The Tastiest Fried Chicken in Metro Manila, Ranked
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No two fried-chicken dishes are the same.
This classic dish comes in many forms: pan-fried, deep-fried, pressure fried, or air fried—with a coating of seasoned flour or batter, or even no breading at all. It can be plain or flavored, with different levels of spiciness and sauces or dips that complement the crunch and succulence.
While this wide variety of styles means everyone has their own opinion on the best fried chicken, we can all agree that really good fried chicken must always have these three qualities: tender, flavorful, and crunchy. Here’s our ranking of 5 famous fried chicken joints in Metro Manila that meet these criteria.
5. Shakey’s
Shakey’s golden fried chicken is an excellent example of fried chicken that's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. This dish is hand-breaded in the restaurant’s secret recipe, and it's best enjoyed with the restaurant’s undyingly popular deep-fried potato slices, Mojos.
4. Bonchon
If you like the combination of crispy skin and a light glaze on your fried chicken, Bonchon’s K-Style Chicken is for you. It's marinated in the restaurant’s signature flavors and always double fried for that super crispy breading that's bursting with flavor. And before you ask: Yes, the K-Style chicken is as flavorful on the inside as it is on the outside, ensuring lip-smacking fried chicken goodness with every single bite!
Enjoy a free 1pc. K-Style Chicken with rice when you spend a minimum of P500 with your BDO card until September 30, 2022. Grab this deal now at Bonchon in SM Megamall.
3. Buffalo's Wings N' Things
The chicken wings at Buffalo's Wings N' Things come in a variety of savory and spicy glazes coating crispy chicken skin, like Chipotle Lime and Sriracha Garlic. And because wings have the highest skin-to-meat ratio, you’ll want to go for these when you're feeling extra indulgent.
2. Hot Star
One of the biggest reasons we love Hot Star’s fried chicken cutlets is because of their generous serving size. This deep-fried treat comes well-seasoned with salt and pepper, and you can customize the Taiwanese street-style fried chicken depending on which piece you want, what type of breading to get, and what flavor to try.
Visit Hot Star in SM Megamall now and get the XXL Chicken Package for P1,059 and JR Chicken Package for P769. Both packages include 4 pieces of chicken, 4 cups of rice, 2 sides, 2 spaghetti, and 4 drinks.
1. Max's Restaurant
Max's Restaurant is “the house that fried chicken built” and every bite of its Filipino-style fried chicken proves why. It's been around for decades, and this Filipino classic still boasts crispy, golden-fried skin that perfectly complements the juicy tenderness of the chicken every. Single. Time.
Satisfy your fried chicken cravings on your next visit to any SM malls nationwide. For more exciting discounts and promos, visit the SM Deals site or download the SM Malls Online app!
