If you're tired of the same-old 1-piece or 2-piece chicken, why not get yourself a 4-piece meal?…read more I am a big fan of Chicken Chicken's food. It's this small karinderia-looking place along Estrada Street, a block away from Benilde Hotel. If you see the Santisima Trinidad Church, you've gone too far. This small place hasn't changed a bit since I was in college--it still has the monoblock chairs, the big wide open window which will make you feel like someone would serenade you while you're eating (that's true though during Christmas), and of course, their food. Chicken Chicken doesn't give you a lot of options on their menu but they sure make up for it for with the quality and quantity of each serving. Believe it or not, they serve 4 pieces of chicken for every order. That'll already last you until dinner! Aside from the chicken, another bestseller is their Liempo. Don't forget to dip it in their signature sauce! For all meals, you can choose to have plain rice or order the garlic rice which I love. Last tip: the owner manages the restaurant herself. She may get cranky at times so bring a lot of patience. I promise you, the food will totally make up for it!

I remember the first time I heard about Chicken Chicken. A friend of mine in college ran into our…read moreclassroom after the lunchbreak, screaming incoherently about a scary lady, chicken the size of your face, and overcharging pedicab drivers. Sounds like the recipe for an adventure, yeah? Exactly what I thought, so I hitched up my pants and ventured so far from the safety of DLSU's Taft Avenue, I almost cried. The restaurant itself blends so well with its residential surroundings that I kept passing it without realizing it was there. After a few instances of taking out my phone, pretending I got a text while I inconspicuously turn around, I found Chicken Chicken and its owner who is always a wee bit short-tempered. It's not her fault, there are people constantly streaming into the place. It's her against about a thousand people every day -- even Ghandi would be like SHUT UP I KNOW YOUR ORDER'S COMING WAIT. The name 'Chicken Chicken' should be an indication that their flagship meal consists of two large as heck pieces of chicken and their signature dipping sauce. Be prepared to shell out extra for two (or seven) more cups of rice if you're gonna enjoy this fully, but since the meal itself is less than a hundred pesos, it shouldn't be a problem.

"I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once." - John Green…read more This would pretty much sum up the love affair I have with Flaming Wing's Wicked Oreo. I remember my first time. I took a bite, slowly.. savouring the warm deep fried goodness of batter coated oreo cookies and the cool ecstasy provided by the creamy vanilla ice cream. Then... it hit me. I was in love. Oh gosh! The presentation looked glorious. Three round, and what it looked to me at that time, puffy pancakes, topped with ice cream with sprinkles and cinnamon on it, like snow on a Christmas day. And that's not the only thing I love here at Flaming Wings. It's called the Flaming Wings for a reason. Their chicken wings, two thumbs up! I prefer their chicken tenders though. Flavour wise, there's no difference between the two. It's just the bones. And me like it when I could just pop it straight ahead into my mouth. Delish!

This is one lunch place any LaSallian wouldn't leave the alma matter without trying. They just have…read morereally, really, really great wings. Create your own rice meal by choosing the sauce for your spicy chicken (you can even opt for non-spicy or ultra spicy!), and then the dip to go with that. Over the years, I've tried a lot of different combinations which worked well for my tastes. In fact, almost everything worked! My favorite sauce-dip combination would be Smokey BBQ and Bleu Cheese. But I usually pair Smokey BBQ sauce to Wasabi Mayo and get just as good as the former with my rice. And to wrap up the Flaming Wings experience, the fried Oreo with Ice cream is something that you shouldn't miss!

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.

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.

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.

Best chicken inasal in the metro! They said this one's the closest thing to bacolod inasal…read more Love the homey ambience & the paintings inside the restaurant! Will definitely come back. It's worth the traffic! :)

This is an excellent place for BACOLOD CHICKEN INASAL...its located in Makati Cinema Square...this…read moreplace gets PACKED during lunch n dinner...now i know why!...the chicken inasal and illongo express ( cooked in coconut milk ) are my faves...ALWAYS HERE WHEN IN TOWN... THANKS FOR THE EXPERIENCE TOTO T. !

