AN INSIDER has revealed the four dishes you should never order in any restaurant.
So if you love going out for dinner with pals or have a date night coming up soon, you’ve come to the right place and will need to take notes.
A restaurant owner has revealed the four dishes you should avoid when dining out
Julia Besz took to social media to reveal insights from her friend who owns a restaurant
So if you don’t want to “gamble with your gut” you’ll need to listen up
A woman named Julia Besz has claimed that whilst enjoying a “late-night cuppa” with her friend who owns a restaurant , he revealed the dishes you should “never order anywhere.”
Julia claimed that when she questioned the foodie about his claims, his responses “knocked her sideways.”
As a result, eager to share her insider friend’s insight with others, Julia took to social media and acknowledged the dishes she will now be avoiding, leaving many open-mouthed.
And according to the restaurant owner, these dishes should be avoided at “any restaurant” – whether that’s a chain or a posh place.
Say goodbye to ‘specials’
First things first, according to this insider, “specials that aren’t tied to a clear seasonal ingredient” should be steered clear of .
While the insider claimed that such dishes “sound harmless”, it turns out that this often means using ingredients that need to be used before they go out of date .
Julia’s insider friend explained: “The sauce masks the age, the garnish distracts you – and by the time you’ve finished, you’ve basically paid top dollar for yesterday’s leftovers.”
Feeling fishy
Secondly, if you don’t want to spend hours on the loo after going out for a meal, you may want to avoid “shellfish in places nowhere near the coast.”
According to this insider, unless restaurants have daily deliveries and spotless storage, you’re “gambling with your gut” by ordering shellfish.
For those looking to avoid a night hugging the loo , Julia’s friend stressed: “Most punters don’t realise but the wrong handling turns a fancy seafood platter into a food poisoning time bomb.”
Not ice, ice, baby
Not only can shellfish cause an upset stomach, but having ice in drinks can also cause issues – yes, you heard that correctly.
Julia’s restaurant owner bestie suddenly made summer cocktails feel much less Instagrammable , as he shared a warning over having ice in beverages.
You won’t see it, but you’ll feel it 12 hours later
Insider
He stressed: “If the ice machine isn’t cleaned properly – and in busy spots, it often isn’t – you’re basically sipping on a chilled petri dish.”
Load off the meat
Last but not least, the restaurant owner revealed the “shocker” that you will want to avoid when dining at buffets or all-you-can-eats.
According to this source, chicken dishes in such locations are “the perfect breeding ground for bacteria if temps aren’t bang-on.”
How to save money eating out
THERE are a number of ways that you can save money when eating out. Here's how:
Discount codes – Check sites like Sun Vouchers or VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard – This is a members club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes – Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando’s where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes – Look out for voucher schemes offered by third party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you’ll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You’ll get 2 for 1 meals at certain restaurants through Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
He warned that in such “high-volume” restaurants, chefs often don’t check temperatures like they should.
As well as this, he claimed: “You won’t see it, but you’ll feel it 12 hours later.”
Foodies react
Julia’s TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ juliabesz.bloommoneying , has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 213,700 views and 467 likes.
Many users agreed with Julia’s insider friend and raced to the comments to share their thoughts.
One person said: “Never order off a specials board – it’s simply the food that is going off that day and needs to be binned. They dress it up and mark up the price!!!”
Whilst another added: “Never order fish on a Monday, no deliveries in many places that day.”
According to this source, “specials that aren’t tied to a clear seasonal ingredient” should be avoided
He also claimed that chicken dishes at buffets are “the perfect breeding ground for bacteria”
Meanwhile, shellfish in places nowhere near the coast can turn “into a food poisoning time bomb” 
