Fried chicken goodness
There’s fried chicken and there are fried chicken. But nothing comes close to Ellen’s fried chicken paired with steaming sauteed mongo. I think this is one of UPLB’s best kept secrets and one of the things I will always miss of UPLB. And always you pair it with mongo, everyone agrees. From a dark restaurant in Grove (it is now a hardware store) to the CR-like building to the new location at Raymundo Gate, it is still a student favorite. These days, it is best to eat the Raymundo Gate branch which they now call RM Cadapan Canteen. Mind you, pinipilahan talaga ang manok dito. They cook it in front of you, in wood-fired stove similar to Bat Cave’s. You’re lucky if you get the last piece of chicken available otherwise you will have to wait. They usually cook it in batches and you can specify your favorite part. I think they list it down already, how many wings, thigh, drumstick, etc… At 25 pesos per piece, it is still a good meal. To get the complete set of 1 piece chicken, mongo and rice will cost you 40 pesos. Or you can indulge and get two pieces. I always do.
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November 21st, 2006 at 10:10 pm
ow, why d’you have to post that picture. now i’m craving ellen’s, and i have you to blame.
December 1st, 2006 at 4:04 am
I am a fan of Ellen’s way back in the 80’s. It was a staple however, if I can remember I did not spend more than 5 pesos… ( ang tanda ko na! )
December 1st, 2006 at 4:08 am
I am a fan of Ellen’s way back in the 80’s. It was a staple however, if I can remember I did not spend more than 5 pesos… ( ang tanda ko na! )
December 1st, 2006 at 11:38 pm
waaahhhh! namimiss ko na ang ellens fried chickennnnnnn!!!
December 6th, 2006 at 1:54 am
ellen’s fried chicken is always the best place when you want to make up after a quarrel with your girlfriend. it always works for me, bati na kami.
December 8th, 2006 at 9:12 am
Nag-Ellen’s ako kanina, sarap! Crispy and yummy, sabay subo ng mongo
February 10th, 2007 at 12:23 am
palagi ako kumakain ng ellen’s fried chicken nung nasa elbi pa ako. nung minsang ngang maubusan ng chicken ang jollibee sa crossing kasi gabi na sa ellen’s sila kumuha hehe.
March 31st, 2007 at 1:10 pm
You mentioned Bat Cave. Dati naming org house yan, katapat ng bahay ni “harry gazer” na sinisigawan kami tuwing napapasarap ang kwentuhan, halakhakan, inuman, at kantahan. Yung black mural na may optical illusion ay gawa ng brod namin. Miss ko na LB!
February 8th, 2008 at 2:08 am
One of the first customers kami ni Mang Art sa Bat Cave…
February 12th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
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