With the recent craze in Chicken Inasal slowly taking over Manila, I thought it only right to try out the closest one to my work place. I’ve never really liked Inasal because the first time I tried Chicken Inasal, it was an awful experience. The chicken was severely undercooked and the marinade as well as the taste was just awful. It reminded me of rust.
But lately I have found a renewed relationship with it. The more I eat it at certain places, the more I appreciate it. When this dish is done well, it is simply delicious. I can certainly see why it appeals to so many people. Whilst this dish could be made for guests at an elegant dinner party, it could just as easily be served at a partypoker tournament, or as part of a buffet – it’s extremely diverse. Read on to find out about my latest experience of this popular recipe…
I think at the heart of the chicken inasal experience lies in the condiments. (Aside from the marinade of course). The Chicken Bacolod at Market! Market! had one of the best tasting vinegars I’ve ever come across. I quickly mixed vinegar, soy sauce, chili, and calamansi.
We quickly ordered Paa (chicken Leg or thigh) and 2 orders of garlic rice. Judd being a seasoned customer assured me that 1 order of garlic rice would not be enough. The food came at a reasonable time. Just enough time for idle chit-chat to be exchanged.
The food was pretty good. For the price (P95 for the chicken and P15) I would have expected a bit more bigger servings. Other joints would actually offer bigger ones, but the service was great so I couldn’t really complain.
The chicken was tender inside and well-cooked this time. The skin was crispy. I never felt that the chicken was under marinated. You could taste the Inasal taste that you are paying for when you eat at that place. The garlic rice was just the right compliment to the chicken adding the correct taste to balance out the palette. I finished up the meal and felt quite satisfied actually.
So if ever you find yourself wondering where to eat at Market! Market! you may want to try Chicken Bacolod.
Chicken Bacolod is located at the 2nd floor of Market! Market! The Fort Global City Taguig
wah! gusto ko nang kumain. now na waaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
I WANT
I love Chicken Inasal…my favorite part is Pecho :p Rwarr…you’re making me crave for chicken!
I love Chicken Inasal! Now I am craving for one. I have to go to the nearest branch LOL
Carlos,
I have a pending post about this one and sad to say it’s a bit negative. Maybe I’ll try the one in Market Market and see if I’ll change my take about Chicken Bacolod. Have you been to Chef Roberts?
By the way I added you up in my blogroll, hope you don’t mind.
Happy eating,
Pat
Haha It’s OK. I just had dinner there! I enjoyed it. Not as good as the original one but good enough! Will try Zulu Grill soon!
The way you capture food makes it more mouth watering! Wanna eat chicken inasal at 4am in the morning. Waaaahhhh!!
I love inasal too.. esp. if paired with spicy toyomansi
I love the one served in JT’s Manukan too!