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Where to Eat This Lent 2026: Shrimp Sandwiches, Ramen Bowls + Returning Favorites

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<p>Lent has arrived, and suddenly your usual favorites—pork, chicken, and beef—take a polite holiday from your plate. What to eat? Don’t fret. Restaurants across the metro are rolling out Lenten specials and meatless options, from returning favorites to clever, limited-time creations.</p><p>This year, shrimp is stealing the spotlight, turning up in burgers, pasta, rice bowls, and sandwiches, while crab makes a graceful, slightly indulgent cameo. Mushrooms, plant-based patties, and even meatless ramen and tsukemen remind us that skipping meat doesn’t mean skimping on flavor. Here is our curated list of the smartest, tastiest dishes to order and enjoy before these seasonal delights disappear.</p><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Fast Food Favorites </strong></h2><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/wendysph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Wendy’s Shrimp Sandwich</strong></a></h3><p>Back on the menu, <strong>Wendy’s Shrimp Sandwich</strong> (₱185 solo; ₱255 combo) features a golden‑brown, breaded shrimp patty with crisp lettuce, cucumber, and tangy tartar sauce nestled in a toasted glazed bun. It’s been a fan‑favorite and its seasonal return is drawing positive buzz from diners pleased to see it back. If you’re not feeling shrimp, there’s also a <strong>Fish Sandwich</strong> version made with an Alaskan fish fillet on the menu.</p><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mcdo_ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771554235222Wendys.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Wendy&#x27;s Shrimp Sandwich | Photo: Wendy&#x27;s PH</span></span></span></strong></a></h3><h3 id="isPasted"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/flipsideburgersph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Flipside Burger’s Fish Fillet Sandwich</strong></a>  </h3><p>A crisp breaded patty of wild Alaskan Pollock wrapped in a soft bun with molten American cheese, sweet grilled onions, snappy dill pickles, and special burger sauce—this is a simple, soulful sandwich, available for only P245.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771564985541Flipside Burger.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Fish Fillet Sandwich | Photo: Flipside Burger</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h3><br/></h3><h3><br/></h3><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mcdo_ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>McDonald’s Ebi Burger</strong></a></h3><p>McDonald’s leans into the season with the return of the Ebi Burger (₱165 solo; ₱209 meal), a fried shrimp patty nestled in sesame buns with lettuce and a sweet-tangy sauce. New this year: pair it with the Cheese Dunk or Chili Con Carne Dunk (₱50 each). Keep it Lent-friendly with melted cheese on Fridays, and try the chili on other days for a playful twist.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU5ZQ_njSWA/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A918619%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><h3><br/></h3><h3 id="isPasted"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/armynavyburgerburrito/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Army Navy’s Vegetable Burrito </strong></a></h3><p>Army Navy’s vegetarian-friendly burrito is an exuberant tumble of Spanish rice, frijoles, tender corn, mushrooms, crisp greens and herbs, and creamy guacamole in a generously sized flour tortilla that manages to be both hearty and light. Hearty and flavorful.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771565145961Army Navy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Vegetable Burrito | Photo: Army Navy</span></span></span></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/711ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>7-Eleven’s Lenten Shrimp dishes</strong> </a></h3><p>If shrimp is the headline act this year, 7-Eleven is its most accessible stage, with Lenten specials starting at just ₱95. This year’s lineup includes <strong>Creamy Tomato Shrimp Pasta</strong>, a <strong>Shrimp Burger</strong>, and <strong>Shrimp Balls with Rice</strong> at select Luzon stores.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17715544842397Eleven.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">7-Eleven Lenten specials | Photo: 7-Eleven PH</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h3 id="isPasted"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jollibee/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Jollibee’s Tuna Pie</strong></a> </h3><p>Long a cult favorite and now a permanent fixture at Jollibee, the Tuna Pie turns the humble tuna flake into something irresistible: a creamy, peppery filling of tuna and veggies wrapped in a golden, flaky shell that crackles delightfully with every bite. Born as a beloved Lenten snack, its handheld form and satisfying “two‑na sarap” combination of textures has cemented its place in Filipino fast‑food folklore.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771565239481Jollibee.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Tuna Pie | Photo: Jollibee</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Casual Dining &amp; Group-Friendly Options</strong></h2><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shakeysph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Shakey’s Spinach ‘N’ Shrimp Pizza</strong></a></h3><p>Shakey’s is ready for Lent with its <strong>Spinach ‘N’ Shrimp Pizza</strong>, which features a white sauce base with cheddar, mozzarella, creamy spinach dip, and shrimp. It’s rich, shareable, and a practical reminder that Lent doesn’t mean you have to skip pizza night.