Words for General Food

Discover words to describe food, plus phrases for describing tastes and flavors on your menu.

  1. acclaimed
  2. acidic
  3. addictive
  4. agreeable
  5. all-natural
  6. ambrosial
  7. appealing
  8. appetizing
  9. aromatic
  10. artisan
  11. artistic
  12. assorted
  13. authentic
  14. award-winning
  15. baked
  16. barbecued
  17. beautifully executed
  18. beautifully presented
  19. belly-filling
  20. bite-size
  21. biting
  22. bitter
  23. blanched
  24. blissful
  25. boiled
  26. bold
  27. bountiful
  28. brackish
  29. braised
  30. breaded
  31. brilliant
  32. broiled
  33. browned
  34. buttery
  35. caramelized
  36. casual
  37. celebrated
  38. cheesy
  39. chef's choice
  40. chewy
  41. choice
  42. chopped
  43. clarified
  44. classic
  45. clean
  46. cloaked
  47. colorful
  48. comforting
  49. complementing
  50. complex
  51. concentrated
  52. consistent
  53. country-fresh
  54. covered
  55. creamy
  56. crisp
  57. crisp-on-the-outside
  58. crispy
  59. crumbly
  60. crunchy
  61. crusted
  62. culinary
  63. cured
  64. decadent
  65. deceptively simple
  66. deep-fried
  67. delectable
  68. delicate
  69. delicious
  70. delightful
  71. designer
  72. diced
  73. dining
  74. distinct
  75. distinctive
  76. divine
  77. down-home
  78. drenched
  79. dressed
  80. dripping
  81. dusted
  1. local
  2. locally produced
  3. long-lasting
  4. low-calorie
  5. low-sodium
  6. luscious
  7. lush
  8. lusty
  9. made fresh
  10. marinated
  11. market-fresh
  12. mashed
  13. masterful
  14. masterfully executed
  15. mellow
  16. melt-in-your-mouth
  17. melted
  18. meticulously plated
  19. mild
  20. minimalist
  21. minty
  22. mixed
  23. modestly portioned
  24. moist
  25. Mom's
  26. mouthwatering
  27. must-have
  28. natural
  29. naturally flavorful
  30. naturally tender
  31. noteworthy
  32. nouveau
  33. nutritious
  34. nutty
  35. on-the-go
  36. oozing
  37. opulent
  38. organic
  39. organically grown
  40. our finest
  41. oven-fresh
  42. oven-roasted
  43. oventop
  44. palatable
  45. palate-pleasing
  46. pan-fried
  47. pan-seared
  48. peerless
  49. peppery
  50. perched
  51. perfect
  52. perfectly cooked
  53. perfectly portioned
  54. perfumed
  55. pickled
  56. piping hot
  57. piquant
  58. plated
  59. pleasant
  60. poached
  61. popular
  62. portioned
  63. potent
  64. precisely designed
  65. premier
  66. premium
  67. prepared
  68. presented
  69. preservative-free
  70. prized
  71. pureed
  72. purist
  73. quintessential
  74. rare
  75. recommended
  76. red-hot
  77. redolent
  78. reduced
  79. refined
  80. refreshing
  81. regional
  1. elemental
  2. encrusted
  3. enrobed in
  4. enticing
  5. epicurean
  6. escalloped
  7. ethnic
  8. executed
  9. exotic
  10. exquisite
  11. famous
  12. farm-fresh
  13. fast-cooking
  14. favorite
  15. fermented
  16. fine
  17. finest
  18. finger-licking
  19. finished with
  20. fit-for-the-gods
  21. flash-fried
  22. flavorful
  23. fluffy-in-the-middle
  24. fresh
  25. fricasseed
  26. fruity
  27. full-bodied
  28. full-flavored
  29. garden-fresh
  30. garlicky
  31. garnished
  32. gastric
  33. generous
  34. glazed
  35. glorious
  36. gooey
  37. gourmet
  38. Grandma's
  39. grilled
  40. handmade
  41. harmonious
  42. heady
  43. healthy
  44. heaping
  45. heart-smart
  46. hearty
  47. heavenly
  48. herb-encrusted
  49. herb-spiked
  50. herbed
  51. high-end
  52. high-quality
  53. home-style
  54. homemade
  55. honeyed
  56. hot
  57. house-made
  58. house-smoked
  59. hungry
  60. imported
  61. impossibly rich
  62. in season
  63. indulgent
  64. infused
  65. ingredient-driven
  66. ingredient-focused
  67. innovative
  68. insatiable
  69. inspired
  70. intense
  71. inviting
  72. irresistible
  73. juicy
  74. kosher
  75. laced
  76. lavish
  77. layered
  78. lean
  79. light
  80. lightly salted
