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

Today’s list is quite special to me. Because my favorite drink “is “Tea” which starts with the letter “T”. Besides tea, discover a delicious and diverse list of 100 foods that start with the letter T! From tantalizing tacos and tagine to traditional Turkish delights and tempting tiramisu, explore a variety of dishes, fruits, vegetables, and treats that will expand your culinary horizons and inspire your next meal.

1. Tabasco sauce

2. Tabbouleh

3. Tabouleh

4. Taco salad

5. Tacos

6. Taffy

7. Taffy apple

8. Tagine

9. Tagliatelle

10. Tahini

11. Tahini sauce

12. Tamago (Japanese omelette)

13. Tamale

14. Tamarillo

15. Tamarind

16. Tandoori chicken

17. Tangerine

18. Tangyuan

19. Tapas

20. Tapenade

21. Tapioca

22. Tapioca pudding

23. Taralli

24. Taro

25. Tarragon

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
1	Tabasco sauce	Condiment	USA	Flavoring	Spicy	Yes	Made from Tabasco peppers, aged in oak barrels.
2	Tabbouleh	Salad	Middle East	Appetizer	Fresh, herby	Yes	Traditionally made with bulgur, parsley, and mint.
3	Tabouleh	Salad	Middle East	Appetizer	Fresh, tangy	Yes	Alternate spelling of tabbouleh, same dish.
4	Taco salad	Salad	USA (Tex-Mex)	Main/side	Savory	No*	Served in a crunchy taco bowl with toppings.
5	Tacos	Main	Mexico	Meal	Varies	No*	Soft or hard shells filled with meats or veggies.
6	Taffy	Candy	USA	Snack	Sweet, chewy	Yes	Popular beachside candy pulled until stretchy.
7	Taffy apple	Dessert	USA	Treat	Sweet, tart	No	A caramel-covered apple sometimes with nuts.
8	Tagine	Stew	Morocco	Main	Spiced	No*	Cooked in a cone-shaped clay pot of same name.
9	Tagliatelle	Pasta	Italy	Main	Neutral	Yes	Flat ribbons often paired with rich sauces.
10	Tahini	Paste	Middle East	Spread/sauce	Nutty, bitter	Yes	Made from ground sesame seeds, used in hummus.
11	Tahini sauce	Sauce	Middle East	Dip, dressing	Nutty, tangy	Yes	Often mixed with lemon and garlic.
12	Tamago (Japanese omelette)	Egg dish	Japan	Sushi, breakfast	Sweet, savory	No	Rolled layered egg, served in sushi or standalone.
13	Tamale	Main	Mexico	Meal	Savory	No*	Corn dough wrapped in husk with filling inside.
14	Tamarillo	Fruit	South America	Raw, jam	Tart, fruity	Yes	Also called “tree tomato.”
15	Tamarind	Fruit/spice	Africa/India	Sauces, candy	Sour, tangy	Yes	Main souring agent in chutneys and curries.
16	Tandoori chicken	Main	India	Grilled entree	Spicy, smoky	No	Marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in tandoor.
17	Tangerine	Fruit	Asia	Snack, juice	Sweet, citrusy	Yes	A type of mandarin orange.
18	Tangyuan	Dessert	China	Sweet soup	Sweet, chewy	Yes	Sticky rice balls served during Lantern Festival.
19	Tapas	Appetizer	Spain	Snacking	Varied	No*	Small dishes served with drinks or as a meal.
20	Tapenade	Spread	France	Appetizer	Salty, umami	No*	Olive-based spread with capers and anchovies.
21	Tapioca	Starch	South America	Thickener	Bland	Yes	Extracted from cassava root, often in pearls.
22	Tapioca pudding	Dessert	Global	Dessert	Sweet, creamy	Yes	Made with tapioca pearls and milk or coconut milk.
23	Taralli	Snack	Italy	Snack	Crunchy, savory	Yes	Ring-shaped cracker, sometimes sweet or fennel-flavored.
24	Taro	Tuber	Asia	Steamed, mashed	Nutty, starchy	Yes	Used in bubble tea and Asian desserts.
25	Tarragon	Herb	Eurasia	Seasoning	Sweet, anise-like	Yes	Common in French cuisine like Béarnaise sauce.

