TheMealDB API

Free REST API for browsing and searching meal recipes by name, ingredient, cuisine, or category. Returns full recipe details including ingredients and instructions, with support for random meal selection and category listing.

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Slug: themealdb
Key: themealdb.com:themealdb-api
Base URL: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/
Auth: none
Endpoints: 6
Reachable: yes
CORS: unknown
Tier: verified
Last checked: 2026-03-14 16:09:42.454010

Links

Homepage: https://www.themealdb.com/api.php
API Base: https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/
Documentation:

Topics

FOOD

Endpoints (6)

Path Summary Response Auth
categories.php List all categories application/json —
filter.php Filter meals application/json —
list.php List filter options application/json —
lookup.php Lookup meal by ID application/json —
random.php Get random meal application/json —
search.php Search meals application/json —