I was pre-occupied with reading up about hard drives, as I’m intending to buy an EHD, when I remembered to check on something at the online portal of New York Mag and discovered this good development.
Was I thrilled for my husband when I read the news that Jollibee, the fast food chain based in the Philippines has finally found its new home in Woodside Queens: Woodside, is touted as the little Manila here in New York.
Jollibee is an American-style fast food resto where you’ll find Filipino- influenced foods that range from burgers, spaghetti, chicken and several local Pinoy dishes. The mascot, as pictured above is also aptly named as Jollibee: the large bee wearing a blazer, shirt and a chef’s hat.
With this latest development, we might find ourselves driving more often to Queens. If you ask me though, I’m not that comfortable going all the way there , but knowing how my husband fancies their food (palabok), it may be difficult for me to always say no.
I’ve heard of long lines since its opening last February 14, and that a lot of Filipinos can’t even bear to brave the long lines. When I say long lines, it is really out the door, which means one has to wait outside. I guess, my husband has to wait a lot longer before he gets to taste his palabok, a Filipino pasta dish that I have never made in my entire life. I’m not quite sure why he loves this dish, because a lot of other restaurants make a better version of palabok.
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I must confess honestly that I hate places like this. But you obviously are going to get a taste of your homeland, but Americanised. It wil be interesting to see what you make of the authenticity of the food there or will it be another processed, chemically enhanced food at sky high prices. Forgive me for beiung honest.
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i wonder how their food tastes and the size of the servings too!
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Wow! sana may Jollibee na rin dito sa Michigan. I miss it very much na talaga.
whaaaaat? wow!!!!! ang saya-saya!!! so makakapag-jollibee na pala si kami pag pupunta kami dyan! yoohooo! lol
happy for you c: we love Jollibee too c:
@ martin
that’s fine Martin. I perfectly understand where you’re coming from.
yes, getting a taste of what I have left behind would be a treat.
@ doi
that I will be writing about after I have taken the trek. It is not exactly close by, as we will have to drive for an hour but I’m curious enough to go.
@ grace
who knows, it will be there one of these coming years. I’m sure, it’s just a matter of time.
@ Recel
indeed sis. kailan ba punta ninyo?
@ iceah
thanks! nothing beats getting a taste of Pinas.
Kainggit naman kayo kasi may Jollibee na dyan. Dito ata sa Florida wala….oo nga, ano kayang nagustuhan ni F sa palabok ng Jollibee. Favorite ko ang palabok…grabe naglalaway ako just thinking about it.
Musta na ang sniffles Tuks? I hope it’s gone na. Ako naman ngayon ang inaatake ng allergy.
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@ Juliana
Come on over dito sa NY. He tasted palabok the first time ever at Jollibee kasi, kaya ayan in love siya hehe.
I’m feeling better today. I hope I’ll knock this cold out for good na. It’s zapping my energy.
I have never heard of that restaurant before but well i am from the UK so i guess that would be the reason.
hey like to tell you that you are one of my top droppers so i would like to say thanks for dropping on me.
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@ make a pound
oh well, that is a fastfood chain originally from the Philippines. you’re welcome and keep blogging.
Wow Langhap Sarap.
Lucky for you to have Jollibee close to you.
Here in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia they open their first branch last year and you have to brave the long lines and wait for 30mins to make order. Few months ago they open the 2nd branch and the 3rd branch will be soon to open (Aug. or Sept 2009).
@ Ihsreh
not really that close, as it is about 40 miles round trip, one hour each way when there’s congestion on the expressway. if the parkways are cooperating it takes half hour each way. you’re more lucky, because there are more branches. I learned from the Manager here, that they will be opening only one here in the East Coast of the US.