Making Jollibee Fried Chicken and Spaghetti | But Better

[@PepperGinGin]

I appreciate that you were really respectful about the whole spaghetti part lol It's been my comfort food even well into my adulthood Fun fact: the reason why Filipino spaghetti is sweet is because in WWII there was a tomato shortage in the Philippines, so they substituted tomato-based products with a banana sauce consisting of mashed bananas, vinegar, spices, and red dye.

[@HayTatsuko]

Jufran is pretty nice -- and it's inexpensive, even here in Alabama. I'll have to try UFC sometime to see which I like better.

[@Prince-fe8hl]

But it does really suck. Its to sweet

[@JoshityJosh]

@@Prince-fe8hl Different cultures different flavour palates. There’s a reason why fast foods chains like McDonald’s or kfc have slightly different menus in each countries they are.

[@PepperGinGin]

@@Prince-fe8hl or it's just not catered to your palate. Most Filipino food is sweet and savory and people here make their spaghetti that way.

[@itspolabear]

@@Prince-fe8hl not for you hun. Lol

[@MrBlazemaster525]

This is mega nice! Also, the reason why Philippine spaghetti is sweeter than usual is that post-WW2, there weren't any tomatoes around so they made a ketchup substitute with bananas

[@inamoka12345]

Filipino Pride, Filipino Numbawan!

[@papabonedaddy4116]

oh thats a neat fact. thanks for sharing. i had no idea

[@rezmis]

banana sauce is a staple in my household but my mom never told me thst was the reason why, thanks!

[@bry120]

Marami ng kamatis ngayon, bakit matamis padin? Basta meron lang maicomment kahit fake news

[@MrBlazemaster525]

@@bry120 ikaw mema dyan malamang e nakasanayan na ganun yung timpla aber?

[@mobes8876]

So, as an American that has spent roughly 3 years in the Philippines, sweet spaghetti is definitely something we have to get used to. It’s not bad, it’s just different. I was taken aback the first time, but as time went on, I grew to enjoy it. The fried chicken stomps all other places though. And he didn’t even get the mango peach pie or the pancit palabok! And while the palabok at Jollibee isn’t homemade quality, it hits the spot

[@ixion_cyb]

I don't really enjoy palabok that much tho but I guess it's alright

[@zykegabrielmarchinoilagan3316]

@@ixion_cyb me too though only in jollibee anywhere else? it's good

[@vanguardas9927]

@@ixion_cyb Did you eat it with 2-4pcs of Philippine lime/lemon (calamansi) squeezed though? I never eat palabok without it, tastes weird/bad tbh.

[@maraelaiza]

@@ixion_cyb I prefer Mang Inasal’s palabok

[@teo-7242]

@@maraelaiza they the same

[@alexxxcole]

That sweet spaghetti is definitely hated by a lot of non Filipinos. But we grow up with it. Most say they tasted it when they were a child and call the spaghetti for the “poor” but in the Philippines and to us Filipinos it’s our childhood and we grew up with this amazing food.

[@CallanElliott]

I'm kinda interested to try it, tbh. Seems like it's built for a different flavour combination.

[@tonysamosa1717]

Just had it for the first time in my 33 years of life, today. Didn’t even expect it to be sweet but it was surprising and delicious. I would definitely make it again with better noddles than Jolibee is slinging

[@kylem1112]

That sounds similar to how people feel about kraft mac n cheese here in the states.

[@user-cu9rb9cx6m]

As a Filipino (I don't speak tagalog) yes. The spaghetti is god tier. I tried other spaghettis and the sour ones which ngl hit a diffirent way but if i have to choose between sour and sweet. Sweet wins by a bit

[@user-cu9rb9cx6m]

Although kfc spaghetti here sucks

[@jharkenz]

Papa JW, one thing you need to know is that in the Philippines, the sauce we put in our spaghetti contains Banana Catsup. This is what gives it the sweet, tangy flavour, hence we don't need to add a lot of sugar to it. Also, some Filipino Mums add milk powder or evaporated milk in their sauces, hence adding another dimension to it. It's great you tried, and yes, hats off to you bud. As an apprentice chef, I understand your aversion to not making it in the traditional italian pomodoro/napoli sauce, but thank you for still trying. Jollibee is a childhood staple and classic.

[@seymichelle]

@@casperstanden3017 How rude, don’t assume it’s disgusting as it’s part of our culture. Try it first.

[@micomic9938]

@@casperstanden3017 as a Filipino I found that offensive to out culture

[@xoreign]

​@@casperstanden3017 okay Casper standen

[@casperstanden3017]

@@seymichelle I’m taking the piss it’s Deliish and I fry it as much as possible

[@seymichelle]

@@casperstanden3017 your sorry means nothing. You know I’m ASSUMING you don’t season your food.

[@Jeanelleats]

Jollibee IS LIFEEE. I didn't wanna believe you could make it better BUT DANG and your recipe looks amazing 🔥🔥🔥

[@sumanyumehrotra4025]

Hi jeanelle!!

[@kajolika417]

Didn't expect you here

[@trickster6533]

Jeanell is here ❤❤❤

[@raesview911]

Grew up inhaling Jollibee Chickenjoy and amazing Aloha, didn't wanna believe it either. Tried the recipe for today's lunch and dang it is better. His gravy is way better than how they do it now in the Philippines. Like legit old school Jollibee gravy, the one that made it famous today.

[@vengeance_bg729]

sheesh agree

[@richsalazme]

The Filipino spaghetti is an acquired taste. I remember growing up only tasting this kind of spaghetti. When I first tried itallian spaghetti for the first time, it surprised me how different it was and personally didn't like it, I was 8. Overtime tho I grew to like it too.

[@WearingADownPayment]

If you said you still didn’t like Italian spaghetti would’ve been assassinated by the mob

[@mimmac4464]

I'm Italian and Filipino so I just can't deal with sweet spaghetti I'm sorry 😭

[@richsalazme]

​@@bry120 Kung naintindihan mo ang comment ko, I was giving ang example ng acquired taste. Like for me.. hindi ko nagustuhan ang itallian spaghetti since kinalakihan ko ang filipino style. But nagustuhan ko din overtime. So itallian spaghetti, for me, was an acquired taste. Sa kanya naman, at sa ibang di pa nakakatry, ang filipino spag is an acquired taste. Gets? Totoo nga ang sinabi nila. Ang baba ng reading comprehension ng mga pinoy. Edit: @B T deleted his/her comment, out of shame probably. Here's the comment for context: ""Alam mo b ang ibig sabihin ng acquired taste? Hindi pwedeng kinalakihan mo tpos ssbhin mo n acquired taste"

[@richsalazme]

@@mimmac4464 Then you are no Filipino! LOL jk!

