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.

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???

I usually order take out from here when we're in the mood for chicken. They have THE BEST chicken…read morewings in the area. Fresh chicken is cooked to order, so there's a little bit of a wait; but it's worth it for piping hot, crispy, juicy chicken. When we walked in, there was a large group of loud college students in the dining room. I looked at hubby and we were contemplating on walking out. I happened to notice that one of the waitresses was coming out of a small hallway holding a bill. Wait a minute.... there is another dining area past the bathrooms. There are semi-private and private rooms available; but since there were only two of us, we sat in the semi-private room. WE ORDERED: - Ramyun mild - the noodles reminded me of instant noodles. They were ok but tasted better after adding a little kimchi. - 1/2 order Sweet & Spicy Chicken - my favorite flavor here. It was served hot and crispy with a spicy sweet caramelized glaze: finger lickin good! - Complimentary banchan - Fresh and crunchy, perfect compliment to the chicken. The wait staff can't see you if you're in the semi and private room away from the main dining area, they rely on you to push that call button that's located at the end of your table. I appreciate that they come quickly; but you can also stop any of the wait staff passing by, even if they're not your primary waiter/tress. Your can never go wrong with CHICKEN WANGS!!!

Only have eaten take-out since its closed for in-dining but the chicken is fantastic and addictive…read more We have ordered from this location and the other closer to Porac and both locations served up great food.

When I first saw Omonok, I thought, "Ay, Korean-style? No way." Boy, I was so wrong. I finally…read moretried it and I know that I have found my favorite flavored chicken along Lilac St.! It has just the right amount of sweetness and it isn't super spicy (perfect for those who don't have a high tolerance for spicy food). In addition, unlike the other chicken restaurants, Omonok allows you to choose from three parts: drumsticks, thighs, and wings! Their menu will not overwhelm you as their chicken comes in only one flavor. I also love their version of Korean fried rice (Omo-nin) and fries with nori! Omonok is definitely one of my favorite go-to restaurants along Lilac!

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

Food is very good. Service is not bad. Paid parking around the corner. Highly recommended.read more

The first time I went to Marikina back in 2004 was for work, and my colleague brought me to Jonny's…read morefor lunch. The fried chicken restaurant was an icon of Marikina, apparently. I mean, who wouldn't be proud of Marikina's Fried, all sorts of puns intended and not. It's hilarious and captures Filipino wit and humor. But more importantly, their fried chicken is worth returning for. Years later I would become friends with the daughter of Mang Jonny. I would also taste Jonny's fried chicken in his daughter's home in London, and I would meet the man himself there too! By the way, their pancit is also yummy!

*Note: This is a 4.5 Star review…read more I've been here about 5 times already and this restaurant is one of my fave drinking places. I mean, yes, it is a Korean Fried Chicken shop but, you also get pretty good Korean cocktails which are good for sharing (or, in my case, good for one! Haha!). For the chicken, I've had the "Ganjang (Soya)" and the "Yang-Nyum (Sweet + Spicy)." Please take note that you will have to wait for 15-20 minutes but you will be served crispilicious Korean fried chicken! For the price? It's a pretty good deal! Delicious, hot, crispy-perfection! Now, for the draaanks~! Apart from the beer and soju, Gangnam Wings steps it up with super cool and tasty cocktails! They have Watermelon Soju, Pineapple Soju, Sojujitos, and drinking games like the Drinking Roulette Game. :) I recently dropped by and they have added new flavors to their Fried Chicken menu: Korean Buffalo, Korean BBQ, Honey Garlic & Soya Yogurt. They also have a new promo called "Descendants of the Chicken" where you can order any 2 of their new flavors. Each serving comes in half 10pcs chicken (Php548) or 20pcs (Php688). Also, the staff is friendly and sometimes the owner is there to personally serve your table. If you want to have a drinking sesh the Korean way, go to Gangnam Wings!

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.

