Jollibee — Restaurant in South San Francisco

Honestly my food/beverage review is tainted because of my service experience - so disclaimer - I wont comment on the flavor and price. I was picking up snacks for my ASIAN (this is important) Grandma. She liked the pies but had never had the Jolibee chicken because we thought they only had boned-chicken. I completed my snack order for her and noticed the new Tenders. There was a 3 pack which is small enough but filling enough for her. The Manager taking my order asked one of the workers who was packing the chicken orders, if there were any tenders. I kind of checked out a little because there's normally not a reason to listen to workers conversations. But my ears perked up to hear "...sa manok yan" and I looked up to see the guy smirking and the Manager saying "shh" and putting his finger over his lips. When I asked to make sure I heard what I know I heard (that he was teasing me for ordering [liking] chicken because I look Black), the guy acted like he'd never been confonted for being a dick in his life and was speechless basically. The Manager knew I heard. I didn't raise my voice or cause a scene, I simply told the worker abd his co-workers around that they need to watch what they say (in another language) because just because I LOOK like I don't speak Tagalog or understand it - I actually do - and that they need to be careful. Needless to say, I won't be returning. Jolibee makes enough money on FILIPINOS liking and buying their chicken. Not too sure why its acceptable for full filipinos to like chicken, but when someone Black does, its a sterotype. Go figure. Never going back. If you're a Person of Color going to Jolibee, make sure you know Tagalog or dont care because get ready for someone to talk...

Filipino spaghetti is an acquired taste for those who aren’t privy to IYKYK. So one day, I decided to have my non-Filipino Polish German white as they come fiancé to try it for fun to see if his reaction matched that of Anthony Bourdain’s in the infamous episode of Parts Unknown, Manila. He gave me side eye after the first bite, then I saw a pause as the gears turned. Another bite. Pause. Then another. Turns out, he LOVES Jollibee spaghetti :) To summarize Anthony Bourdain’s bemusement, “The spaghetti is deranged. Yet strangely alluring… Oh I hate myself.” It falls into the “so bad that it’s good” category, alongside campy 80s flicks, Tulsa King, and cheese whiz. Please never change it, Jollibee. The other special item that deserves recognition is the burger steak. It is strangely good (very flavorful), and the mushroom gravy is even more amazing. Oddly, it’s different than the standard gravy served alongside chicken. I wish someday it would also be offered for purchase, because I’d choose it over the chicken gravy any day. Lastly, closing with another statement from Parts Unknown, Jollibee is the “wackiest, jolliest place on earth.” Take what you will from that, but just know that this place just exudes childlike joy in every single detail, from the dumpy mascot, to the branding, to the staff who are trained to end each transaction with “have a jolly day.” I...

I want to say almost 3... And I had been to another jollybee years earlier and had the pineapple burger .forgot what it's called. At this place it wasn't even on the menu ..so I couldn't see price or if they even had it .I asked if they have the pineapple cheeseburger . He said yes ...so I said why isn't it on the menu. How dumb is that. Anyway I order three for kids and I . And it was expensive too ..8.99 each I think. I went about two weeks ago. Was delicious but not spectacular ..I like the booths. The cashier was nice. Next time we will try the chicken ..but the ambience is not good. And i prefer more of an Asian design. I'm Caucasian and love Asian food .. the banana pie didn't taste much like banana..longon...nice and crispy though . I probably won't go back. Not worth spending so much just for a grilled slice...