This Lent, many Filipinos embrace the time-honored tradition of reflection, simplicity, and spiritual nourishment—including through their food choices. With meatless meals becoming a staple during this sacred time, one hidden culinary enclave in the city offers meaningful and mindful dining: Forbes Town.
Forbes Town is one of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls’ most intimate dining destinations. It offers not just a peaceful escape but also a thoughtful collection of restaurants serving Lenten-appropriate dishes—each prepared with care, creativity, and reverence for the season.
Melo’s
Though renowned for its premium meats, Melo’s Steakhouse has curated a selection of seafood dishes that are both indulgent and Lenten-friendly. The warm, homey atmosphere sets the tone for a quietly elegant dining experience. Begin your meal with a refreshing watermelon salad topped with torched salmon—light, clean, and full of flavor. The seabass and oysters in caviar cream sauce offers a richer note, providing a velvety texture.
Flora’s Food Revolution
Flora’s Food Revolution offers a playful and vibrant menu. The “Tuna Turner” dish bursts with zesty Southeast Asian flavors, while the ube-corn tacos with shrimp has a uniquely local twist that’s both earthy and ocean-kissed. The vegan beet slider is a guilt-free yet hearty choice. Completing the experience is the subtly sweet purple rice—comforting and nourishing.
Purple Rice
Purple Rice takes guests on a Lenten journey through Thai cuisine. The crispy fried papaya salad has a tangy, satisfying crunch. The salted egg stir-fried squid adds a rich, savory touch, while the oyster hoi tod elevates a beloved Thai street dish into something perfect for quiet moments of indulgence. The fried curry crab is a standout—flavorful, balanced, and deeply satisfying. To close the meal, the purple sticky rice with mango and taro ice cream offers a sweet, comforting reminder of the simple pleasures of life.
Al Dente
Al Dente servesburro e alici, made only with butter and anchovies. The baccalà aviglianese, a traditional salted cod preparation, is a nod to Italian heritage and a perfect Lenten main. Cauliflower gratins bring warmth and subtle depth, and for dessert, the tiramisu is a must.
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