Recently, I’ve met Captain Manok.
Sounds like a super hero’s name, right? But let’s admit, some Filipinos have fondness for names like this.
When the people behind this new food establishment that specializes in Lechon Manok (Roasted Chicken) shot me an email to try their food, despite trying to lessen invite loads these days, I could not muster the courage to say no. I always have a thing for start up food businesses because nothing beats the excitement of seeing great potentials. Much more, nothing beats the happiness of seeing these food businesses do well in their field. Yes, I do not just write for blog hits, I intend to help people, that’s for sure.
So one day I visited Captain Manok’s first branch along San Francisco St. in Mandaluyong City. The place is a tad easy to locate. If you are familiar with Citihomes Mandaluyong, they are on the opposite side of the same street, left side if you are heading towards Makati. With a big yellow signage bearing the name Captain Manok, it is not easy to miss.