Chooks-to-Go is a takeout-focused roast chicken chain with stores all over the Philippines. As the name suggests, it's a place you buy from and take away rather than sit down and eat in, and according to a 2023 blog post, it has more than 2,000 stores nationwide. There are reviews saying Angeles has several branches too, including one in front of SM Clark Hypermarket.
The signature item is the oven-roasted whole chicken, and you choose from three flavors: Sweet Roast, Pepper Roast, and Hot & Spicy. Many reviews say that even the breast meat isn't dry and the chicken is moist and tender, and some say the seasoning isn't strong, so kids eat it well. The brand slogan is "Masarap Kahit Walang Sauce" (Delicious Even Without Sauce), highlighting the flavor of the meat itself, and there are reviews saying that instead of the gravy that's commonly served for dipping at Filipino roast chicken shops, they pour an evenly flavored sauce over the chicken and pack it in a container.
Several reviews recommend the Sweet Roast and Pepper Roast. Besides roast chicken, there are reviews saying they also sell fried chicken, siomai, and pork liempo, and many say the chicken is so cheap that two people can have beer with it without it being a burden. It's a good fit for anyone who wants to take chicken back to their lodging or home for a simple meal.
There are reviews saying that if you ask them to cut it up, they'll cut it into pieces with a special pair of scissors. Another review says kids eat well if you shred the meat, put it on top of rice, and pour the sauce and juices over it. However, a 2025 post in a Pampanga local community said that at one branch the chicken looked pale as if undercooked and was cold, and the service for cutting it up was half-hearted, so quality may vary by branch. According to the company's Facebook notice, they also accept online delivery orders.
If you want to sit down and eat, look for Chooks Diner, the same brand's restaurant-style store. In the Angeles area, it's located in Clark Citifront Mall and inside Waltermart in Dau, Mabalacat, and many Google reviews say the meal—roast chicken with unlimited rice refills and soup—is reasonably priced for the portion. While many reviews say the staff are friendly, there's also a review saying that right after the Clark branch opened in early November 2026, the food came out cold.
Information checked: November 2026 (based on internet reputation cards, Naver blogs, Reddit, Google reviews, and Facebook business updates). Menus and prices differ by branch and may change, so please check before visiting.
