> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://arthur-87.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Search meal by name

> This endpoint searches for a meal by name.

Endpoint:

`Get www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s={name of meal} `

Replace name of meal with the meal of your choice

Request Example:

`Get https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Spicy%20Arrabiata%20Penne `

### Attributes

<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th className="p-2">Attribute</th>
      <th className="p-2">Description</th>
      <th className="p-2">Example</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>

  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">idMeal</td>
      <td className="border p-2">The ID of a meal.Usually an integer</td>
      <td className="border p-2">52771</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strMeal</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Name of meal</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Spicy Arrabiata Penne</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strDrinkAlternative</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Drink alternative</td>

      <td className="border p-2" />
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strcategory</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Category of meal</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Vegetarian</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strArea</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Location of origin</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Italian</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strInstructions		</td>
      <td className="border p-2">How to prepare it</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Detailed step by step guide</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strMealThumb</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Image of the meal</td>
      <td className="border p-2">A link to the image</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strTags</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Tags for the meal</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Pasta</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strYouTube		</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Learn how to prepare it by watching YouTube video</td>
      <td className="border p-2">A link to the video</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strIngredient</td>
      <td className="border p-2">List of ingredients for the meal by number</td>
      <td className="border p-2">penne rigate</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strMeasure		</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Measurement of each ingredient</td>
      <td className="border p-2">1 pound</td>
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strSource			</td>
      <td className="border p-2">True</td>

      <td className="border p-2" />
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border p-2">strImageSource		</td>
      <td className="border p-2">Where the image was gotten from</td>

      <td className="border p-2" />
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border  p-2">strCreativeCommonsConfirmed		</td>
      <td className="border  p-2">Creative commons	</td>

      <td className="border  p-2" />
    </tr>

    <tr>
      <td className="border  p-2">datemodified		</td>
      <td className="border  p-2">Date the meal was modified on the API		</td>

      <td className="border  p-2" />
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

<RequestExample>
  ```curl curl theme={null}
  curl --location 'https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata'

  ```

  ```javascript javascript theme={null}
  var requestOptions = {
    method: 'GET',
    redirect: 'follow'
  };

  fetch("https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata", requestOptions)
    .then(response => response.text())
    .then(result => console.log(result))
    .catch(error => console.log('error', error));
  ```

  ```kotlin kotlin theme={null}
  val client = OkHttpClient()
  val request = Request.Builder()
    .url("https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata")
    .build()
  val response = client.newCall(request).execute()
  ```

  ```swift swift theme={null}
  var request = URLRequest(url: URL(string: "https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata")!,timeoutInterval: Double.infinity)
  request.httpMethod = "GET"

  let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: request) { data, response, error in 
    guard let data = data else {
      print(String(describing: error))
      return
    }
    print(String(data: data, encoding: .utf8)!)
  }

  task.resume()

  ```

  ```java java theme={null}
  OkHttpClient client = new OkHttpClient().newBuilder()
    .build();
  MediaType mediaType = MediaType.parse("text/plain");
  RequestBody body = RequestBody.create(mediaType, "");
  Request request = new Request.Builder()
    .url("https://www.themealdb.com/api/json/v1/1/search.php?s=Arrabiata")
    .method("GET", body)
    .build();
  Response response = client.newCall(request).execute();
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json theme={null}
  {
    "meals": [
      {
        "idMeal": "52771",
        "strMeal": "Spicy Arrabiata Penne",
        "strDrinkAlternate": null,
        "strCategory": "Vegetarian",
        "strArea": "Italian",
        "strInstructions": "Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add kosher salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions, about 9 minutes.\r\nIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, red chile flakes, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.\r\nDrain the pasta and add it to the sauce. Garnish with Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes and more basil and serve warm.",
        "strMealThumb": "https://www.themealdb.com/images/media/meals/ustsqw1468250014.jpg",
        "strTags": "Pasta,Curry",
        "strYoutube": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IszT_guI08",
        "strIngredient1": "penne rigate",
        "strIngredient2": "olive oil",
        "strIngredient3": "garlic",
        "strIngredient4": "chopped tomatoes",
        "strIngredient5": "red chile flakes",
        "strIngredient6": "italian seasoning",
        "strIngredient7": "basil",
        "strIngredient8": "Parmigiano-Reggiano",
        "strIngredient9": "",
        "strIngredient10": "",
        "strIngredient11": "",
        "strIngredient12": "",
        "strIngredient13": "",
        "strIngredient14": "",
        "strIngredient15": "",
        "strIngredient16": null,
        "strIngredient17": null,
        "strIngredient18": null,
        "strIngredient19": null,
        "strIngredient20": null,
        "strMeasure1": "1 pound",
        "strMeasure2": "1/4 cup",
        "strMeasure3": "3 cloves",
        "strMeasure4": "1 tin ",
        "strMeasure5": "1/2 teaspoon",
        "strMeasure6": "1/2 teaspoon",
        "strMeasure7": "6 leaves",
        "strMeasure8": "spinkling",
        "strMeasure9": "",
        "strMeasure10": "",
        "strMeasure11": "",
        "strMeasure12": "",
        "strMeasure13": "",
        "strMeasure14": "",
        "strMeasure15": "",
        "strMeasure16": null,
        "strMeasure17": null,
        "strMeasure18": null,
        "strMeasure19": null,
        "strMeasure20": null,
        "strSource": null,
        "strImageSource": null,
        "strCreativeCommonsConfirmed": null,
        "dateModified": null
      }
    ]
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>