Big Daddy's Chicken Rocks!

We were craving for fried chicken.  But every fastfood restaurant in SM’s Mall of Asia was filled to the brim – must be because it’s payday.  I was ready to change my craving from chicken to pasta when we passed by Big Daddy’s Chicken right in front of the side entrance of the bowling center.  Their tagline: Taiwan’s Famous Crispy Chicken Chop.  Hmmm…it already sounds yummy…

Though hesitant at first (because no one was dining at that time), we decided to give Big D’s chicken a try.  Upon entering their cute little stall, I almost drooled over with the mere aroma of whatever they’re cooking (obviously chicken).  It smelled heavenly inside! 

A big menu board (with pictures) made it easier for us to decide on what to order.  Just a few items in the selection – chicken chop, pork chop, spiral potato, and drinks.  They offer combo meals that consist of either a chicken or pork chop with rice or carbonara.  You can also choose the flavor of your chop – original, spicy, lemon, plum and nori.  Isn’t this exciting?

There were around 5-6 tables outside and while we were waiting for our order, more people started to check out Big D’s.  The orange and yellow-themed chairs complemented the over-all happy theme of the place and it was the topic of our conversation while we were waiting for our chops.

Finally…….

Big Daddy’s Chicken Chop original with rice and soup (Php 95)

 The Chicken Chop chili-flavored

African Red Bush Tea (Php 30)

We love the chops!  The crispy light coating is so flavorful.  The chili-flavored chop had just a hint of spice in it – I wish they make it spicier.  The meat is actually chicken breast without the skin (plus points for the health-conscious).  Coming from a fastfood, the meat is equally tasty and surprisingly juicy.  There’s no need for gravy or even the sweet-chili sauce that they provide.  Each serving of this chicken fillet is big enough to satisfy one hungry tummy but it tastes so addictively good that it won’t be a surprise if you’d want to order a second chop.  Or you can order for a chicken chop only!  It’s packaged in a small paper bag and they will provide a wooden stick so you can enjoy it while strolling around the mall.

I love it when restaurants have fewer food selections.  It gives me the impression that I will get my money’s worth because they stick to offering their specialty.  And that’s exactly what I got from Big D’s Chicken!  The prices are really affordable – just about the same as the chicken meals in the other fastfood restaurants but the taste is so different.  We were told that it’s a popular food item in Taiwan and I’m not one bit surprised about it.  We’ll definitely come back to try the other chop flavors…and the pork chops, too!

Check them out:

Big Daddy’s Chicken

SM Mall of Asia

Ground Floor, Entertainment Mall

Also @

Greenhills Theater Mall

Ground Floor, Food Court