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The move builds on TikTok’s growing influence on food trends, with restaurant reviews, cooking videos and recommendations from creators increasingly shaping where people choose to dine.

Through the new feature, users can discover restaurants that have attracted attention on the platform and explore dining recommendations based on popular food content. The development could make TikTok an increasingly important tool for restaurants seeking to reach new customers and for users looking for places to eat.

Restaurants have benefited from viral TikTok videos in recent years, with some establishments experiencing increased customer interest after their meals or dining experiences gained popularity online. The new feature could further connect this social media activity with restaurant discovery.

TikTok’s expansion into restaurant guides also places it in a competitive space alongside established services such as Google Maps, Yelp and other platforms that help people find restaurants, read reviews and make dining decisions.

The development reflects a broader shift in how consumers discover local businesses. Instead of relying exclusively on traditional reviews or search engines, many people now turn to social media for visual recommendations and first-hand experiences shared by creators.

However, the feature’s availability and restaurant listings may vary by market. Users will need to check their TikTok app to determine whether “Must Eat” is available in their location.

The expansion highlights TikTok’s efforts to make its platform useful beyond entertainment, potentially turning food recommendations into another way for users to discover businesses and for restaurants to attract customers.