For me, one of the biggest joys when traveling is trying the local food. I mean, obviously. That’s why I started this blog, right?
However, as much as I love street food, night markets, and local hole in the wall restaurants, I also enjoy the occasional trip to the fast food restaurants.
Jollibee in the Philippines isn’t just a fast food joint. It’s a tradition. It’s a meeting point. It’s a place that brings up childhood memories. It’s got a cult following. Simply put, it’s a place that I had to check out when I was in the Philippines.
The Philippines is home to thousands of Jollibee restaurants. However, they can also be found in various places around the world (except in Korea. Hey, Jollibee – can we get a restaurant in Seoul, please? Thanks). For Filipino workers overseas, Jollibee is worth waiting in line for, as it is a little taste of home.
Jollibee is most well known for two things: its fried chicken (called Chickenjoy), and its spaghetti. When’s the last time you had spaghetti at a fast food restaurant?
For my first visit ever to Jollibee, I tried: chickenjoy (spicy, of course), Jolly spaghetti, palabok, french fries, the Amazing Aloha Yumburger,pineapple juice, as well as the halo halo twirl. In total, this massive feast of food cost 510 PHP (roughly $10 USD)
Since it was my first time, I wanted to try as much as I could. I’m glad I did, as there was a wide array of flavors. It is hard to say which of these was my favorite, as they were all so different. The burger was pretty amazing. The fried chicken was fantastic. It is meant to be dipped in the brown gravy, and it is…10/10 yummy!
Luckily for you, I have an in-depth review of this meal (I should tell you now that they were sold out of the Jolly hot dog, as well as the peach mango pie). Rather than see a bunch of words on a screen with a few photos, why not watch this video? Enjoy!
Tastes Seoul Good 
Glad you liked Jollibee! 😊
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