[@bry120]

@@richsalazme bobo k pla. An dami mong satsat.

[@Sarii-312]

i just love how yours and Jollibee's look basically the EXACT same

[@jackaljackinfinity8742]

Did not expect him to make the recipes to Jollibee better. The cooking was oh so satisfying.

[@khalilahd.]

Agreed

[@michaeldupaya8166]

YESSSS

[@stapuft]

its not hard to take something THAT BAD and make it better.......BUT he went and MADE IT WORSE.....

[@kinggio7833]

@@stapuft facts

[@ranma9823]

@@stapuft Chickenjoy isn't bad at all. It's not even mediocre.

[@EvilsBane427]

I think the main reason your spaghetti failed against the Jollibee Jolly Spaghetti is because they use banana sauce or banana ketchup instead of tomato sauce. I personally love the sweet Filipino style spaghetti. When I was living on the west side of O'ahu there was a point that I was going to the Ka Makana Ali'i Jollibee almost every day for the Jolly Hotdog and Jolly Spaghetti.

[@retrotechpinas3640]

Where is Jollibee's official statement confirming that they are using banana ketchup? All I see is this urban legend getting posted on social media and said by vloggers but I haven't heard Jollibee validating this or any article of Jollibee validating that they are using banana ketchup.

[@mnced9979]

@@retrotechpinas3640 All filipino spaghetti forever has been made using banana ketchup, obviously not just banana ketchup but yea.

[@elisabasco9289]

The secret is annatto, that is why the sauce is red orange. I am not sure whether there is banana ketchup but there is definitely a tangy taste from annatto.

[@spankbuda7466]

It didn't fail. The reason is he as a white man couldn't give a bad score to a minority group publicly in this "woke" climate we're living in that would've offended their culture.

[@kimberlykris5103]

@@retrotechpinas3640 They don't really need to put out an official statement since 90% of spaghetti in the Philippines is made with banana ketchup.

[@anglersrevenge]

As an American who has spent a lot of time in Philippines, I consumed many a meal at Jollibee. I also explored other Filipino cuisine, including balut. The chicken is awesome. Yes, the spaghetti is different, but you treated this challenge with respect. Judging from the feedback here, you also summoned the “Pinoy Pride” we know so well. Salamat

[@spankbuda7466]

So are we looking for his HONEST opinion or are we looking for him to skew his ratings system to appease towards a certain group so that he won't hurt anyone "feelings" and don't want the viewers to judge him negatively as a white man giving what they think is a offensive rating?

[@arkinmartinez1266]

Yea and balut is amazing

[@omarallabban8242]

Dang, salamat in most Islamic dialects means feel better soon, never seen it be used as a goodbye before, kinda funny cause I imagined you telling Joshua to feel better soon after that fried chicken, diarrhea cityyyyy

[@gramirez72]

Omar Allabban ‘Salamat’ in Filipino is ‘Thank you’

[@megarayquaza9054]

As a Filipino myself, I do NOT enjoy balut but I'm glad you had a blast in our country lol

[@RockyGems]

I'm not the slightest bit Filipino, but seeing as fried chicken and spaghetti are two of my favorite comfort foods, I think I've discovered my dream restaurant!

[@tac0sauce15]

I’ve come to accept that not all will like/enjoy Jollibee’s sweet spaghetti, everyone has different palettes and flavor profiling, but the fact that Josh gives Jollibee its praise, papa has my approval

[@bry120]

Another Pinoy seeking foreign validation?

[@blackwater7183]

@@Justin_Waters WTF you talking about. It's not just ANY cockcasian its PAPA! 🙄

[@alvarez09able]

@@Justin_Waters not really. If any other race complemented filipino food, we would all be hyped. Its a pride thing.

[@koseimao]

@@Justin_Waters its not even just Caucasian approval, im indonesian, i feel proud when my food is represented by ANYONE. it not just a caucasian thing, the representation just feels fucking good

[@thorwaldjohanson2526]

@@Justin_Waters what's with all the racist comments?

[@geeerwin]

I can't honestly blame non-Filipinos for not liking Filipino Spaghetti. It's really an acquired taste. Honestly, I wouldn't even mind if Joshua said that he hated it because I understand why; but he really went out of his way to be extra respectful with it and I respect that. For non-Filipinos who might be wondering how one can like the absurdity of a very sweet spaghetti, just think of having it as your introduction to spaghetti as a kid without knowing about the traditional style. I bet that you'll love it as well. I even think that most Filipinos haven't had a taste of the traditional spaghetti and I guarantee you as well that most of them won't like it when they try it. It's also not like we like everything to be extra sweet over here, it's just a culture thing. That's all that there is to it.

[@beachblond1968]

I’m not Filipino but I’ve always preferred a sweeter spaghetti sauce so I was really intrigued when I first heard of Jollibee’s and the concept of Filipino spaghetti. No Jollibee’s near me sadly, but I read about it and watched some videos. I bought containers of something called I think sweet Filipino spaghetti sauce and even ordered banana ketchup online! I finally got to make it and I LOVE it. Definitely different from an Italian type of sauce - which I also love - but I think it’s fantastic. I can’t believe I never heard of it until recently. Love the uniqueness and how dear it is to people.

[@steelkamote1888]

I agree. I once lived in a household that abhors traditional italian spaghetti, but goes apeshit on sweet filipino-style sauce (including the ones sold on the streets)

[@Bakatacintoki]

As a kid I didnt even know there were other styles of spaghetti. I grew up in the US but in a Filipino neighborhood and we never called it Filipino spaghetti, just spaghetti. So the 1st time I tried tomato based spaghetti I was wierded out.

[@gustokomokaonsaimongsexyng6430]

Based.

