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Five Dining Establishments That Offer Meat-Free Menus During Lent

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Looking for dishes to honor your Lenten practice of abstinence? Here are some choice restaurants offering meat-free menus.

Those who observe Lenten abstinence might be in search of meals that don’t contain meat like lamb, chicken, beef, pork, and venison

After all, abstinence rules for Catholics encourage practitioners to eat one full meal along with two smaller meals—so it’s important to make each one count. 

Luckily, there are a number of restaurants offering dishes that only use Lenten-friendly and nutritious ingredients like eggs, seafood, milk, grains, fruits, and vegetables. 

Below are five dining establishments with offerings for those observing abstinence:

Corner Tree Café

This well-loved café in Makati has a menu selection that’s perfect for the Lenten season, since they serve purely vegetarian dishes. 

Those looking for a fresh and hearty bowl of vegetables may want to try Corner Tree Café’s Quinoa Salad, which contains grilled asparagus, feta cheese, and toasted sunflower seeds—all topped with a sprinkle of paprika and citrus dressing. 

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Quinoa Salad/Photo via Instagram @cornertreecafe

They also serve vegetarian twists to traditional meat dishes, such as “Swedish” vegan meatballs with mashed potatoes and a special charcuterie tray. 

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“Swedish” Vegan Meatballs/Photo via Instagram @cornertreecafe
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Vegetarian Charcuterie Tray/Photo via Instagram @cornertreecafe

Brasserie Sagana

Serving up timeless French food under the leadership of talented chef Marc Aubry, Brasserie Sagana is the go-to place for francophiles with a hankering for authentic cuisine. 

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Gratinated Parmesan Polenta Gnocchi/Photo via Instagram @saganabgc

Lenten-friendly specialties from their menu include Gratinated Parmesan Polenta Gnocchi, Roasted Atlantic Cod with crushed potato, and Vegetable Adlai Risotto with a choice of cream-base or tomato-base sauce. 

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Roasted Atlantic Cod/Photo via Instagram @saganabgc

Blackbird

Blackbird is another restaurant that serves classic cuisine paired with contemporary Asian cooking. Guests can enjoy their meals in the restaurant’s various spaces, which include a high-ceiling dining area and alfresco garden-terrace. 

Among the notable meat-free items in their menu is the Prawn Scotch Eggs with betel leaves and coconut chili sambal.

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Prawn Scotch Eggs/Photo via Instagram @blackbirdatthenielsontower

Guests can also try their Soft Shell Crab Laksa and Pickled Beetroot salad with whipped goat cheese, lentil, pickled onion, and mint. 

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Pickled Beetroot Salad/Photo via Instagram @blackbirdatthenielsontower

China Blue

Those in search of Chinese fine dining may want to pay a visit to celebrity chef Jereme Leung’s China Blue located in Conrad Manila. With floor-to-glass windows that feature a view of Manila Bay, guests can enjoy an assortment of contemporary dishes—including seafood items like their Crispy-Fried Shrimp with wasabi and mango salsa and signature Deep Fried Crab Claw. 

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Crispy-Fried Shrimp with wasabi and mango salsa/Photo from the World Luxury Restaurant Awards official website
Deep fried duo variety prawns with sour cream sauce
Deep-fried Duo Variety Prawns with sour cream sauce/Photo from the World Luxury Restaurant Awards official website

The award-winning restaurant also serves a selection of vegetarian dishes, such as the Fried Somen Noodles with fried tofu and vegetarian ham, and the Wok-Fried Organic Black Rice with wild mushrooms, wolfberry, and assorted vegetables. 

Yawaragi 

Yawaragi is one of Okura Manila’s luxury Japanese restaurants, and offers a variety of menus that feature gourmet favorites from the Land of the Rising Sun. This Lenten season, the dining establishment has crafted Teishoku set meals composed of meat alternatives and paired with an assemblage of side dishes, which will be available from April 3 to 9. 

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Tempura Moriawase Teishoku set/Photo via Instagram @hotelokuramnl
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Hamachi Kama Shioyaki Teishoku set/Photo via Instagram @okurahotelmnl

Some of their meat-free Teishoku sets include the Tempura Moriawase Teishoku (made up of three pieces of Black tiger prawns, five pieces of assorted vegetables, and one fish tempura) and the Hamachi Kama Shioyaki Teishoku (which is a grilled Yellowtail jaw seasoned with salt). 

Banner Photo from the World Luxury Restaurant Awards official website.

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