The Essential Guide to the Metro’s Best Fried Chicken
Aug 5, 2016 • Shen Mascariñas
4. Señor Pollo: Fried Chicken
Via FB: Señor Pollo
Locate the branch nearest you here. | Facebook | P145 – P520
Latin fried chicken, anyone? If you’re looking for an exciting new interpretation, head over to Señor Pollo. You can pair it with a myriad of extraordinary sides, from cilantro garlic rice to patatas bravas.
3. Kettle: Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Via FB: Kettle
Locate the branch nearest you here. | Facebook
P559 – 599
Kettle is fairly new in the metro’s culinary scene, but its growth is pretty impressive. In just three years, Kettle has expanded into six branches. The secret? Their signature dish—Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
Look forward to two hefty pieces of boneless chicken thighs, perfectly-accompanied with cornbread, gravy and honey. They’ve recently cooked up a spicy version, too, so get your taste buds ready for adventure.
2. Bad Bird: Umami Fried Chicken
Via FB: Bad Bird
4F Hole in the Wall, Century City Mall, Kalayaan Avenue cor Salamanca St, Poblacion, Makati
Open Sunday to Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday & Saturday from 11am to 12mn
(02) 887 2076 | Facebook | P140
Bad Bird’s umami fried chicken creates flavor explosions that you simply cannot live without trying. Choose from their spice levels: Safe, Spicy and Chemical with the warning that the extreme one will have you sweating. But even if you go for the “safe” one, expect an extraordinary experience.
Their fried chicken is livened up with a secret blend of spices, and it comes with awesome sides like sweet potato waffles, Kewpie corn, kimchi coleslaw, etc.
1. Max’s: Classic Spring Chicken
Via maxschicken.com
Locate the branch nearest you here. | Facebook | Website | P181 – P350
More than just a long-standing restaurant, Max’s has become a Philippine institution and tradition over the years. “The house that fried chicken built” is undoubtedly one of the country’s bests, impressing palates from all over the world. So if you’re looking to impress a foreigner, or you just want to be reminded how amazing Filipino food is, devour a Max’s Classic Spring Chicken.
Also, if you want to recreate it at home: Here’s a great recipe!
Where’s your favorite fried chicken from? Sound off below!
