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???

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

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

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.

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!

Heard this from my brother who shared a YouTube video of a chef who ate here and said it tasted…read morelike the chicken he grew up in Bacolod. Since the place was about a 15 minute walk from my condo, I first tried it on a Sunday at 2 pm. It's a small local restaurant that's open air on a corner. You can place your order in the counter but have to wait to be seated before they will bring your food. I had to wait a good 30 minutes before a table was free for the staff to clean and tell us to take that table. We got the pecho (chicken breast) and garlic rice, and I have to say, it definitely was good. Hot off the charcoal grill, it tasted best when you add the chicken oil to the rice. Chicken was juicy and was the best I had in Manila (I did try other inasal places before I made that final decision) They give you a box of gloves if you want to eat with your hands but will also give you utensils. Overall, it was a great meal that I did come back a week later at 1130 am, it was still packed but got a table that was open so no wait. Never had chicken from Bacolod but this definitely was better than Mang Inasal and Bacolod chicken.

while walking, we passed by this chicken house, and she told me a backstory about how her dad…read morealways took her to this chicken house since she was little. She was shocked to find out that it was from Bacolod . As an inasal critic here in Manila, this was by far the best inasalan I have eaten here in Manila. Plus, it's only a 1-minute walk from school!! Live, laugh, love inasal.

I take my fried chicken very, very seriously so I was pretty excited when I heard about this Korean…read morefried chicken place in Makati! It took a while to find it because we weren't sure where to turn, but there's huge BIG MAMA sign outside, so as long as you're on the right street, you wont miss it. When we entered this super simple restaurant, I started to get really hungry already! The menu consisted of a few Korean dishes but the highlight was a whole page dedicated to their chicken (get a waiter to explain it to you, because the order sizes are a little confusing!). The chicken took a while but when it arrived, UGH IT LOOKED SO GOOD. It was everything I've been looking for, juicy on the inside and the perfect crispy crust on it. It was delicious! I ended up having 4 pieces all to myself, it was that good! I liked the plain fried chicken more than the one with a glaze, but to each his own! As soon as I had it, I sent my mom a message saying that we had to eat there and so we're going back tomorrow! (Huge note, go in a big group so you can order a lot! It's about 7 pieces for the smallest order!)

I used to go there for their Korean Chicken. Recently, I went back there and I was disappointed…read morewhen the waitress said that the 2 piece chicken dish did not come with any appetizers. I then tried their Korean red soup with pork and tofu because the waitress said it was good and it came with rice and appetizers. I was disappointed that the soup barely had anything with it. It was boiling hot and was overly too spicy that it was inedible for an average customer. I just ate a small cupful and only the appetizers for dinner. It was AWFUL! Never again. Their management and cooks must have changed.

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.

When people speak of Bon Chon, the first thing that enter their heads is Bonchon style fried…read morechicken. I don't know about them, but what enters my head is their Fish & Chips! The thought of their Fish & Chips makes my mouth water! It really is such a delicious meal for a pretty small amount. Their fish is tasty, crispy and best of all, spicy! Don't get me wrong, their fried chicken is also pretty amazing. Their famous fried chicken comes in different kinds of dressings (Soy Garlic, Spicy, Honey Citrus, or Crunchy Garlic), all which taste great. Sometimes, their serving of two pieces of fried chicken just isn't enough because of how delicious they are. I've recently been trying to order the other dishes of Bon Chon. My new favorites are their their Chapchae, Fish Tacos (Really good! I can eat four of these in one sitting), Chicken Sandwich, Bulgogi Noodle Soup, and their sweet potato fries. :)

Again, we got sucked into another fast food place near our condo. The fast food culture in PI is so…read morestrong and it's crazy to see the lines at some places! We ordered a 2 piece combo and my husband ordered a six piece (thinking it would be the size of the Bonchon in the US. He was WRONG. Haha! So the size of my meal was great - 2 full size pieces of chicken with rice. His was 6 full size pieces of chicken and chicken breast served in a metal basket. The server looked at him funny as he set the order in front of us. Needless to say, my husband had a duh moment and he realized he probably should've asked. He managed to eat maybe 2 pieces when I had to tell him to stop forcing it. Overall, the chicken was pretty tasty! It has just enough crunch/crisp with each bite and the seasoning was pretty evenly distributed through the pieces I ate. Generally I am disappointed by some US Bonchon places bc the seasoning can be sparse on some of the wings but not here! If you need a quick bite, check them out but if you're unsure of the sizes, please do ask around before you spend the money on it .

Indian food makes me happy. It makes me very happy. So imagine my delight when I saw this little…read morecorner restaurant, Chi Chops, in Barangay La Paz, Makati. You know that feeling when a friend who's a great cook finally opens his little dream eatery? Yup, that's the feeling I got here. From the outside, it didn't look like an Indian restaurant, but there was a chalkboard out front promoting their chai, lassi, and samosa, and so I was intrigued. I did not expect I would find fantastic samosa and veggie roti wrap here. I also liked their rose lassi and the garlicky chicken. The food brought back fond memories of hanging out at my Indian friend's house back in high school and getting my first taste of their cuisine. Chi Chops has a well-meaning "tambayan" feel to it, and the food's home-cooked appeal and taste is affordable and worth the visit. When you do drop by, look for Loj. A warm and friendly waiter who really knows the menu.

I'm always in the mood for fried chicken! My mood even improves after eating two pieces! (Whoops,…read moresorry, TMI!) Anyway, I appreciate the fact that there is a fried chicken joint near where I live. I used to always eat here for dinner everyday because their fried chicken is THAT good. I always order their buttered batter chicken (they call it buttered chicken, so...) and it goes great with their salad with honey dressing. Their house-brewed iced tea is so good that you'd really wonder why it's got a head of froth floating in the glass. Service is quick, and the servers are polite and friendly. I'm also recommending their chicken tandoori meal with iced tea. Don't forget to ask for promos every month. Sometimes they put up value meals which are really good value for money.