10 amazing fast food and takeaway hacks you need to try

Spruce up your fast food and takeaways with these awesome tricks.

Secret menu items

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Uncover secret menu items from your favourite places with Hack The Menu. Results may be patchy depending on your local restaurant.

The apple pie McFlurry

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Mix a McDonald's hot apple pie with a McFlurry for the ultimate dessert.

Chicken nugget salad

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Chicken nuggets + side salad = one yummy and tasty snack.

The 'Mc10:35'

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Rock up at McDonalds when the menu changes over from breakfast and enjoy this specialty burger.

Reheat leftovers the right way

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For best results, reheat your pizza slices by frying in a pan rather than in the microwave. On the topic of microwaves, when you do use them for leftovers make a hole in the centre of your food for a more even reheating.

Big mac 'salad'

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Turn a Big Mac meal into a 'salad'... of sorts. Pour the chips into the empty side of the burger box and cut up the Big Mac and add on top then eat together with a fork.

Get more ketchup

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Make use of those tiny tomato ketchup pots.

Enjoy your canned drink properly

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Keep your straws in your drinks under control.

Cheap deals at new takeaways

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Take advantage of Hungry House's 'new tastes' promotion to get 20% off your first order from new takeaway restaurants.

Gourmet fries

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Make fries less boring with 'gourmet' toppings. Add your favourite salad dressings, other meat, veg, cheese, etc.

About the author: Thomas Brella

Thomas Brella is the founder of Student Hacks, starting the website in 2013 while studying at the University of Brighton to share tips and tricks on life as a cash-strapped student. He's now spent over 10 years scoping out the best ways to live on a budget

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