I've heard friends from Quezon City rave about Wingstop, a Texas-based fast food chain that…read morespecializes in chicken wings and tenders. A few weeks ago, I discovered that a branch has finally opened in Makati. At the streetside section of Glorietta 2, directly facing Landmark, it's hard to miss the place. What with a conspicuously designed name printed on its glass window and right above the entrance. Finding a seat is also not a problem as the dining area is huge and there are plenty of tables and chairs. I liked Wingstop even before I tasted their food. The reason: Their food choices are few. You'll not be overwhelmed by different options or types of food. Their menu revolves around chicken wings. Since their Makati branch is fairly new, I imagined that customers would take a long time to decide what to order. But it didn't take long for the people ahead of me to finish their transactions at the counter. It could be that everyone had already tried Wingstop and knew what to eat or it could be that 7:00pm is not a good time to eat wings (are you kidding me?). Since I was on my way home, I decided to have my orders in a takeaway bag. I simply wanted to sample their wings so I got a 7-piece order of wings with two flavors - Garlic Parmesan and Louisiana Rub. Both taste great but I liked the Louisiana Rub better because of its sweet and mild spicy flavor.

How could u mess up fried chicken guys.....so bad. And what's worst, they give you these 2 teenie…read moresauces for 20 wings. Whaaaaaa???

I love fried chicken because whatever I do, I just couldn't master the art of cooking the Ultimate…read morefried chicken so I always rely on takeout. Recently a new diner opened in our neighborhood; Chicken n' Chops. The main branch is located in BF Parañaque and we're lucky enough they've expanded their business in Las Pinas. Since I was yearning to eat chicken one day, I found myself standing in front of the diner searching their menu for the supreme chicken on the list. Their menu comprises of specialty chicken, pork, fish, vegetables and preorder noodles. The staff recommended their best seller, the Hainanese Chicken (Php320.00/whole-no half order) but I preferred their Buttered Fried Chicken instead. (Php 150.00-half order) It's approximately 12pcs of crispy, breaded, buttered chicken sprinkled with bits of toasted garlic. It was well seasoned and they have homemade gravy that complimented the dish. Overal,l it was a good experience, the place was simple, clean, well maintained but can only accommodate 10 customers at a time so you can't bring big groups to hang out here.

I'd hear about Frankie's all over, especially from friends who were into sports, it seemed to be a…read moreplace where athletes flock to after a game or a training session - I was intrigued. I consider Buffalo wings to be one of my favorite foods, so when someone declares this place to be one of the best wings in town, I had to find out for myself. Frankie's set-up is like the typical wings diner: homey and pleasantly cluttered. I had the garlic parmesan as recommended by the waiter, and the Frankie's Classic Buffalo. As it was the one flavor that took the restaurant's name as its title, the Frankie's classic was definitely the better order of the two. Everything I've been hearing about the place was right; this might be the best Buffalo wings place in the city! The Frankie's classic is a masterpiece, I don't know how many kinds of Buffalo wings I've tried in my life, but this time I think I've found the perfect original no frills wings.

Among your list of happy food, there would be items that make you happier more than the others. For…read moreme, this would be Buffalo wings. Going further, some places would inevitably prepare the dish better than most. To me, this is Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings. I usually head to Frankie's after a night run. This could get as late as midnight. The place is open until 2 am, and by this time the horrible parking situation at the City Golf Compound would already be more manageable. (Of course, provided it's a not a weekend.) I always get the Classic Buffalo (spicy) with blue cheese dip, and ask for more blue cheese dips. (They charge extra). I like the chicken because of the way the skin has been cooked to a crisp, all the while keeping the meat rather tender; I think it's breaded. The sauce is spicy yet with just the right bite, meaning there is a dimension to the flavor and not just plain crazy-fiery. Like, I can still taste the butter and the vinegar all coming nicely together with the one-two punch of the hot sauce. Oh-yeah! The best part is you don't even have to worry about getting your hands dirty because they give away disposable gloves. To be honest, I don't really use it since I am used to working with utensils in dissecting my chicken, but I just think it's rather thoughtful of them. As my personal motto goes: it's the useless stuff that builds character.

