The Philippines' most popular fast food chain, Jollibee, is opening its first East Coast location this Saturday in Woodside, Queens. Serious Eats contributor Joe DiStefano mentioned the Jollibee opening on our New York site but didn't say too much about the burgers. According to its website, there are six burgers to choose from:
Amazing Aloha: two beef patties, bacon, cheese, lettuce, and a slice of pineapple Cheesy Bacon Mushroom: two beef patties, bacon, mushrooms, and cheese Champ: third-pound patty, lettuce, tomato, and cheddar Yum! with Cheese: single patty with cheese and special dressing Yum! with TLC: single patty with tomato, lettuce, cheese, and special dressing Yum!: single patty with special dressing
I have not tried the Jollibee franchises here in the United States, but I was a fan of the fast food establishment in the Philippines. The food has a more savory yet sweet bent to it, which may not appeal to many Americans. Can't wait to try it out once it opens this weekend!
I live in LA, and there are a few jollibee's around - one of them is about a mile from me. I have never eaten there. Can someone let me know if its worthwhile?
Whenever I am in Calif I usually go for the ChickenJoy. I am trying to convince my significant other to make a 2hr roundtrip to check this place out for burgers.
Jollibee's food is more geared towards the palates/preferences of the Philippines. The burgers are indeed more sweet and do not have the smokey, beefy flavor that we are all familiar with. I ate at one of the many locations in PI and it was just OK. It's pretty much on par quality-wise with McDonalds. The Bee mascot kind of creeps me out, too. On another note I do love that you can get Fried Chicken and steamed rice at any McD's or Burger King in PI.
its our version of mcdonalds (although i do prefer mcdonalds to jollibee).. Its a fast food burger basically.. thats it. I don't really remember when i last ate there.. I think i was 12
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I have not tried the Jollibee franchises here in the United States, but I was a fan of the fast food establishment in the Philippines. The food has a more savory yet sweet bent to it, which may not appeal to many Americans. Can't wait to try it out once it opens this weekend!
momstheword at 5:06PM on 02/12/09
I live in LA, and there are a few jollibee's around - one of them is about a mile from me. I have never eaten there. Can someone let me know if its worthwhile?
smhess at 6:23PM on 02/12/09
Wow, photoshopped burgers YUM ;-)
jkdrummer at 6:36PM on 02/12/09
Whenever I am in Calif I usually go for the ChickenJoy. I am trying to convince my significant other to make a 2hr roundtrip to check this place out for burgers.
eastcoastvb at 10:24PM on 02/12/09
Dunno about pineapple on a burger? the jury is still out,...
Lvn4life at 12:05PM on 02/13/09
Jollibee's food is more geared towards the palates/preferences of the Philippines. The burgers are indeed more sweet and do not have the smokey, beefy flavor that we are all familiar with. I ate at one of the many locations in PI and it was just OK. It's pretty much on par quality-wise with McDonalds. The Bee mascot kind of creeps me out, too. On another note I do love that you can get Fried Chicken and steamed rice at any McD's or Burger King in PI.
robbiedigital at 3:22PM on 02/13/09
I've had a burger from the Jollibee on Beverly Blvd. and found it... um ... a little scary.
Damon Gambuto at 3:25PM on 02/13/09
its our version of mcdonalds (although i do prefer mcdonalds to jollibee).. Its a fast food burger basically.. thats it. I don't really remember when i last ate there.. I think i was 12
leyway at 9:44AM on 02/15/09
I attempted to eat at a location is San Francisco. I had one bite of a burger and was done. I advise all to stay clear.
bgaudr01 at 4:43PM on 02/16/09