So, one of the folks I know who I know loves Nanay's Best BBQ sent me a text telling they had the Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings available. It was just after 10am and I had meetings coming up at 11. So, instead of heading to what would be my usual choice and headed a bit further down the road back to Nanay's.
I did notice they had a tray of Chicken Wings out; which were a lot darker than typical S&P Chicken Wings…..no spicy pork this time ("today is chicken….tomorrow we have pork" so I guess they alternate).
Frankly, I think I enjoy the spicy chicken more than the pseudo-sisig spicy pork. The chicken was more moist and tender. It also did better with the rather mild spice. I do enjoy the atcharang sili (pickled peppers) which really "wakes the dish up". Other than that; it's a basic turo-turo dish.
As for the chicken wings; well the three wings provided were still a bit crunchy; not crisp, more like crunchy. The meat was a bit on the dry side and there definitely wasn't that "magical crack-like savory-saltiness" of decent salt and pepper chicken wings, no hints of garlic either. I guess these were passable for steam table wings; but I doubt I'll have them again.
I guess I'm going to have to "bust out" of my Covid-19 range and head on down to Royal Mandarin.
Nanay's Best BBQ
6715 Mira Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA 92121
Current Hours:
Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm
Bummer the wings weren’t that good. It’s a long drive to Royal Mandarin.
But worth the drive Soo!
We usually get a tray of wings from Royal Mandarin when it’s somebody’s birthday. Can’t wait til the next one!
royal mandarin…go:)
Yes Junichi….RM keeps calling to me!
Tempting me Kat?!??! ;o)
Those wings look dry 🙁
If you want to venture further “south”, Mandarin on Otay Lakes Rd is our go-to place for salt and pepper wings.
It may be a long drive to Royal Mandarin, but the salt and pepper wings are worth it! We just had some over the weekend, and the restaurant is still busy. Looks like it’s all takeout (no dining inside).
I’ll probably just take it one step at a time CC!
It’s not really a long drive Sandy….and yes, those S&P Wings are usually worth it! Hope all is well.