Jollibee

Jollibee has always been one of my favorite fast food places since I was a kid! I was super happy when they opened a branch here in the U.S., especially in New Jersey. But during my last visit, I was a bit sad to find out there’s no more rice with the chicken meals — they replaced it with a biscuit instead. The chicken just hits different when you have it with rice! I don’t really get why they changed it, especially since most of the customers here are Filipinos — and we all know, rice is life! 🍚❤️ Also, just a tip: always double-check your order when doing takeout. Ours was missing items about four times already, but we only noticed after getting home, so we couldn’t complain. Hoping they bring back white rice with the chicken meals soon!

There’s a reason Jollibee is known for having the best fried chicken in America — it’s perfectly crispy, juicy, and full of flavor every time. I even tried their new spicy chicken sandwich, and it was excellent as well. The food is always fresh, the service is friendly, and the experience is consistently great. Absolutely worth the stop.

Decided to try Jollibee as it was one of the few options open late at night. Despite it being within a few hours of closing, the chicken was still cooked fresh and was incredibly juicy with a delicious skin that was crunchy and well seasoned. The Korean bbq chicken was also delicious as well, and it was still crispy despite being covered in sauce. The only disappointment were the sides. The white rice was lukewarm, and the biscuits and the fries were cold and hard and not hot and fresh like the chicken was. The fries were lacking salt or seasoning as well. Overall, was very pleased with the chicken, but better quality sides could’ve made it a perfect visit.

If you are looking for the absolute best "fast food chain" fried chicken in the U.S., this is arguably it. After tasting my way through various spots, this is a solid winner domestically. To put it in perspective for the international travelers: it currently sits at a very respectable #3 on my global leaderboard, trailing only the legendary KFC in Jamaica (#2) and the unbeatable gold standard that is KFC in Trinidad and Tobago (#1). The Spicy Chicken & Gravy is the absolute star of the show. The spicy chicken is perfectly seasoned, but when you smother it in the gravy they provide, it becomes something truly exceptional. It’s a flavor combination that sets them apart from the standard competition. The meals are priced reasonably enough, especially considering the quality you’re getting.

Love going here! Menu changes to fit the neighborhood which is great. Way different than the PH. The family meals go a long way!