There used to be a chicken inasal place in an outdoor food court near Makati Cinema Square and Don…read moreBosco Makati. My family and I used to drive to the place just to eat chicken inasal. This was in the 1990's up until the early 2000's. We didn't mind the open-air setup and the uncomfortable concrete seats because their chicken barbecue was simply flavorsome. Sadly, that chicken inasal place is gone now. In fact, the whole open-air food court had been entirely demolished. Today, a modern condominium building stands on the exact same spot. I was too young to remember the name of the chicken inasal eatery or maybe I'm just too confused with all the various ways that the words 'Chicken', 'Inasal', and 'Bacolod' have been mixed up by new players in the chicken barbecue business. But my faintest memories tell me that our favorite inasal place had a green and yellow motif. Now, right across Makati Cinema Square sits a chicken inasal restaurant with the very same branding colors. When I spoke with the waiter, he said that they were the very same outdoor chicken place I was talking about. Sampling their paa (chicken thigh and leg), atay (liver), and isol (chicken tail or parson's nose) was a bit of a revelation to me. The meat was juicy and not sweet, unlike that one from some giant inasal food chain. Well, whether this is the Bacolod Chicken House of my younger days or not, I'm sure that I'll come back to this place. Simple, uncomplicated chicken inasal is my thing.

I remember the time when paa and pecho were a peso apart, but of course, things change with time…read more Fortunately, their chicken parts still taste great and the unlimited rice closes doors to successful diets, yet happy feelings linger. Due to their addicting and unlimited sinigang soup, you can innocently ignore the toyomansi's presence. To those who really want to eat a bit more healthily, you can opt for the one-rice meal options. And yet, happy feelings...linger.

Fast affordable and good food. Been ordering the fiesta plate.Thee halo halo medium is pretty big…read moreand has lots of toppings.

My friends already know the drill: We go to the nearest Kenny Rogers Roasters (which in our case is…read morethe one near the Vito Cruz LRT Station) on particularly stressful workdays and "eat our feelings" there. And knowing the creature of habit that I am, they already know what my order would be: the Low Calorie Healthy Plate a.k.a. the one with grilled fish, garlic rice, steamed vegetables, and iced tea a.k.a. my ultimate comfort food. For particularly bad days, I throw in dessert (Plain Yogurt) to the mix. I don't know when this particular ritual of ours began, but it has served us well. It helps that Kenny's fare is generally healthier than other fastfoods, so we can indulge without the guilt. Also, the setting is conducive to catching up and airing out our problems. It's not too loud, the lighting is nice and warm, and the seating and temperature comfortable. Apart from the meal I mentioned above, there are many other meal choices, with their Roasted Chicken as the star of the show. Try their side dishes and pick a favorite. Mine are the Coleslaw and the Sour Cream and Chives Potatoes, yum! This particular branch has a Seattles Best Coffee branch attached to it, which is convenient is you need caffeine after your meal or if some of your companions just want coffee for lunch or dinner.

Ambience Dine-in space is pretty wide and well-lit with…read morestrong morning music playing in the background to set the day's mood positively. They have television playing ads and Solenn Heussaff's is sexy and hilarious! Although they have coffee, Seattle's Best is just literally next door if you want more coffee options. Food I've just finished consuming some delicious breakfast food here for the first time. Looking for lunch solo meals isn't necessary (or possible since it really starts lunch time). The chicken is still served roasted and garlic rice plus coffee hit the spot nicely. I'm really happy their chicken still tastes good and the quarter chicken is pretty big!

In the heart of Manila is an unassuming, family-run bed and breakfast that has stood the test of…read moretime. Midtown Inn and Diner has been around for a good 30-some years, and has managed to stay true to its roots, as a diner, as a representative of Manila, and as a family business. Inspired by the eateries of the 1950s, and established in one if the most culturally-true parts of the city, and serving good ol' comfort food, Midtown Inn and Diner has an overall warm feeling. Known especially for their breakfast, not only can you have them all day, but everyday! Even their coffee preparation methods have been the same since the beginning. The Inn provides low-cost, basic, but perfectly cozy lodging for locals and foreigners alike. Many adventurers have been known to come here. Being a family business, you are guaranteed good ol' Filipino hospitality at its finest!

Inn and diners aren't really that much of a thing in Manila but I do hope that one day, they get…read morethe hype that they need. As a lola of Manila, I'd love the old vintage stuff from way back to resurface in the near future. Who wouldn't love to get a glimpse of the great good old Manila? Midtown Inn & Diner is one of the few diners that was preserved or has survived time. I've also wanted to recreate with a friend that very famous scene from Bande a Parte with Anna Karina wherein they danced in a diner. Yes, Anna Karina is my most favourite French artist and she's the Audrey Hepburn of my life. I'm also fascinated with Jean Luc Godard's French New Wave films. If you know what I'm talking about, you'd get that vibe once you step in this place. It's like the 60's vintage vibe but instead of being in France, you're in Manila.