[@muchluck7981]

As someone who had a Filipino aunt when I was growing up, Eating her Spaghetti was some of the most fond memories I had. She didn't use Banana Ketchup but she did use a sweeter brand of Ketcup than the ketcups I am finding today in Most supermarkets. There's just something different about a sweet Ketchup that makes things taste so much better.

[@simonfranz0514]

You summon the Filipinos

[@GK1nG267]

BAKIT JOSHUA BAKIT MO ITO GINAWA?!

[@Kenard1445]

Oo po

[@vladdostupidthings6549]

😭 😆

[@eunicejose9182]

Lagot ka sa bubuyog

[@Hikoshii]

Kabayan!

[@deebus3471]

I love Filipinos, they're the best people ever. Always so sweet and happy.

[@kynduh7265]

As a Filipino who lives in the Philippines, I’m honestly just watching to see if I can make the Jollibee chicken at home and I’m grateful for Joshua by helping me realize how much better it is than other fastfood brands today 🥰

[@joanandjiro]

Jollibee is pretty much a large part of an average Filipino's childhood. So our attachment to it is pretty strong even way into our adulthood. Also, I've never smelled a fried chicken as fragrant as the chickenjoy. You can smell it from like a mile away 😁 that's how you'd know there's a Jolllibee nearby.

[@prudenciomangaoangiii403]

its really trash ngl

[@lightyagameme3625]

@@prudenciomangaoangiii403 it's actually good in NYC but it's bad when it gets cold

[@h2q8]

@@prudenciomangaoangiii403 its great where i'm at. not the best I've had, but miles above KFC and other chicken places.

[@michaeladriatico1488]

From what I heard. This was a marketing strategy of Jollibee. For their kitchen exhausts placed and pointed directly to the sidewalk in front of Jollibee so that people walking through would smell the chickenjoy.

[@rhovenom04]

Meh. Its only delicious when its spicy.

[@tntyeeter8289]

this series proved to me. that Joshua is no ordinary chef. He showed an overwhelming amount of expertise by just tasting a sample and instantly replicate and even elevate the dishes entirety. Joshua your one of the chefs i admire like Gordon ramsay. your an inspiration to young cook like me TY so much. ps this is long

[@ZeptoreVSgaming]

It's just fried chicken and spaghetti bro

[@washys]

@@tntyeeter8289 nah the dickriding is insane💀

[@bigboot762]

I can say for sure that Joshua's measurements are always on point, unlike a lot of chefs on YT.

[@GoosyOff]

You're*

[@ZeptoreVSgaming]

@@tntyeeter8289 I do, I just think it's kinda ridiculous how much praise you give him when the only thing he's making is freid chicken and spaghetti. It's not like he invented those meals

[@HittingBandy]

Honestly the whole point of Jollibee spaghetti is that it's sweet. I grew up with it, love the hotdogs mixed in with it and the addition of the ground beef The gravy is honestly the best one out of every other fast food chain I've eaten at.

[@clixis]

i also love the gravy!!! its the best for me lol

[@adrianalbertbacila581]

As I'd read the comments, Filipino style spaghetti is an unorthodox style, but we way like our pasta that way. Kudos for that. As for your approach to our fried breaded chicken, it's a culinary upgrade if Jollibee would consider. Not to mention, he asked a Filipino to rate both meals, and staying true to his Filipino roots. Overall, it's nice that "for the first time in your BUT BETTER series" your team came up with a stalemate, against your restaurants in the US.

[@bry120]

Stalemate to get more subscribers. Pinoys are validation seekers...

[@bluepajamagamers5704]

@@Justin_Waters projecting much?

[@hans-san457]

@@Justin_Waters ??????

[@theOGmungo]

@@Justin_Waters the whitest response to a comment ever

[@bzilla-d4i]

​@@Justin_Waters ok Mr KKK

[@ilogart23]

Thanks Josh for doing this “But Better” and highlighting Jollibee chicken. And I appreciate you keeping the respect on the Filipino spaghetti and not bashing it. I know it’s weird to some, let’s just say it’s an acquired taste.

[@paodepota8373]

True. We Filipinos just LOOOOOVE sweet spaghetti.

[@WearingADownPayment]

@@paodepota8373 I might just be Filipino 😂😂

[@ichi8088]

@@paodepota8373 we sure do, its so good. I love the sweetness

[@paodepota8373]

@@WearingADownPayment you might be😳

[@SadBheeseChurger]

Iyakin kasi mga pilipino onting opinyon lang about sa pagkain nagwawalaa na 😭

[@josephb5989]

I appreciate that you were super respectful and appreciative of our Jollibee while staying true to the But Better formula. I used to LOVE how sweet Jollibee spaghetti is when I was younger but as I got older it actually became a bit too much for me. So I totally see your view on it too. Awesome video

[@bbkintanar]

Jolibee spaghetti is my FAVORITE item there! thank you for attempting to make a BETTER version 😃

[@zambee1219]

When you’ve been eating it since your childhood, you definitely get used to it. So it’s understandable why those who are new to tasting the spaghetti are a bit weirded out. But to us, banana ketchup is a staple to a perfect Filipino spag recipe. It’s used in so many dishes, especially the ✨holy trinity✨

[@shinoaio3607]

Yes you got it since it depends on what you grew up eating Im a filipino and Im more on a the sweet sauce since thats what i have taste ever since i was a child. I have tasted the italian style when I'm on highschool and i prefer the filipino but i respect how italians made it since its there culture also i watch cooking shows and able to understand there recipes.

[@anonymouspotato3584]

Agree, me and my family have always been used to Filipino Style Spaghetti, so when we tried spaghetti from a different fast food chain (if i'm right it's the "Italian Style Spaghetti" at McDonald's. We weren't a big fan of McDo, I love the sundaes though), my parents complained about it being sour or at least different from the usual sweet type

[@TheGamingBurger734]

As a filipino, can I ask what's the holy trinity?

[@deannadanielle]

I wanna taste it so bad but the closest jollibee to me is 2 hours away😭

[@bituinl]

I kind of agree, because as a Filipina myself I grew up with sweet spaghetti. As I got older I couldn’t eat sweet spaghetti anymore liking mine sour and such. I just grew out of the overly sweet stuff. Even if it was extra sweet I can only eat a few small bites.

