Applebee’s customers fume over popular discontinued item and demand chain returns it to its menu

CUSTOMERS have been up in arms since Applebee’s pulled a beloved appetizer from its menu.

The chain‘s sweet and slightly spicy sriracha shrimp was a great way to start a meal.

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But Applebee’s axed the dish back in 2018, Eat This Not That reported.

That doesn’t mean customers have forgotten about it, though.

One Twitter user described eating the shrimp as an almost spiritual experience.

“I loved Applbees Sriracha Shrimp so much,” they said.

“My taste buds exploded and the world got still and quiet! My fiancee was talking but I couldn’t hear him! Bring it back! Please!!!”

They’re not the only customer in love with this dish.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again,” said another user.

“The world went to shit after Applebee’s removed sriracha shrimp from the menu.”

Even some diners who hate Applebee’s had a soft spot for the sriracha shrimp.

“If you ever have the displeasure of stepping foot into an Applebee’s, their sriracha fried shrimp appetizer is that good,” one person tweeted.

When a customer complained about the sriracha shrimp being discontinued back in 2018, the chain’s Twitter account encouraged them to reach out to corporate.

“We’re sorry that you’re missing the sriracha shrimp!” the company said.

“We like to keep a variety of appetizers on our menu and change up the selection every so often, but we’ll be sure to let our Food & Beverage Team know that you’d love to see them back!”

During the pandemic, the chain added that menu shifts often come at the discretion of local operators.

“Our franchisees have the option of carrying items in the restaurant they best feel fits the wants and needs of their guests,” the company said.

“We recommend letting your local Applebee’s know you’d like to see it back on the table!”

Applebee’s did not immediately respond to the U.S. Sun‘s request for comment.