14 Popular Jollibee Menu Items, Ranked From Worst To Best

If you've grown bored of typical fast food and it's all starting to taste the same, add excitement to your life by going to Jollibee. If you've never heard of Jollibee, it's a fast food chain that started in the Philippines that has now grown to the point that it has caused Filipino food to become a global phenomenon. While not every menu item is tasty, they have a handful of items that are so scrumptious that the food will change your life for the better.

The history of Jollibee dates back to the 1970s when the first location was open in the city of Manila. Today, they have more than 50 locations in the United States. If there's not a Jollibee outlet near you right now, that may soon change because this chain hopes to have 400 North American restaurants by 2024.

If you order the right items and avoid their subpar options, Jollibee could quickly become your fast food destination of choice. In this ranking, we list their menu items in order from worst to first. While you may be able to find items that aren't on this list, we've made sure to include all of Jollibee's most popular foods.

If you order a Yumburger, it won't take you long to realize that you've made a mistake. When you first lay your eyes on it, its lack of size will cause your heart to sink. If you want something that will fill you up and allow you to power through the rest of your day, this burger isn't it.

Once you bite into a Yumburger, you'll forget all about its puny size. That's because the burger's off-putting taste will take center stage. While the bun is fine, the beef's strong flavor will make you cringe. It tastes like way too much pepper, salt, and onion powder was added to the meat. In fact, the flavor of the beef is completely lost in the mix. The Yumburger also comes topped with a sweet mayonnaise that's okay-ish — but it still can't mask the overbearing amount of seasoning.

The Cheesy Yumburger is a slight step up. While adding a slice of cheese makes the burger a little bit better, it's still not something you should order at Jollibee because you can do so much better.

The chicken sandwich wars have been raging in the fast food world since around 2019. It seems like since then, every fast food chain has dabbled in the art of placing a piece of fried chicken between a bun. Not to be outdone, Jollibee now sells something that they call their Original Chicken Sandwich. This thing isn't the worst chicken sandwich you'll ever eat but you surely won't order it more than once.

The sandwich includes a yummy brioche bun and the juiciness of the chicken breast can't be denied. Tragically, you'll be let down by the blandness of the breading. The crispy coating doesn't taste bad, mind you, the problem is that it doesn't taste like much of anything.

It comes topped with umami mayonnaise but, despite the delicious sounding name, the spread is nothing to write home about. It's a decent condiment but it doesn't add enough pizzazz to make this chicken sandwich worthy of your hard-earned dollars.

Jollibee's burger steak isn't something that would ever be found at a classy, upscale national steakhouse chain. In actuality, it's more like something that you'd find at a school cafeteria. That said, if you can ignore how crude and unsophisticated this menu item appears to be, you'll find that it's not a total waste of money.

The burger steak at Jollibee consists of beef patties that you'd find on their aforementioned Yumburger put on a plate and then covered with a generous amount of gravy. The good news is that this isn't the same ho-hum gravy found on their mashed potatoes. Instead, it's a mushroom gravy with actual mushrooms in it, and the combo pops with flavor.

If you're trying to impress a date, don't order the burger steak because it looks like something you should be eating with a plastic spork while wearing a bib. But if you're hungry and need something to fill you up fast, you could do a lot worse.

The Jolly Spaghetti at Jollibee will either be something you hate or something you love. There is no middle ground when it comes to this menu item. Within a few bites, you'll fully know whether you're in the former group or the latter group.

Before you order this meal, be aware that this isn't like any spaghetti dish that you'd find at an Italian chain restaurant. The noodles are somewhat similar but everything else is completely different. Firstly, the sauce is actually really, really sweet. Second of all, there are no classic meatballs to be found. In their place, Jolly Spaghetti features ham chunks, ground meat, and hot dog pieces. Yes, slices of hot dogs will be in your spaghetti.

Before you judge Jollibee's Jolly Spaghetti too harshly, you should give it an honest try. It may sound like an odd concoction, but there's a chance that you will fall in love with this menu item. If that happens, you'll struggle to order anything else ever again from this place.

At Jollibee, there is one side that reigns supreme: adobo rice. This stuff is amazing. If you know anything about food in the Philippines, you know how that country has mastered adobo seasoning. Typically a mix of vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and soy sauce, Filipino adobo seasoning makes everything better — and this rice is no different. The vinegary and garlicky goodness will mesmerize you instantaneously.

To kick things up a notch, Jollibee's adobo rice also has tiny bits of pork in it. The added meat makes every bite explode with flavor. Don't be shocked if this rice ends up being your favorite part of visiting this fast food chain. No matter the main course you order from Jollibee, you should pair it with a side of adobo rice.

Jollibee also serves regular, plain-Jane steamed rice that is whiter than snow. Unless you enjoy leading a boring life, there's no reason to pick the dull Steamed Rice over their masterful adobo rice.

Quite possibly the most intimidating menu item at Jollibee, Palabok Fiesta is a dish that will reward any customer who decides to order it. It sounds complicated and it may look intimidating to consumers of traditional American fast food fare, but it's so worth it.

The foundation of Palabok Fiesta is a bed of rice noodles that are cooked to perfection. On top of the noodles, Jollibee puts sautéed pork, a couple slices of a boiled egg, and a handful of shrimp. To top things off, a scrumptious garlic sauce is poured over everything.

While many menu items at Jollibee aren't exactly authentic, Palabok Fiesta is about as close to real deal Filipino food as you can find at a U.S. fast food restaurant. Shrimp and boiled eggs might not sound like a promising marriage but this dish is so delectable that you'll be sure to eat every last morsel.

The pride and joy of Jollibee's menu is without a doubt the Chickenjoy. If your idea of quality fast food fried chicken is what you can get at a place like KFC, be prepared for your world to be turned upside down. This chicken is so tasty that it's not only the best thing at Jollibee, it's one of the best food items you can find at any restaurant.

Two aspects of the Chickenjoy cause it to stand out from the competition. First, the crispiness will wow you. By comparison, all other fried chicken will look and feel mushy. Second, and most important, the juiciness of the chicken is otherworldly. It almost doesn't even make sense. How can fried chicken be so juicy and so flavorful? Why isn't all fried chicken made this way? Those are questions that you'll be asking yourself the first time you try this masterpiece of a menu item at Jollibee.