10 Foods That You Should Never Get Delivered
Uber Eats delivery men ride bicycles through the Kabukicho entertainment area on April 11, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)
Deliveries from restaurants have increased significantly over the last few years, and especially during the pandemic. I mean, who doesn’t love the convenience of having a meal brought to your door? Unfortunately, not all foods lend themselves to long car or bike rides.
Insider got some expert advice from a chef about which foods don’t travel so well. Here are ten items you may want to leave off your next DoorDash or Uber Eats order:
- French fries – They have a very short shelf life and they get soggy really quickly.
- Omelets and egg dishes – You’re better off making them at home.
- Nachos – These also get soggy and mushy.
- Smoothies – They don’t maintain their consistency for very long.
- Ice cream – Duh. We all know it’s going to melt.
- Food with breaded coating – Deep-fried foods loose their crunch.
- Grilled cheese – The cheese is likely to get cold and loose its ‘gooeyness’.
- Noodle soups – If the broth is packed separately these could be okay.
- Salmon – It can continue to cook in transit, drying it out.
- Sandwiches with creamy fillings – Tuna, chicken, or egg salad sandwiches are better made at home.
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Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.
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