Sunrise Buckets is known for their wings and the "beach vibe" decor. I read that the owners (who…read moreare sisters) were inspired by their travels abroad (and wing addiction!) to put up their own restaurant. The place is the cozy, laid-back with walls covered in beach photos & actual surfboards. The only thing missing is the chill-out or beach house tunes to go with your meal. For first timers, I suggest you order their half pound wings (4-5 pieces) so that you can try more than one flavor. The prices will vary to the flavors you choose. Of couse, you should try their Sunrise Original (Php175, 3.82USD for half pound). If you like it super spicy, go try their Ultimate Crazy Hot (Php245, 5.35USD for half pound). The most popular flavor is the Jack Daniels (Php245, 5.35USD for half pound)! Just imagine crispy wings with the sweetness of Jack Daniel's whiskey. Yum! :D I recommend the Black Peppered (Php175, 3.82USD for half pound) and the Smokin' BBQ (Php165, 3.60USD for half pound). Oh, they also have a wide selection of beers! Head on over with your friends for a chill hang out :)

When I'm craving chicken wings, the first place I think of is Sunrise Buckets. The wings are crisp…read moreand juicy, the chili fries are topped generously and the service is always attentive and quick. I like the mild New York Buffalo wings because it's got the right amount of heat and is great when tipped in sour cream. The Jack Daniel's and Hot n' Sticky.Maple are also great options of you're looking for something a little sweet. You can wash those wings down with a selection of different beers, or try their peach house blend iced tea. They've also got some seriously thick milkshakes for the days when you decide to throw your diet out the window. Found on the ground floor of a small commercial center called Madison Place, parking can be difficult so either come early to grab a slot, prepare to wait or order to take your wings home. I like the beach-y vibe of the place, they've got surfing paraphernalia all over the walls and their TVs are almost always showing surfers and gorgeous beaches around the world.

You want to love a place like Frankie's. A craft beer in hand, a plate of wings piled high--it's…read morethe universal language of late nights and bad decisions. Walking in on a Saturday night, I half-expected that familiar college-town hum--a low murmur of conversation, sticky tables, and the faint smell of fried dreams. Instead, the place was eerily quiet, like the party wrapped up long before I got the memo. I went for the classics--half a dozen of their Signature Buffalo Spicy and half a dozen Salted Egg Bone-In Wings, with blue cheese sauce riding shotgun. A side of rice (because it's Manila--of course there's rice) and mashed potatoes that... well, we'll get to those in a second. The beer--a cold Honey Ale from a local craft brewer--was the unsung hero of the night. Finally, someone in Manila brewing something that didn't taste like regret and melted ice. The wings? Definitely not bad. Crispy, juicy--like they actually respected the bird. But if you're going to throw your name in the ring for best wings in town, you need to bring more than just competence. The Salted Egg seasoning--Southeast Asia's current golden child--was a heavy, clumsy affair. It coated every inch of the wing like a thick winter jacket. No chili kick, no garlic bite--just a flat, salty blanket that had me checking my pulse halfway through. The Buffalo sauce, their so-called signature, leaned way too sweet--more candied ketchup than the tangy, spicy, vinegary slap you want from proper Buffalo wings. And then there was the blue cheese sauce--if you could even call it that. The kind of stuff that comes squeezed out of a sad little plastic packet, shelf-stable for the next nuclear winter. You know the one--overly loose, weirdly tangy, with about as much real blue cheese as a 7-Eleven hot dog. A sauce like that isn't just disappointing--it's disrespectful. The mashed potatoes were some kind of crime against carbs. Lumpy, under-seasoned, with a pale, plasticky cheese blanket on top that made me wonder what the poor spuds did to deserve this fate. The rice, surprisingly, became the unsung palate cleanser--cutting through the heaviness and giving the meal at least some rhythm. Service was the kind that leaves you alone--sometimes a little too alone. You had to flag someone down like you were hailing a cab in the rain. Look--Frankie's isn't a bad joint. If you're already three beers deep and need something fried to keep you vertical, they'll do the job. But for an avid wing eater--someone who's chased those little fried miracles across NYC--this was just another forgettable night. And when it comes to wings, forgettable is the worst sin of all.

The garlic Parmesan wings were pink in the middle and warm..not hot. Which means it's wasn't cooked…read morefully and went straight from the freezer to the fryer. As juicy as a water soaked Amazon box. The classic Buffalo wings were mediocre at best. Underwhelming flavor and I'm being nice and generous in stating "flavor". Sauce is consistent with a mixture of ketchup, old tobasco sauce, flour for thickness. This experience ALMOST made me become vegan. The service folks were good and prompt, smiling and welcoming . They offered to fry it again. However, that would dry the chicken further.

