Biting into crispy, flavorful chicken wings is an experience like no other. The perfect mix of crunchy skin, juicy meat, and bold sauce can satisfy cravings in a way few dishes can.
Chicken wings are endlessly versatile, making it exciting to explore different spots and sample their signature takes. From fiery buffalo heat to sweet and tangy glazes, here are five restaurants in Metro Manila where you can roll up your sleeves and get messy:
1. Frankie’s New York Buffalo Wings
There’s a reason why lines are always long here. Frankie’s has topped “Best Of” lists and earned awards for wings offered in 15 distinct flavors The most popular ones include the Classic Buffalo and Garlic Parmesan, but if you’re feeling adventurous, the Nagoya Tebasaki or Caribbean Jerk are equally worth a try.
Locations: Multiple
2. Sunrise Buckets
Sunrise Buckets has stood the test of time, serving hand-tossed wings for 17 years. Famous for their 25 handcrafted and mouthwatering sauces—including fun flavors like A&W Root Beer Glazed and Jack Daniel’s—these wings are consistently crispy and juicy. With choices between traditional or boneless, you can easily customize your order.
Location: Pasig
3. Doc Wings
There are few places more “sulit” than Doc Wings. Known for its unlimited chicken wings and rice promo, it offers 15 flavors, from staples like Buffalo and Teriyaki to local twists like Adobo or the fiery Atomic. For sharing, the Doc Wings Bilao—36 wings in four flavors served on a traditional bilao—is a crowd favorite.
Locations: Tondo, Caloocan, Quezon City, Pasig
4. Buffalo’s Wings n’ Things
This chain restaurant has just about everything you want in a classic chicken wing spot. Their well-seasoned chicken wings (or fillets and tenders, if you prefer) are a delight, no matter the flavor. They currently offer 18, from milder options like Salted Egg and Creamy Truffle to the fiery Nuclear and Armageddon, which bring the intense heat of cayenne pepper and habanero.
Locations: Multiple
5. Blake’s Wings & Steaks
What started as a neighborhood restaurant in Marikina has grown steadily over the last decade as more people discovered the tasty delights of Blake’s. Their “Wicked Wings,” as they like to call them, are worth the wait—and the price. Big, generous pieces, perfectly battered and fried, with about 13 sauces and spice blends to choose from. Unique flavors like Taco and Korean Snowing Cheese stand out, and every order comes with a dip of your choice.
Locations: Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasig
Whether you’re into wings that are crispy and classic or loaded with bold sauces, these spots prove that chicken wings are always a crowd favorite. Each of these five restaurants brings something a little different to the table, but all of them will leave you satisfied and craving another round.