As an internal heating technology, ohmic heating is a method using the inherent electrical resistance of food materials to generate heat. Compared with other heating methods, ohmic heating is faster and more uniform in heating. In this review, the main components of ohmic heating equipment and its effects on electrical conductivity of food were discussed. The mathematical simulation of the temperature distribution of food during ohmic heating was also summarized. Moreover, the applications of ohmic heating for food including blanching, evaporation, dehydration, fermentation, extraction, thawing, and sterilization were classified. In addition, the research prospect of ohmic heating for food was presented.