Alex III's Fried Chicken!

L26 B14 Chevelle cor.
Pontiac Sts., South Fairview
Park Subd., Fairview, QC

Alex III's Fried Chicken

Served with Kropeck and

Mushroom Gravy

Usapang Fried Chicken #36: KAFE BATWAN!

Cafe Batwan
Amorsolo Drive
Rockwell, Makati City 

Sinigang Fried Chicken (P295)

with cassava fries ang

bell pepper gata

Alex III Brings Back Chicken Honey!

L26 B14 Chevelle cor.
Pontiac Sts., South Fairview
Park Subd., Fairview, QC

Chicken Honey (P290/half)

After a long absence, Alex III brings back an Alex III original and a classic! The juicy and well-seasoned Chicken Honey may be eaten with or without gravy/catsup! 

Tip: It's perfect with Alex III's Java Rice!  

Alex III BLOWOUT BOX 2: Fried Chicken & Grilled Liempo!

L26 B14 Chevelle cor.,
Pontiac Sts., South Fairview
Park Subd., Fairview QC

Alex III's Blowout Box 2! 

Indulge on fried chicken & grilled liempo

and the popular Java Rice 

for only P159!

Blowout Box 2 Includes:

Jave Rice, Achara, Java Sauce, 

Canned Pepsi, Spoon & Fork!

1 Fried Chicken + 1 Grilled Liempo

Usapang Fried Chicken #35: HOT-STAR LARGE FRIED CHICKEN!

Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken
Robinsons Galleria

Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken

I just chanced upon Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken one lunch time while choosing among the numerous many food stalls in Robinsons Galleria. But I knew about this already having watched a show that featured the extra-large chicken on Channel 11.

Yes, the fried chicken was humongous! My first thought was how to finish it considering that I had some other food stuff I ordered and wanted to try out. Well, before I knew it, naubos ko na siya. How was it? It was good fried chicken with slightly not-so-soft breading. Minor point. What's important is that the chicken meat was kept juicy and well-seasoned. As a matter of fact, I didn't even touch the gravy (that looked, well, too 'anemic' for me).   

Usapang Fried Chicken #34: MAJESTIC FAMILY RESTAURANT!

Majestic Family Restaurant
SM Cebu

We came from watching "Cinderella" when we came across Majestic Family Restaurant. I got a bit excited wondering if it's the same people behind the iconic Majestic Ham. Whatever, it was already late and we haven't eaten dinner yet. We were famished and we're at that point where anything edible would taste fab. 

I had the Majestic Fried Chicken (yes, I can got the half-chicken!) with the kropek bed. How's the chicken? It was slightly over fried making the meat, as expected, dry and bitter. It was bland and the gravy was runny and tasted like it came from a sachet. The kropek was okay, though. No... I take it back. The oily, and cold kropek was fab! 

Usapang Fried Chicken #33: BAD BIRD!

Bad Bird
Hole in the Wall
Century City Mall, Kalayaan
Makati City

Waffle Plate (P290)

One dinner time, Tita Nelia ("Let's Cook My Way!") suddenly remembered this fried chicken place they tried and loved called Big  Bird a food stall located in Hole in the Wall, Century City Mall.   

I had the Waffle Plate which has two Sweet Potato Waffles, Butter, Maple Syrup and yes, with two 'substantial chicken cuts' (which had been breaded with a zillion herbs and spices!) and an additional order of buttery corn-on-a-stick! Love it! 

Corn on a Stick (P95)

Usapang Fried Chicken #32: Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken!

Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken
SM City North Edsa, Annex 

Lemon & Garlic (P525)

Peri-Peri Chicken has always been our comfort food. Tita Nellia and I would go to Greenhills or Megamall just to have the Portuguese-Style Grilled Chicken. Then, just recently, I  got "rediscovered" Peri-Peri (after a few months being too busy) when I had a reunion (of sorts) with my former TV5 co-workers at the Annex branch. The chicken's still very good and they have eight new sauces! My favorite? Mango Lime and Honey Pinakurat!  