26. Tart

27. Tartar sauce

28. Tartaric acid

29. Tarte Tatin

30. Tasso ham

31. Tater tot casserole

32. Tater tots

33. Tatsoi

34. Tea

35. Tea biscuits

36. Teacake

37. Tempeh

38. Tempura

39. Tempura udon

40. Tenderloin

41. Tequila

42. Teriyaki

43. Teriyaki sauce

44. Texas toast

45. Tex-Mex

46. Thai basil

47. Thai curry

48. Thai iced tea

49. Thepla (Indian flatbread)

50. Thousand Island dressing

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
26	Tart	Dessert	France	Dessert	Sweet or savory	Sometimes	Pastry base with open top filling, fruit or custard.
27	Tartar sauce	Sauce	France	Condiment	Tangy, creamy	No	Often served with fried seafood like fish and chips.
28	Tartaric acid	Ingredient	Global	Baking	Sour	Yes	Occurs naturally in grapes, used in cream of tartar.
29	Tarte Tatin	Dessert	France	Dessert	Caramelized apple	No	Upside-down caramelized apple tart baked in pan.
30	Tasso ham	Meat	USA (Louisiana)	Seasoning meat	Spicy, smoky	No	Cajun spiced ham used to flavor dishes like gumbo.
31	Tater tot casserole	Main	USA	Casserole	Comforting	No	Baked dish made with tater tots, cheese, and meat.
32	Tater tots	Snack	USA	Side dish	Crispy, starchy	Yes	Shredded potatoes deep-fried into small cylinders.
33	Tatsoi	Leafy green	Asia	Salads, stir-fries	Mild, mustardy	Yes	Asian green similar to spinach or bok choy.
34	Tea	Beverage	China	Drink	Bitter, fragrant	Yes	Made from Camellia sinensis leaves; many types.
35	Tea biscuits	Snack	UK	Snack, tea-time	Buttery	Sometimes	Commonly served with afternoon tea.
36	Teacake	Baked good	UK	Snack	Sweet	Sometimes	May refer to different baked items in UK vs US.
37	Tempeh	Protein	Indonesia	Main/side	Nutty, firm	Yes	Fermented soy product high in protein and fiber.
38	Tempura	Dish	Japan	Appetizer	Crispy, savory	No*	Seafood or vegetables coated in light batter and fried.
39	Tempura udon	Main	Japan	Noodle soup	Umami, rich	No*	Thick noodles in broth served with crispy tempura.
40	Tenderloin	Meat	Global	Main	Tender, juicy	No	The most tender cut of beef or pork.
41	Tequila	Alcohol	Mexico	Drink	Strong, earthy	Yes	Made from blue agave plant, often used in margaritas.
42	Teriyaki	Style	Japan	Cooking method	Sweet, umami	No*	Glazed grilling method using soy sauce and mirin.
43	Teriyaki sauce	Sauce	Japan	Condiment	Sweet, savory	Yes	Used for glazing or dipping grilled meats.
44	Texas toast	Bread	USA	Side	Buttery, crisp	Sometimes	Thick sliced bread buttered and grilled or baked.
45	Tex-Mex	Cuisine	USA (Texas)	Meals	Bold, spicy	No*	Fusion of American and Mexican culinary styles.
46	Thai basil	Herb	Thailand	Seasoning	Sweet, peppery	Yes	Distinct from Italian basil, used in Thai dishes.
47	Thai curry	Main	Thailand	Main dish	Spicy, coconut	No*	Includes red, green, and yellow variations with coconut milk.
48	Thai iced tea	Beverage	Thailand	Drink	Sweet, creamy	No	Orange-colored tea sweetened with condensed milk.
49	Thepla (Indian flatbread)	Bread	India (Gujarat)	Meal/snack	Spiced	Yes	Flatbread made from whole wheat flour and spices.
50	Thousand Island dressing	Dressing	USA	Salads, burgers	Tangy, creamy	No	Includes mayo, ketchup, relish, and spices.

