My first time trying Ethiopian Fried Chicken, Doro Bet in West Philly

[@brownyedgrl]

One of the best parts of Ethiopian food is that everything is real food: no preservatives, additives, dyes, etc.

[@kristenpinder8130]

JL, you are very diplomatic. This reminds me of a sandwich place that you tried this past summer, by the beach. You can always tell when you’re feeling the grub because you hum a little and do a little head bop/ dance.🤣 Happy New Year!🎆 We appreciate you!❤❤❤

[@laurenlane8934]

Right! Tryna act like we don't know him🤣😆

[@CDollaBillzz]

A very political correct way of saying the chicken was mid at best 😂

[@NuTreezTV]

My bro watched MaGuyver the way he handled the table hahahahaha.

[@stevewilson6211]

I want this and I'm glad that you are showing us different ways to experience fried chicken 🍗 Ethiopian cuisine and culture 😊

[@jadehom8067]

Happy New Year to JL and family, subs and viewers...a healthy and prosperous 2025 to you all ❤😊🎉🎉🎉

[@sheastech]

Ethiopians definitely do not have Fried Chicken. 😂

[@JLJupiterTV]

I’m here for new beginnings lol

[@biggmixxo]

@@sheastech word up!

[@QUEENSPHYNEST]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Lemlem7682]

We do have doro tibs. But we don't eat a lot of fry food.

[@otsmalls1580]

Right hahaha

[@mitchellnathanson2739]

Takeaway point: it's food. That's about it.

[@surrealchemist]

I had some fried chicken at one of Marcus Samuelsson's restaurants that was done up with berebere sauce, so I can see this being a good idea.

[@anthonyc4525]

Putting the paper down was a pro move

[@B_ready4671]

It sounds crunchy.. they may be play'n around in the kitchen😄...wow 4th stop! Happy New Year to u & ur family, thank u for all the great content!

[@alisawooten]

Blessings and Happy New Year to you and your family 🎊🥂

[@marywatkins9438]

JL, maybe try it again when you’re not as full with a fresher palate. That might shift your view of it somewhat. Your reviews are awesome.

[@Mia-Adventure]

I never ate ethiopian fried chicken but their traditional food is usually good

[@itsdeeannaagain]

Yes, I love that little end piece too.

[@yayareapurp]

Doro bet=chicken house As a Ethiopian I’m intrigued

[@biggmixxo]

A whole chicken with no breast?😮👀👀👀😅😅

[@valentinezehel54]

Try The Chicken Charga @ Wah-Gi-Wah West Philly 😋

[@tabarokahangi8577]

💯

[@KrispyKrunchyRecords]

JL, you gotta try some Cameroon Fried chicken next!🔥

[@sugarhill327]

Best fried chicken used to be up the street at the Chinese restaurant next to the Barn.

[@leroyb.8884]

You were so polite, but told da truth bro! It's a different lane.. but it could work for 'em! Based on people's taste buds.. Smoove! Always love your reviews & gotta bunch a spots to catch when I hit the east coast! Peace

[@mickmella]

They ( some Ethiopian menus ) do have fried chicken! The best as it's fresh!! 🔥🔥

[@BGale47]

That place is 🔥

[@yamyamyams2629]

😂😂 wobble wobble got that Wess Philly special

[@JLJupiterTV]

Right 😂

[@Queenofsole100]

There's an Ethiopian chicken spot in D.C that I haven't tried yet. Thank you for your service. 👀

[@JLJupiterTV]

DMV has a good size Ethiopian community I need to visit

[@mikehennigan5066]

Check out Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant on 9th St NW DC. Food is delicious.

[@adambutler6375]

Try Hawwi’s in Alexandria VA and Jam Doung in NW DC

[@jacobdoesphilly]

I went last week - loved it! My vid coming soon.

[@jojojayjay9617]

you should try the injara with Ethiopian chicken curry

[@bobconstantine2775]

Thank you, totally enjoy you all yr long, happy new yr! Keep going…..

[@JasonStutz]

I would probably like this because i dont like heavily seasoned meat. I like to taste the meat along with the seasoning

[@polockcmdbonk819]

JL I been watching you for a while you like you didn't like it at all it look like some of the worst fried chicken I seen in a long time salute for you for being respectful

[@koryhouser4915]

I was feeling the same. Been watching JL for a long time, you know if he doesnt like it or not

[@ladygreer9323]

Hey JL... Pretty good looking food. I'm catching up. Enjoy, Happy New Year to you and yours!! 🐞🎉

[@jeffreywhite4214]

JL Keep Doing it Brother 💯💪🏾✌🏾

[@JLJupiterTV]

💪🏾💪🏾

[@PhillyReese215]

Yeah, JL was a little underwhelmed by the food, but was still positive. I'm curious to know what is the best Chinese store chicken wings in the area. 🤔

[@PerfectPrinceX1]

they use TEFF FLOUR, a grain local to ethiopia

[@shawnfoodfever]

looks good too😋😋

[@HFC786]

If you’ve not already Taiwanese fried chicken is a must!

[@PhillyGrub]

I need to get there!

