Jollibee’s Closing Fantasy XIV Field Meal is a limited-edition combo meal that includes a Closing Fantasy XIV (an MMORPG [Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game])-themed field, a themed drink, collectible stickers, and a code to redeem an in-game emote.
The combo meal additionally contains a Rooster Sandwich (Authentic or Spicy), one piece of Chickenjoy fried hen (Authentic or Spicy), common fries, a small gravy, and a Peach Mango Pie (which I swapped for an Ube Pie).
The entire bundle prices a fairly expensive $21.
The limited-time themed drink is the Blue Raspberry Aether with Crystal Boba. It is principally a blue raspberry-flavored drink that jogs my memory of Blue Raspberry Powerade (which is to say gentle raspberry-flavored juice). The Crystal Boba seemed to be little balls of unflavored agar jelly, which is like gelatin in really feel however a lot firmer.
The field had good graphics, however the grease from the fried hen made it not-so-collectible.
The stickers have been additionally good to have a look at:
When you’re questioning in regards to the emote, it seems like this:
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| Picture by way of Jollibee. |
Moreover the drink, the remainder of the meal consists of normal menu gadgets (apart from the Ube Pie, which is a seasonal merchandise). When you’ve by no means been to Jollibee, it is a Filipino tackle American quick meals that I’d say caters to a Filipino palate.
I acquired the Authentic Rooster Sandwich and a Spicy Chickenjoy thigh (you will get a leg or thigh).
The Authentic Rooster Sandwich was fairly good and just like choices from KFC and Popeyes. The crust was gentle and crispy with a gentle seasoning.
The hen filet was thick and meaty, however solely considerably moist; it appeared prefer it had been sitting within the hotter for a bit. The sandwich was dressed merely with mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
The bun was smooth however not significantly contemporary and had a very thick crust. Nonetheless, it is similar to what’s provided with different comparable fast-food crispy hen sandwiches I’ve tried.
The Spicy Chickenjoy got here with a tiny flag planted on it to indicate that it was spicy. They aren’t kidding in regards to the spicy. The hen was very flavorful and juicy, but in addition fairly spicy–more so than different competing fast-food fried hen. The flavour and warmth go proper to the bone.
The fries weren’t good. They have been like a battered model of McDonald’s fries (which sounds prefer it may be good), however have been smooth and kinda soggy (defeating the entire level of battering the fries within the first place). Their solely saving grace was that I might dip them within the gravy. You’ll be able to substitute mashed potatoes for them, although. The chain’s mashed potatoes appear to be the reconstituted potato flake selection, but in addition embrace little smooth chunks of potato for texture.
The gravy was nice. There was a pleasant savory depth to it and a clean consistency. It went effectively with the hen and fries.
The Ube Pie is a fried turnover-style pie. It had a crispy, bubbly crust and a reasonably skinny filling that you just would not need to eat in your automobile. Ube is a sort of purple yam, and the filling right here had a sweetened mixture of coconut and candy potato flavors. I prefer it. Whereas I want the filling have been a bit thicker, the flavour and textures are good.
If you end up at a Jollibee, I’d positively advocate ordering the fried hen, gravy, and the Ube Pie. I’d skip the fries.
