Just like how I remembered it! We came early because we realized mid trip we haven't had Mang…read moreInasal yet and we didn't have any time during the day, but I am happy we were able to. We didn't get to do their signature unlimited rice (Unli Rice) because hindi kami sulit pero kumuha Kami ng unlimited sabaw (unlimited soup). The chicken was cooked to perfection with a little bit of char. It was tender and Smokey. Very flavorful. When you eat here, you have to get the chicken oil all over your rice. This goes perfectly with a toyo mansi sauce. I believe you can get chili peppers too. Just ask for it. For the dessert, we had halo halo and I believe was a caramel con heilo. They were both so yummy. Halo Halo is a classic but the caramel con heilo knocks it out of the park. I love how the flan goes well with the saba bananas and ice cream. Can't wait to visit home again, and come back to the Philippines and of course Mang Inasal.

Palabok, lumpia tokay and the most amazing chicken and rice! This ranks with Nando's Peri Peri for…read moreme as far as the base marinated chicken when it comes to flavor!!! Sweet and smoky balance, great to eat with rice and chicken oil. I loved the crunchy lumpia and the flavor of the bean sprouts dipped in the vinegar was fresh and tasty. Palabok had three best sauce so far. I like the pork chunks and the strength of the savory sauce!

Moving back into Manila, Andok's was just across a walk away. I can easily say that I went to them…read moreat least 3 times a week. Their roasted chicken is juicy, you don't need to dip it on their gravy sauce. They also got good Pork BBQ for cheap in the neighborhood. Not to mention, BBQ Liempo (belly), as well as the Fried Pork Liempo. Those are my go-tos if I need to switch out the chicken taste. This is on the corner closest to the Shaw gate for Kapitolyo. Open 24/7 unless it's a Holiday. They also serve some cold drinks, as well as your Red Horse beer.

When it comes to straightforward, no-nonsense, delicious chicken, Andok's is it. This is what you…read moreneed to purchase if you're on the prowl to take out a filling, highly affordable meal that you won't have to wait ages for. All you need is to cook some rice at home and you're done. I remember eating this so many times in Boracay when my friends and I wanted to save a buck or two for our drinks later in the evening or for cover charge in some pretentious bars. Haha. I eat it here on occasion as well and I can vouch for the fact that the taste has remained unchanged and that's definitely a good thing.

If you're looking for straightforward Filipino comfort food in the BGC or Market! Market! area,…read morethis spot is a solid contender--especially since they serve beer. They are best known for their signature roast chicken and pork belly, but the rest of the menu holds its own. We visited over the weekend for a late lunch (around 2:00 PM) and tried the fried chicken and pork belly. While the flavors were still good, you could tell the food had been sitting out for a while. Even though we arrived during off-peak hours, the restaurant was still about 80% full, so it would have been great if they served a fresher batch rather than what was left under the heat lamp. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which goes a long way. Don't expect anything fancy; the setting is quite basic and nothing to write home about. This branch is significantly better in terms of quality and service compared to their Makati location. Only issue I have is that they obviously ran our of clean utensils, they offered disposable ones that did not match. Fork was plastic and the spoon was wooden. For the price and quality, it's a nice place to visit if you're in the neighborhood and craving the basics. It's reliable Filipino fare, though your experience might be even better if you catch them during peak hours when the food turnover is higher.

This is some of the better rotisserie chicken I've had. The Philipines is all about their chicken,…read morefried, rotisserie, backed, broiled chicken and Potatoes, that's about it (Forest Gump Shrimp Props)! Try this place, as you can grab a large chunk of delicious bird and when you have cleaned the bones, you find the tightly woven lemon grass that was placed in the chickens ... lol, tastes GREAT!

If Jollibee and Bonchon had an illicit affair, Manang's Chicken would be their lovechild…read more PROS: Menu items that offer their delectable chicken but other Filipino faves too, like spaghetti and burgers; Double fried chicken coated with a special sauce that's "Lasang Bonchon" but sweeter and with sesame seeds. The chicken's big and the insides are juicy; They're in the same price range as Bonchon and 4 Fingers, but with unlimited rice! How Pinoy is that?; Their potato chips are insane. They're legit potatoes sliced thinly and fried to perfection, served with dips that can never be enough. CONS: We had their Triple Chocolate Cupcake Sundae and it was less than enjoyable. The cake itself was dry, like you had cake microwaved in a mug that tastes better. Guess dessert isn't their strong suit. TL;DR: The Filipino Bonchon has its own taste and a more Pinoy feel. Do not even attempt walking out of Manang's Chicken without having their potato chips.