51. Three bean salad

52. Thumbprint cookies

53. Thyme

54. Tigernuts

55. Tikka masala

56. Tilapia

57. Timbale

58. Timtam cookies

59. Tiramisu

60. Tiramisu cake

61. Toad in the hole

62. Toast

63. Tobiko (flying fish roe)

64. Toffee

65. Toffee apples

66. Tofu

67. Tofurkey

68. Togarashi

69. Tom yum soup

70. Tomato

71. Tomato bisque

72. Tomato paste

73. Tomato sauce

74. Tonkatsu

75. Torta (cake or sandwich, depending on the region)

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
51	Three bean salad	Salad	USA	Side	Sweet, tangy	Yes	Classic picnic dish with kidney, green, and wax beans.
52	Thumbprint cookies	Dessert	Sweden	Snack	Sweet, jammy	No*	Cookies with a center indentation filled with jam.
53	Thyme	Herb	Mediterranean	Seasoning	Earthy, sharp	Yes	Aromatic herb used in soups, meats, and sauces.
54	Tigernuts	Tuber	Africa	Snack, flour	Sweet, nutty	Yes	Despite the name, they’re not actually nuts.
55	Tikka masala	Main	UK/India	Curry	Spiced, creamy	No*	Fusion dish of marinated meat in tomato-based sauce.
56	Tilapia	Fish	Africa	Main dish	Mild, flaky	No	One of the most commonly farmed fish worldwide.
57	Timbale	Dish	France/Italy	Main or side	Rich	No*	Layered dish baked in a mold, often pasta or custard-based.
58	Timtam cookies	Dessert	Australia	Snack	Chocolatey	No	Iconic Aussie chocolate biscuit sandwich.
59	Tiramisu	Dessert	Italy	Dessert	Coffee, creamy	No	Layered dessert with mascarpone and espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
60	Tiramisu cake	Dessert	Italy (modern)	Dessert	Coffee, sweet	No	Cake variation of the classic tiramisu dessert.
61	Toad in the hole	Main	UK	Main dish	Savory	No	Sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding batter.
62	Toast	Breakfast	Global	Breakfast	Crunchy, buttery	Sometimes	Simple dish with endless topping variations.
63	Tobiko (flying fish roe)	Seafood	Japan	Sushi topping	Salty, crunchy	No	Colorful roe often dyed with wasabi or squid ink.
64	Toffee	Confection	UK	Snack	Sweet, caramel	No	Made from caramelized sugar and butter.
65	Toffee apples	Snack	UK	Snack	Sweet, tart	No	Also known as candy apples, popular at fairs.
66	Tofu	Protein	China	Main or side	Neutral	Yes	Made from soy milk curds; widely used meat alternative.
67	Tofurkey	Meat alternative	USA	Main dish	Savory	Yes	Tofu-based substitute for turkey, often holiday fare.
68	Togarashi	Spice blend	Japan	Seasoning	Spicy	Yes	Includes chili flakes, sesame seeds, and nori.
69	Tom yum soup	Soup	Thailand	Starter or main	Sour, spicy	No*	Hot and sour soup with lemongrass and chili.
70	Tomato	Fruit (used as vegetable)	South America	Cooking, salads	Sweet, tangy	Yes	Botanically a fruit, but culinarily a vegetable.
71	Tomato bisque	Soup	France/USA	Starter	Creamy, savory	No*	Smooth, creamy tomato soup with dairy.
72	Tomato paste	Ingredient	Italy	Flavoring	Rich, intense	Yes	Concentrated tomato used in sauces and stews.
73	Tomato sauce	Sauce	Italy	Base/sauce	Umami, tangy	Yes	Staple in pasta, pizza, and stew recipes.
74	Tonkatsu	Main	Japan	Main dish	Crispy, savory	No	Breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet.
75	Torta	Dessert/Sandwich	Spain/Mexico	Dessert or main	Sweet or savory	Sometimes	In Spain, it’s a cake; in Mexico, a hearty sandwich.