Flaming Wings will always have a soft spot in my heart. It is an unassuming hole in the wall along…read moreKatipunan Ave, and was home to some of the best times I had with my friends when we were all still studying in the area. This was a while ago, and so many other restaurants around it have come and gone, but it has proven to have what it takes to be yet another Katipunan institution. Being students, clearly we worked around a tight budget. Flaming Wings always did the trick for us, because you got more than what your money would normally get you. A favorite, for example, is their Chicken Tenders Meal, which includes strips of buffalo chicken tenders (your choice of Original, Mind n' Sweet, Smokey BBQ, Wild, Caribbean Jerk, or Oriental Zing -- I always go for Original), dip (your choice of Bleu Cheese, Wasabi Mayo, Balsamic Mayo, Ranch, Honey Mustard, or Aioli -- I always get Bleu Cheese), a cup of rice, and a drink (your choice: iced tea, lemonade, or bottled water). All for P130. It used to be cheaper, but I'm not complaining about its present price. Here's a tip: Ask your server for some of the sauce (not dip) on the side. There's a little extra cost, but if you love sour buffalo wings sauces like I do, it is such a thrill. A cheap thrill, but a thrill. Their chicken aside, a Super-Stuffed Pork Chop, which goes for only P190, is also a worthy meal... or an adversary, depending on your appetite. The serving is as big as the plate, which leaves little room for movement, but so much bang for your buck.

Thanks to my friends who are constantly looking for new places to eat because fast food chains are…read morealways full and making us sick. Back in college, this became our hangout and lunch place because they serve different food other than what fast food chains serve and also their food prices are budget friendly especially that most of their market are students. When I graduated from college, I missed their buffalo wings that's why I got excited when they opened a branch in Katipunan--the other side of Taft Avenue. Though I don't really come back for their wings, I come back for their wicked oreos. I fell in love with it even though I really don't eat oreos (yes, please feel free to judge). The only thing that I don't like is that Katipunan is so jam-packed and its not easy to find a parking slot so better come in earlier preferably on weekends to avoid the hassle.

Buffalo's Wings N' Things + Chubby's Rib Shack in Makati is where I binge eat when I need Chicken…read moreWings! Yes, it's 2 restaurants in one place. But, I just go here for the wings :) They have a variety of sauces to choose from depending on how tame or HOT you want your wings to be. Actually, I really don't like my food to be too spicy. BUT, I recommend that you try their Ultimate Wingsanity challenge! You need to sign a waiver before trying it. Yes, it is that HOOOT! I barely survive with their Armageddon Sauce (2-3 levels lower than the Wingsanity). :( Anyways, I did try the challenge with my brother. I had one bite & I was literally crying! My mouth went numb & I couldn't think after that. It was definitely an experience! I can actually tolerate the spiciness of the Rookie! My fave non-spicy sauces are the Honey BBQ and Garlic Parmesan. Their wings are go very well with their dirty rice & blue cheese dip. I also recommend the Triple Mini Burgers, served hot and cheese oozing everywhere. :) Get ready to get your hands dirty, because that's the only way to enjoy these wings!

I don't think I've ever ordered anything in Buffalo's Wings 'n Things that I didn't enjoy! Let's…read morestart off with their appetizers, I'd recommend the Chili 'N' Cheese fries, and their Nachos with Jalapeno. These appetizers go extremely well with a nice cold bottle of San Miguel Beer if I might say so myself! :) But of course, as expected, my favorite in Buffalo Wing's 'N' Things is their chicken! More often than not, I order their Hand Battered Dirty Chicken Tenders! It's pure awesome that they have options on their menu that you pick from to help you decide what level of spiciness you can handle for your chicken from mild to hot! I like spicy food so I usually order my chicken tenders with the spiciness level called Firehouse Classic with a side of Bleu Cheese as the dip! I always plan to eat something new whenever I enter this restaurant because they have a lot of different kinds of food to choose from, but I always end up ordering their chicken. Soon, I'll make sure to try something I've never had before... Maybe. :)

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.

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.

A few months before BonChon and the other Korean chicken joints came to the Philippine shores,…read morethere was Chicken Charlie. The first time I tried it was in this branch in QC. There was a long line and a long wait just to get one box of the soy garlic chicken. With one bite, I understood why. The chicken is so crunchy, the whole deal seemed unreal. Close your eyes when biting and you wouldn't even know it's actually chicken. That is until you cut into the juicy, flavorful meat. The first experience was simply unforgettable. To this day, I get really bad cravings for their chicken every time I remember how good that first bite was. I love how creative they've become with the menu. There's the usual chicken portions -- they have value meals with one-piece, two-piece or chops, they have a chicken basket with 3, 6 or 12 pieces, they have it in a burger bun, they have it in a bowl with rice, they have it on top of greens, you can even get your chicken with noodles.

I'm pretty sure Chicken Charlie was here way before the whole Bon Chon craze. I remember being…read moretreated here by my aunt during the first week that I just got back from the U.S., and I told her that I wanted to try something new (of course by then, I've had a good dose of Jollibee). Their chicken wings are double-cooked, and served as either soy garlic or spicy. They serve various meal items for chicken wings at a cheap price (at least cheaper than the competition), and somehow I like their version just a bit better. I always go for the spicy option, and I wasn't disappointed at all. It's hot enough to want an extra serving of rice, but not anywhere near tongue-burning sensation. If given the choice to choose between the two, I think Chicken Charlie offers a better flavor and price range than its competition. Also, they have Dynamite Jalapeños - hands-down winner for me!

