Fried Chicken Built This?!
You're probably wondering a) what did fried chicken build and b) how did a chicken that's been fried actually build something?! Well, we got answers for ya! Fried chicken built this wonderful, Filipino restaurant called Max's of Manila, located in downtown Honolulu right next to Costco. Now, you're probably wondering..how could this fried chicken build this? Well, Max's of Manila started up just because their homemade fried chicken was so DARN good! What's our rating of it?! Well, if you're into seeing your chicken whole and not as pieces, you'll love it! Oh, and if you're into savoring the chicken meat and not just a bunch of crispy batter, you'll love it even more! Our rating of it was an 8/10. The chicken itself was seasoned well, the skin was the perfect amount of crispiness, but ultimately, the meat was a bit too dry for our liking.
With the chicken aside, we tried other things like the Pancit Palabok and the Miki Bihon. The Pancit Palabok consists of cooked thin, clear rice noodles topped with boiled eggs, fried garlic, broiled ground pork, and a thick gravy-like sauce. It was definitely an interesting array of toppings on a noodle dish! The Pancit Palabok hits the savory, salty, and umami flavors. As for the Miki Bihon, it is a noodle dish with two types of noodles in one! Yes, you read right, its a TWO-for-ONE deal! The "Miki" is the egg noodle whereas the "Bihon" is the thinner, rice noodle (kind of like the one in Pancit Palabok). The Miki Bihon served at Max's had cabbage, green onion, carrots, and is topped off with a squeeze of tangy lemon. The Miki Bihon hit flavor notes like tangy, salty, and savory. Both dishes were definitely filling!
Overall, Max's of Manila rates an 8.5/10! Atmosphere was modern, clean, and bright. Service was top-notch and food was quite interesting and delicious!
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