I've always wonder how good really is Jollibee's Champ. Well today, I finally had the chance to take down this bohemeth burger that had got me craving these past days.
My craving for Champ began when I saw its ad on the theater the last time we watched Clash of the Titans at Eastwood. I've actually seen the same ad on TV which I never really payed any attention to, until I saw it on the big screen. I've also read in other reviews that their ad can be misleading and that Champ is not really as good and as big as they say it is on their commercials. I beg to differ! From all the burgers I've had, this is the biggest and one of the best by far.
I was actually thinking of whether I should make a face-off of this against McDonald's Big Mac, just like my entry on their spaghetti and regular burger meals. But, I find that Big Mac fairly does NOT compare. Sorry, McDonald, but that's the truth! Also, since this was my first attempt on Jollibee's Champ, I guess it deserves to have an entry of its own.
It was mid afternoon, temperature was way up than usual that I really didn't want to go anywhere else. But since I didn't get to see Toby yesterday, I decided to go with his plan and we drove off to the recently established Jollibee at Ligaya, Pasig.
The place was nice, fresh, and I loved that they had an al fresco area for customers who would want to stay outside. Also, it wasn't crowded during our stay which was good since the weather was just too humid to be staying somewhere full of people.
But enough of the place, let's meet the giant!
Upon ordering, the cashier said that it'll take them 12 minutes to serve a Champ. I actually didn't mind waiting, I thought it was just appropriate that they were made to order. While waiting, I observed that most of their customers had the same purchases as ours. Funny, no? There was even a group of grown men, not that far from where we were seated, that placed an order for several Champs! Wow!
I was too busy snooping on other people's orders that I didn't notice queuing was up and our Champs were already in our presence. Halleluiah!
It was amusing how my reaction was when I was about to open the box of my burger. I was like a kid on Christmas eve, about to open a present with extreme excitement and joy in my heart for what I was about to have. Yes, it was that dramatic. Hahaha!
Champ (132php/meal)But honestly, I was also anticipating for something disappointing. Well, like I've said, not all the reviews I've read about the Champ were convinced and that they blame the ads to be scamming. Thankfully, disappointed I was NOT. Their Champ was good. I mean REALLY good!
My eyes popped when I saw the burger. It was nothing like I imagined. It was bigger than I thought and looks as appetizing as their ads depict. It was a thing of beauty, from its look to its smell, I was impress.
Now, how did it taste? It was asdfghjkl great! I actually didn't bother to talk to Toby the whole time I was eating the burger. I was just too engrossed into taking the Champ down. Hahaha!
I loved how it was not too greasy, and that it didn't taste like a biteful of unhealthy stuffing. I also loved how generous the serving of their ingredients were on the burger. Toby's Champ had its tomatoes sliced thicker than those served on normal burgers while mine had too much mayo in it that I probably gained 10lbs from all the extra calories. But whose counting, right? Hahaha!
I simply had a fun-filled experience on my first try of Champ and I'm pretty sure this won't be the last I'll see, or rather taste, of that beefy goodness. Thanks to Toby for an awesome treat, I'm all set to fast for the coming Holy Week!
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