100 FOODS THAT START WITH THE LETTER H (WITH IMAGES)

In this exciting post, we dive into the delicious and diverse world of foods that start with the letter ‘H’. From hearty soups to exotic herbs, we’ve compiled a fascinating list of 100 foods, complete with enticing images to spark your appetite and curiosity. Whether you’re a foodie searching for new ingredients to experiment with, or simply eager to expand your culinary knowledge, there’s something here for everyone. So, let’s get started and explore these mouth-watering treasures together!”

1. Haddock

2. Haddock fillets

3. Hainanese chicken

4. Half and half

5. Half-shell oysters

6. Halibut

7. Halibut steak

8. Halloumi

9. Halloumi salad

10. Halva

11. Ham

12. Ham hock

13. Hamachi (yellowtail fish)

14. Hamburg steak

15. Hamburger

16. Hand pies

17. Hand-pulled noodles

18. Hangtown fry

19. Hard cider

20. Hard-boiled eggs

21. Hardtack

22. Harissa

23. Hash browns

24. Haunch (of venison)

25. Havarti cheese

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
1	Haddock	Fish	North Atlantic	Main dish	Mild, flaky	No	Popular white fish often baked or fried.
2	Haddock fillets	Fish	North Atlantic	Main dish	Mild, flaky	No	Boneless cut of haddock ideal for pan-frying.
3	Hainanese chicken	Main dish	China/Singapore	Steamed meal	Tender, savory	No	Served with fragrant rice and chili sauce.
4	Half and half	Dairy	USA	Coffee, cooking	Creamy	No	Mixture of milk and cream used in beverages.
5	Half-shell oysters	Shellfish	Coastal regions	Appetizer	Briny	No	Often served raw with lemon or hot sauce.
6	Halibut	Fish	North Pacific/Atlantic	Main dish	Mild, meaty	No	Flatfish prized for its firm white flesh.
7	Halibut steak	Fish cut	Global	Grilling	Firm, mild	No	Cut across the fish, ideal for hearty meals.
8	Halloumi	Cheese	Cyprus	Grilling, salads	Salty, chewy	No	Doesn’t melt, perfect for pan-frying or BBQ.
9	Halloumi salad	Dish	Mediterranean	Side or main	Salty, fresh	No	Combines grilled halloumi with crisp veggies.
10	Halva	Sweet	Middle East	Dessert/snack	Nutty, sweet	Yes	Made with sesame paste or flour and sugar.
11	Ham	Meat	Global	Sandwiches, roasts	Salty, savory	No	Often cured or smoked for deeper flavor.
12	Ham hock	Meat cut	USA/Europe	Soups, stews	Smoky, rich	No	Flavorful part used for slow-cooked dishes.
13	Hamachi (yellowtail fish)	Fish	Japan	Sushi, sashimi	Buttery, mild	No	Popular in Japanese cuisine for raw dishes.
14	Hamburg steak	Meat dish	Germany	Main	Savory	No	Ground beef patty served without a bun.
15	Hamburger	Fast food	USA	Main	Savory	No	Global favorite with meat patty in a bun.
16	Hand pies	Pastry	Global	Snack	Sweet or savory	Depends	Portable pastry filled with meats or fruits.
17	Hand-pulled noodles	Noodles	China	Main or side	Chewy	Yes	Made fresh by stretching dough by hand.
18	Hangtown fry	Egg dish	USA (California)	Breakfast	Rich, savory	No	Omelet made with bacon and oysters.
19	Hard cider	Beverage	UK	Drink	Tart, fruity	No	Alcoholic drink made from fermented apple juice.
20	Hard-boiled eggs	Eggs	Global	Salads, snacks	Firm, mild	No	Cooked whole in shell until fully solid inside.
21	Hardtack	Bread	Historic/Maritime	Survival food	Dry, bland	Yes	Simple hard biscuit used on long sea voyages.
22	Harissa	Sauce	North Africa	Seasoning, dip	Spicy	Yes	Chili paste made with garlic, cumin, and peppers.
23	Hash browns	Breakfast	USA	Breakfast side	Crispy, salty	Yes	Grated potatoes pan-fried until golden brown.
24	Haunch (of venison)	Meat cut	Europe	Roast	Gamey, tender	No	A cut from the upper leg of a deer.
25	Havarti cheese	Cheese	Denmark	Sandwiches, snacking	Creamy, mild	No	Semi-soft cheese known for its buttery texture.