[@damusagi]

I’ve always said that nothing beats Jollibee when it comes to fast food, but when Joshua dedicates his time to make the recipe more refined, I’m always down and would love to try it. I bet it must taste really awesome considering that I love Jollibee to death

[@rabaserongyoungman2836]

When it comes to spaghetti taste it really comes from preference, maybe he is not used to sweet spaghetti that is why he likes it less, most reaction vids i have seen, yeah when it comes to spaghetti they did not like it because its too sweet. 😂

[@lukeyuan9741]

You know Jolibee’s is good when Joshua actually liked it

[@mgoldenboyz7942]

Their fried chicken is god awful, like probably the most disgusting thing I’ve ever tasted

[@phm904]

not the burger though.

[@carmeloanthonyestrullo7230]

@@mgoldenboyz7942 That means your taste is awful too lol.

[@redlady120]

ah. The twins from Jolly liked our Jolly Chicken from Jollibee. So it's not the food's fault. Definitely the world loves Jollibee

[@nqtexo]

@@mgoldenboyz7942 L taste

[@jakelloydganoy6919]

the sweetness from the spaghetti is base on how Filipino traditionally cook spaghetti to satisfy the sweet tooth of children in every fiesta and party in the household or neighborhood cuz every gathering in the Philippines there will always be children present

[@leehyun6613]

The fact that the dude praised Jollibee is so satisfying. That's my favorite fast food chain ever!

[@rolosgamingch18]

Nah, you shouldnt. Their employees are not treated well.

[@daoyang223]

I think he also praised In N Out too. As a Californian, that made me happy af

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

@RolosGamingCH source?

[@Glorious-bron]

@@arlynnecumberbatch1056 “Trust me”

[@SoShantel]

I’ve never had it, but that food looks 20/10.

[@toastieey3372]

I love how he specifically mentioned silver swan soy sauce, like thats a staple hardcore filipino condiment. Great job!

[@zerodeeznuts]

It comes from china tho.......So it's no made in Philippines so I'm kinda disappointed

[@KingAmunRa69]

@@zerodeeznuts It's a Filipino thing I bet that brand not even Popular on other countries

[@trytoi_]

@@zerodeeznuts What? I just looked it up, it's made in the Philippines...

[@zerodeeznuts]

@@trytoi_ but what's with the chinese shits written on a it's package?

[@smol_time-traveler4534]

@@zerodeeznuts dude it's from the Philippines, even the mother company NutriAsia that owns this brand is private owned Philippine company.

[@jamesredmond7001]

I just love how Joshua going into this was like "ah it'll be fine" and then when he actually tries it he's like "oh shit this is actually good, what have I done". Also, fair dues to Joshua for giving it a fair review. He could have easily just talked shite about it to keep his record going, but instead he gave it a fair chance (Side note do any of ye know if there's a Jollibees in Ireland because damn that looks good).

[@lunakick12]

There’s none. The closest you can get them is London, I believe.

[@circleancopan7748]

Nah, you need to go to UK for that Jollibee fix.

[@andresharvest6219]

What I love about this video is that Joshua does not use Filipino bait-he genuinely sets out to do something also he is honest and says that he does not like the spaghetti. you go kuya josh!

[@Ligma_Entertainment]

The reason why Joshua added sugar was because it was sweet but Sweet Filipino style spaghetti sauce is made with banana ketchup and a few more ingredients. Edit: there are also vegan version of the Burgers if anyone is wondering. But I think it's only for bigger ones. Not sure about the other burgers.

[@brandofhero]

@joshuaweissman you forget the Banana Ketchup!

[@woodonfire7406]

I don't think JW himself can handle that much sweetness

[@lucasvhinever2817]

I'm sorry, did u just said banana ketchup?

[@acertainmysteriousvirtuoso6150]

@@lucasvhinever2817 yeah it's common here in the Philippines n our pride n joy

[@issydelz]

tf is banana ketchup 💀

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

Yup, that’s definitely the typical reaction a non-Filipino has to Filipino style spaghetti. It’s probably pretty weird to taste something that’s usually savory be sweet in another culture or recipe. Kinda like my experience with avocados. I like them accompanied with chips and in sandwiches, but not much as a ice cream or dessert flavor. And I’ve always preferred the texture of the fried chicken from Jollibee than KFC. I like the seasoning on KFC a bit more, but not the biggest fan of them not doing so well at making their breading crispy most of the time. And the Jollibee near your place doesn’t do chicken breasts? I guess that’s a foreign Jollibee thing, as last time I’ve been there they still do Chicken Joy breasts.

[@selig8752]

I had a similar reaction the first time wife (filipina) made her version of Jollibee's spaghetti. I liked it, but it was weird and different. She perfected her recipie and now over 10 years later, her spaghetti that she just calls, "Filipino Spaghetti" is the only spaghetti I will eat. Of course she still thinks Jollibee is better but I think that has more to do with childhood nostalgia than anything else.

[@danielestrada3390]

yeah. Same reaction I had when I tried adding butter or sugar in my ommelette... Different food preferences, really

[@inagasiquiamco1840]

Im a filipino and i think that our culture of making things sweet is dumb because not only it ruins the real taste but it also makes filipinos think that the sweet spaghetti is the real version and they will dislike anything that isn't sweet like spaghetti

[@kaylemathewcomendador6964]

@@inagasiquiamco1840 I’ve been eating Filipino spaghetti for years but that hasn’t stopped me from enjoying other types of spaghetti. So I’m not completely sure what your talking about.

[@inagasiquiamco1840]

@@kaylemathewcomendador6964 well a lot of filipinos hate italian spaghetti based on my experience so yeah I may have over reacted a little but it doesn’t change the fact that some Filipinos out there think that the sweet spaghetti is the real thing and will absolutely hate the real italian version.

[@keso_de_bola9174]

As others may have suggested, you should have also added the Peach-Mango Pie. :)

[@justamrcreeper6467]

Well he ordered the combo only so yeah. But we always order at least one PMP for every person eating, ITS JUST SO GOOD!

[@freakcan]

@@justamrcreeper6467 One Pimp?

[@Luthien577]

@@freakcan PMP = peach mango pie

[@EinErmino]

Is there pmp in the US too??

