French fries are the most popular takeout order in America amid pandemic

Ordering takeout is one of the small joys left now that most of the country is hunkering down at home, but some quarantine comfort foods have proven to be more popular than others. In the 35 states that have Uber Eats, French fries were the most popular order for the month of March closely followed by pad Thai. Yum: Uber Eats revealed the most popular takeout orders for the month of March, with French fries topping the list in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington Hard to resist: Pad Thai came in a close second after becoming the most ordered dish in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas French fries ranked highest in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, though there were other variations that made the cut. Loving it: Crab rangoon was the third most popular thanks to fans in Missouri and Wisconsin Warms you up: People have been taking comfort in soup, with Miso, wonton, hot and sour, egg drop, and chicken being the most popular Other foods that made the cut included chicken tikka masala in California, nachos in North Carolina, jerk chicken in New York, and cheesesteaks in Pennsylvania. Thirst-quencher: The most delivered beverages were soda, Thai iced tea, Horchata, iced coffee, and lemonade Sweet treats: Tiramisu, baklava, cheesecake, banana pudding, and churros were go-to dessert orders According to the company's spokesperson, food-serving establishments have been signing up for Uber Eats 10 times higher than previous rates while trying to ride out the economic fallout from the pandemic.