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

Hi readers, Srima here again with a new informative post. Check out our selected list of “100 Foods That Start with the Letter N. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a curious foodie, this collection will provide plenty of culinary inspiration and add some novel flavors to your dining experiences.

1. Naan

2. Naan bread

3. Nacho cheese

4. Nacho chips

5. Nachos

6. Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles)

7. Nankhatai (Indian cookies)

8. Nanking cherry

9. Napa cabbage

10. Napoleon cake

11. Napoleon dessert

12. Napolitan pizza

13. Narangi (Indian orange)

14. Nargisi kofta

15. Nashi pear

16. Nashifruit (Bengal quince)

17. Nasi goreng

18. Nasi lemak

19. Nasi ulam

20. Natilla

21. Natural yogurt

22. Navarin (lamb stew)

23. Navel oranges

24. Navette cookies

25. Navy bean soup

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
1	Naan	Bread	India	Served with curries	Soft, chewy	Yes	Traditional Indian flatbread made in a tandoor oven, often served with butter or garlic.
2	Naan bread	Bread	India	Side dish	Soft, airy	Yes	Also known as naan, it’s a staple in Indian meals and sometimes stuffed or flavored.
3	Nacho cheese	Sauce	USA	Dip, topping	Cheesy, salty	No	A creamy cheese sauce used for nachos and snack dips, often served warm.
4	Nacho chips	Snack	Mexico	With dips, loaded dishes	Salty, crunchy	Yes	Fried tortilla chips usually made from corn, served with cheese or salsa.
5	Nachos	Snack/Dish	Mexico	Appetizer, main	Crunchy, savory	No	A layered snack with tortilla chips, melted cheese, and toppings like beans, jalapeños, and meats.
6	Naengmyeon (Korean cold noodles)	Noodle Dish	Korea	Meal, cold dish	Savory, tangy	Yes	Chewy cold noodles served in chilled broth, often enjoyed during hot summers.
7	Nankhatai (Indian cookies)	Cookie	India	Snack, dessert	Buttery, crumbly	Yes	Shortbread-style eggless cookies made with ghee and flavored with cardamom.
8	Nanking cherry	Fruit	China	Eaten raw, jams	Tart, juicy	Yes	A small red cherry native to Asia, often grown in gardens and used for preserves.
9	Napa cabbage	Vegetable	China	Stir-fry, soups	Mild, crisp	Yes	A leafy green used in Asian dishes, also the main vegetable in kimchi.
10	Napoleon cake	Dessert	France	Sweet dish	Flaky, creamy	No	Layered pastry dessert with custard or whipped cream, known as Mille-feuille in French.
11	Napoleon dessert	Dessert	France	Dessert	Sweet, layered	No	Same as Napoleon cake — a delicate pastry with flaky layers and sweet cream or custard.
12	Napolitan pizza	Pizza	Italy	Main dish	Cheesy, tangy	No	Also known as Neapolitan pizza, it features a thin crust, San Marzano tomatoes, and mozzarella.
13	Narangi (Indian orange)	Fruit	India	Juices, snacks	Sweet, citrusy	Yes	A native orange variety from India, smaller than Western oranges and very fragrant.
14	Nargisi kofta	Curry Dish	India	Main course	Spiced, rich	No	Boiled eggs wrapped in minced meat and cooked in a flavorful curry sauce.
15	Nashi pear	Fruit	East Asia	Raw, salads	Crunchy, sweet	Yes	Also called Asian pear, it has a crisp texture and is often eaten fresh.
16	Nashifruit (Bengal quince)	Fruit	India	Jams, pickles	Aromatic, sour	Yes	Also known as bael fruit, used in traditional Ayurvedic drinks and syrups.
17	Nasi goreng	Rice Dish	Indonesia	Main course	Savory, spicy	No	Indonesian fried rice dish with vegetables, meat, and a sweet-soy flavor.
18	Nasi lemak	Rice Dish	Malaysia	Main course	Rich, coconut-flavored	No	National dish of Malaysia, served with coconut rice, sambal, eggs, and anchovies.
19	Nasi ulam	Herbed Rice	Malaysia	Meal	Fragrant, herbal	Yes	Traditional Malaysian rice dish mixed with raw herbs and grated coconut.
20	Natilla	Dessert	Spain/Latin America	Dessert	Custardy, sweet	No	A creamy milk-based custard dessert flavored with vanilla and cinnamon.
21	Natural yogurt	Dairy	Global	Breakfast, snacks	Tangy, creamy	No	Unflavored, unsweetened yogurt full of probiotics and used in cooking or as a snack.
22	Navarin (lamb stew)	Stew	France	Main dish	Rich, savory	No	A French lamb stew typically made with root vegetables and herbs.
23	Navel oranges	Fruit	Brazil/USA	Juice, fresh	Sweet, juicy	Yes	Seedless orange variety known for its belly button-like formation on one end.
24	Navette cookies	Cookie	France	Dessert, snack	Sweet, dry	Yes	Boat-shaped cookies flavored with orange blossom, traditionally eaten around Easter.
25	Navy bean soup	Soup	USA	Main or starter	Hearty, creamy	Yes	A comforting American soup made from small white beans, often slow-cooked with vegetables or ham.

