{"id":36280,"date":"2019-11-11T15:00:56","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=36280"},"modified":"2024-01-02T16:12:50","modified_gmt":"2024-01-02T08:12:50","slug":"monga-in-sm-megamall-taiwans-most-popular-thick-cut-chicken-fillet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/pasig\/ortigascenter-pasig\/sm-megamall\/monga-in-sm-megamall-taiwans-most-popular-thick-cut-chicken-fillet\/","title":{"rendered":"Monga in SM Megamall: Taiwan\u2019s Most Popular Thick-Cut Chicken Fillet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love fried chicken? Here\u2019s another reason to cheat on your diet\u00a0as Taiwan\u2019s most popular chicken cutlet chain, <\/span>Monga<\/b>, is now in the Philippines!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Monga, together with The Vikings Group, proudly opened its first-ever branch in the Philippines at <\/span>SM Megamall<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"(L-R) SM Supermalls Senior Leasing Manager Madeleine Del Rosario, Vikings Group Marketing Driector Charles Lee, Taiwanese A-list celebrity super star and Monga founder Nono, Managing Director of The Vikings Group Jackson Go, Monga Fried Chicken President Liu Ming-Tao, and renowned Taiwanese singer Tang Li<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded by <\/span>Nono<\/b>, a renowned celebrity in Taiwan, its origin came from the oldest and one of the most prosperous cities in Taiwan also known as the Wanhua District.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since it opened its first branch in Shinkuchan, Taiwan in 2008, Monga\u2019s signature fried chicken has become a part of the Taiwanese culture being the most discussed snack in\u00a0the country’s bustling street food and night markets.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE Monga<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Tucked along SM Megamall\u2019s long strip of food stores, Monga will surely bring you a piece of Taiwan with its unique interior patterned after Taiwan\u2019s night markets, which is designed by Nono himself.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Taiwan’s famous fried chicken fillet, Monga, is now open in SM Megamall<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The infamous fried chicken is not your typical fried chicken\u2014what makes Monga different is\u00a0its\u00a0<\/span>signature 2-inch thick fried chicken fillets<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Look at that crispy and juicy thick-cut fried chicken! \/ IMAGE Monga<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Each fillet is marinated with honey giving it a subtly sweet flavor and dipped in the batter for a crispy coat. It is then fried to perfection to form a thick, juicy, and tender piece of chicken with every bite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are three signature flavors: <\/span>The King<\/b>, which is seasoned with salt and pepper; <\/span>Hot Chick,<\/b> which is\u00a0covered in homemade chili powder; and <\/span>Taiker<\/b>, which is\u00a0flavored with Japanese sauce and Seaweed powder. Each costs\u00a0<\/span>Php 189 for a la carte <\/b>and Php 199 with rice.<\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"(Clockwise) Monga’s Signature Fried Chicken: The King, Hot Chick, and Taiker (Php 189, a la carte; Php 199, with rice); Chee-Z Signature<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a cheesy fare, you can try the\u00a0<\/span>Chee-Z Signature<\/b> (Php 209, a la carte; Php 229, with rice)<\/b>, a fried chicken fillet topped with oozing mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"Chee-Z Signature\u00a0(Php 209, a la carte; Php 229, with rice)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The catch is that these mouthwatering fried chicken fillets are bigger than the size of your hands!<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from the fried chicken, Monga also offers sumptuous sides to\u00a0munch on, such as the\u00a0Fried Chicken Skin (Php 89) <\/b>and\u00a0<\/span>Taiwanese Style Popcorn Chicken (Php 169)<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"(L-R) Fried Chicken Skin (Php 89) and\u00a0Taiwanese Style Popcorn Chicken (Php 169)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

A recommended pair to your fried chicken is Monga\u2019s milk tea series\u2014<\/span>Black Dragon Oolong Latte (Php 110)<\/b> and<\/span> Green Dragon Matcha Latte<\/b> (Php 110)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/b>Black Dragon Oolong Latte\u00a0(Php 110) and<\/span>\u00a0Green Dragon Matcha Latte\u00a0(Php 110)<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you are not a fan of milk tea,\u00a0you may opt for\u00a0the Grapefruit Green Tea (Php 100)\u00a0<\/b>or the\u00a0Orange Green Tea (Php 100)<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Grapefruit Green Tea (Php 100)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

With more than 70 stores in Taiwan, Monga continuous to grow worldwide with\u00a0branches\u00a0in Canada, the USA, UK, and South East Asia.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are in for a quick fried chicken or milk tea fix, Monga is definitely worth your money as it satisfies your craving for Taiwanese street food!<\/span><\/p>\n

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