Going out to eat at a restaurant is nothing short of an event for a foodie. Picking the place to eat, what time to visit and what cuisine to eat - all these are crucial decisions to make the visit a success. Several also admit to looking up the menus of restaurants online prior to their visit. If you are one of those people, you can find comfort in the fact that there are so many others like you! A tweet by user @Luh_Scoop captured this interesting habit of people looking up restaurant menus online, and surprisingly, the post went viral on the micro-blogging platform. Take a look at what she wrote:
Shoutout to everyone who googles the menu before going to the restaurant— ???????????????????? ???? (@Luh_Scoop) March 25, 2021
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"Shoutout to everyone who googles the menu before going to the restaurant," wrote the user. The post went viral, receiving over 178k likes and 31k retweets since it was shared. Several Twitter users could relate to the practice of seeing a restaurant's menu prior to visiting it, and some even admitted to going to the extent of picking the dishes they wanted. The Twitter thread that followed this viral tweet was about the multiple factors which made this practice a much-needed one. Many food service workers also agreed why customers and patrons should try looking up menus online in order to save valuable time spent deciding at the restaurant.
Take a look at some reactions:
And read reviews too— No State of Origin (@SchwarzMiel) March 25, 2021
i don't like making choices under pressure ???? gotta have everything planned— Becc4 ????????♀️???????? (@beccasmelodies) March 25, 2021
I love how Twitter makes me feel like I'm not the only one doing something— KD! (@khadeejatouu) March 26, 2021
I need to know so i can rehearse what i want to order before i acc get there pic.twitter.com/9IHiByR5dR— A (@amlstw) March 25, 2021
People will really spend an hour waiting for a table and have no idea what they'd even like to drink yet— Pale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. (@txmexmike) March 26, 2021
To practice the pronunciation in advance (esp. at French restaurants!)— Toad_Zilla (@ToadZilla_) March 26, 2021
Religiously. Like, you gotta find something to look forward to.— Black Lives Matter | Wade (@hardjive) March 25, 2021
I need pics before I step into uncharted territory. I like to know exactly what my food gonna look like on the plate when I order.— coconutcoon (@flipthatcake) March 25, 2021
Y'all just show up to the restaurant raw with no ideas, prices or nothing? ????— Vibrancy Retention (@VibeRetention) March 25, 2021
all fun and games until you see their menu has new items that's not online pic.twitter.com/nd1CF7qtAW— sukhi (a reaper at the gates spoilers) (@mythsandmuses) March 26, 2021
When I look at the menu before I get there, go to order my selection and they say “we're don't have that” pic.twitter.com/YyUTYytfyZ— Eleanor (@the_mom_friend) March 26, 2021
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Many users also agreed that the practice of looking up restaurants online also gave them an insight into reviews and what other customers ordered. So, no need to feel guilty next time you find yourself sneaking a peek at the menu beforehand! What are your thoughts about the viral tweet about restaurant menus? Tell us in the comments below.
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