# BiteByMood

> Don't know what to eat? Pick how you feel and get instant dish recommendations near you. No endless scrolling — just a few good choices matched to your mood.

BiteByMood is a mood-based food discovery app. Users tap a mood (stressed, lazy, gym mode, cozy, adventurous, etc.), get a short list of dish ideas matched to how they feel, and find nearby places that serve them. Built by Shaik Sameeruddin in Brooklyn.

## Pages
- [Home](/): Mood-based dish discovery landing page.
- [Moods](/moods): Pick your current mood to get matching dish recommendations.
- [What to Eat When…](/what-to-eat-when): 12 situational guides for sick, hungover, sad, anxious, studying, can't decide, on a date, bored, depressed, and more.
- [Mood-Boosting Foods](/mood-boosting-foods): Pillar guide on food and mood, gut-brain axis, and 8 meals worth ordering.
- [All Dishes](/dishes): Full dish catalog browsable by craving.
- [Eat by City](/eat): Mood-matched food picks across 25 major US metros.
- [Blog](/blog): Long-form writing on comfort food, decision fatigue, mood-eating.
- [About](/about): Founder story and product principles.

## Moods
- [Stressed](/moods/stressed): Need comfort
- [Tired](/moods/tired): Quick & cozy
- [Comfort](/moods/comfort): Hug in a bowl
- [Happy](/moods/happy): Celebrate it
- [Lazy](/moods/lazy): Low effort food
- [Spicy Craving](/moods/spicy): Something bold
- [Healthy](/moods/healthy): Feel good fuel
- [Gym Mode](/moods/gym): Protein-heavy
- [Adventurous](/moods/adventurous): Try something new
- [Late Night](/moods/latenight): Midnight cravings

## What to Eat When…
- [When sick](/what-to-eat-when/sick): Sick and not sure what to eat? These 5 easy, soothing meals are easy on your stomach and actually help you feel better picked by mood, not calories.
- [When nauseous](/what-to-eat-when/nauseous): Nauseous and not sure what's safe to eat? These 5 gentle, bland-but-satisfying meals settle your stomach without making things worse.
- [When hungover](/what-to-eat-when/hungover): Rough morning? These 5 hangover meals replace lost salt, fluid, and glucose so you actually feel human again not just full.
- [When sad](/what-to-eat-when/sad): Sad and not sure what to eat? These 5 comfort meals genuinely help warm, slow, and the kind of food that gives back instead of just numbing.
- [When anxious](/what-to-eat-when/anxious): Anxious and stomach in knots? These 5 calming meals are easy to keep down and gently support a steadier mood without the caffeine crash.
- [When on your period](/what-to-eat-when/on-your-period): Period cramps + chocolate cravings? These 5 meals satisfy without making you feel worse iron, magnesium, and the comfort food you actually want.
- [When heartbroken](/what-to-eat-when/heartbroken): Breakup or grief? Skip the pint of ice cream. These 5 real-meal comforts are warm, slow, and the kind of food that gives back instead of numbing.
- [When studying](/what-to-eat-when/studying): Studying or working long hours? These 5 brain-fuel meals keep focus steady protein, omega-3s, and complex carbs without the post-lunch crash.
- [When can't decide](/what-to-eat-when/cant-decide): Can't decide what to eat? These 5 universally satisfying meals work for almost any mood fast to order, hard to regret.
- [When on a date](/what-to-eat-when/on-a-date): First date dinner? These 5 dishes are easy to eat, easy to share, and won't end up all over your shirt picked for vibe, not just flavor.
- [When bored](/what-to-eat-when/bored): Bored eating again? These 5 meals are actually fun to order interactive, flavorful, and way more satisfying than another bag of chips.
- [When depressed](/what-to-eat-when/depressed): Depressed and cooking feels impossible? These 5 easy, low-effort meals are nutritionally real, gentle on motivation, and order-able from bed.

