Since many of you fast during the holy season of Lent, here are some ideas where you can eat out without breaking your fast. You don’t need to give up visiting your favorite restaurants after all!
Al Halabi is renowned for its high quality meat, however, Lebanese cuisine offers tons of choices for Lent that are meat-free. You must try this Lebanese restaurant’s specialty Pumpkin Kebbe, only made for the next 40 days!
Kababji also has an entire menu devoted to Lent. At this favourite Lebanese food destination, you can find hindbeh, cauliflower wraps, tomato kebbe, mhammara, and more.
For the first time, Zaatar w Zeit is going vegan/vegetarian. This Lent, ZWZ surprises the Lebanese community with items that truly cater to all, no matter what diet you follow! FIVE new items will be available for the coming 2 months starting mid-February.
You’re probably fed up of fish burgers by now, but Crepaway’s version with guacamole is a must try! Get creative with these options at this family-favourite chain: Vegan Burger or Portobello Mushroom Burger.
Furn Beaino, known for its delicious Lahm Baajin, is also going vegetarian for the holy season of Lent! Available for delivery are their Crab and Tuna wraps in healthy oat wraps!
Sandwiched Diner offers multiple vegan and vegetarian-friendly items year-round! Check out their Vegan Burger with their homemade vegan cheese (which you can add to literally anything you like on the menu!). The East n West Salad “Reloaded” with halloumi cheese is also a tasty option for a light dinner.
Every Lent, Bou Melhem comes up with a vegetarian and vegan-friendly menu with lots of variety. Try their smoked hummus (pictured above) as well as their pumpkin kebbe!
The Cold Mezza Buffet offered here is a must try! This all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet is served daily at Socrate Hamra, and it’s absolutely delicious too!
Remember these babies from the 9 Lebanese Breakfast Staples Ranked in Order of Deliciousness? Biscuit Patisserie & Bakery in Mansourieh offers year-round delectable mouajanet (spinach, cheese, keshek, etc.), vegan-friendly kebbe varieties (such as pumpkin, potato, etc,), and an exquisite quiche which is a very popular choice!
