Philippines-born international restaurant chain Jollibee, known for its Chickenjoy fried chicken and Jollibee Chicken Sandwich, unlocked its doors for the first time in Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) on May 12 at 729 West 7th St. in the heart of the city’s Financial District.
“We couldn’t wait a moment longer to open our doors in one of the world’s most dynamic and diverse metropolitan hubs that boasts such a strong sense of community among those who live and work in Downtown Los Angeles,” said Maribeth Dela Cruz, business group h\ead, Honeybee Foods Corporation dba Jollibee. “We look forward to contributing to the vibrant food scene and spreading the joy of eating to local L.A. residents, the Filipino community and city-goers alike as tourism returns to the city in full force.”
The brand is best known for its take on an American favorite – fried chicken. Some customer favorites include: flagship product Chickenjoy, delicately hand-breaded to be crispy on the outside, cooked with precision to be juicy on the inside and marinated to the bone for next-level flavor; Spicy Chickenjoy, the fiery version of the classic Chickenjoy; chicken sandwiches and peach mango pie, made with peaches and real Philippine mangoes.
The DTLA location joins Jollibee’s two existing restaurants in the Metro Los Angeles area – 3821 Beverly Blvd. (East Hollywood) and 2700 Colorado Blvd. (Eagle Rock). California also is home to Jollibee’s first U.S. location, which opened in Daly City in 1998 and remains one of its best performing locations in the country.
In addition to the new DTLA location, Jollibee plans to open a second location in West Covina, California, by the end of 2022, which is also home to the brand’s North American headquarters.