[@tabarokahangi8577]

To me the fried chicken goes perfectly with some of the side sauces they have

[@lolitared2150]

I thought you went there already. I've heard of that restaurant. I thought it was from you, lol😂

[@torrelthomas2589]

JL have you ever been to CravWings in Yonkers NY?

[@OriginalKriolu]

They probably tamed the down the spices. I wonder if they have a secret menu for a more flavorful taste. Ethiopian food is very flavorful

[@Lemlem7682]

They made it mild for none Ethiopian 🇪🇹 because Ethiopian 🇪🇹 they like to eat very hot 🔥

[@OriginalKriolu]

@Lemlem7682 That is what I was thinking. Lol!

[@Lemlem7682]

@OriginalKriolu we eat 😋 very 🔥 🥵 and none Ethiopian 🇪🇹 they complain, it's too hot.So the restaurant had to make it a mild 😀 and must of us Ethiopian 🇪🇹 we make our own food at home so we didn't care. 😉 but if you come to our home and try the food it's very hot.

[@OriginalKriolu]

@Lemlem7682 I have 2 cousins who are half Ethiopian and several friends, so I am aware of the spice levels. That is probably a good idea unless the customer asks for it to be spicy hot.

[@Lemlem7682]

@OriginalKriolu Ya, but I have a family member who is from Austrian 🇦🇹 and we make him mild food 🇪🇹 😋 which he ❤️ but his had sweats 😓 😰 when eating the food. 😀😃I have never seen anyone sweating like that before. 😳

[@ronisspace6581]

Doro bet has a good chicken Shawarma salad. Nice place. Check it out

[@isiah316]

first how are u good to see u happy new year from nyc i have a baby coming in may i love ur video

[@JLJupiterTV]

Congrats on the baby! Happy New Year!

[@fefe9111]

Ty brotha JL HAVE U EVER HAD KRISPY KRUNCHY??? CHICKEN I KNOOOOOW YOU'LL LIKE IT?

[@shapingo]

Their sister restaurant Salam Cafe is much better. If you want spice, get the Beef Stew at Salam Cafe.

[@idnehabhi]

JL, I love your channel. Especially because you’re never super negative, even when I know the place you’re at and know it’s mediocre. But you were so negative from the jump, even calling out the table rocking. What’s up with that? You’re wrong on this one and it’s not fair to the business. Sorry. Maybe you had something go wrong with service or wait time or weren’t feeling well because you were full. This place is the bomb. The awaze flavor is not “mild” lol. It’s not hot hot spicy but it’s a sweet and spicy flavor and you didn’t mention anything about that. The lemon turmeric is very lemony. The chicken is clearly cooked so well - it fell off the bone. It’s mad crispy - you could hear the crunch. I have lived in west Philly for 20 years now and this is probably the place I’ve been most excited about - it’s the best fried chicken around and not even close.

[@halimasultan03]

I think mizz went here before right

[@Andu_music]

Why not eat actual ethiopian food? Are you afraid of eating something other than fried food? 😂

[@ryanwhyte29]

Go a few more blocks down to Dahlak on 47th and Baltimore for some authentic Ethiopian food my man!!

[@Lemlem7682]

Is it a new Ethiopian 🇪🇹 restaurant on 47 baltimore Ave? And what is the name of the restaurant ?

[@ryanwhyte29]

@ Na been around for over 20 years or so. The name is “Dahlak”. I’ve been going there ever since I was in college, and I graduated in 2021! ☺️

[@Lemlem7682]

@ryanwhyte29 Dahlak is not an Ethiopian restaurant, but Eritrean restaurant, but they do use Ethiopian spicy, but they are not Ethiopian. Abisnia restaurant is an Ethiopian restaurant. Meskrem restaurant is an Ethiopian restaurant. I don't know if they are still in business 🤔 🤷

[@ryanwhyte29]

@ Yea they cook both cuisines and are African neighbors to each other so I think that’s why they reference both cultures when you go there.

[@Lemlem7682]

@ryanwhyte29 You said it is an Ethiopian 🇪🇹 restaurant. Now you're saying we're African, and we are neighbors and the same, but Ethiopian 🇪🇹 food Eritrean food is not the same. Eritrean food is bootleg, and Ethiopian 🇪🇹 food is the original food 😋 I can't stand Eritrean 😫 food as Ethiopian. I wouldn't go to Eritrea restaurant because the food is not the same and a lot of people they go to Eritrean they don't like the food because it's watery but they didn't know that they went to Eritrean restaurant because all Eritrean used Ethiopia name so they can make money. But Ethiopians know which one 😏 is the real restaurant and the fake one 🙄

[@SamTheMan538]

Ethiopians are known for Doro wat, not Doro bet..that’s their authentic chicken recipe, you should try that next time..

[@EZee213]

Your lovely wifey has been noticeably absent from your videos....hope she's doing well. She is missed.

[@robdavis77]

I went there but walked out

[@Diorstyles212]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@18wheelesrollin90]

Lean.....

[@ShadowJ20]

Damn 4 stops in 2 hours. Watch your blood pressure.

