4 tasty eats that’ll let you forget about meat this Lenten season

Going meatless this season is one of the more common ways to observe Lent, but meatless Fridays (or giving up red and white meat for the entire 40 days) can start to feel repetitive fast, especially when you expect something typically filling on the table. But don’t panic just yet—trust us when we say that when flavor and texture are done right, you’ll never ask what’s missing in the first place.

So, what can you have this Lent? Nourishing seafood-centric eats all available via the SM Malls Online app—they’ll keep your meals interesting all season long. And as you use this special time to fast, reflect, and practice restraint, our foodie-approved choices will help you stay on track and satisfied.

McDonald’s

Ebi-yernes na! McDonald’s Japanese-inspired shrimp burger’s back for a limited time this Lent. A timely and flavorful offering this season, their Ebi Burger features everyone’s favorite crispy breaded shrimp patty topped with fresh lettuce in a toasted bun—now even made better with a rich, silky cheese sauce. The creamy seafood delight can be ordered à la carte for P165 or paired with a drink and a serving of fries plus their returning Cheese Dunk for P259.

Available at any SM branch of McDonald’s nationwide.

Choobi Choobi

Enjoy a seafood-feast kind of day at Choobi Choobi when you grab their Seafood Barkada Bag starting at P665 per pound. Perfect for chika-chika and extra-rice moments with the whole gang, the bestseller’s packed with a combination of shrimp, squid, Chilean mussels, chorizo, and sweet corn. This one’s a real cause for celebration as it gathers Cebu’s freshest seafood bounty for a generous family-style serving without emptying your pocket.

Available in SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, and SM City Consolacion.

Old Town White Coffee

A traditional Malay fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, Old Town White Coffee’s Nasi Lemak is hearty and comforting—the perfect meal to have if you’re craving for an unmatched flavor profile.

This Holy Week, we recommend sampling their Nasi Lemak with Salmon Fillet at P399. Each plate is served with spicy sambal, crispy fried anchovies (ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, sliced cucumber, and a fried egg with a side of premium salmon fillet. Its complex blend of savory, spicy, and nutty flavors, texture, and aroma will let you forget you’re abstaining from meat.

Add any beverage for only P99. Choose from Teh O Lychee, Old Town White Coffee (hot/cold), Lime Drink (cold), Teh Tarik (hot/cold), or Fresh Lemon Tea (hot/cold).

Available in SM City Grand Central, SM City Fairview, SM City Sto. Tomas, SM City Santa Rosa, SM City San Lazaro, and SM City Bacolod.

Yayoi

There’s no better time than now to have sushi. If you’re a sushi enthusiast, get Yayoi’s Salmon Crunch Roll starting at P550—a must-try if you appreciate a bit of a fiery kick. This is the restaurant’s combination of their classic and fried salmon rolls topped with a generous layer of shredded kani, drizzled with their very own signature sweet and spicy sauce. Expect its rich and savory profile to linger on your palate even after you’ve finished a plate.

Available in SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, SM City North EDSA, SM City Baguio, SM Seaside City Cebu, SM City Fairview, SM City Santa Rosa, and SM City Iloilo.

SWIPE to order your Lenten faves

Savor this season’s meatless meals via the SM Malls Online app by following these easy steps.

1. Download the SM Malls Online App and register.
2. Go to the Deals and Shop section to discover hundreds of SWIPE Coupons for mall deals.
3. Save for Later or Redeem your chosen SWIPE Coupon by presenting it to the respective store to avail of the promo.

Max out meat-free Fridays when you check out the many dining joints offering Lent specials and deals this season of prayer and reflection via SM Malls Online.

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