RANDOM FOOD GENERATOR

Specific dishes you can cook at home on a weeknight, from pantry pasta to sheet-pan chicken.

• Spaghetti Bolognese
• Chicken Stir-Fry
• Beef Tacos
• Homemade Pizza(V)
• Cheeseburgers
• Chili
• Chickpea Curry(V)
• Vegetable Fried Rice(V)
• Lasagna
• Baked Salmon
• Mac and Cheese(V)
• Chicken Fajitas
• Shrimp Pad Thai
• Sheet-Pan Chicken
• Black Bean Burrito Bowls(V)
• Shrimp Scampi
• Cheese Quesadillas(V)
• Pot Roast
• Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese(V)
• Teriyaki Chicken
• Eggplant Parmesan(V)
• Pesto Pasta(V)
• Pork Chops
• Veggie Stir-Fry(V)

24 options · 4.2% chance each · 10 vegetarian

Sixteen cuisines rather than named restaurants, so the answer works in any town. Every one has meat-free dishes.

• Italian
• Mexican
• Chinese
• Japanese
• Thai
• Indian
• Korean
• Vietnamese
• Greek
• Middle Eastern
• American Diner
• Southern BBQ
• French
• Ethiopian
• Caribbean
• Spanish Tapas

16 options · 6.3% chance each · 16 vegetarian

Kinds of takeout instead of chain names, so you can pick the place after the wheel picks the food.

• Pizza(V)
• Burgers
• Fried Chicken
• Tacos
• Burritos
• Sub Sandwiches
• Sushi
• Chinese Takeout
• Wings
• Gyros
• Poke Bowls
• Fish and Chips
• Pho
• Falafel Wraps(V)
• Veggie Burgers(V)
• Pasta(V)
• Salads(V)
• Bagels(V)

18 options · 5.6% chance each · 6 vegetarian

Quick lunches for a work-from-home day or a packed lunch, most ready in 15 minutes.

• Grilled Cheese(V)
• Chicken Caesar Salad
• Turkey Club
• Veggie Soup and Sandwich(V)
• Leftovers(V)
• Chicken Wraps
• Bean and Cheese Quesadilla(V)
• Grain Bowl(V)
• Pasta Salad(V)
• Tuna Melt
• Hummus Plate(V)
• Veggie Ramen(V)
• Avocado Toast(V)
• Chicken Salad Sandwich
• Caprese Sandwich(V)
• BLT

16 options · 6.3% chance each · 10 vegetarian

Weekday staples and slow weekend breakfasts on one wheel.

• Pancakes(V)
• Waffles(V)
• French Toast(V)
• Scrambled Eggs and Toast(V)
• Veggie Omelet(V)
• Breakfast Burrito
• Oatmeal(V)
• Yogurt Parfait(V)
• Bagel and Cream Cheese(V)
• Avocado Toast(V)
• Smoothie Bowl(V)
• Biscuits and Gravy
• Bacon and Eggs
• Sausage Breakfast Sandwich
• Cereal(V)
• Huevos Rancheros(V)

16 options · 6.3% chance each · 12 vegetarian

Vegetable-heavy meals built around a lean protein, beans or whole grains.

• Grilled Chicken Salad
• Salmon and Roasted Vegetables
• Buddha Bowl(V)
• Lentil Soup(V)
• Turkey Lettuce Wraps
• Tofu Stir-Fry(V)
• Quinoa Bowl(V)
• Greek Salad(V)
• Shrimp Tacos
• Chicken and Brown Rice
• Black Bean Stuffed Peppers(V)
• Minestrone(V)
• Tuna Poke Bowl
• Veggie Chili(V)

14 options · 7.1% chance each · 8 vegetarian

Sweet and salty snacks for a movie night or a 3 p.m. slump.

• Popcorn(V)
• Chips and Salsa(V)
• Nachos(V)
• Pretzels(V)
• Apple and Peanut Butter(V)
• Cheese and Crackers(V)
• Trail Mix(V)
• Hummus and Veggies(V)
• Mozzarella Sticks(V)
• Pigs in a Blanket
• Fruit Salad(V)
• Edamame(V)
• Beef Jerky
• Granola Bar(V)

14 options · 7.1% chance each · 12 vegetarian

From a two-minute mug cake to a bakery-run cheesecake.

• Ice Cream
• Brownies
• Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Cheesecake
• Apple Pie
• Cupcakes
• Milkshake
• Churros
• Donuts
• Tiramisu
• Banana Split
• S'mores
• Mug Cake
• Chocolate Mousse

14 options · 7.1% chance each · 14 vegetarian

How does the random food generator pick?

The result is chosen the moment you press spin, using your browser's Web Crypto API with rejection sampling so every food on the wheel has exactly the same chance. The rotation only reveals the pick. With the 24 dinner ideas loaded, each one has a 1 in 24 chance, about 4.2%.

What should I eat for dinner tonight?

Spin the dinner ideas wheel above. It holds 24 weeknight dishes you can make at home, such as chicken stir-fry, chickpea curry and baked salmon. If you would rather eat out, switch to the cuisines or takeout list instead.

What do I want to eat? I really can't decide.

Spin twice. First spin the cuisines wheel to settle the kind of food, such as Mexican or Thai, then spin dinner ideas or takeout for the dish. Notice how you feel when the wheel stops: if you are disappointed, that tells you what you did want, so remove it and spin again.

Is there a fast food wheel?

Yes. Choose Takeout & fast food. It lists types of food, such as burgers, fried chicken and tacos, rather than chain names, so it works wherever you live. Add your local places by name if you want a wheel of restaurants.

Can I get only vegetarian food?

Yes. Turn on Vegetarian only and every list drops dishes made with meat, poultry or fish. Eggs and dairy stay in. The labels describe how each dish is usually made, so check ingredients if you have an allergy or a strict diet.

Can I add my own foods or restaurants?

Yes. Type a food or a restaurant name and press +. You can remove anything with the × button, and Reset brings back the original list. Nothing is sent to a server.

How do I stop the wheel landing on the same food again?

After a spin, press Remove winner. That food leaves the wheel for the rest of your session, which makes the wheel work like a group veto or a week planner with no repeats.

Why are the lists food types instead of restaurant chains?

A wheel of chain names only works where those chains exist. Food types work in any town, and once the wheel has chosen burgers or pho you can pick your favorite place for it. Add specific restaurants yourself if you prefer.