[@yacubportee4370]

Where's the bleu cheese? 😮

[@NoRockinMansLand]

As an Ethiopian, doro wat is not fried chicken bro😂 doro wat literally translates to chicken sauce. The chicken is cooked and we use a traditional spice called Berbere, its very popular

[@JLJupiterTV]

Appreciate you fam

[@fefe9111]

It might be verrrry popular, but I don't like the yall style of fries chicken. But annnnnything else yall cook I LOVE

[@NoRockinMansLand]

​@@fefe9111 bro traditional Ethiopian food doesn't have fried chicken lol the chicken is cooked. But trust me, there nothing better than having it from Ethiopian locals, the only reason why I say that is because it might be more commercialized in the west so it lacks authenticity

[@philipgeorge5777]

Thanks for keeping it real JL !!!

[@touniMoroc007]

Yea bro just say it wasn’t it for you lol 😂

[@bluenotez3234]

Chicken definitely didn’t look fresh 🕵🏾‍♀️

[@crysdixon4811]

I went there. The chicken was too salty to me.

[@AlmonRaphael]

Probably just okay chicken, from what I can tell...

[@patrickc5768]

This might be the first i've seen JL clearly not enjoying a dish without providing a specific reason why. Felt like I was reading in between the lines to figure out what he was really saying which is "This chicken is bland as all hell!!!"

[@louischau7982]

In New York they do have a famous Ethiopian chef that does fried chicken. I think the restaurant called “ red rooster “ in the Bronx near Silvia restaurant

[@kathysanders3915]

Not worth going to west Philly for that 😂😂😂

[@lottaleggsbeauty7279]

I ate here before and I forgot about this place😐 now I definitely have to go back. Wish I knew about this place when I worked near there.

[@SuperWoman_215]

If they don’t serve ALL FLATS I don’t want it

[@JoeMwita]

Ethiopians do have fried chicken the only thing is the color cause most Africans in Africa deep fry with palm oil . My mother is from Sierra Leone and yes Africans fry chicken too just not what everyone is used to

[@JohnSmith-kj2qb]

Happy new year JL been watching sine covid !!! continue to shine

[@adelejoesph4140]

Hit that Button Everyone!!!

[@biz8810]

Ethiopians are black people, and one thing we are going to do is fry some chicken! Can'twait to visit and support this spot.

[@dannybgroovin]

Bruh when chicken skin and bones are dark through the breading it’s just simply old trash ass chicken. When chicken breading is that hard that mean the chicken has been refried. It most definitely has been refried!!

[@Lma1974]

He hates it.

[@RatedRRRProductions]

😂😂yall are a tough crowd..man said he ate already and it’s good. Nothing to write home about 😂

[@stephaniecannon410]

I've always seasoned my chicken 🍗🐔 with fresh 🍋 juice and turmeric and other spices. I had no idea that it's called Ethiopian chicken. 😋

[@sinsoreshippromotesconform8218]

There is a Ethiopian soul food spot in DC

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Nothing worse than a wobbly table!

[@MarvelousActions]

❤❤👍🍟

[@brianmoody2549]

The children looks good but the ,chicken you right was a little overcooked,why to much seasoning,they just have to work on the timing.

[@bigt245]

That looks like u dont want to tell the truth that food is trash !

[@dholloway2482]

I love my city Lancaster stand up

[@Melser626]

2025 JL loading

[@mshi101]

Ate here a few times, I think what he means by "mild seasoning" is that it's under seasoned. Ethiopian food is really flavorful and this lacks all Ethiopian flavors, or even basic fried chicken flavors. Even their doro wat on the menu isn't all that great. Overall this place is just good for serving fresh food, not necessarily delicious tasting food.

[@Thamilton1221]

First 🥇🏆

[@JLJupiterTV]

🙌🏽

[@Violet-ss7nd]

💯💯🔥🔥

[@halimasultan03]

Ethiopian food for the W

[@Diorstyles212]

Chicken looked over cooked. I’m a “ chop my wings fried hard pls” customer & those look alil burnt 🥴

[@McDonald_family]

Yeah flavor was good but they not it

[@yoandreee]

that meal looked basic as fuck 😂

[@whobilly1]

When JL doesn't come close to dancing or breaking out in song it's mediocre.

[@laurenlane8934]

Brother I know u trying to show love but yuck! I'd much rather see u eat authentic Ethiopian food fr.

[@3rni3PL]

Tell it like it is. Tell them to step it up.

[@TheBx2nj]

It's mid....

[@teemb476]

Ethiopian don't cook their food

[@valsmiles8529]

Why didn't you just order a true Ethiopian meal

[@HTK.111]

KZbin never recommends your videos anymore. I had to come and find you.

[@Agamemnon5174]

I didn’t even know they had food to even cook with

[@NoRockinMansLand]

@@Agamemnon5174 internet warrior, we've been eating our national cuisine way before your ancestors ever reached American shores

[@Lemlem7682]

​@NoRockinMansLand 😅😅😅 you know there are so many ignorant people. And it is amazing how idiots are some people 😅

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

YO JL E-A-G-L-E-S!!