Haim Chicken
A beloved Palawan institution since 1999, Haim Chicken offers a taste of home with its famous grilled chicken and a wide array of Filipino classics.
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A beloved Palawan institution since 1999, Haim Chicken offers a taste of home with its famous grilled chicken and a wide array of Filipino classics.
"This is the local Mang Inasal of Palawan with delicious food and friendly service."
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid potential service delays during busy times like graduations by visiting during less crowded periods.
Don't Miss the Red Iced Tea
Reviewers highly recommend trying their refreshing red iced tea.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Filipino
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+63 48 717 1111
Address
294 Manalo St, Puerto Princesa City, 5300 Palawan, Philippines
Website
haimchicken.com/Highlights
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Signature Haim Chicken
Juicy, flavorful grilled chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce, a long-standing Palawan staple.
Cozy Family Ambiance
A welcoming and spacious eatery, perfect for family gatherings and meals with friends.
Authentic Filipino Flavors
Experience traditional Filipino dishes made with fresh ingredients, a taste of Palawan's culinary heritage.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid potential service delays during busy times like graduations by visiting during less crowded periods.
Don't Miss the Red Iced Tea
Reviewers highly recommend trying their refreshing red iced tea.
Inquire About Indoor Seating
Indoor dining may be limited or closed; ask about availability and air conditioning if preferred.
Enjoy Live Music
Look out for live music performances that enhance the dining experience.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid potential service delays during busy times like graduations by visiting during less crowded periods.
Don't Miss the Red Iced Tea
Reviewers highly recommend trying their refreshing red iced tea.
Inquire About Indoor Seating
Indoor dining may be limited or closed; ask about availability and air conditioning if preferred.
Enjoy Live Music
Look out for live music performances that enhance the dining experience.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Haim Chicken is celebrated for its signature grilled chicken and cozy family atmosphere, offering great value and authentic Filipino flavors that keep locals and tourists returning. While many praise the food and friendly service, some reviews mention slow service during peak hours and inconsistency in dish quality.
"Love this place so much the chicken is amazing! The staff at this location are so sweet and they always give us glasses of water for free. I recommend you try this place if you want grilled chicken that has lots of flavour and unlimited rice! They also gave us a free sample of a dessert they have and it was delicious! This location is also very big and clean"
sara
"Food is great. The place looks like it can accommodate a lot of people for their size, but not their staff. It was graduation day when we came, so a lot of people were celebrating the joyous moment, and all the staff were really busy accommodating everyone, resulting in forgetting other people's requests. Still, the food is great, and the staff are very friendly. There is just not enough staff to accommodate a large group of people."
Love Gajisan
"Had the chicken inato and laing. Didn’t like the inato, it was dry and lacked flavor. Apparently it was really good before they became commercial. It was also really hot and the indoor dining was closed. We had to ask them if we could stay indoors and to turn the A/F on."
John James Vargas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Haim Chicken is most famous for its signature grilled chicken, marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce, often referred to as 'Chicken Inato'.[^M1]
Yes, the restaurant offers a cozy and welcoming ambiance, perfect for enjoying meals with family and friends.[^M4]
Besides the grilled chicken, popular items include Pancit Bihon, Chopsuey, Grilled Tuna, and Halo-halo for dessert.
Yes, Haim Chicken offers delivery services. You can find their delivery hotline and contact numbers in their social media.
It's recommended to visit during off-peak hours to avoid potential service delays and try their red iced tea.[^Data]
Indoor seating may be limited or closed at times. It's advisable to inquire about availability and air conditioning if you prefer indoor dining.[^Data]
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Another homegrown classic, frequented by locals for nearly two decades now, is Haim Chicken. Though the Filipino dishes filling out their extensive menu are tasty themselves, the true headliner that’s kept this establishment alive and thriving is their famous grilled Haim Chicken. A secret family recipe, the juicy, flavorful grilled chicken has made the restaurant a Palawan staple locals and visitors never tire of returning to.
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When Haim Chicken, formerly known as Chicken Inato, first opened in 1999 it only had two items in the menu: leg and wing chicken inato. Over time, it has evolved into one of the biggest and most popular family eateries that now serves a wide array of delicious Filipino items—pancit bihon, chopsuey, grilled tuna and many more. Of course, the signature dish—the Chicken Inato (grilled chicken barbecue marinated in sweet tangy sauce) is still there and is still making a good impression, especially among tourists.
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We’d been looking for a spot to try woodworms, the mollusk harvested from within mangrove roots. Finally we ventured into Haim Chicken which is close to the airport and a short ride from our hotel. Tables were arranged in raised bamboo huts We were happy to hear that Tamilok, wood worms, were available and soon Christian, one of the waitstaff was standing next to our table to make sure we knew how to eat them.
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The restaurant offers a cozy and welcoming ambiance, perfect for enjoying a meal with family and friends. Haim Chicken prides itself on using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes to create their flavorful dishes. In addition to their signature fried chicken, they also offer a variety of sides and accompaniments such as rice, fries, and salads.
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It’s lunchtime and we’re planning to eat at Kinabuch Bar and Grill to try the crocodile sisig and tamilok but the restaurant opens at 4 PM. We were saddened by this because our flight is 5 PM. So instead, we were brought by our tricycle driver to a place called Haim Chicken Inato.
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We ventured a couple streets down to Haim Chicken for dinner. This was a large outdoor restaurant full of local art, with smoke from the kitchen grills flooding the air. We ordered Fresh Lumpia and the best Lumpia Veggie Shanghai I’ve ever had.
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This is one of the first chicken houses in the city and people often come back for its delicious chicken barbecue. Aside from chicken, they also serve seafood and other local dishes and refreshment.
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There’s more to Haim Chicken Inato Restaurant than just chicken!. It boasts a sizable menu to satiate all other cravings. Of course, perfectly grilled chicken is the top seller.
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