26. Navy beans

27. Neapolitan ice cream

28. Nebbiolo (grape)

29. Necco wafers

30. Nectar

31. Nectarine

32. Nectarine juice

33. Nectarine pie

34. Neep (Scottish term for turnip)

35. Negimaki (Japanese grilled skewers)

36. Negroni (cocktail)

37. Neopolitan pizza

38. Nepali momos

39. Nesselrode pie

40. Nettle soup

41. Nettle tea

42. Neufchâtel cheese

43. New England clam chowder

44. New potatoes

45. New York cheesecake

46. New York strip steak

47. Newburg sauce

48. Newcastle Brown Ale

49. Newfoundland cod

50. Nibbles

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
26	Navy beans	Legume	USA	Soups, stews	Mild, creamy	Yes	Small white beans often used in baked beans and Navy bean soup.
27	Neapolitan ice cream	Dessert	Italy	Frozen dessert	Sweet, creamy	No	Classic tri-color ice cream featuring chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors.
28	Nebbiolo (grape)	Fruit	Italy	Wine making	Tart, tannic	Yes	Italian red grape variety used to produce bold wines like Barolo and Barbaresco.
29	Necco wafers	Candy	USA	Snack	Sweet, chalky	Yes	Old-fashioned American candy made from pressed sugar in various flavors.
30	Nectar	Beverage	Global	Drink	Sweet, fruity	Yes	A thick fruit juice often made from peaches, mangoes, or apricots.
31	Nectarine	Fruit	China	Fresh, baked goods	Sweet, juicy	Yes	A smooth-skinned variety of peach, eaten raw or used in desserts.
32	Nectarine juice	Beverage	Global	Drink	Fruity, sweet	Yes	Refreshing juice extracted from ripe nectarines, high in vitamin C.
33	Nectarine pie	Dessert	USA	Dessert	Sweet, tart	No	Baked dessert with sliced nectarines in a flaky pie crust, similar to peach pie.
34	Neep (Scottish term for turnip)	Vegetable	Scotland	Boiled, mashed	Earthy, sweet	Yes	Traditional side dish in Scottish meals, especially with haggis.
35	Negimaki (Japanese grilled skewers)	Meat dish	Japan	Appetizer	Savory, smoky	No	Thin beef slices rolled with scallions, grilled, and glazed with teriyaki sauce.
36	Negroni (cocktail)	Drink	Italy	Cocktail	Bitter, aromatic	No	A classic cocktail made with gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth.
37	Neopolitan pizza	Pizza	Italy	Main dish	Cheesy, tangy	No	Traditional Italian pizza with a thin crust, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
38	Nepali momos	Dumpling	Nepal	Appetizer, meal	Savory, spiced	No	Steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, often served with chutney.
39	Nesselrode pie	Dessert	France	Sweet dish	Rich, creamy	No	Classic pie filled with chestnuts, candied fruit, and cream, named after Count Nesselrode.
40	Nettle soup	Soup	Europe	Main or starter	Herbal, earthy	Yes	Soup made from stinging nettles, known for its detoxifying properties.
41	Nettle tea	Tea	Global	Beverage	Earthy, mild	Yes	Herbal tea made from dried nettle leaves, used for its medicinal benefits.
42	Neufchâtel cheese	Cheese	France	Spreads, baking	Soft, tangy	No	A creamy French cheese similar to cream cheese, often shaped like a heart.
43	New England clam chowder	Soup	USA	Main or starter	Creamy, briny	No	Rich chowder with clams, potatoes, and cream; a staple of New England cuisine.
44	New potatoes	Vegetable	Global	Boiled, roasted	Buttery, mild	Yes	Young potatoes with thin skins and a creamy texture, ideal for salads or boiling.
45	New York cheesecake	Dessert	USA	Dessert	Rich, creamy	No	A dense, smooth cheesecake made with cream cheese and a graham cracker crust.
46	New York strip steak	Meat	USA	Main dish	Juicy, savory	No	A popular beef cut known for its tenderness and bold flavor, often grilled or pan-seared.
47	Newburg sauce	Sauce	USA	Seafood topping	Rich, creamy	No	A rich sauce made with butter, cream, egg yolks, and sherry, often served over lobster.
48	Newcastle Brown Ale	Drink	England	Alcoholic beverage	Malty, smooth	No	A classic English brown ale with a nutty flavor and slight caramel notes.
49	Newfoundland cod	Fish	Canada	Grilled, fried	Mild, flaky	No	Cold-water cod from Newfoundland, known for its firm texture and clean flavor.
50	Nibbles	Snack	Global	Light eating	Varies	Depends	General term for small snack foods like nuts, crackers, or mini appetizers.