The food is great as well as the services. The ambiance is excellent. I love the food priceread more

AMBIENCE Restaurant is situated where Jamba Juice used to be…read moreand it also has a second floor. When we entered, the entire first floor was packed and lines were long for ordering and claiming. The crowd eventually lessened as several minutes went by but there were still a lot of customers. FOOD We tried the 3PC Chicken Tenders and the 1PC Chicken and both had different textures especially on the coating. Tenders were typically good but the Bold BBQ dip was the star flavor in this combo; tasted really good! 1PC had tender white meat and a really thick coating, which tasted good but made the chicken actually look smaller. Biscuit was just as good as before and still somewhat plain, which I totally appreciate. At first, I thought the flavor was infused into the biscuit but turns out you put it in like you would with butter. Our flavor was honey but the experience of placing it in the biscuit was more interesting than the actual flavor. Spaghetti had a sweet and subtly unique taste. Fries had a nice and crispy texture. Among our orders, I still think only about those good and plain biscuits. SERVICE We had to wait quite awhile because there were lots of customers, and one number was called several times sometime before ours. The customer of that number never came and I was able to eventually get our order. I'd like to suggest that they use a TV screen (unless they have one upstairs already) or a pager to call out the number especially for customers upstairs.

Every dish that Mandi's Grill Grub offers is grilled to perfection, be it pork, beef, chicken, and…read moreeven fish. For our appetizer, we tried the Sisig Surprise - a pleasant surprise! Each small serving is visually appealing already because of the very creamy mashed potatoes that envelope a wonderful surprise: LEAN and grilled sisig! Lean, as in it has no fat, so that's less guilt! The milky smoothness of the mashed potatoes complements the meaty goodness of the sisig. This appetizer is so good, it could very well be a main dish! If you want more meat, then go for their version of the American rib, which is a meaty slab that is at least half a foot long! It's almost like liempo, but much softer, making it a lot easier to slice and enjoy! No need for a knife! Each serving also comes with MGG's fried rice, coleslaw, and mashed potatoes. MGG is also not afraid to experiment, so they came up with a grilled version of the Filipino classic, pork adobo! I thought the pork slices were going to be dry, but no!!! The vinegar-soy sauce marinade very much permeated the meat, making it a highly flavorful dish! There is a separate container for the adobo sauce, but there's a good chance you won't need it for the meat anymore (mix it in your rice instead!). Moreover, the adobo meat is topped with freshly ground garlic (peelings and all) and chives, while the plain rice is topped with a sunny side up egg. Sarap! Another Filipino classic that MGG offers is tapsilog, with of course, grilled beef tapa. Like the adobo, the flavor of the beef is not compromised as it already has a vinegar-y taste that's perfect for tapa! Each beef piece strictly follows a precise measurement, allowing diners to easily eat the thinly sliced meat. This dish comes with scrambled egg, MGG's salsa, and fried rice. We also tried two blue marlin dishes: the pinaputok na blue marlin belly and grilled blue marlin. The former is wrapped in aluminum foil and upon popping it, you'll be greeted by a very delicious smell! It has a very generous amount of MGG's secret sauce, which can be a substitute for soup. I enjoyed eating the pinaputok even without rice, but for me, the real star is the grilled blue marlin. It's simply good. Nothing fancy about it, just a buttery glaze, crushed garlic, and chives. It's thick, huge, and good for sharing, but I know that I could eat an order all by myself haha! It's so delectable that I forgot to take a picture of it (even the pinaputok)! My stomach is growling as I type this - I want to go back to Mandi's ASAP! Oh, and it comes with chili-garlic sauce and calamansi for a spicier and tangier gastronomic experience! But my ultimate favorite at Mandi's is their CRISPY BABY BACK RIBS. They were a surprise to me because I never expected ribs to be coated in anything; di ba usually as is lang sila when cooked? Galing! The ribs are topped with bell peppers, nuts, and very rich, cheesy, and creamy Bechamel sauce (made from scratch!). Ugh, ang sarap - napakamay ako to make simot the ribs! :D On weekends, they have special dishes like ulang (huge frehswater shrimp), shrimp inasal, porkchops, etc. They have also been experimenting on some desserts and other savory treats, so diners can try something new from time to time! Mandi's Grill Grub is located at the ground floor of #73 Bent II (same building as Nail Cottage, Cupcake Bites, and Breakfast Brothers), Lilac St. SSS Village, Concepcion Dos, Marikina. It's a cozy place with American accent pieces like superhero tin signs, old school Kellogs tin cans, and vintage soda signage.

You need to must try their ribs! Their ribs have bechamel sauce that level up the usual meat.read more