## Featured Dishes
- [Spicy Ramen](/dishes/spicy-ramen): Warm, rich, and comforting. A good match when your brain feels tired.
- [Chicken Biryani](/dishes/biryani): Layered, fragrant, deeply satisfying pure comfort with a kick.
- [Pho](/dishes/pho): Light broth, slow steam like a deep breath in a bowl.
- [Mac & Cheese](/dishes/mac-cheese): Pure nostalgia. Creamy carbs that fix any kind of bad day.
- [Grilled Chicken Bowl](/dishes/grilled-chicken-bowl): Clean protein, fresh greens. Your body will thank you.
- [Salmon Rice Bowl](/dishes/salmon-bowl): Omega-3s + warm rice. Brain food that actually tastes great.
- [Veggie Wrap](/dishes/veggie-wrap): Crunchy, fresh, eat-with-one-hand. Healthy without the lecture.
- [Smoothie Bowl](/dishes/smoothie-bowl): Cold, vibrant, energy without the crash. A good morning fix.
- [Shawarma](/dishes/shawarma): Smoky, garlicky, dripping with sauce. Late-night made right.
- [Smash Burger](/dishes/burger): Crispy edges, melty cheese. The classic that never disappoints.
- [Tacos](/dishes/tacos): Three small wins on a plate. Bright, bold, easy joy.
- [Halal Cart Platter](/dishes/halal-platter): Chicken & rice with that white sauce magic. You know the one.
- [Chicken Rice Bowl](/dishes/chicken-rice-bowl): 40g of protein, perfectly portioned. Built for gains.
- [Steak Bowl](/dishes/steak-bowl): Iron, protein, and pure power-fuel. Earn it, then eat it.
- [Protein Wrap](/dishes/protein-wrap): Easy macros, eat on the go. Lazy gym day approved.
- [Egg Sandwich](/dishes/egg-sandwich): Three eggs, soft bun, salty cheese. Fuel that feels like a hug.
- [Korean BBQ](/dishes/korean-bbq): Sizzle, smoke, and shared plates. An adventure for the senses.
- [Sushi Platter](/dishes/sushi): Cold, clean, precise. A reset button for your taste buds.

