Sunburst Fried Chicken

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Quarter Chicken @ Sunburst This restaurant has long been in existence in Davao and in Cebu, and it’s actually one of the first that capitalized on fried chicken as a delicacy among Filipinos.

Sunburst Fried Chicken is practically an institution already; sadly, though, it has not maintained its market dominance. Last night, I convinced my friend Alex to have dinner with me there.

And, I’m happy to report that the fried chicken at Sunburst is still quite satisfying. Alex and I both ordered, upon the recommendation of the waiter, their Quarter Chicken (₱70), which comes with "bottomless" rice and a tiny serving of coleslaw. You have a choice of either breast and wing, or leg and thigh.

I must say, I love the way they cook the rice — sticky enough without being too heavy, and they obviously use high quality grains. Although I don’t eat rice that much, still, being served excellent rice is very important to me. Substandard rice ruins any dish for me, no matter how well-cooked the food is.

Fried Chicken Skin Of course we also had the appetizer that they’ve long been known for: Fried Chicken Skin. A veritable cholesterol trap, but it’s really good, especially when you dip it in vinegar with garlic!

The other dish that we ordered, Chop Suey Soup, wasn’t good at all. I wouldn’t recommend it.

The place looks like a throwback to old Davao, when restaurants didn’t really care much about how they looked, but only about how good their food was. So don’t mind how the place is arranged — anyway, the service is good and prompt.

Sunburst Fried Chicken is located on Tionko Ave., Davao City, right across from Kangaroo Coffee Company. They’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have free Wifi, too.

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9 Responses

  1. Aice Nice Concepts 22 June 2008 at 5:13 pm #

    naks ang sarap naman dito ^_^ nakakagutom yummy!

    Yeah I can rememeber sunburst our family always dine in there with my Lola I miss all those times … sarap noon chicket nila.

    nice blog! very informative, next time i need some catering will drop by here

  2. Blogie 22 June 2008 at 7:04 pm #

    Thanks, Aice. Drop by more often.

  3. Cesar Noel 24 June 2008 at 3:33 pm #

    Sunburst was the 1st fried chicken restaurant that we always go when there’s an event within the family.

    Sadly when new resto came, Sunburst wasn’t able to keep up.

  4. Dramaqueen 25 June 2008 at 3:09 pm #

    hi blogie!

    reading about your blog brought back memories when i was a little girl (although i’m still little now!). we always go to their original branch in Anda after going to church on Sundays… i still patronize Sunburst – for the chicken and the memories… happy

  5. AYEZA 27 June 2008 at 2:26 pm #

    I always make it a point to visit and dine at Sunburst whenever im in Davao.

    Their chicken are one of my comfort food in Davao.

    Thanks Blogie!

  6. Fr. Tom Martin 1 July 2008 at 9:07 pm #

    It is my favorite site for chicken in all of Philippines. I am from Southern United States and it reminds me of home. It is always a thumbs up for me.

  7. Meikah 17 September 2009 at 3:57 pm #

    I think this resto originated in Iligan City. I agree their chicken dish is deli and so are their potato salad, rice noodles and more. =)

  8. ching 25 November 2009 at 5:58 am #

    if there is sunburst in visayas there is ANGELES FRIED CHICKEN in Angeles City (pampanga) something you really must try when you are there… you might forget about Sundurst….

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