It’s been… a year. As much as it sucked, no one can complain about the abundance of takeout. We’ve gotta support our local restaurants, right?! UberEats compiled a fun list of the most-ordered dishes across the USA but they forgot to call us about our wine-pairing recommendations. Lucky for you, we’ve got them for the three most popular takeout dishes right here!

Pad Thai + Vouvray

Carby, peanutty, sweet-and-sour Pad Thai has always been a favorite of urban-dwelling cool kids and so many others. Are we surprised it’s the most-seen dish on UberEasts’ list? Nah. But what about the wine? Select a Vouvray: the Loire Valley’s take on Chenin Blanc.

Sure, the easy answer is “a semi-dry Reisling”—literally the answer to all your takeout pairing questions!—but there’s a few reasons an off-dry Chenin Blanc works here. It’s little bit of residual sugar brings out the spice notes in the dish (and vice versa). Also, the low ABV means your mouth won’t overheat.

Whether you’re having a Pad Thai with chicken, shrimp, tofu or anything else, a bottle of Vouvray for $12-15 is your best choice.

Fries + Champagne

Yeah, we’re taking the easy way out on this one because the pairing everyone points to is definitely the best one. Hot, perfectly spiced fries with their crispy outsides and soft insides are an absolute dream with France’s signature, dry bubbly.

While this will work with any fry, we recommend upping your game by pairing Champagne with fries fried in duck fat, truffle-oil drizzled fries and perfect, oven-baked steak fries.

Carne Asada Fries, Anyone?

UberEats noted that in some places, carne asada fries are the most popular dish. These fries are a full meal thanks to be loaded with delicious flank steak. Check out the Tasty video for how to make them and see our pairing below!

Grab a Chilean Merlot to complement the fat and spice in this delicious indulgence.

Crab Rangoon + Argentinian Malbec

Red and seafood? In this case, absolutely! It’s not the easiest of pairings because sometimes the flavors in red wine can impart a tinny flavor when paired with shellfish. A medium, lower-tannin red will avoid this. Merlot a little too much for your palate? You can also reach for a Gamay (light-bodied red). If the idea of crab and red wine turns you off, reach for an oaked Chardonnay from California. The creamy mouthfeel pairs delectably with the cream cheese in the dish!

Want to Learn More About Pairing?

Wine and food pairing is a lot of fun and one of our favorite topics at couch + cork. Hit us up with your pairing questions below or slide into our DMs on social and we’ll help you out or even feature your question in an upcoming post!