26. Hawaiian pizza

27. Hazelnut

28. Hazelnut spread

29. Heath bar

30. Heavy cream

31. Hedgehog mushroom

32. Heirloom beans

33. Heirloom tomatoes

34. Hemp seeds

35. Herb butter

36. Herbal infusions

37. Herbal tea

38. Herbes de Provence

39. Herring

40. Hibachi

41. Hibiscus tea

42. Hickory nuts

43. Highball (cocktail)

44. Hijiki

45. Hilsha fish

46. Ho fun noodles

47. Hoagie

48. Hoecake

49. Hog plum

50. Hoisin sauce

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
26	Hawaiian pizza	Pizza	Canada	Main dish	Sweet & savory	No	Created by a Greek-Canadian chef using pineapple and ham.
27	Hazelnut	Nut	Europe	Snacking, baking	Nutty, sweet	Yes	Main ingredient in many spreads and chocolates.
28	Hazelnut spread	Spread	Italy	Toast, dessert	Nutty, creamy	No	Nutella is the most popular version worldwide.
29	Heath bar	Candy	USA	Snack, dessert	Toffee, chocolate	No	A classic American toffee candy coated in milk chocolate.
30	Heavy cream	Dairy	Global	Baking, sauces	Rich, creamy	No	Contains at least 36% milk fat—used for whipping.
31	Hedgehog mushroom	Mushroom	North America	Cooking	Nutty, earthy	Yes	Named for its spiky underside resembling a hedgehog.
32	Heirloom beans	Legume	Americas	Soups, stews	Varied, earthy	Yes	Traditional bean varieties preserved over generations.
33	Heirloom tomatoes	Vegetable	Global	Salads, sauces	Juicy, sweet	Yes	Known for vibrant colors and unique shapes.
34	Hemp seeds	Seed	Asia	Snacks, smoothies	Nutty	Yes	Rich in omega-3 and protein, but non-psychoactive.
35	Herb butter	Condiment	France	Cooking, topping	Buttery, herbal	No	Used to enhance steaks, breads, or vegetables.
36	Herbal infusions	Beverage	Global	Health drink	Floral, earthy	Yes	Made from steeping herbs, spices, or fruits in hot water.
37	Herbal tea	Tea	Global	Drink	Mild, soothing	Yes	Technically not true tea since it’s made from herbs.
38	Herbes de Provence	Spice blend	France	Seasoning	Floral, aromatic	Yes	Often includes thyme, rosemary, and lavender.
39	Herring	Fish	Europe	Pickled, smoked	Salty, oily	No	Key ingredient in Scandinavian cuisine.
40	Hibachi	Dish	Japan	Grilled meals	Smoky, savory	No	A cooking style using a hot iron griddle.
41	Hibiscus tea	Tea	Africa	Drink	Tart, floral	Yes	Deep red drink known to help lower blood pressure.
42	Hickory nuts	Nut	USA	Baking, snacking	Sweet, rich	Yes	From the same tree family as pecans.
43	Highball (cocktail)	Drink	USA	Beverage	Varies	No	Typically whiskey and soda served over ice in a tall glass.
44	Hijiki	Seaweed	Japan	Salads, side dishes	Earthy	Yes	Rich in fiber and minerals, black seaweed strands.
45	Hilsha fish	Fish	Bangladesh	Main dish	Oily, flavorful	No	National fish of Bangladesh, known for its fine bones.
46	Ho fun noodles	Noodles	China	Stir-fries	Soft, chewy	Yes	Wide, flat rice noodles used in Cantonese dishes.
47	Hoagie	Sandwich	USA	Fast food	Savory	No	A long sandwich filled with meats, cheeses, and veggies.
48	Hoecake	Bread	USA (South)	Side dish	Buttery, corn	Yes	Traditional cornmeal flatbread from Southern U.S.
49	Hog plum	Fruit	Tropics	Juices, chutneys	Tart	Yes	Also known as ambarella, often used in pickles.
50	Hoisin sauce	Sauce	China	Marinade, dip	Sweet, salty	Yes	Used in Peking duck and stir-fries—made from soybeans and spices.