  81. lip-smacking
  1. renowned
  2. restaurant-quality
  3. rich
  4. ripe
  5. roasted
  6. salted
  7. salty
  8. satisfying
  9. sauteed
  10. savory
  11. scented
  12. scrumptious
  13. seared
  14. seasonal
  15. seasoned
  16. secret
  17. select
  18. sensational
  19. sensory
  20. served
  21. signature
  22. silky
  23. sizzling
  24. slow-cooked
  25. slow-cooking
  26. smartly paired
  27. smooth
  28. sophisticated
  29. soul-satisfying
  30. sour
  31. spiced
  32. sprinkled
  33. steamed
  34. steaming
  35. stellar
  36. stimulating
  37. strong
  38. stuffed
  39. sublime
  40. substantial
  41. subtle
  42. succulent
  43. sultry
  44. sumptuous
  45. superb
  46. surprising
  47. sustainable
  48. sweet
  49. sweet-and-sour
  50. tangy
  51. tantalizing
  52. tart
  53. taste-tested
  54. tasty
  55. tempting
  56. tender
  57. the finest
  58. time-tested
  59. toasted
  60. toothsome
  61. topped with
  62. towering
  63. traditional
  64. uncommon
  65. upscale
  66. velvety
  67. vibrant
  68. vivid
  69. warm
  70. well-balanced
  71. well-executed
  72. whipped
  73. wholesome
  74. wine-bathed
  75. winning
  76. wood-fired
  77. world-class
  78. yummy
  79. zesty
  1. a bed of
  2. a bite-to-eat
  3. a blend of
  4. accompaniments
  5. acidity
  6. aficionado
  7. aftertaste
  8. ambrosia
  9. appetite
  10. appetizer
  11. aroma
  12. array
  13. assortment
  14. baker
  15. balance
  16. banquet
  17. barbecue
  18. base
  19. BBQ
  20. bit
  21. bite
  22. bounty
  23. breakfast
  24. broiler
  25. broth
  26. brunch
  27. casual dining
  28. chef
  29. chow
  30. collection
  31. combination
  32. comestible
  33. comfort food
  34. composition
  35. confection
  36. connoisseur
  37. consistency
  38. cook
  39. cookbook
  40. cooking process
  41. cooking time
  42. cookware
  43. craving
  44. creaminess
  45. crunch
  46. crust
  47. cuisine
  48. culinary artist
  1. hot spot
  2. house specialty
  3. hunger
  4. indulgence
  5. juiciness
  6. kitchen
  7. layer
  8. lunch
  9. lunchtime
  10. main course
  11. main fare
  12. marinade
  13. meal
  14. medley
  15. menu
  16. menu offerings
  17. method
  18. midday snack
  19. mixture
  20. morsel
  21. mouthful
  22. napkin
  23. nibble
  24. nosh
  25. nourishment
  26. oven
  27. oventop
  28. pairing
  29. palate
  30. pantry
  31. parcel
  32. paste
  33. patron
  34. perfection
  35. picnic
  36. plate
  37. plating
  38. platter
  39. portion
  40. preparation
  41. presentation
  42. provisions
  43. quality
  44. reaction
  45. recipe
  46. reduction
  47. refined palate
  48. refreshment
  1. delicacy
  2. dessert
  3. diner
  4. dining experience
  5. dinner
  6. dinner party
  7. dinner table
  8. dinnertime
  9. dish
  10. dressing
  11. eats
  12. edible
  13. ensemble
  14. entrée
  15. epicure
  16. execution
  17. experience
  18. fare
  19. feast
  20. filling
  21. fine dining
  22. finger food
  23. first course
  24. flavor
  25. flavor combination
  26. flavor profile
  27. food
  28. food lover
  29. foodie
  30. forkful
  31. formula
  32. fresh twist
  33. freshness
  34. fullness
  35. fusion
  36. gala
  37. garden
  38. garnish
  39. generous portion
  40. goodies
  41. gourmand
  42. gourmet
  43. grill
  44. grub
  45. herb garnish
  46. hint of
  47. hors d'oeuvre
  48. hospitality
  1. repast
  2. restaurant
  3. ripeness
  4. satisfaction
  5. sauce
  6. sauce garnish
  7. scent
  8. seasoning
  9. second course
  10. secret ingredient
  11. selection
  12. senses
  13. server
  14. serving staff
  15. side
  16. side dish
  17. smell
  18. snack
  19. softness
  20. sommelier
  21. sous chef
  22. specialty
  23. spoons
  24. spread
  25. staple
  26. starter
  27. stove
  28. structure
  29. sweetness
  30. symphony
  31. take-out
  32. tang
  33. taste
  34. taste sensation
  35. tastebuds
  36. teaspoon
  37. technique
  38. temperature
  39. texture
  40. tidbit