[@klyzer5725]

ube pie > peach mango pie

[@flipnautic]

I grew up in the Philippines. Moved here to the US when I was 11. I liked sweet spaghetti because that’s all I’ve known. Learned how to cook traditional spaghetti as an adult and I won’t ever go back to that kid’s meal-ish sweetness. Then… had spaghetti in Bergamo, Vicenza, Verona, Milan, Venice… and realized I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time. Actual Italian food🔥🔥🔥

[@zackfair711]

Great video! For the spaghetti sauce, I think they use banana ketchup as the base instead of tomato sauce + sugar..in case you're interested creating a version with banana ketchup :)

[@_uwu_9992]

we put tomato sauce but instead of sugar, we use condensed milk

[@irenesone]

@@_uwu_9992 some use condensed milk but jollibee doesn't

[@_uwu_9992]

@@irenesone lol, ik 😌 just wanna bring up my fam's little tradition with making filipino style spagettes using condensed milk

[@Ai-vq8rj]

its a bee so it use honey....thats the secret ingredients of jollibee foods

[@mkkhsa]

@@Ai-vq8rj lol good one😂

[@RealRaizo]

I like how Joshua's version looks very similar to the one from Jolibee, implying that Jolibee is already pretty exceptional.

[@rhyophilliac]

Some history with our spaghetti, when we were introduced to it and ketchup, tomatoes weren't readily available back then in the Philippines but we had abundance of bananas. With this we made banana ketchup to replace our tomato ketchup that wasn't available. So it naturally has a sweet flavor from the bananas and dyed it red to look like tomatoe ketchup.. Then we started using it to replace tomatoes in other dishes like spaghetti, that is why its sweet. Hope that helps you understand why it's sweet

[@kyleterry5190]

One thing you got wrong, we had the banana ketchup during the 2nd world war, since we had no way to import nor transport tomatoes to factories, Maria Orosa sought for a way to substitute popular condiments using local resources and thus the banana ketchup was invented

[@9qyxb]

Just discovered your channel. Proud to say, I'm privileged that you mentioned the coating technique. Thank you so much.

[@loafingloaf8633]

Personally I love when foreigners are able to appreciate our culture. Its weirdly very validating as a filipino. About the spaghetti.. you'll find that everything is tweaked to be a little sweeter in the philippines. Its definitely a cultural thing.

[@MickeyAndMore]

Someone else commented that banana ketchup had to be created as an alternative since there was a lack of tomatoes after the war.

[@laureng2162]

I love the banana catsup addition, here we have a few places that do pinoy spaghetti and it’s become comfort food for me, along with tapasilog

[@bry120]

Most pinoys have a personality disorder wherein they rely heavily on others for validation specially from foreigners. You're one of them

[@blackwater7183]

Why does seek validation, it's kinda sad and shallow. 😭Makes one think there's really not much going on for Filipinos.

[@zykegabrielmarchinoilagan3316]

@@blackwater7183 not really we enjoy everyone's validation it makes us proud as filipinos that even though their culture is different from ours they still enjoy it and it makes us proud that we really do make incredible food

[@davidyeah4582]

I would've loved to see Joshua actually try to make banana ketchup (like Jollibee's recipe) instead of just a sweetened tomato sauce

[@muraddiab6393]

Chef John made that a few weeks ago.

[@bry120]

Ayaw na ni Joshua ng tomato sauce na maasukal. Baka isuka na niya yung spaghetti n banana ketchup. Maglalasang karenderia na yang spaghetti niya...hindi na "but better"

[@bry120]

@@Justin_Waters wag naman racist. Ang sarap kaya ng Caucasian. Yummy

[@bum116]

@@muraddiab6393 who?

[@muraddiab6393]

@@bum116 Chef John. The KZbinr that all KZbin cooks look up to.

[@Machu_lostinparadise]

Jollibee will forever be a "W" but the support and effort Joshua gave us to show also how others can cook this at home are another "W". Jollibee is more than a food place, it is part of our culture. I am happy to see other people be inspired and have a taste of home from the dishes created by the motherland. Umaasa ako na lumikha siya ng higit pang mga lutuing Filipino o Asyano sa hinaharap na malalim ang tungkol sa lasa at ipakita sa amin ang kanyang sariling mga lutong bahay para sa kabanatang iyon.

[@MireilleAntone]

Filipinos use banana ketchup in their spaghetti sauce to sweeten it, but I, as a Filipino who migrated to Canada, personally prefer brown sugar. I also add a Tbsp powdered milk to my spag sauce if available, I think it gives a slightly creamier texture.

[@jarrickle5829]

Love how you can tell that this guy was an actual real deal chef when you watch his vids. his technique and explanations are great

[@ayen8485]

it's amazing how you make your own hotdogs, but aside from the sauce, Jollibee (or Filipino, in general) spaghetti has their signature red hotdogs and there's no spam in there as well but ground meat.

[@joshualee8151]

ya idk if tender juicy is accessible in the states but banana ketchup is which he didnt add...

[@circleancopan7748]

That's the one who beat Joshua, no drop of banana ketchup.

[@idkyouthinkofaname323]

Because he didnt enjoy it did you not watch the video@@joshualee8151

[@solo8827]

every time I watch a Jolly spaghetti review, i cover one eye because it's like a foreigner might love it or hate it (usually hate). that spaghetti is originally designed for children's party. that's why it's sweet. and Filipino adults eat it because we grew up eating it. that is why I don't care if foreigners hate our sweet spaghetti. I crave for it.

[@inagasiquiamco1840]

And yet you have a foreigner pfp lol.

[@jeytiv9085]

@@inagasiquiamco1840 bruh hahahaha

[@shaoronmd]

I'll probably eat any tomato based spaghetti, but my favorite will always be the pinoy style sauce

[@joshualee8151]

solo i dont think its designed for childrens specially.. its naturally sweet cuz the banana ketchup and brown sugar not white sugar... which is a love or hate relationship for dayuhans in phils... and no im not pinoy but a white guy ask any filipino if they have white sugar in their kitchen... prolly a HARD NO 🤣

[@solo8827]

​​@@inagasiquiamco1840 the hell i care. 🙈

[@sangyoonsim]

Jollibee wins this round. Tasting gorgeous without needing all that excessive spices!