Whenever you mention that you want to eat at 'Manang's in Katipunan', people immediately assume…read moreit's the famed cafeteria inside Ateneo. It's actually a safe conclusion to fall in to, but nowadays the Manang's I always refer to is the one outside the campus. On the ground floor of One Burgundy Plaza is one of the best double fried chicken variants in the Metro. What sets them apart from Korean chicken stars like Bonchon is that their taste is localized just right. The crispy skin has just a teensy tiny hint of sweetness but is accompanied by a garlicky spiciness. The kicker here is that the chicken cuts are really large as compared to other establishments, so you feel you're really getting your money's worth. Parking however, is practically non-existent. It's best to park somewhere else or go here on foot. You can also double park outside if you're feeling adventurous but I wouldn't recommend it.

I had to try the jollibee here to see if it was different from the US. It's about the same but they…read morehave chicken cutlet here and they don't have that in the states. Super tasty! Staff were friendly. You can have a bday party here too. I don't think you can do that in the US. Plenty of seating here.

Open 24 hours, what is better late night than some spicy fried chicken, a burger, spaghett, rice,…read moregravy, and fries? Even better it can be delivered to your front door at anytime. So out of pure laziness with Jollibee located just a 4 minute walk from my hotel, while on vacation and not wanting to eat the hotel food, I ordered Jollibee in Makati. Took about 25 minutes to prepare and have delivered, I went overboard and ate a total of five pieces of chicken, an aloha burger, fries, jolly spaghetti, rice, and gravy. I'm busting at the seems as I write this, but food was great. Jollibee always hits the spot.

When it comes to food, other than taste, presentation is key! Binalot is not some fancy place to…read moreget great Filipino food but it's very casual. Their prices are very affordable and budget friendly. It's name already explains what it is and how it's served. Most of their meals are served wrapped in banana leaf! It just makes everything taste better. The longer you leave it in their, the better the food tastes. It's pretty cool how the thought of this because this idea is not new. People in the past have been doing this and they use banana leaves as a plate. I love their Beef Tapa! Once you open your wrapped meal, it comes with rice, salted egg, and tomatoes. It's very good! The salted egg is the best! It goes well with the meal. I like mixing mine in rice. They have other good things in the menu and I can't wait to try them real soon!

What started out as a small business delivering food wrapped in banana leaves is now a common sight…read morein commercial centers. Most eat here because of their simple everyday Filipino dishes while others do so for the novelty of eating in banana leaves. I grew up in the province so eating food served in banana leaves has lost its novelty for me. But having said that, a probinsyano in the metro will have a hard time looking for places to eat food that you grew up with. Binalot remedies that. I love their combination of tocino and red eggs. The tocino is soft and not tough and rubbery like what others serve. Some will complain that the tocino is too sweet for them but that's the way I like mine. The red eggs will be a hit or miss and that's not surprising. I love the ones that are not too salty and with an oily yolk. They also have bopis that almost manages to match the delicious one that my lola used to cook for us.

Binalot is a known Filipino fast food joint that is unique because their meals are all wrapped in…read morebanana leaves. My first experience of this was all the way in Subic when we were driving around and looking for a place that served cheap breakfast food. Binalot offers the usual Filipino dishes that are partnered with rice and red eggs. I personally love their Tapa named Tapsarap that has a catchy sound to it. The beef is soft and the marinade is sweet and spicy. They serve quite a generous amount of beef, rice and red egg that you'll be full afterwards. I also love their red egg because it does not overpower the taste of the Tapa and it is not that salty compared to other joints that serve red eggs with their combo meals. Their Adobo is also worth to try if you're looking for another alternative to the Silog menu.

This location's chicken is a bit off. Their seating arrangement is quite strange too. Staff are…read morefriendly though!

I don't know how Mang Inasal hasn't taken over the Fast Food World with their chicken, bbq sticks,…read moreand rice. I was too lazy to leave the hotel so I ordered some from delivery through Grab App. The flavored grilled chicken was better or as good as any fried chicken and that is saying a lot out here where there's some really good fried chicken. The pork bbq sticks are fatty, flavorful, and delicious. The Java rice or rice made with turmeric has a subtle flavor and was good with a little soy sauce, calamansi, and peppers. I would recommend getting some Mang Inasal on your lazy hotel days in Manila.