Jollibee

Here’s my honest take on Jollibee in the U.S. compared to back home in the Philippines. Let’s start with the chicken. I’ve always thought Jollibee’s Chickenjoy was a bit too oily, but I had to see why it’s blowing up on TikTok here. The American version brings bigger, meatier pieces—definitely more filling! However, for flavor, the Filipino Chickenjoy still takes the crown with that familiar, savory taste that’s hard to replicate. Surprisingly, the gravy in the U.S. is richer and more flavorful. It’s a big improvement over the more “watered down” version I’m used to back home. This thicker, more savory gravy really complements the chicken well. It’s been interesting comparing these little differences, though I wouldn’t call myself a Jollibee devotee.

This is hands down the best fast food chicken restaurant! I love their chicken joy buckets, and their chicken is actually spicy and flavorful within every bite! Their mango peach pies are also the best! Although their food is top tier this specific location had a super long wait time, and we waited around 10 minutes before we were able to pick up our food. Although there was a long wait, the food as always was worth it!

Same taste as the Philippines’. I love that the crew still has the Filipino spirit - hospitable, smiling, and very welcoming. This is my fave Jollibee branch in Cali!🤍