Wendy's Just Brought Back Our Favorite Seasonal Sandwich

We can’t help but rejoice when our go-to restaurants and fast food joints bring back the popular items we love. Who wasn’t pumped when the Double Decker Taco made its comeback to Taco Bell? And when Burger King revived its Ghost Pepper Whopper everyone was onboard.

Recently, Wendy’s brought back its beloved Vanilla Frosty after the holidays, and now it has one other item returning that we’re especially excited about. Why? Because it took top spot in one of our fast food taste tests last year, and is only back for a limited time.

Wendy's Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich Returns

Wendy's Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich has made its return to menus nationwide as of Feb. 12, but is only here for a limited time. This fan-favorite sandwich features Panko-breaded wild-caught Alaskan pollock, dill tartar sauce, lettuce, cheese, and pickles, all served on a soft bun. The Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich is available now just in time for Lent, the 40-day period prior to Easter wherein Catholics abstain from eating meat on Fridays.

And while the fish sandwich is not the only one on the market—Arby's just brought back its King’s Hawaiian Fish Deluxe Sandwich and Burger King debuted its new Fiery Big Fish Sandwich—the Wendy’s fish sandwich stands in a league of its own. The sandwich took first prize in our fast food fish sandwich taste test last year, with our taster remarking that the fish was “perfectly crispy“ with “my favorite tartar sauce of the day.“

“We pride ourselves on offering what we believe is the best all-around fish sandwich among fast food restaurants,” said John Li, Global Vice President of Culinary Innovation at Wendy’s in a press release. “The wild caught Alaskan pollock fillet’s buttery flakiness is complemented by savory notes of garlic and onion, inspiring our fans’ love of the fish sandwich’s texture, flavor, and crispiness.“ 

Pricing can vary depending on where you live but according to the Wendy’s website, the Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich should cost around $6. And while there’s no word on how long it will last, chances are the sandwich will stick around until just after Easter. So if you want to give our top pick for fish sandwich a try, it’s best to do so quickly before it’s too late.