51. Niçoise salad

52. Nicosia salad

53. Nigella seeds

54. Nigerian jollof rice

55. Nightshade vegetables

56. Nigiri

57. Nigiri sushi

58. Nihari (Pakistani stew)

59. Nikujaga (Japanese meat and potatoes)

60. Nilaga (Filipino boiled beef soup)

61. Nilgiri tea

62. Nilla wafers

63. Nimki (Indian snack)

64. Nine-layer dip

65. Nisperos (loquat in Spanish)

66. Niter kibbeh (Ethiopian clarified butter)

67. Nixtamal (processed corn)

68. Njuda (spreadable Italian sausage)

69. No-bake cookies

70. Nockerl (Austrian dumpling)

71. No-knead bread

72. Noodle soup

73. Noodles

74. Nori

75. Nori rolls

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
51	Niçoise salad	Salad	France	Lunch	Fresh, savory	No	Named after Nice, France, this salad features tuna, eggs, and olives.
52	Nicosia salad	Salad	Cyprus	Appetizer	Herby, tangy	Yes	A lesser-known Mediterranean salad with greens, herbs, and feta.
53	Nigella seeds	Spice	India/Middle East	Seasoning	Peppery, nutty	Yes	Also called black cumin, often used in naan or spice blends.
54	Nigerian jollof rice	Main dish	Nigeria	Lunch/Dinner	Spicy, savory	Yes	Staple West African dish with rice, tomatoes, and spices.
55	Nightshade vegetables	Vegetable	Global	Various	Varies	Yes	Includes tomatoes, peppers, eggplants; avoid for some sensitivities.
56	Nigiri	Sushi	Japan	Main/Appetizer	Umami, vinegary	No	Hand-pressed rice topped with raw fish like tuna or salmon.
57	Nigiri sushi	Sushi	Japan	Main/Appetizer	Fresh, savory	No	Another term for nigiri, emphasizing its sushi category.
58	Nihari	Stew	Pakistan	Breakfast	Spicy, rich	No	A slow-cooked beef stew traditionally eaten after morning prayers.
59	Nikujaga	Main dish	Japan	Comfort food	Savory, sweet	No	A home-cooked dish with beef and potatoes simmered in soy broth.
60	Nilaga	Soup	Philippines	Main course	Light, savory	No	Beef soup with cabbage, corn, and potatoes, a Filipino comfort food.
61	Nilgiri tea	Tea	India	Beverage	Floral, brisk	Yes	High-altitude tea from the Nilgiri hills of South India.
62	Nilla wafers	Snack	USA	Dessert/snack	Sweet, vanilla	No	Round vanilla-flavored cookies often used in banana pudding.
63	Nimki	Snack	India	Tea-time snack	Salty, crispy	Yes	Diamond-shaped fried snacks flavored with carom or cumin seeds.
64	Nine-layer dip	Appetizer	USA	Party food	Layered, bold	No	A crowd-pleasing layered dip featuring beans, guacamole, sour cream, and more.
65	Nisperos	Fruit	Spain	Fresh, juice	Sweet, tangy	Yes	Spanish word for loquat, a small orange-yellow fruit rich in vitamin A.
66	Niter kibbeh	Fat/Butter	Ethiopia	Cooking fat	Spiced, rich	No	Clarified butter infused with spices like garlic, ginger, and cardamom.
67	Nixtamal	Ingredient	Mexico	Tortillas, tamales	Earthy, nutty	Yes	Corn treated with lime water for making masa (dough) for tortillas.
68	Njuda	Meat spread	Italy	Spread, pasta sauce	Spicy, soft	No	Calabrian soft, spicy pork sausage that melts when heated.
69	No-bake cookies	Dessert	USA	Snack	Sweet, chewy	No	Easy treats made by mixing oats, cocoa, and peanut butter—no oven needed.
70	Nockerl	Dumpling	Austria	Main or dessert	Light, fluffy	No	Austrian dumpling, often sweetened and served as dessert.
71	No-knead bread	Bread	Global	Baking	Crusty, soft	Yes	A simplified artisan-style bread that rises overnight without kneading.
72	Noodle soup	Soup	Asia	Main course	Savory, brothy	Varies	A warm, comforting dish common in many Asian cuisines.
73	Noodles	Grain product	China	Main course	Neutral	Yes	A staple made from unleavened dough, boiled and served hot or cold.
74	Nori	Seaweed	Japan	Sushi wrap	Umami, salty	Yes	Thin sheets of seaweed used to wrap sushi or garnish soups.
75	Nori rolls	Sushi	Japan	Main/Appetizer	Savory, tangy	No	Sushi rolls wrapped in nori, typically filled with rice, fish, or vegetables.

