How to Write a Menu Describing Your Food

How to Write a Menu Describing Your Food

Last updated on 7/12/2018

When it comes to writing a menu, word choice is very important. The words you use to describe food on your menu could entice customers and increase sales if you choose them well, but they could also turn customers off or confuse them if you’re not careful. Below, we break down the key components to menu writing and offer a list of descriptive words for food to get you started.

Words to Describe Taste

The flavor of your food is what most customers focus on when they are deciding what to eat. How you present the dishes on your menu can help build anticipation, and a good menu description could even convince a hesitant customer to try something new. With this in mind, it's important to be precise and thorough when choosing words to describe your food's flavor.

Here are some words that are commonly used to describe taste: