Cycle 4 – Item 274

6 (Sun) October 2013

Cebu Lechon Manok

1.5

from Chic-Boy

at home

-Oksu, Seongdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea-

solo

On a visit to Manila in 2012, wandering around the hotel in search of a late-night snack, I’d stopped by Chic-Boy, knowing nothing about the place.  Knowing nothing about its signature item, I ordered a half-bird on faith and took it back to my room.  I was totally blown away (see 3.243 3.243 Seafood Platter + Pancit Bihon + Ihaw Pusit).  Since then, I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

On the final night of my recent trip, before heading to the airport, I dropped by the restaurant, ordered a whole bird for takeout, and brought it home.  Two days later, reheated in the oven, the chicken wasn’t so spectacular.  Oh well.  Maybe next time.

(See also GLOBAL FOOD GLOSSARY)

(See also RESTAURANTS IN THE PHILIPPINES)