacks or flows, but it never vanishes.
Hearing, Cognitive, and Learning Accessibility
Videos don’t autoplay. Loud noises don’t surprise you.
We avoid flashing lights, timers, and dense walls of text. If a step needs explaining, we break it down. Captions are on our to-do list for video recipes.
No pop-ups in your face. No mystery sounds. Just clean, quiet cooking.
Ongoing Testing
Each update goes through a checklist:
- Can the site be used mouse-free?
- Can screen readers follow along?
- Are headings structured clearly?
- Do links describe their purpose?
- Does it still make sense if images don’t load?
Our tools:
- NVDA + Chrome
- VoiceOver on iPhone
- Keyboard-only
- High contrast modes
- Color filters
- Zoom at 200%, 300%, 400%
Sometimes, we even blindfold ourselves and test with only a keyboard. (True story—we did that during a green curry session.)
What Still Needs Work
We won’t pretend everything is perfect. Thai dishes often come with long ingredient lists. Some older photos need better alt text. We’re working through it.
Printable PDFs aren't yet screen reader–friendly. That’s on our list. We’re also researching how to better support Thai-language formatting in case we add bilingual pages in the future.
Feedback Makes Us Better
No checklist beats real feedback.
If you’re having trouble with any part of the site—navigation, forms, font size—email us at contact@cafesiam.com.hk. Add “Accessibility” to the subject line. No need to write a report. Just tell us what’s not working and how you use the site.
We read everything. You won’t be ignored.
Other Ways to Reach Us
Prefer a voice call? Dial +852 31102299.
Prefer mail? Send it here:
Room C, 3rd floor, 1-3 San Lau Street, Hung Hom, Hong Kong
Need something in large print or another format? Let us know. We’ll help however we can.