  41. tonight's special
  42. topping
  43. treat
  44. variation
  45. variety pack
  46. victuals
  47. vittles
  48. zest
  1. appreciate
  2. binge
  3. bite
  4. breakfast
  5. chew
  6. chomp
  7. choose
  8. chow
  9. chow down
  10. combine
  11. consume
  12. cram
  13. cut
  14. dab
  15. delight in
  16. detect
  17. devour
  18. dig in
  19. digest
  20. dine
  21. dine out
  22. dip
  23. discover
  1. melt
  2. munch
  3. nibble
  4. nosh
  5. notice
  6. nourish
  7. obsess
  8. order
  9. partake
  10. peck at
  11. pig out
  12. polish off
  13. prefer
  14. provide
  15. ravage
  16. refresh
  17. relish
  18. remark
  19. rethink
  20. salivate
  21. sample
  22. satisfy
  23. savor
  1. dunk
  2. eat
  3. eat out
  4. enjoy
  5. experience
  6. feast on
  7. feed
  8. fill
  9. finish
  10. get take-out
  11. gobble
  12. gorge
  13. grab a bite to eat
  14. graze
  15. grub
  16. guzzle
  17. have a bit
  18. indulge
  19. ingest
  20. inhale
  21. judge
  22. lick
  23. lick your plate clean
  1. select
  2. serve
  3. share
  4. sink your teeth into
  5. sizzle
  6. slice
  7. snack
  8. stuff
  9. sup
  10. swallow
  11. swirl
  12. take note of
  13. tantalize
  14. taste
  15. tastetest
  16. tempt
  17. tempt the tastebuds
  18. test
  19. transport
  20. try
  21. wolf down
  1. accent
  2. bake
  3. balance
  4. barbecue
  5. bathe
  6. batter
  7. beat
  8. blanch
  9. blend
  10. boil
  11. braise
  12. bread
  13. broil
  14. brown
  15. caramelize
  16. char
  17. charcoal-broil
  18. chop
  19. coat
  20. combine
  21. compose
  22. concoct
  23. cook
  24. cool
  25. cover
  26. cure
  27. curry
  28. decorate
  29. deep-fry
  30. design
  1. mash
  2. master
  3. measure
  4. melt
  5. mince
  6. mingle
  7. mix
  8. pair
  9. panfry
  10. pansear
  11. parboil
  12. parch
  13. peel
  14. pickle
  15. plate
  16. poach
  17. pour
  18. prepare
  19. press
  20. pressure-cook
  21. puree
  22. reduce
  23. refrigerate
  24. reinvent
  25. roast
  26. saturate
  27. saute
  28. scald
  29. scorch
  30. scramble
  1. dish up
  2. doctor
  3. drain
  4. drizzle
  5. dust
  6. entice
  7. escallop
  8. execute
  9. finish
  10. fire
  11. flambee
  12. flash fry
  13. foam
  14. fold in
  15. freeze
  16. froth
  17. fry
  18. garnish
  19. glaze
  20. grate
  21. grease
  22. griddle
  23. grill
  24. grind
  25. heat
  26. invent
  27. knead
  28. lace
  29. layer
  30. manipulate
  1. sear
  2. season
  3. sift
  4. simmer
  5. sizzle
  6. slather
  7. slice
  8. smoke
  9. smother
  10. spike
  11. spread
  12. sprinkle
  13. squeeze
  14. stack
  15. steam
  16. steep
  17. stir
  18. stir-fry
  19. stuff
  20. supplement
  21. toast
  22. top
  23. toss
  24. transform
  25. warm
  26. wedge
  27. weigh
  28. whip
  29. wok-fry
  30. wood-fire
  1. acerbic
  2. acetous
  3. acidic
  4. acrid
  5. astringent
  6. biting
  7. bitter
  8. blah
  9. bland
  10. boring
  11. burnt
  12. cold
  13. conventional
  14. cutting
  15. deflated
  16. diluted
  17. disappointing
  18. disgusting
  19. distasteful
  20. doughy
  21. dried-out
  22. dry
  23. dull
  1. overkill
  2. overly sweet
  3. overpowering
  4. overpriced
  5. pedestrian
  6. plain
  7. plain-tasting
  8. pointed
  9. poorly prepared
  10. pungent
  11. rancid
  12. rank
  13. repulsive
  14. revolting
  15. rough
  16. rushed
  17. saccharine
  18. salty
  19. savorless
  20. scanty
  21. second rate
  22. sharp
  23. sickening
  1. flat
  2. foul
  3. greasy
  4. gritty
  5. gross
  6. harsh
  7. heavy
  8. incomplete
  9. inconsistent
  10. inedible
  11. lacking
  12. malodorous
  13. mealy
  14. mediocre
  15. messy
  16. mild
  17. mordant
  18. nasty
  19. nauseating
  20. noxious
  21. ordinary
  22. over-salted
  23. over-spiced
  1. soft
  2. sour
  3. stale
  4. sticky
  5. store-bought
  6. sub-par
  7. syrupy
  8. tart
  9. tasteless
  10. thin
  11. torched
  12. unappealing