76. Tortellini

77. Tortilla

78. Tortilla chips

79. Tostada

80. Tostones

81. Tramezzini

82. Tres leches cake

83. Tricolor pasta

84. Trifle

85. Tri-tip steak

86. Trout

87. Truffle oil

88. Truffles

89. Tuna

90. Tuna melt

91. Tuna tartare

92. Turducken

93. Turkey

94. Turkey bacon

95. Turkish delight

96. Turmeric

97. Turnip

98. Turnover

99. Tuscan soup

100. Tzatziki

No	Name	Type	Origin	Use	Taste	Vegan	Fun Fact
76	Tortellini	Pasta	Italy	Main dish	Savory	No	Stuffed ring-shaped pasta typically filled with meat or cheese.
77	Tortilla	Bread	Mexico	Base	Neutral	Sometimes	Can be made from corn or wheat—essential in Mexican cuisine.
78	Tortilla chips	Snack	USA/Mexico	Snack, dipper	Crunchy, salty	Yes	Popular chips made by frying or baking tortilla wedges.
79	Tostada	Dish	Mexico	Main or snack	Crunchy, savory	Sometimes	A flat, crispy tortilla topped with beans, meat, or veggies.
80	Tostones	Snack	Caribbean	Snack or side	Salty, crispy	Yes	Twice-fried green plantains, often served with dips.
81	Tramezzini	Sandwich	Italy	Snack, lunch	Soft, savory	No*	Crustless sandwich with creamy fillings, served cold.
82	Tres leches cake	Dessert	Latin America	Dessert	Sweet, milky	No	Soaked in three types of milk for a rich, moist texture.
83	Tricolor pasta	Pasta	Italy	Main or salad	Neutral	Yes	Colored with spinach (green) and tomato (red).
84	Trifle	Dessert	UK	Dessert	Sweet, layered	No	Layered dessert of cake, custard, fruit, and whipped cream.
85	Tri-tip steak	Meat	USA	Main dish	Juicy, rich	No	Cut from the bottom sirloin; popular in California BBQ.
86	Trout	Fish	Global	Main dish	Delicate, flaky	No	Freshwater fish often grilled or baked whole.
87	Truffle oil	Condiment	France/Italy	Flavoring	Earthy, musky	Yes	Used sparingly for its strong truffle aroma and flavor.
88	Truffles	Fungus	Europe	Gourmet ingredient	Earthy, intense	Yes	One of the most expensive foods in the world.
89	Tuna	Fish	Global	Main dish	Umami, rich	No	Can be eaten raw (sashimi), canned, or grilled.
90	Tuna melt	Sandwich	USA	Lunch	Cheesy, savory	No	Grilled sandwich with tuna salad and melted cheese.
91	Tuna tartare	Appetizer	France/Japan	Starter	Fresh, umami	No	Raw chopped tuna mixed with sauces and seasonings.
92	Turducken	Main	USA	Holiday dish	Hearty, savory	No	Deboned chicken inside duck inside turkey—stuffed!
93	Turkey	Poultry	North America	Main dish	Lean, mild	No	Traditional meat for Thanksgiving dinners.
94	Turkey bacon	Meat alternative	USA	Breakfast	Salty, lean	No	Lower-fat substitute for traditional pork bacon.
95	Turkish delight	Confection	Turkey	Snack/dessert	Sweet, chewy	Yes	Gel-like sweet often flavored with rose or citrus.
96	Turmeric	Spice	India	Seasoning	Earthy, bitter	Yes	Known for its bright yellow color and anti-inflammatory properties.
97	Turnip	Vegetable	Europe/Asia	Boiled, roasted	Peppery	Yes	Root vegetable often used in soups and mashes.
98	Turnover	Dessert/Snack	Europe	Dessert	Sweet, flaky	Sometimes	Pastry filled with fruit or meat and folded over.
99	Tuscan soup	Soup	Italy	Main or starter	Hearty, savory	No*	Often made with kale, beans, and sausage.
100	Tzatziki	Dip	Greece	Side/dip	Cool, tangy	No*	Yogurt-based sauce with cucumber, garlic, and dill.