[@khalilahd.]

Hands down my favorite series from him. It’s so cool to see him completely destroy my childhood favorite fast foods 😅

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

he didnt tho, he stated its a draw and the judge is perfect for this episode

[@Sus-ud3si]

@@arlynnecumberbatch1056 to me i think i got slightly saddened by his review of the pinoy style spaghheti because i grew up with it

[@pyrokatarina]

@@Sus-ud3si he didn't even do it accurately, he used tomato paste/sauce instead of Banana ketchup, which is the major ingredient and main reason why Filipino Spaghetti is sweeter than usual

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

@@Sus-ud3si look spaghetti isnt meant to be sweet imo thus why ppl despise it and ppl who find it normal are the ones who are okay with it

[@ammonesadventures6977]

Yo, as a jolllibee fan myself. You did a good job but nothing beats our original fan favorite jollibee

[@BegginerSungaEdit]

Yes

[@jay9245]

the dick riding is crazy

[@louravasco2562]

highly agree on this. ^

[@Cringemaster-of3yl]

True

[@Shankyy1]

His does beat it

[@melissagruenthal1004]

The reason Jollibee spaghetti sauce is so sweet is it's made with banana ketchup (basically ketchup made with bananas instead of tomatoes and a ton of red food dye) and a a little bit of tomatoes. So it's more natural sugar than cane sugar, but this is a great alternative if you can't find banana ketchup in your area!

[@RyanTheLion335]

I'm super happy you did this. I can't wait to try it out myself. I had Jollibee for the first time in 2018 and it blew my mind. I did rice instead of spaghetti, and the gravy was perfect on everything, and I don't even like gravy

[@k.farhin]

What is MSG..??can you tell me..??

[@AnotherRandomYoutubeNPC]

Josh should've said *"JolliBee Roll"* , truly a missed opportunity

[@Chrissmills]

This is easily one of the most satisfying KZbin channels I’ve come across and I’m not even into cooking 😆

[@danielbarrett3434]

That’s how they get you. You’ve been caught in Papa’s tractor beam. Before you know it you’ll be buying a stand mixer and cooking things like Béchamel.

[@commandingsteel]

be a lot cooler if you were

[@commandingsteel]

@@Justin_Waters that's the stupidest shit i've ever heard...fuck off

[@lunakick12]

@@danielbarrett3434 so true! I had to set aside a large portion of my month’s salary to buy a stand mixer and voila, I have been baking goodies since!

[@marshmallan6508]

It's been a really common thing for me to see people not liking Filipino Spaghetti. I tried Italian spaghetti once and was like "why is it not sweet?". I gues we just have different palates of which we are used to. Your cooking looks nice thooo, I wanna tryy.

[@isabellajimenez5137]

As an italian I love all our different types of pasta. I’ve tried y’alls and honestly I enjoyed it and its flavor

[@ReiToriyasuSan]

Filipinos barely had enough tomatoes to make sauce for spaghetti or pasta back in Post-WW2. So, in a brilliant moment of desperation, They used bananas as a substitute. That’s why it ended up being so sweet. Okay. Don’t @ me but *tomato sauces are gross.*

[@silverdededestruction2197]

Sweet spaghetti is absolute garbage, and I'm surprised foreigners can even stand eating our own spaghetti. Like, tbh hotdogs are a fine substitute for meatballs, and cheese isn't often standard, but it works, but the sauce... The spaghetti sauce we use is atrocious. Every birthday party, every restaurant both fast food and high class, sweet spaghetti is served and it does not mesh well at all, especially when paired with all the other food you may be eating with it. Standard Spaghetti being sweet and sour provides a perfect mix that makes eating the dish delectable and overall a pleasant experience, especially if you add more to it like basil, oregano, a lot of different greens to add to it. Specially made meatballs make some beautiful spaghetti dishes that are incredibly filling and incredibly delicious. My whole family and I have tried doing anything to change the taste of Filipino styled Spaghetti, it hasn't changed shit. The sweetness of Filipino spaghetti overpowers anything you put into it. I would have to spend more than necessary just to make the spaghetti more balanced, and at that point, I should have just made regular spaghetti. Eating Filipino Spaghetti is like eating sugar, it's super fucking sweet. I would not be surprised if the leading cause of diabetes in the Philippines can be linked to people who consume Filipino Styled Spaghetti.

[@Swesher9]

@@silverdededestruction2197 This is like the worst take of anything

[@Nil_Sama]

@@isabellajimenez5137 **gasps** an Italian that *_isn't_* offended by Filipino spaghetti!?!?!?!?!? 😳

[@240_hypnosis]

I love your work josh

[@rimurutempest4945]

After seeing so many But Betters, it’s uncanny how little Joshua roasted Jollibee and you know he doesn’t hold back if he doesn’t like something, he even liked the spaghetti! Respect man.

[@mundanethings208]

**Jollibee stans and Filipinos have been called** Edit: btw jollibee’s fried chicken is awarded as the best fried chicken in my country 🤣

[@adamsterdam9049]

What country ?

[@blackwater7183]

@@adamsterdam9049 Mongolia.

[@jazzy_taste]

*Joshua, you are once again proving your qualities as a great professional! Thank you for this helpful tip for the marinated chicken and flour, it really looks sooo appetizing!*

[@xUnic31x]

Yessss! A Jolliebee one! Chicken joy and spaghetti is so expensive here in the US

[@suzunome47]

Now I'm curious what actual spaghetti tastes like. I've only known the Filipino style all my life and grew up thinking that's how spaghetti really tastes like. It was kind of a shock when I learned our spaghetti is actually considered weird by foreigners lol.

[@01_xxm76]

Try McDonald's spaghetti

[@valenciazaramaea.5603]

@@01_xxm76 honestly both restaurant's spaghetti tastes the same in the Philippines

[@01_xxm76]

@@valenciazaramaea.5603 ehh the spaghetti I've tasted in mcdo tastes much more sour and more different from jolly spaghetti

[@vaikablin3511]

Im pretty sure there are loads of recipes

[@iNyxx.]

Kinda like the old McDonald's spaghetti.