Not my favorite Korean fried chicken... only wings, tenders and strips. While it's crunchy it's…read morealso full of wet greasy bird. Hush puppies are better than the chicken. Garlic butter chicken had neither garlic or butter taste is another passable meh for me.

Inside the conceptual hub of Hole in the Wall is the multifaceted dining area. The food hall is…read moredesigned with street-vibe jeepney signages on the wall, wired steel screens on doors, brick walls, and blank cement floors. The innovative stall of Bad Bird sticked to the modernity of the look and upscale food options. I go for the plate of corn and coleslaw for P390 and with an additional sweet potato waffles for P95. The umami goodness justified the steep price points. The chicken is seasoned thoroughly and the skin is immensly crispy. You can choose any spice level from safe, spicy, and chemical. I take calculated risks and the safe level is enough for me. As a devotee of anything fried chicken, Bad Bird lives up to the hype. Whether you are here for lunch in between work or for a dinner over drinks, each plate serves it purpose for being a flavourful meal. Bad Bird opened a branch in SM Megamall fashion hall with upcoming stalls in Serendra in BGC, UP Town Center, and Robinson's Ermita. There's umami in almost every city in Manila

Today, we want to Aura's Foodcourt. I think I've eaten at almost every place here, but not at the…read morefoodcourt itself. But places that Sbarro and Cinnabon and Yakitori One are pretty ubiquitous, so instead, I decided to get a chicken burger at 4 Fingers since they said it was pretty good. I gotta say - this chicken burger is pretty great. The chicken had a nice crisp on the outside, and the glaze of soy garlic was better than most soy garlic glazes from your typical chicken fast food joints. It was topped by a really good sesame seed bun and a some nice lettuce. Not only that, but the french fries on the side are exactly the kind I like - the ones that are somewhere in between being crispy and really soft, with just the right saltiness. I can't judge much of the other menu, but what I tried was pretty damn good. And as far as Aura dining goes, your 200 bucks is pretty sulit here.

When a well traveled chicken gets cooked and served, it will definitely land here. I'm glad…read moresomething like this exists in the food court as it always, always has a special place in my taste buds. I have specific cravings for their grilled chicken and wide variety of side dishes to go with it. When I order, usually chicken with two sidings, I pair my protein packed meal with asian noodles and mashed potatoes or when I'm in the mood to carbo load, pesto pasta. I normally choose mornay cheese or taragon to top my chicken and make it even more mouth-watering and delectable. With a plethora of options for sauces and side dishes, the combinations and possibilities are endless. So whether you want something light or you prefer to load up, you can never go wrong with World Chicken.

The food is great as well as the services. The ambiance is excellent. I love the food priceread more

AMBIENCE Restaurant is situated where Jamba Juice used to be…read moreand it also has a second floor. When we entered, the entire first floor was packed and lines were long for ordering and claiming. The crowd eventually lessened as several minutes went by but there were still a lot of customers. FOOD We tried the 3PC Chicken Tenders and the 1PC Chicken and both had different textures especially on the coating. Tenders were typically good but the Bold BBQ dip was the star flavor in this combo; tasted really good! 1PC had tender white meat and a really thick coating, which tasted good but made the chicken actually look smaller. Biscuit was just as good as before and still somewhat plain, which I totally appreciate. At first, I thought the flavor was infused into the biscuit but turns out you put it in like you would with butter. Our flavor was honey but the experience of placing it in the biscuit was more interesting than the actual flavor. Spaghetti had a sweet and subtly unique taste. Fries had a nice and crispy texture. Among our orders, I still think only about those good and plain biscuits. SERVICE We had to wait quite awhile because there were lots of customers, and one number was called several times sometime before ours. The customer of that number never came and I was able to eventually get our order. I'd like to suggest that they use a TV screen (unless they have one upstairs already) or a pager to call out the number especially for customers upstairs.