Thank you to the Manager, Ms. Ma. Elisa Sumaway! You have such a professional and attentive staff! 

Java Rice (P50)

Usapang Fried Chicken #31: CHEF LAU'S PUGON ROASTERS!

Chef Lau's Pugon Roasters
Welcome Rotonda,QC

Yes, I know! I know that this not fried chicken but I have to make an exception this time. Why? Well, I like Pugon Roasters' Roast Chicken. I love it. For P99 a pop, this is good food. The chicken is flavorful and look at the presentation... chef na chef ang dating!  

How I wish that Chef Lau makes a killing with this new product (on the condition, that he maintains the quality of chicken and the cleanliness of the branches). How I wish to see more Pugon Roasters around Metro Manila soon and how I wish that all Mang Inasal branches gets eaten up and close down soon.  

Usapang Fried Chicken #30: IHOP RESTAURANT!

IHOP Restaurant 
Bonifacio Global City

I was already warned by a handful of people about IHOP. But still I wanted to try the place. I just wanted to know how bad it is. It's not bad. It's really bad. 

We were served really bad omelet and really bad pancake. They didn't even hide this fact with good presentation at least, gaganahan ka.  But no. IHOP serves bad food, it's like they know it and they are proud of it.  

I've been saying that how can you go wrong with fried chicken??? Apparently, IHOP discovered the worst recipe for fried chicken and patented it. Service? Let's not go there. 

Usapang Friied Chicken #29: STACKERS!

Stackers Burger Cafe
Annex, SM North Edsa

Stackers Fried Chicken (P165)

I saw this store on my way to the bank (Chinabank is just beside Stackers). I haven't eaten here though I've seen the other branches. I wasn't in the mood for a burger that day (I think they specialize in burgers) so I inquired if they have my all-time comfort food... that's right, fried chicken. They have. So, what did you think happened? 

 

How was it? Well, the chicken was a bit dry and the breading matigas and the color, too dark (not the ideal golden brown). It had this bitter taste  probably because they over fried my chicken. Of course, the person in charge denied this who, apparently, is the brand's area manager. I don't care, the fact remains that they over fried my chicken and they lied about it. 

Do I recommend Stackers? Yes... to my enemies.
 

Usapang Fried Chicken #28: IKKORYU!

Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
L/5 Shangri-La Plaza East Wing  
#477-8333 

Karaage 

After finishing Ikkoryu's Ajitama Tonkotsu (P380) and Yuzu Tama Tonkotsu (P380), I asked my host, Mr. Kenji Komura (Ikorryu's Director of Public Relations), if it's okay if I order Karaage. Being an accommodating host that he is, he gladly did the ordering for me. 

It was one excellent Karaage. It was crispy and seasoned well (though I was expecting bite-sized chicken). And it didn't need any sauce or gravy, it's perfect as it is.

Usapang Fried Chicken #27: ALEX III!

Alex III Restaurant
Wilson St., Greenhills 

It's been a long while since I last posted fried chicken here. Except for my regular KFC and Bon Chon binges, I haven't tried any new restaurant that serve good fried chicken lately. Until I tried the Sizzling Boneless Fried Chicken at Alex III (only at the Wilson branch)! It has boneless and breaded fried chicken strips on top of buttered mixed vegetables served on a sizzling plate! And it comes with rice of your choice. For me, it's Garlic Rice, anytime!  

Sizzling Boneless Fried Chicken (P289)

By the way, this fried chicken dish with three more specials (Sizzling Boneless Chicken Barbecue, Fish and Shrimp, and Grilled Tanigue Steak) are available only at the Alex III, Wilson branch in the meantime.

Siquijor Lunch!

It was way past lunch time when we decided to eat in the resort. I asked our driver if Siquijor has any famous food that they're proud of. I didn't get any proper answer so, we just had what was available: food that can easily be found in Manila. But in fairness, merong effort ang food dito from the presentation to the taste. And best of all, murang-mura ang food dito.

Breaded Fried Chicken (P140)

Buttered Chicken (P135)

Lechon Kawali (P140)

Beef Tapa (P150)