  13. unappetizing
  14. under-seasoned
  15. undercooked
  16. underwhelming
  17. unimpressive
  18. unpalatable
  19. unpleasant
  20. unsavory
  21. unseasoned
  22. vinegary
  23. vitriolic
  1. alehouse
  2. at home
  3. at work
  4. bakery
  5. ballpark
  6. banquet hall
  7. bar
  8. barbecue pit
  9. beachside
  10. bistro
  11. bodega
  12. breakfast spot
  13. buffet
  14. cafeteria
  15. café
  16. candy store
  17. chophouse
  1. grill
  2. grocery store
  3. health food store
  4. hotel
  5. house
  6. ice cream shop
  7. joint
  8. kitchen
  9. local diner
  10. lunch wagon
  11. lunchroom
  12. market
  13. movie
  14. nightclub
  15. on-the-go
  16. on-the-run
  17. picnic
  1. coffeehouse
  2. concession stand
  3. country club
  4. deli
  5. delicatessen
  6. diner
  7. dining hall
  8. dining room
  9. dive
  10. eat out
  11. eatery
  12. eating venue
  13. fast food chain
  14. festival
  15. fine dining restaurant
  16. food court
  17. food stand
  1. pub
  2. restaurant
  3. saloon
  4. shack
  5. smokehouse
  6. snack bar
  7. sports bar
  8. spot
  9. steak house
  10. street cart
  11. supermarket
  12. take-out
  13. tavern
  14. trattoria
  15. urban restaurant
  16. venue
  1. American
  2. Americas
  3. Argentine
  4. Armenian
  5. Asian
  6. Australian
  7. Austrian
  8. Bangladeshi
  9. Bar Food
  10. Barbeque
  11. Brazilian
  12. British
  13. Buffet
  14. Cajun
  15. Californian
  16. Cantonese
  17. Caribbean
  18. Casual Dining
  19. Catalan
  20. Chinese
  21. Contemporary
  22. Continental
  23. Cosmopolitan
  1. Indonesian
  2. International
  3. Irish
  4. Italian
  5. Jamaican
  6. Japanese
  7. Korean
  8. Kosher
  9. Latin American
  10. Lebanese
  11. Malaysian
  12. Mediterranean
  13. Mexican
  14. Middle Eastern
  15. Moroccan
  16. New Zealand
  17. North African
  18. Oriental
  19. Pacific Rim
  20. Pan-Asian
  21. Peking
  22. Pizza
  23. Polynesian
  1. Cuban
  2. Deli Style
  3. Dim Sum
  4. East African
  5. Eastern European
  6. Eclectic
  7. English
  8. Ethiopian
  9. European
  10. Family Fare
  11. Fine Dining
  12. French
  13. Fusion
  14. Gastropub
  15. German
  16. Global
  17. Gourmet
  18. Greek
  19. Grill
  20. Hawaiian
  21. Healthy Food
  22. Homestyle
  23. Hungarian
  1. Pub Cuisine
  2. Russian
  3. Rustic
  4. Scandinavian
  5. Scottish
  6. Seafood
  7. Soul
  8. South African
  9. South American
  10. Southern
  11. Spanish
  12. Steak House
  13. Swedish
  14. Swiss
  15. Tapas
  16. Thai
  17. Tibetan
  18. Traditional
  19. Turkish
  20. Vegetarian
  21. Vietnamese
  22. World Cuisine
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  3. a common dish done uncommonly well
  4. a crispy croquette sits atop a medley of spring vegetables
  5. a dining experience you'll never forget
  6. a dish that has the potential to become a wintertime/springtime/summertime staple
  7. a dish that radiates with the vibrance of spring
  8. a dusting of toasted pecans really makes this dish sing
  9. a family favorite
  10. a food lover's dream come true
  11. a fresh twist on []
  12. a healthy pile of greens under a perfectly cooked filet
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  14. a perfect triumvirate of flavors
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  20. a simple [] bathed in a [] reduction
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  23. a unique flavor experience
  24. a winning pairing of [] and []
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  1. lovely to look at and even better to eat
  2. lovingly made with []
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  6. organic/local/sustainable ingredients
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  12. pasta covered in a decadent cream sauce and dusted with parmesan
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  16. proportioned for sharing
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