[@silferbuu86]

When I had Jollibee for the first time when it came to Times Square, I was like damn, this immediately became my favorite fried chicken joint. Popeyes = Chicken Sandwich and the deals Kfc = only immediate walking distance Jollibee = A satisfying experience Church's = best biscuits hands down

[@vincentvincent7004]

But why would you go to church's for biscuits

[@aveena_999]

@@vincentvincent7004 cause it's sprinkled with blessings

[@nicholalewis8698]

I agree about Church's biscuits. Once upon a time Popeyes biscuits reigned supreme. They were once buttery and fluffy. Now, I call them murder biscuits. If you don't have something to drink, you could choke because they are so dry.

[@hi3174]

So glad that someone actually agreed that Jolli spaghetti is SOOO sweet😂

[@franzaresviernes1163]

Because it was meant for kids that loves sweet stuff

[@Hhammer]

Lol of course they agreed - the whole point of jollibee spaghetti is that it’s sweet..

[@kevwwong]

"Unholy and kinda good" seems like an apt description. I don't understand why the banana ketchup needs to be an ingredient because it does make the dish so sweet, and yet Imma eat all of it, every time.

[@inamoka12345]

Filipino Pride, Filipino Numbawan!

[@blackwater7183]

@@inamoka12345 Stop posting you bastard!

[@57thMarauder]

We are Filipinos we like sweet things thats why the spaghetti is sweet

[@Deady4u]

The spaghetti is really meant for kids, that's y it's sweet. Well many adults like it cuz it's nostalgic

[@ace2749]

Never liked Jollibee filipino style spag, Because the spag that I eat is actually a LOT sweeter

[@acertainmysteriousvirtuoso6150]

@@ace2749 like he said it's really meant for kids that's why it's so sweet

[@ace2749]

@@acertainmysteriousvirtuoso6150 It's really not meant for kids. As a Filipino born and raised in the Philippines the Filipino palate likes really sweet things, it's evident not only in Filipino spaghetti but other foods too like Pares (beef stew) which is generally sweet.

[@illustris.]

If you grew up with it then yes, as you grow older you might attribute it to nostalgia. However, it all comes down to being an acquired taste. Nothing fancy or made for whoever.

[@TheSharkticon]

I think this case is less "made for kids" and more that it was based on spaghetti American GIs made in WWII with whatever they could find near base, not what was supposed to be in the recipe, and the tradition evolved from there.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

I loved that this time there was actually a challenge, it's boring when it's clearly easy to make a superior product.

[@supernateyy7330]

As a person from the Philippines. I’m so happy to see this video!!

[@muffin81]

Dami mo alam tol tangina

[@Timanator619]

Same i always felt like the food looked like meh but eating it always hits the spot

[@kengamezph3509]

OMG JOBEELI! FAVORITE NANG MGA FILIPINO TO!

[@mashu4194]

Please do Jollibee's Peach Mango Pie! Freshly cooked from the fryer is best cause the filling becomes hot as lava

[@RondallaScores]

And have a burned taste buds for about a week lol

[@Nil_Sama]

It's not a good peach mango pie if your taste buds don't die from the scalding hot filling lmao

[@badxgrass]

@@Nil_Sama Why even call it a peach mango pie if your taste buds aren't melted off, right?!

[@Nil_Sama]

@@badxgrass EXACTLY!!!

[@luvyaanywayz248]

I grew up with a Filipino best friend so that spaghetti is always a must have every time I go to jollibee I personally love it

[@michaeldupaya8166]

Petition for Joshua to make a burger steak, BUT BETTER

[@itscookie1347]

Alright stop that's enough KZbin for today It always makes me hungry 🥴😋

[@johnthomasgoerke7852]

Props to you for staying humble and letting Jolibee shine through. We know you're usually the winner, but this was a heartening moment of class and humility.

[@jonpeters9604]

When I first started eating at jollibee I ate an unhealthy amount of the spaghetti, but I’ve recently just stuck with the rice. So much better as a combo to the chicken and gravy!

[@lanlloydramirez5915]

as a filipino, this is great. thx joshua

[@JanKosmas]

Bravo, Josh, you've satisfied my country and me.

[@jennybasa5817]

What makes Filipino spaghetti great for Filipinos is because it brings back childhood memories. It is served at children's birthday parties so it is also made to cater their tastes. Great thing about it is... when it is home cooked, u can make it less sweet and adjist to ur taste... one thing that is constant for me though... pasta has to be al dente. ALWAYS.

[@joshualee8151]

really? what came first the chicken or the egg? which came first in philippines banana ketchup or spaghetti? 🤔🤔

[@JoeOtaku]

I use condensed milk to make the spaghetti sauce. Tomatoes are hard to get in tropical south east Asia, hence the banana sauce. (Maybe try a series of episodes on alternative ingredients?) Filipino spaghetti is loved by kids, but pasta is the messiest thing for them to eat.

[@smileyboi9386]

Note tomatoes are not hard to find in SEA. Italian tomatoes (the shit the comes in cans) are what's hard to find.

[@patticakes974]

Heartwarming to see how respectful he was in this challenge. So happy jollibee got Papa’s stamp of approval ⭐️🐝

[@ollinisac1981]

jollibee is so good thank you for ordering it

[@ninjanimarkus6077]

great respect to him for saying “specifically” that it’s silver swan, also I looked at chicken comparison and they both looked the same lol

[@hubertwebb]

Funny thing about jollibee spaghetti. It tastes way different when it’s cold but not in a bad way. It’s like stoner munchies guilty pleasure kind of taste.

[@brandongore711]

I totally understand. Cold sesame noodles are my go-to order for chinese take-out, so I imagine it's a similar experience

[@QuestionableQueefs]

Cold spaghetti hits when you’re high lmao

[@OliViruz]

Thank you! someone who understand the power of cold jollibee spaghetti.

[@Mike-sf7ex]

So happy and validating to see Josh's dredging technique lol this is exactly how I've been doing fried chicken despite being told I'm doing it wrong and gotta DOUBLE dredge

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

"oh im sorry, youre the chef here? okay you do it" SLAY THEM

[@inamoka12345]

Filipino Pride, Filipino Numbawan!

[@bry120]

Typical Pinoy, seeking foreigner's validation

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

@@inamoka12345 NO. INAFF WITH THE BS. WE DONT EXIST TO GET CLOUT.