## Blog
- [20 Comfort Foods for a Bad Day (Ranked by How Much They Help)](/blog/comfort-foods-for-a-bad-day): Some food fixes the mood. Other food just fills the hole. Here's a ranked list of 20 comfort meals based on real bad-day testing.
- [What to Eat When You're Hungover (a Field Guide by Mood)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-hungover): Hungover isn't one mood. It's four. Here's what to eat depending on which version of the hangover you're trapped in.
- [12 Lazy Dinner Ideas Under 15 Minutes (No Real Cooking)](/blog/lazy-dinner-ideas-under-15-minutes): Twelve dinners you can have on the table in 15 minutes no real cooking required. Includes a no-cook tier for the truly done.
- [Date Night Food Ideas by Vibe (First Date, 5th Date, Old Married)](/blog/date-night-food-ideas-by-vibe): What to eat on a first date is not what to eat on the 50th. Here's a vibe-by-vibe guide to date night food.
- [What to Eat When You Can't Decide (a Real Decision Framework)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-you-cant-decide): You've opened five food apps. You've closed all five. Here's the actual framework for deciding in under 90 seconds.
- [The 8 Best Foods to Eat When You're Stressed (Backed by How They Actually Feel)](/blog/best-foods-to-eat-when-stressed): The food you eat under stress matters. These eight picks are the ones our users come back to when cortisol is high.
- [10 Healthy Takeout Orders That Don't Taste Like Punishment](/blog/healthy-takeout-orders): Healthy takeout doesn't have to be a sad salad. Ten orders that actually taste good and still hit your macros.
- [The Best Late Night Food (Ranked, by Someone Who Eats at Midnight Too Much)](/blog/best-late-night-food): Midnight food has its own rules. Here's the ranked list of late-night dishes that hold up at 1am.
- [9 Post-Workout Meals That Actually Help (and the 3 That Don't)](/blog/post-workout-meals): Your post-gym meal matters more than your pre-workout. Nine that work, three that don't, and the 90-minute window you should care about.
- [What 'Mood-Based Eating' Actually Means (and Why It Beats Cuisine Filters)](/blog/what-mood-based-eating-means): Cuisine filters ask 'what kind of food?' Mood filters ask 'how do you feel?' One of these matches how you actually pick. Here's why mood wins.
- [What to Eat for Breakfast When You Don't Have Time (Real Options That Aren't Sad)](/blog/breakfast-when-you-have-no-time): You hit snooze four times. You have eleven minutes. Here's what to eat that isn't a sad granola bar from your glove box.
- [What to Eat When You're Sick With a Cold (Real Food That Actually Helps)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-sick-with-a-cold): You're stuffed up, your throat hurts, and you can't taste anything. Here's a real food guide for getting through a cold without ordering pizza for the third night.
- [What to Eat Before a Long Flight (and What to Pack for the Plane)](/blog/what-to-eat-before-a-long-flight): Airport food is a trap and plane food is a punishment. Here's what to eat before you board and what to actually bring with you.
- [Rainy Sunday Comfort Food (12 Ideas That Match the Weather)](/blog/rainy-sunday-comfort-food): It's grey outside. You have nowhere to be. Here are twelve meals that match the weather and the mood.
- [What to Eat When You're Bored at Home (and How to Tell If You're Actually Hungry)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-bored): You opened the fridge three times in twenty minutes. Nothing changed. Here's a quick test for whether you're hungry or just bored.
- [Best Lunch Ideas to Beat the 3pm Slump (Eat This, Not That)](/blog/beat-the-3pm-slump-with-lunch): The 3pm crash isn't a personality flaw, it's a lunch problem. Here are the lunches that prevent it and the ones that cause it.
- [What to Eat When You're Heartbroken (and the Honest Order of It)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-heartbroken): The food you want after a breakup changes by the day. Here's the honest stage by stage guide, from night one to slowly feeling human.
- [Quick Meals for Busy Work-From-Home Days (Eaten Between Meetings)](/blog/quick-meals-work-from-home): You have fourteen minutes between calls. Here are real meals that fit in the gap and don't leave you starving by 4pm.
- [What to Eat When You're Studying for Exams (Brain Food That Actually Works)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-studying-for-exams): Caffeine and chips are not a study plan. Here's what to actually eat for a long focus session, plus the late night second wind food.
- [Best Foods to Eat When You Can't Sleep (and What to Skip)](/blog/best-foods-when-you-cant-sleep): It's 1am and you're still awake. Here are the snacks and drinks that actually help, and the ones that quietly make insomnia worse.
- [What to Eat on Your First Day at a New Job (Without Looking Weird)](/blog/first-day-new-job-lunch): First day food has unwritten rules. Here's what to eat for breakfast, what to bring for lunch, and what not to microwave on day one.
- [Foods That Actually Help With Period Cramps (a Real List)](/blog/foods-that-help-with-period-cramps): Skip the generic listicles. Here's what to actually eat on the worst day of cramps, the bloated day, and the energy crash day.
- [What to Eat When You're Traveling Solo (Without Feeling Weird About It)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-traveling-solo): Eating alone in a foreign city sounds awkward and then turns out to be one of the best parts. Here's how to do it well.
- [Cozy Dinner Ideas for Cold Winter Nights (10 That Feel Like a Sweater)](/blog/cozy-dinner-cold-winter-nights): It's freezing out. Here are ten dinners that fix it from the inside, plus a one-pot option for the night you can't do dishes.
- [What to Eat When You Just Got Paid (Treat Yourself, Don't Wreck the Budget)](/blog/what-to-eat-when-you-just-got-paid): There's a smarter way to treat yourself on payday than ordering everything at once. Here's the play.

## Optional
- [Full Content Index](/llms-full.txt): Plain-text dump of every guide, mood, dish, and post for AI retrieval.
- [AI Summary](/ai-summary.txt): Compact overview of BiteByMood for automated assistants.
- [Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable list of all URLs.
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