Philippines’ broiled chicken

Bacolod-style broiled chicken is comfort food for Filipinos and for me as well. As served at Bacolod Chicken Inasal (multiple locations), dinner is a quarter chicken (you choose breast or leg) and unlimited rice. For PHP150 (about $3.50), it’s a great deal. 

Traditionally, you eat with your hands — not just the chicken but the rice too! Inasal restaurants, throughout the Philippines, are clean and bright, with hand-washing stations. 

For PHP50 more, you can top off the meal with halo-halo, an ice cream sundae full of goodies on a bed of shaved ice. 

ED GRAPER

Goleta, CA