51. Hollandaise

52. Hollandaise sauce

53. Homard (lobster in French)

54. Home fries

55. Hominy

56. Honey

57. Honey garlic sauce

58. Honey glazed ham

59. Honey mustard

60. Honey roasted peanuts

61. Honeycomb

62. Honeycrisp apples

63. Honeydew melon

64. Honeyed pears

65. Hahn Pinot Noir

66. Hopia (Filipino pastry)

67. Hoppin’ John

68. Hor fun

69. Horchata

70. Horiatiki (Greek salad)

71. Hors d’oeuvre

72. Horse gram

73. Horseradish

74. Hot chocolate

75. Hot cross buns

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
51	Hollandaise	Sauce	France	Eggs Benedict	Rich, buttery	No	Made by emulsifying egg yolks with butter and lemon juice.
52	Hollandaise sauce	Sauce	France	Brunch, asparagus	Creamy, tangy	No	One of the five “mother sauces” in French cuisine.
53	Homard (lobster in French)	Seafood	France	Main dish	Sweet, tender	No	Often used in gourmet French seafood dishes.
54	Home fries	Side dish	USA	Breakfast side	Crunchy, savory	Yes	Pan-fried potatoes with onions and spices.
55	Hominy	Grain	Mexico	Soups, stews	Neutral, chewy	Yes	Made from dried corn kernels treated with alkali.
56	Honey	Sweetener	Global	Baking, tea	Sweet, floral	No	Produced by bees from flower nectar—never spoils.
57	Honey garlic sauce	Sauce	Canada	Wings, marinades	Sweet, garlicky	No	Popular in Asian-fusion and fast food cuisine.
58	Honey glazed ham	Meat	USA	Holiday meal	Sweet, savory	No	Served during Christmas and Easter with a sticky glaze.
59	Honey mustard	Condiment	USA	Dipping, sandwiches	Sweet, tangy	Yes	Combines mustard heat with honey sweetness.
60	Honey roasted peanuts	Snack	USA	Snacking	Sweet, crunchy	No	Often found in airline snack packs.
61	Honeycomb	Sweetener	Global	Eating raw, decoration	Sweet, waxy	No	Natural wax structure made by honeybees.
62	Honeycrisp apples	Fruit	USA	Eating raw	Sweet, crisp	Yes	Developed in Minnesota for its juicy crunch.
63	Honeydew melon	Fruit	Africa	Salads, smoothies	Sweet, juicy	Yes	High water content makes it refreshing in summer.
64	Honeyed pears	Dessert	Global	Dessert	Sweet	Yes	Pears poached or baked with honey and spices.
65	Hahn Pinot Noir	Wine	USA (California)	Beverage	Fruity, smooth	No	A popular red wine known for its cherry notes.
66	Hopia (Filipino pastry)	Pastry	Philippines	Dessert, snack	Sweet, flaky	No	Stuffed with mung bean or sweetened purple yam (ube).
67	Hoppin’ John	Legume dish	USA (Southern)	New Year’s food	Savory	No	Black-eyed peas, rice, and pork for good luck.
68	Hor fun	Noodles	China	Stir-fry	Soft, savory	Yes	Flat rice noodles often cooked with beef or seafood.
69	Horchata	Beverage	Mexico	Drink	Sweet, cinnamon	Yes	Traditional rice milk drink spiced with cinnamon.
70	Horiatiki (Greek salad)	Salad	Greece	Appetizer	Fresh, tangy	Yes	Made with tomatoes, olives, cucumber, and feta cheese.
71	Hors d’oeuvre	Appetizer	France	Starter	Varies	No	French term for small bite-sized starters.
72	Horse gram	Legume	India	Soups, curries	Earthy	Yes	Rich in protein and used in Ayurvedic diets.
73	Horseradish	Condiment	Europe	Meat accompaniment	Spicy, sharp	Yes	Root vegetable with pungent aroma—used in sauces.
74	Hot chocolate	Drink	Europe	Warm beverage	Sweet, chocolatey	No	Traditionally made with melted chocolate and milk.
75	Hot cross buns	Bread	UK	Dessert	Spiced, fruity	No	Eaten on Good Friday—marked with a cross on top.