76. Norwegian salmon

77. Nougat

78. Nouveau wine

79. Nova lox

80. Nuoc cham (Vietnamese dipping sauce)

81. Nürnberger sausage

82. Nut bread

83. Nut butter

84. Nut cookies

85. Nut cracker

86. Nut roast

87. Nutcracker (drink)

88. Nutella

89. Nutella crepes

90. Nutella pancakes

91. Nutella spread

92. Nutmeg

93. Nutmeg cake

94. Nutmeg ice cream

95. Nutrient broth

96. Nutrition bars

97. Nutritional yeast

98. Nuts

99. Nuts and bolts (snack mix)

100. Nutter butter

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
76	Norwegian salmon	Fish	Norway	Main course	Rich, buttery	No	Highly prized for its quality and often used in sushi.
77	Nougat	Confectionery	France/Italy	Dessert	Sweet, nutty	No	A chewy treat made from sugar, egg whites, and nuts.
78	Nouveau wine	Wine	France	Beverage	Fruity, light	No	Released shortly after harvest, Beaujolais Nouveau is the most famous.
79	Nova lox	Fish	USA/Jewish deli	Bagel topping	Salty, silky	No	Cold-smoked salmon often served with bagels and cream cheese.
80	Nuoc cham	Sauce	Vietnam	Dipping sauce	Savory, tangy	No	A traditional Vietnamese sauce made with fish sauce, lime, and garlic.
81	Nürnberger sausage	Meat	Germany	Main/Appetizer	Spiced, savory	No	Small pork sausages from Nuremberg, traditionally grilled.
82	Nut bread	Bread	Global	Breakfast/snack	Nutty, sweet	Yes	Often made with walnuts or pecans and banana or pumpkin.
83	Nut butter	Spread	Global	Spread, baking	Rich, creamy	Yes	Includes almond, peanut, and cashew butters as healthy spreads.
84	Nut cookies	Dessert	Global	Snack	Sweet, crunchy	No	Popular in holiday baking, featuring chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
85	Nut cracker	Tool	Global	Kitchen utensil	—	Yes	A mechanical device to crack open nuts like walnuts and hazelnuts.
86	Nut roast	Main dish	UK	Vegetarian roast	Savory, earthy	Yes	A meatless alternative often served at British holiday dinners.
87	Nutcracker (drink)	Cocktail	USA	Beverage	Sweet, strong	No	A potent mixed drink popular in New York City.
88	Nutella	Spread	Italy	Spread, dessert	Sweet, chocolaty	No	A beloved hazelnut chocolate spread originally from Italy.
89	Nutella crepes	Dessert	France/Italy	Dessert	Sweet, rich	No	French-style crepes filled with creamy Nutella spread.
90	Nutella pancakes	Dessert	Global	Breakfast/dessert	Sweet, hazelnut	No	Fluffy pancakes layered or topped with Nutella for indulgence.
91	Nutella spread	Spread	Italy	Bread, snacks	Sweet, nutty	No	A globally loved chocolate hazelnut spread perfect for toast or baking.
92	Nutmeg	Spice	Indonesia	Seasoning	Warm, nutty	Yes	A classic spice used in both sweet and savory dishes.
93	Nutmeg cake	Dessert	USA	Cake	Spiced, moist	No	A cozy spice cake often served during holidays or winter months.
94	Nutmeg ice cream	Dessert	Global	Frozen dessert	Creamy, spiced	No	A unique flavor with a subtle warmth from ground nutmeg.
95	Nutrient broth	Liquid	Global	Base for soups	Savory, mild	Yes	Used in lab settings or as a nutrient-dense vegan broth base.
96	Nutrition bars	Snack	Global	On-the-go snack	Varies	Varies	Convenient health-focused bars for energy and nutrients.
97	Nutritional yeast	Supplement	Global	Seasoning, topping	Cheesy, nutty	Yes	A vegan source of B vitamins with cheesy flavor notes.
98	Nuts	Snack	Global	Snack, ingredient	Crunchy, rich	Yes	A powerhouse of protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
99	Nuts and bolts (snack mix)	Snack mix	Canada	Party snack	Salty, crunchy	No	Homemade snack mix often made with cereals, pretzels, and nuts.
100	Nutter Butter	Cookie	USA	Snack	Sweet, peanutty	No	A popular peanut-shaped sandwich cookie filled with peanut butter cream.