UNIT 2 – FOOD, FOOD, FOOD
LESSON 5 – WRITING A REVIEW
ADJECTIVES
Food adjectives to describe texture
Food adjectives to describe tastes
Crunchy - Firm and makes a loud noise when
Salty - Tastes of salt. it is eaten. For example, potato chips.
Bitter - Having a sharp often unpleasant taste Crispy: Slight crunch at first but then gets
such as beer of black coffee softer. For example, cucumbers or french
fries.
Sour - Having an acidic taste of items such
lemon, vinegar or yogurt Tender - A soft texture that is easy to break
down. For example, pot roast.
Sweet - Usually an enjoyable taste of sugar.
Flaky - A light texture characterized by layers
Bland - Doesn’t have flavour. Lacks sweetness, that come apart during eating. For example,
saltiness, bitterness etc croissants.
Spicy - Having strong flavours from spices like Chewy - A food that needs much chewing to
peppers. be eaten. It can be good or bad. Chewy
Savoury - Used to describe salty or spicy foods cookies are good. Chewy steak is bad.
like meat or bread e.g. not sweet Smooth - A nice even texture without lumps.
Rich - Rich food has a lot of butter, cream, or Creamy - A smooth and rich texture that
eggs in it. usually comes from the incorporation of dairy.
Refreshing - Light in taste such as cucumber Fluffy - A light and airy texture.
or mint.
Moist - A little wet.
Greasy - Containing or covered with fat or oil.
Dry - Not wet or lacking moisture.
Piping hot -Very hot.
Adjectives for restaurant
Scruffy - unkempt, shaggy
Dirty -not clean
Trendy – very fashionable
Bright – lively, cheerful
Old-fashioned – relating to characteristic of a past era
Expensive -high price
Slow – exhibiting or marked by low speed
Unfriendly – not friendly
Rude – rough, lack of training or skill