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-2" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU7-Eyak2Oe/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A1145727%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-2" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shakeshackph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Shake Shack&#x27;s Shroom Burger</strong></a></h3><p>For those who prefer to not eat seafood, Shake Shack offers a crisp-fried portobello mushroom stuffed with melted muenster and cheddar, topped with lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce. It’s rich, unapologetically cheesy, and proof that meatless does not have to mean austere. Pro tip: add onions and pickles for extra crunch. This is vegetable indulgence in its most persuasive form.</p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUXfiLzEv0a/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A1225637%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/burgerkingph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Burger King&#x27;s Plant-Based Whopper</strong></a></h3><p>A no-meat solution for those craving the classic Whopper experience—minus the beef. Sometimes, you just want something reliable and oh-so satisfying.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771554731959Burger King.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Burger King&#x27;s Plant-Based Whopper | Photo: Burger King PH</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Meatless Broths &amp; Elevated Comfort Food</strong></h2><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tsukemenph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Tsuke-Men’s Crab Series</strong></a></h3><p>Ramen without pork? Tsuke-Men proves it’s not only possible—it’s luxurious. The <strong>Crab Tsukemen</strong> (₱688) features noodles for dipping into a thick, crab-infused sauce, topped with a fried omelet. There’s also <strong>Crab Chahan</strong> (₱388), crab-laced fried rice crowned with fluffy egg, and <strong>Crab Bao</strong> (₱388), fried mantou stuffed with crab and vegetables. It’s one of the more ambitious seasonal offerings this year and a welcome counterpoint to the shrimp-heavy options dominating menus everywhere else.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771554845180Tsukemen.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Signature Crab Series | Photo: Tsukemen</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dintaifungph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Din Tai Fung’s Shrimp Chop Fried Rice</strong></a></h3><p>Din Tai Fung’s <strong>Shrimp Chop Fried Rice</strong> (₱405) puts a seafood twist on its classic pork chop version. Golden, crisp shrimp cutlets rest atop fragrant fried rice, offering both crunch and comfort. Available from February 18 to April 5 only.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771554902919Din Tai Fung.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Limited-time Shrimp Chop Fried Rice | Photo: Din Tai Fung</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ooma_ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Ooma&#x27;s Bara Chirashi Don</strong></a></h3><p>Ooma’s <strong>Bara Chirashi Don</strong> layers salmon, tuna, unagi, uni, charred baby octopus, and crispy egg over soy dashi rice. It feels celebratory rather than sacrificial—a reminder that Japanese cuisine has long known how to make meatless, or meat-light, meals deeply satisfying.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771554962258Ooma.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Bara Chirashi Don | Photo: Ooma</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h2><strong></strong><strong>Chef-Driven Picks</strong><strong></strong></h2><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/burgersbyalvincailan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Greenlight Burgers&#x27; Fish Burger</strong></a></h3><p>For those ready to splurge, Greenlight Burgers in BGC serves a <strong>Fish Burger</strong> (₱750) featuring black cod dipped in Singha-spiked batter, fried until audibly crisp, and topped with briny caviar tartare. It’s indulgent, a touch theatrical, and easily the most premium offering on this list.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771555037019Greenlights.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">Fish Burger | Photo: Greenlight Burgers</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><h2><strong>Seasonal Special</strong></h2><div><br/></div><h3><a href="https://www.instagram.com/supersam.ph/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Supersam’s Lenten Fridays</strong></a></h3><p>Supersam takes the guesswork out of Lenten Fridays with 10% off its entire seafood menu every Friday throughout Lent. Whether you’re dining in or taking it to go, it’s a simple weekly ritual that makes skipping meat a little easier—and tastier.</p><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>

<p>Discover Metro Manila’s best Lenten eats for 2026, from cult-favorite shrimp sandwiches to indulgent chef-driven creations, making meatless meals effortless, delicious, and memorable.</p>

Discover Metro Manila’s best Lenten eats for 2026, from cult-favorite shrimp sandwiches to indulgent chef-driven creations, making meatless meals effortless, delicious, and memorable.

Where To Eat This Lent 2026: Shrimp Sandwiches, Ramen Bowls + Returning Favorites

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Published February 18, 2026 10:45 AM PHT

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Updated February 20, 2026 01:27 PM PHT

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