I don't usually order any chicken meals on fast-food chains or restaurants because my family have been running a 'chicken' business for nearly a year now and that is aside from having a small eatery in our house that offers chicken dishes. I don't really want to get into details for I might sound unappreciative but I suppose having chicken on all meals of the day and a chicken-stuffed-refrigerator (that smells awful btw) would explain to you why.

But with Bonchon Chicken arriving in Davao City, I don't know if I can even help myself from going to their store. Hyped as the most delicious chicken that has ever landed a Filipino's palate, I was wondering how it tastes like. Ohhmm.nomnom. I can only imagine.



Then came the day I finally got to taste the oh so talked about Bonchon Chicken during its opening at The SM Annex Davao! And damn all the chickens in Davao, Bonchon has the best tasting chicken here so far - followed by ours (shameless plug for a small nameless chicken grill - Disclaimer: Mom forced me to insert this!).

Photo Credits: RM Bulseco

The BonChon Chicken is said to be double-fried for the reason that double frying dissolves the fat between the chicken's meat and the skin. The result is an extra crispy chicken that favors health-conscious costumers. Before the second frying phase, the fried chicken is glazed with Bonchon's savory secret sauce and then fried to crisp perfection.

Aside from Bonchon's world renowned chicken, they also have a wide range of dishes on their local menu. They have their own take on the English classic of fish and chips, crispy squid rice, onion rings, and the fish taco which was inspired by the California food truck mishmash of Korean and Mexican.



Their Korean bulgogi's also gives a gooood impression, especially the crunchy chicken bulgogi over rice. The rice itself is seasoned with a sweet-pungent sauce that makes every spoonful ecstatic. Bonchon's Bulgogi Fest also comes with Korean Beef Bulgogi Wrap and Beef Bulgogi Rice. And to fully savor the Korean atmosphere of the place, why not try their Chapchae Noodles and Kimchi Coleslaw? :-)

Photo Credits: BonChon Philippines

 
What became my instant favorite at BonChon, aside from the chicken, is their Korean Yogurt (KoYo). To be specific I love the Banoffee Pie variant of their KoYo. It's layered with creamy yogurt, crunchy baked graham pie crust and topped with banana drizzled over with caramel syrup.

In the end of my first Bonchon experience, I realized I can't chicken out of eating chicken. Scientists may say or prove that eating chicken can make someone gay by producing estrogen-whatever-shit that is, that's not really my concern though, but I'd still eat chicken even for the rest of my life. Not just because BonChon is here to excite my taste buds, not because I almost grew wings eating chicken like since forever but because chicken produces eggs and I can't live without eggs. Ohhhh..wait, what? That sounded wrong. LOOOL.

COFFEE BREAK @ Starbucks Kapatagan. Char lang!

We also had the chance to try the civet cat coffee. Brewed from the finest coffee beans that has just been harvested from the fresh poops of civet cats. Juzzz kiddin..

After the coffee break courtesy of the coffee-pooping civet cats (technically), accommodating people of The Hillside we went straight to Agong House. Agong House is a quirky place! If you need artistic inspirations you will surely get overwhelmed by the artworks of the great Kublai Millan. It only took us a few minutes to get to Agong House from The Hillside. Since the entrance or pathway up to the park is narrow and steep, we needed to walk up to the park.

Well everyone did . . uhmm..exept for me, that's because I rode a horse without anyone noticing. While everyone was busy taking pictures and wandering around a group of tourists went to the park riding horses. When they all hopped out of the horse I asked the owner if I could take a photo while riding the horse.

It was my first time riding a horse and it was quite an unnerving experience. I didn't feel comfortable with the thought that I'm riding on something that's bobbing between my legs.

Just like a boss, a ninja, Captain America. :-p

And there came moments of solitude. Yes, I went back to EMO MODE. Who wouldn't? The place sets that kind of mood. While quirky sculptures creates a bizarrely emotional atmosphere, nature throws flashback of happy thoughts and a bit of anxiety over a relaxing musical score.

It was there. There are at Agong House where I found peace. Earlier, I've been thinking about thinking nothing and wanting not to think. But while there's still life that's impossible. The key to a peace of mind is to preoccupy your head with happy thoughts and surround yourself with happy things and happy people. And only then you will find. .

Sum the three and you'll get PURE HAPPINESS! <3

Having fun at Ranchero's while waiting for the FOOD!!	Featuring The KAKANIN TRIO!!

Davao is starting to become one big Hawaiian pizza; sliced into different parts, with chunks of hams as big business establishments, Pineapples as pop stores and cheese for restaurants or food stalls. Apparently, that means food is just about everywhere here in Davao. Competition would then bake the pizza; the cheese melts and eventually doubles its scope. This is probably the reason why every now and then we hear about a new restaurant chain opening up around the city.

Ehem..ehemm..I hate metaphors!