Where to order meat-free burgers in Metro Manila

Fool your tastebuds with this “meaty” lentil patty from The Café Mediterranean. Topped with crispy onion rings and yoghurt, and served with tasty fries, the lentil burger makes for a truly satiating and unique meal.

Tatler Trivia: lentils are an exellent source of protein and fibre!

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Fans of falafel will surely love this vegetarian-friendly number from 8Cuts Burgers. Try out the falafel burger made with a hefty chickpea patty, topped with a creamy yoghurt sauce, cucumber, onions, and feta cheese to boot.

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Who says plant-based has to be boring? Utilising vegan mozzarella cheese and creamy chipotle mayo, The Wild Thing “bacun” cheeseburger from Green Bar is delightfully cheesy, without the dairy. Bite into their house-made burger patty made with seitan and jackfruit, topped with lettuce, onion rings, and Unturkey “bacun” strips.

Tatler Trivia: this casual Legazpi Village haunt makes its own cheeses and meat alternatives, so you’re assured of wholesome, quality ingredients every time.

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Yep, this fast food favourite serves plant-based dishes, too. Swapping their usual patties with 100 per cent plant-based unMeat patties, their burger, double burger, and Bully Boy burger (a thick stack of three patties!) are designed to satisfy your classic burger cravings. Each comes with its famous sauces and fresh veggies, but customers are free to level up their burgers with cheese, jalapeños, and other toppings.

Tatler Tip: Still hungry? Army Navy also has plant-based versions of their burritos, soft taco, and quesadilla.

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Sweet Ecstasy is well-known for its delightfully greasy, indulgent burgers— but did you know that they have a vegan-friendly burger as well? The Beyond X Vegan burger uses the famed Beyond Burger patty, and is topped with Daiya dairy-free cheese and a tofu-based Ecstasy sauce, so plant-powered folks don’t have to miss out on the hype.

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Made with a Beyond Burger patty, Mimi & Bros’s plant-based burger boasts the juicy, meaty character of a conventional patty. Save for the meat, it has all the makings of a classic burger you know and love topped with lettuce, white onions, and their signature secret sauce, sandwiched between brioche buns and served with hand-cut fries.

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With a range of meatless burgers to choose from, Brother’s Burger ensures plant-based diets are far from mundane. Opt for the classic Brothers veggie burger made with a vegetarian patty, ketchup, homemade mayonnaise, fresh veggies, and an oatmeal bun, or the Double Brothers veggie burger for double the patty. Try the Ranchero veggie burger with melted cheese, crispy onion rings, and barbecue sauce for a tangy surprise, or order the onion mushroom melt veggie burger with sautéed button mushrooms, sautéed onions, and melted American cheese for that classic mushroom burger combo. Finally, the Blues Brothers veggie burger is freat for those after a dose of umami and funk, topped with sautéed button mushrooms, house-made Dijonnaise, and Danish blue cheese.

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If you love mushrooms, you ought to give this a bite. Mamou’s shroom burger is made with minced portobello and shiitake, and is served on a beautiful buttered bun with lettuce, tomatoes, and onion.

Tatler Tip: for more plant-based goodness, pair this with their truffle-flavoured vegetable mushroom dip with whole wheat melba chips. 

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Located at Araneta City and City of Dreams, Manila, Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Grill offers a range of exclusive items you won’t find at other Wolfgang’s Steakhouse branches, including a delectable veggie burger. Its artisanal patty combines shiitake, button mushrooms, and tofu, and is topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and barbecue sauce for a seriously tasty meal. 

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