76. Hot dog

77. Hot fudge

78. Hot milk cake

79. Hot pot

80. Hot sauce

81. Hot Toddy

82. Hovis bread

83. Huckleberries

84. Huevo duro (hard-boiled egg in Spanish)

85. Huevos divorciados

86. Huevos motuleños

87. Huevos rancheros

88. Humita

89. Hummingbird cake

90. Hummus

91. Hungarian goulash

92. Hunkar begendi (Turkish eggplant dish)

93. Hunter’s chicken

94. Hush puppies

95. Hush puppy batter

96. Hushpuppies

97. Hyacinth beans

98. Hydroponic vegetables

99. Hypericum berries (not technically food, but used in some culinary preparations)

100. Hyssop

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
76	Hot dog	Snack	USA	Fast food	Savory	No	Often topped with mustard, ketchup, and relish.
77	Hot fudge	Dessert topping	USA	Ice cream topping	Rich, chocolatey	No	Served warm over sundaes and desserts.
78	Hot milk cake	Dessert	USA	Cake	Sweet, soft	No	Made by mixing hot milk into the batter for fluffiness.
79	Hot pot	Main dish	China	Communal meal	Savory, spicy	No	Broth-based dish where raw ingredients are cooked at the table.
80	Hot sauce	Condiment	Mexico	Flavor enhancer	Spicy	Yes	Often made from chili peppers, vinegar, and salt.
81	Hot Toddy	Beverage	UK	Hot drink	Warm, boozy	No	Made with whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water.
82	Hovis bread	Bread	UK	Sandwiches	Wheaty, hearty	Yes	Popular British brand of wholemeal and granary breads.
83	Huckleberries	Fruit	North America	Desserts, jams	Tart, sweet	Yes	Similar to blueberries but with deeper flavor.
84	Huevo duro (hard-boiled egg)	Egg	Spain	Salads, snack	Mild	No	Spanish term for hard-boiled egg—used in tapas.
85	Huevos divorciados	Breakfast dish	Mexico	Main	Spicy, tangy	No	Two eggs with different sauces—green and red—”divorced.”
86	Huevos motuleños	Breakfast dish	Mexico	Main	Sweet, savory	No	Eggs with beans, plantains, cheese, and sauce—Yucatán specialty.
87	Huevos rancheros	Breakfast dish	Mexico	Main	Spicy, hearty	No	Fried eggs served on tortillas with salsa.
88	Humita	Snack	South America	Steamed corn dish	Sweet or savory	Yes	Corn dough steamed in husks—like tamales.
89	Hummingbird cake	Dessert	USA (Southern)	Cake	Sweet, fruity	No	Contains banana, pineapple, and cream cheese frosting.
90	Hummus	Dip	Middle East	Spread, dip	Nutty, creamy	Yes	Made from blended chickpeas and tahini.
91	Hungarian goulash	Stew	Hungary	Main dish	Spicy, rich	No	Seasoned with paprika—Hungary’s national dish.
92	Hunkar begendi	Main dish	Turkey	Eggplant-based	Smoky, creamy	No	Means “Sultan’s Delight”—lamb over creamy eggplant.
93	Hunter’s chicken	Main dish	UK	Entrée	Sweet, tangy	No	Baked chicken with BBQ sauce and cheese.
94	Hush puppies	Side dish	USA (Southern)	Fried side	Savory	No	Deep-fried cornmeal balls served with seafood.
95	Hush puppy batter	Mix	USA	Preparation	Savory	No	Used for making the classic hush puppies.
96	Hushpuppies	Footwear (not food)	USA	—	—	No	Often confused with the food—this refers to a shoe brand.
97	Hyacinth beans	Legume	Africa/Asia	Curries, stir-fries	Earthy	Yes	Must be cooked thoroughly to remove toxins.
98	Hydroponic vegetables	Vegetables	Global	Salads, cooking	Varies	Yes	Grown in water without soil—eco-friendly farming.
99	Hypericum berries	Decorative/Edible (rare)	Global	Garnish	Bitter	Yes	Used in gourmet plating—technically not a food staple.
100	Hyssop	Herb	Mediterranean	Seasoning, tea	Bitter, minty	Yes	Mentioned in the Bible—used in herbal medicine.