We ended up at Wingstop because we just wanted a place to sit, talk and munch without the rituals…read moreof a full meal. While ordering our 11-pc Batter-Fried Wings, the cashier told us that we had 3 FREE WINGS! Turns out they had a promo where you get free wings. I didn't even know about this promo! So, the promo is, you get FREE WINGS, based on your order: 5 wings - 1 wing free 7 wings - 2 wings free 11 wings - 3 wings free The free wings must be the same type (classic or batter-fried), and can only be one flavor. If you complete all the flavors on the card, you get a P1,000 GC! Promo period is from May 23 - August 31, 2016. Too bad they don't deliver. They do have order pick-up, so next time I can just drive over and pick up my wings, or hang out there first, read a book. Gotta take advantage of the free parking at Circuit Makati while you can! The 11-pc Batter-Fried Wings is P395, but because of the promo, we were actually getting 14 pcs! That's P28/pc. It's a mix of the drumette, and the wingette + tip. We got the Lemon Pepper, Louisiana Rub, Honey Garlic and Teriyaki this time. Then after that, I also had some Wingstop again and tried the Garlic Parmesan and Mild Buffalo. To me, the dry rubs (Lemon Pepper, Louisiana Rub and Garlic Parmesan) are the best flavors I have tried from Wingstop, Garlic Parmesan being the one I liked best, and will probably be the ones I will keep on ordering. I didn't really like the Teriyaki - the molasses and some kind of lime flavor was too strong. I expected the Teriyaki to taste like sweet ginger soy syrup, so the molasses flavor threw me off. As for the Honey Garlic, I expected it to taste like honey and fried garlic, and was disappointed by the addition of the soy sauce component. It was milder, but still similar to the Teriyaki. The Mild Buffalo was just a mild hot sauce coated chicken, no ranch or blue cheese dressing included (must be bought separately). I was expecting a buttery, garlicky, sweet and hot sauced chicken wing. Flavor-wise, I think I like the flavor profile of Frankie's Wings much better. This is not to say that Wingstop's chicken is not good. The chicken wings were crispy and juicy. Unfortunately, I just did not like the sauces I tried, and it's a personal preference. Who knows, you might turn out to like them! Fortunately for me, there are more flavors for me to try. The promo is a big incentive for me to go back and try the other flavors. The restaurant is clean, everything is still new. Air-conditioning is cold, always a plus. They have a sink where customers can wash their hands, but they also provide plastic gloves. The sink was fun, you push the front of the sink with your knee to turn on the faucet.

INDEED, "CRAVE FOR MORE" was finally justified. Last night there were vacant tables so we tried and…read morewe were greeted by a service attendant and soon our server came to take our order. The food choices are good and very affordable. The place has a nice instagrammable ambiance and the food servers are attentive and courteous. Our server last night was Mark and he did his job well. Their chicken wings come in different sauces. Who wouldn't love their Dry rubbed Garlic Parmesan, Indeed it was superb and very tasty up to the bones. I'll try their other food in the menu next time.

Of the restaurants iin Estamzia, this is the one I go to the most. I simply cannot resist the…read morePepper Jack Steak Wrap. Occasionally bring my "adopted" family here, and the young kids love the wings and the variety of sauces. I have a Bistro card and get a very welcome discount. TIP: The sauce in the wrap drips out when eating. Made a mess on my shirt and pants first time. Lean over and eat above the serving basket.

I was actually invited to the launch of Buffalo Wild Wings in the Philippines, and I have seen how…read moreloud and busy the store could be when every nook and cranny is filled with people. It's total mayhem that I dpn't want to be in, unless everyone is wearing the colors that I support, or the jerseys that represent my favorite teams as well. It is one of the more respectable sports bars since their dozens of HD screens actually stream live events, plus other interesting sports-related stuff. Now, wouldn't it be fun if everyone gets into the sporting spirit and just have a place where they could catch a game? The food, though, needs some work .The price points are a bit too expensive for beer grub that you could get way cheaper somewhere else. The flatbread pizzas are good, though the texture of the crust could be improved as it could get tough as it cools. I have tried the pork sliders which come in threes, and the entire thing is still too "bitin". I would give mad props to the other burgers, though, because they are perfect as they are. If only they'd be a little cheaper... All in all, their servings are a bit small. I'm used to overwhelmingly huge servings in sports bars, which actually make it perfect for sharing with friends. My opinion of sports bar or sports diner food is something that could stay on the table for hours without turning soggy or limp. It should also be large enough to feed a brawny man like me. Now, that could be an unfair statement, since I didn't eat anything the whole day during my visit. Recently, I went back when the opening day euphoria has faded, yet the place is still really full - a testament that people actually love the feel, the ambience and the food.