Now this is a true Hole-in-the-wall join... and it taste bloody good!!!!…read more Simple, no BS sauces or crazy over the top accoutrements - KTC is DEEP FRIED CHICKEN !!! Made to order so it takes 20min or so); and served salt/pepper separately. To add a little acidity, comes with traditional pickled scallions and gherkins on the side - nice to nibble on with each wholesome bite of piping hot, crispy chicken bombness! Proprietor and Chef is - you guess it - Korean! So i guess it doesn't get any more traditional than that. TIPS: Order ahead, saves on the waiting time. If your ninja enough, order a whole chicken and have it delivered to Jumong - so you can add it your galbijim !!! hmmmmmmmm

On one of my last nights in Manila, I was looking for a straightforward place to meet up with some…read morefriends for an evening of eating, drinking, and laughter. Senor Pollo filled that bill perfectly. Tip: This is a very popular venue. The crowd is comprised mostly of twenty-somethings and foreigners (like moi!); if such things don't deter you, it's virtually impossible not to enjoy the excellent food, strong drinks and convivial vibe. Given Senor Pollo's reputation, it was a foregone conclusion that the food ordered by my friends and I that evening would contain several chicken selections. While the chicken here isn't quite as good as the original pollo loco, it's still completely legit ;-) Another of my favorites here are the quesadillas. Additionally, they have several very popular non-Mexican items, including fries and Buffalo wings. While the food selections are spot on, it's the drinks that make this place so popular. All the cocktails, whether they're pink and fruity or uber-Manly, have a kick stronger than a mule; no worries about excess sobriety when you're here ;-) About the only thing lacking here are hangover ready-made hangover cures; maybe they'll address that lack when next I'm in the Philippines :-)

Being someone who's not very fond of chicken, I set my expectations really low for Senor Pollo. It…read morewas my first time to try Latin chicken, and honestly, I didn't know what to expect. It was a cool, humid night, but it was terribly hot inside the restaurant. The place is al fresco, and ventilation clearly has to be improved. There were two of us, and we got a half roast chicken that went with two side dishes. The serving size was just right, but it might not be enough for two incredibly hungry people. Lol. The chicken was surprisingly tender and juicy all throughout. And I loved it even more with tons of garlic sauce! It was awesome, I can't wait to come back!

I'm a chicken wing fanatic. Coming to Manila from the US, this is one meal I can't go without…read more Wingman's signature buffalo wings were incredible. Then I tried their jerk, garlic/Parmesan, and honey BBQ. Awesome! They've got other great food too, but it's their plump crispy wings you need to come for. Maybe catch you there with their wing gloves on. It gets real messy! Rex Navarrete

In our search for the best wings place in Metro Manila, my boyfriend and I headed out to Malugay…read moreSt. in Makati and tried out WingMan. For those who are not familiar where WingMan is located, it's at The Collective (a commercial space where hipsters unite!) near Grepa Life building in Makati. As the restaurant name suggests, their main offering are... tadah - chicken wings in different flavors! Like any other wings place, they offer it in 1/2 dozen of 1 dozen with one order between 180 - 300. You can also combine different flavors of wings if you decide to get 1 dozen. We tried their Garlic Parmesan and Hickory Barbeque since both of us are not fans of spicy wings. The size of their wings is average, I've had other wings bigger than the one from WingMan though their flavor was pretty impressive. Aside from Chicken Wings, they also have healthy meals such as salads in their menu and also offers a wide selection of burgers. My boyfriend tried their Cowboy Burger, which was their Texas-inspired sandwich with BBQ sauce, bacon and caramelized onions with fries to go with. I got to take a bite out of this burger and found it especially good! I've always been a fan of anything with BBQ on it so I was happy to find that theirs measured up to my BBQ standards. They also have local and imported beers that perfectly complement your chicken wings. They also have cocktails for the ladies. One drawback of this place is that it's quite small (around 40 people can fit in) and parking is a big issue.