Sunburst Fried Chicken
Loading ...by Blogie on 22 Jun 2008 {Restaurant}
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 (P70), 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.
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 at 29 Tionko Ave., Davao City. Tel.: 222-4844. They’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have free Wifi, too.
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22 Jun 2008 • 5:13 pm # 1) Aice Nice Concepts
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
22 Jun 2008 • 7:04 pm # 2) Blogie
Thanks, Aice. Drop by more often.
24 Jun 2008 • 3:33 pm # 3) Cesar Noel
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.
25 Jun 2008 • 3:09 pm # 4) Dramaqueen
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…
27 Jun 2008 • 2:26 pm # 5) AYEZA
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!
01 Jul 2008 • 9:07 pm # 6) Fr. Tom Martin
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.