Jollibee

Store looks nice inside, a lot of seating and good space. I paid 12 dollars for a chicken tender combo, comes with a drink and fries. The wait was ridiculous though. Four - 5 people in the kitchen/register, chatting a lot. Yet I had to wait 10 minutes for a three piece combo that was not hot. I hear great things about their fried chicken, but after this I will not be eating jollibee moving forward.

This 8th Avenue Jollibee location only serves their chicken entrees and sandwiches. (The Times Square location offers burgers as well.) I have been recently ordering their 3 piece tenders meal with either mashed potatoes and gravy, white rice, or cole slaw as the side, though they also offer McDonald’s-like fries. Despite the name, the box of tenders usually includes 4 or 5 white meat tenders which can be different sizes. (Unlike McDonald’s the tenders are each different in appearance.) Several sauces are available but I get the small gravy. My included dessert choice is the ube pie (purple sweet potato) rather than the peach-mango. I have also enjoyed the spicy leg/thigh two-piece meal which is truly spicy and with large pieces of dark meat chicken. There are more expensive sides includin

Tried it for the first time. The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was actually pretty good. I just don’t understand why it’s eaten with gravy. The fries were quite disappointing. They were too dried and not crispy enough.

• Visited with my aunt after meeting up at Times Square • Ordered spicy chickenjoy with biscuit and coleslaw, plus spicy chicken burger - everything was delicious and reminded me of home 🇵🇭 • Coleslaw dressing was too watery and could use more vegetables • Spicy chickenjoy leg portion was smaller than expected • Planning to try the spaghetti, palabok, and ube pie on my next visit • Staff were friendly and attentive • Small dining area fills up quickly and gets crowded​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Jollibee – Fried Chicken Came back as promised to try the famous fried chicken from this Filipino franchise. The place has a fun vibe, though it feels a little cramped—maybe just because it’s always packed with people. I went for the Spicy Chicken, and wow… it totally lives up to the name. The coating is thin and crispy, full of spice, while the meat inside is tender and juicy. Service is what you’d expect from a fast-food spot—quick and straightforward. One tip: if you want ketchup or chili sauce, you have to ask for it, and they’ll give it to you in packets. Flavor-wise though, this might just be the best spicy fried chicken I’ve had so far in New York. I’ll definitely be back to try the other menu items—but for now, the Spicy Chicken is the star, and you shouldn’t miss it.