Daven Tamayo

PH's inasal, adobo in TasteAtlas list of world's best chicken dishes

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17769356631541776935692647.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left"> Chicken inasal. <em>File photo</em></span></span></span></div><p>Two of the Philippines&#x27; beloved chicken dishes made it to the latest global rankings of the food website TasteAtlas.</p><p>Inasal na manok ranked third in TasteAtlas&#x27; Best Chicken Dishes list, which was topped by South Korea&#x27;s chikin (fried chicken) followed by Peru&#x27;s pollo a la brasa (roast chicken).</p><p>Adobong manok, on the other hand, made it to the 40th spot, higher than popular dishes such as Japan&#x27;s yakitori, Morocco&#x27;s chicken tajine, and Indonesia&#x27;s ayam bakar (grilled chicken).</p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTasteAtlas%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02gEP8Qrp6DpZztTLMTLqGh6iEtD8iepqzkbHbd1pTJCSVNWJ9VzgVCYUkyaaVzzbcl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500" width="500" height="497" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>Inasal, which originated in Bacolod, is grilled chicken marinated in vinegar and aromatics and brushed with annatto-infused oil. </p><p>On the other hand, adobong manok is chicken simmered in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/food-travel/2026/4/17/where-to-eat-in-iloilo-from-batchoy-to-inasal-and-beyond-1543">Where to eat in Iloilo from batchoy to inasal and beyond</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/life/09/22/20/watch-chef-myrna-segismundo-shows-2-popular-ways-to-cook-adobo">WATCH: Chef Myrna Segismundo shows 2 popular ways to cook adobo</a></div><p>The Department of Tourism hailed the inclusion of the two dishes in the TasteAtlas list, saying this helps elevate Filipino cuisine on the global stage. </p><p>&quot;Filipino cuisine has always been a powerful expression of our identity and a meaningful driver of cultural tourism. Each dish carries the stories, traditions, and creativity of our people, offering both foreign and local visitors a deeper connection through shared flavors,&quot; Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay said in a statement.</p><p>&quot;These recognitions also create meaningful opportunities for those in our culinary industry, from farmers and food producers to chefs and small business owners, whose livelihoods are rooted in sharing our food traditions with the world,&quot; she added.</p><p>Founded in 2018, TasteAtlas is an online compendium of dishes, drinks, and ingredients from around the world, with reviews and rankings based on expert and audience feedback.</p>

<p>Two of the Philippines' beloved chicken dishes made it to the latest global rankings of the food website TasteAtlas. </p>

Two of the Philippines' beloved chicken dishes made it to the latest global rankings of the food website TasteAtlas.