[@Jay.T4NA]

i will defend Filipino spaghetti with my life. I love Italian pasta too, but yeah Filipino spaghetti has a very special place in my heart

[@lewiserox]

Josh when it's an american fast food place: "This is absolute trash. Gross. I'm gonna destroy them" Josh when it's a fast food place from another country: "It's good. I'm gonna respect the original but improve on it"

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

Have you ever think how American fast food kinda suck?

[@khaledm.1476]

@@giahuynguyenkim6389 Not all, I think the difference is that josh is careful with other people's cultures. If it's just a generic american restaurant he can diss on it all he wants. I do know Josh grew up on in N out

[@Picard102]

Exactly this. Jollibee is some of the blandest chicken I’ve ever had. The pasta sauce is so weird and off putting. The only good menu item is the mango peach pies.

[@Yachii]

Most people get put off by the Spaghetti because they're coming into it thinking about Italian Spaghetti when you should think of it as basically a different type of pasta dish

[@moneppeli]

FAACCTTSS

[@willsayssure]

I was super nervous about this one, but I’m happy you did it respectfully, almost in homage to the culture. 👍🏾

[@akoyungnaunaperosiyaangwak2344]

[@kimcabato5153]

You can put the flavor in the chicken but you can't take away the culture and nostalgia... 😂 - Joshua Weissman

[@devoutburrito]

But you can white-ify it.

[@mamamofrs]

you really Impressed me, but nothing beats the OG

[@westcoastkidd17]

Not gonna lie, at a quick glance at the thumbnail before clicking, I couldn't discern which was Josh's version. Both looked equally satisfying.

[@mattotis8412]

I never even heard of Jollibee until this episode, but I'm definitely adding this one to my list. Might be the first time I remember JW actually enjoying a well-crafted meal on the show, still saying he can make this better, and finish with a draw instead of squashing the competition. Well done all around to both Josh and Jollibee.

[@jake12.48]

I hadn't either until I had to travel to the Philippines for a work trip. It was basically all I ate over there

[@LSollydify]

Gotta try the peach mango pie too!

[@JamesWilliams-st4bp]

If you come across it, you are in for a treat.

[@mattotis8412]

I would love to check it out myself but I'm pretty sure there isn't a single one in all of Iowa. Website just gave me 'no results' when I typed in my zip code.

[@jake12.48]

@@mattotis8412 probably not, I believe they are few and far between. I've only had it in the Philippines

[@infi_night]

Papa needs to make his own fast food chain and show them how its done

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

And then his food will turn to shit. Fast food isn't about quality. It's about efficiency and speed

[@infi_night]

he could utilise his but faster skills, and besides he will obviously have employees

[@Starryeyeddreamer2001]

Papa would go bankrupt because his fast food moves so slow.

[@BeersAndBeatsPDX]

@@infi_night The idea wouldn't work. You can't make gourmet food at fast food speed and prices. Something has to be taken away for the other. Speed, quality, or price. You can't have all 3.

[@nerdydrawer7265]

“We would go to church…!” “And then my mom would take me to Jollibee as like a thank you…” Well, he spoke the truth of every Filipino kid-

[@Itayanelf]

7:47 i was eating and i almost spat out my food 😂

[@MerlinDeCosta]

7:46 Josh when he eats jolibee

[@davidmarch22]

7:42 my mouth was a waterfall

[@kamijoutouma5362]

The spaghetti is meant for younger customers that comes with their parents to eat Jollibee. Normally, Chickenjoy is paired up with white rice but I guess the menu’s a bit different outside Philippines since not all country has rice as their sides for their meals but that’s how it is normally when you go to Jollibee in Philippines. That meal combo is more targeted towards younger customers who like to eat sweet food. The spaghetti was made out of banana ketchup and is a weird combination for anyone outside but is totally normal to use banana ketchup in almost every dishes as accompaniment especially for fried or grilled foods.

[@cyberaddictful]

i wonder, if he use banana ketsup instead, maybe he comes close to the taste of the spag sauce

[@kamijoutouma5362]

@@cyberaddictful probably but his opinions would probably be still the same. banana ketchup was a sweet and spicy taste to it which is not found usually in any spaghetti recipes so a lot of people would not be used to it. The same goes for Filipinos since we are not used to the classic taste of pasta dishes served in western culture, a lot of us hate the taste of their pasta dishes. I have Filipino parents who are not a big fan of bolognese or the classic pasta carbonara done in a traditional way cause their palettes are different and those who are not used to those types of flavours in those pasta, they are not a big fan of them since it tastes different to what they are used to. It all comes down to each people's pallets and culture I guess.

[@cyberaddictful]

@@kamijoutouma5362 actually you can taste it if theres ketchup in it, i don't really hint that in jolly spag.......but at the same time, i cant say theres tomato in it either, you really can't taste any sourness/acidity in it even slightest, or its just my tongue

[@cyberaddictful]

perhaps i need to revisit jollibee again to recall the taste

[@WhatDidIJustRead]

Children has always been the target customer of Jollibee and Children just love sweet things and hotdogs, that's the reason behind the sweet spaghetti. Even at Filipino homes, parents cook spaghetti not for themselves but for their children so they would cook what their kids want.

[@redx670]

As a filipino this has warmed my heart. Thank you for also respecting the culture ESPECIALLY with the constant using of Silver swan Soy Sauce

[@themayorreturns8686]

I remember the day they opened one in Liverpool. I've never seen a queue outside a food shop like that in my life. Everyone was walking out carrying party size orders. Thats how you know it's good.

[@TobyKBTY]

"Unholy and kinda good" yep, and that's why I can down like 3-5 servings of Jolly spaghetti at a party or something. Shit is addicting. I heard they actually changed the sweetness level in other countries, but here in the Philippines it's sweet and tangy because of Banana Ketchup.

[@hellfish2309]

“Unholy and kinda good”… that’s a Bourdainism if I ever heard one

[@TobyKBTY]

@@hellfish2309 and the man did love Jollibee too. Bless his free soul.

[@ymajin]

Appreciation of cultural foods is an art that Anthony Bourdain perfected and I wish I got more of those appreciation vibes here.