Get your cheese pull fix at these five spots serving crispy, golden, and gloriously gooey mozzarella sticks.
Mozzarella sticks are my favorite guilty pleasure. There’s just something about biting into that crisp, golden coating only to be met with a molten stretch of cheese that makes all other appetizers feel a little unnecessary. Healthy? Probably not. Worth it? Absolutely. Whether you’re ordering them as a prelude to the main course or quietly demolishing an entire plate yourself, mozzarella sticks are the sort of comfort food that never misses. Paired with marinara, ranch, or whatever dipping sauce your heart desires, they’re crispy, cheesy, gloriously indulgent, and exactly what we’re craving when we want to treat ourselves. If you’re craving a good cheese pull, we’ve rounded up five spots in Manila where you can bite into that gooey mozzarella goodness.
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Yabu
The Mozzarella Katsu Sticks from Yabu put a Japanese spin on the classic, swapping the usual breading for light, airy panko. The result is a delicate crunch that gives way to an irresistibly stretchy cheese pull.
Jabroni’s NYC Pizza
If you’re in a place with stretchy cheese as far as the eye can see, you might as well add the Mozzarella Sticks to the table. Coated in a crunchy, herb-seasoned breading, Jabroni’s NYC Pizza’s mozzarella sticks pair perfectly with a cold drink and, if you want the extra indulgence, a cheesy slice.
Chili’s
For those who prefer their mozzarella sticks thick, Chili’s Fried Mozzarella delivers. The classic slabs are fried until golden and crisp on the outside while keeping all that gooey, melty goodness inside.
Blake’s Wings & Steaks
The Mozzarella Sticks at Blake’s are made for sharing—or, depending on how much you love cheese, not. Thick-cut and generously breaded, they’re fried to a deep golden brown and served with tangy tomato salsa for dipping.
Brotzeit German Bierbar & Restaurant
At Brotzeit, Gebackene Mozzarella-Stifte bring the mozzarella sticks to the Bierbar. These golden, breaded sticks come with a dipping sauce that makes for a particularly good companion to a cold German beer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can find mozzarella sticks at Yabu, Jabroni’s NYC Pizza, Chili’s, Blake’s Wings & Steaks, and Brotzeit German Bierbar & Restaurant.
Yabu serves Mozzarella Katsu Sticks, which are coated in light, airy Japanese panko breadcrumbs.
Jabroni’s NYC Pizza serves Mozzarella Sticks (5 pcs) with a crunchy, herb-seasoned coating, making them a natural side for pizza and beer.
Chili’s serves Fried Mozzarella, featuring classic thick slabs of mozzarella fried until golden and crisp.
Brotzeit German Bierbar & Restaurant serves Gebackene Mozzarella-Stifte, golden, breaded mozzarella sticks with dipping sauce that pair well with a cold German beer.
