Filipino food is probably my favourite international cuisine, with its delicious mix of Asian and…read moreSpanish flavours, and while their fast food is much more American-ized than their more traditional stuff, it's its own little niche that deserves some love too! McJolly was started by Filipino immigrants who became restauranteurs in Halifax and takes its name from two of the most popular fast food chains in the Philippines. No guesses are needed for the prefix, but the second part may be less familiar for Maritimers - Jollibee. They're only just starting to expand in Canada, with about 30 locations across the country, and are known for their assorted menu of fried chicken, burgers, and Filipino-style spaghetti. The menu at McJolly is much the same, and I had the fried chicken section in my sights. I went for Comb Meal #3 - fried chicken, rice and your choice of coleslaw or corn (I chose the latter). I thought I was getting a lighter meal than some of the combos that have both rice and spaghetti, but when my tray was in front of me, the *four* pieces of chicken (two drumsticks and two thighs, go Team Dark Meat!) said otherwise! Hilariously, I was in a bit of a rush to get to a job interview, so I had to inhale this meal and couldn't quite give it the attention it deserved, but there were really only four different items - the chicken, steamed rice, corn and gravy. I won't play coy and leave it until the end of the review - the chicken was awesome! The coating was super crisp, and the meat within was moist and tender. I do wish Filipino fried chicken had more seasoning to it, but hey, well executed fried chicken is still a wonderful thing! The gravy had a pleasant peppery kick to it, and I slathered it over both the chicken and the rice. The small cup of corn was a bit of an afterthought, and I probably should have gone with the coleslaw on the off chance that it would be a vinegar-based dressing to have something to cut through the rich chicken, but it's likely mayo-based anyway. I love that Filipino food has really been blowing up in Halifax the past few years, and I'll definitely be doing a deep dive into it all, including a return visit to McJolly for the spaghetti next time!

Food was amazing . On point. Delicious. Pro tip: use the sriracha sauce with your rice!…read more 10/10 would recommend

Authentic filipino food. Friendly service. We ate in and the atmosphere was comfortable and…read morefamiliar; it felt like we were over at friendly neighbour's rather than a simple restaurant. I ordered the grilled pork belly and my partner ordered the pork sisig. Both came quickly and were so yummy. Tip: Ask for their homemade vinegar to add to your dish. You won't regret it!

Sooooo good! Got pork ribs, pork skewers, and pancit. I was in heaven!! Moved here from Toronto…read moreand am happy I found a great Filipino spot.

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Looking for a dirt cheap midnight snack that you probably haven't tried…read morebefore? Look no more! Rocky's to the rescue. My dad told me of this magnificent street meat cart on Blowers St. where you could eat delightful Filipino "street meat". You can find this place on Blowers St. across from disgusting Smoke's Poutine. Delightful it is. They must marinate the meat for 50 years or something because it is PACKED with flavor. My dad chatted the guy up and I guess he makes his own barbeque sauce. The meat they use is pork and Rocky cooks the meat to pure perfection, it is crispy around the edges and absolutely amazing. He also sells sausages which my dad says are tasty too. These badboys are only $2.30, so heck, what do you have to lose!? Try one, or 5. You can get poutine anywhere. You can get pizza anywhere. Just try these fantastic skewers one drunken eve and you shall not regret it.

I meant lol street meat deals with those condiments on eirther a bun or a stick!…read moreYummy!!

Great place, a lot of variety. Filipino tv on, mom and pop shop. Come support your local Filipino…read moremarket.

If you want a place that will have nearly all of the ingredients for your traditional filipino…read moredishes, all-in-one stop, pay it a visit. It really helps to have one around when you need something specific like shredded cassava. However, not all items are reasonably priced. If you want to find Filipino instant noodles, bottled stuff, and filipino snacks for half of the price, just go to any of the dozens of other Asian market stores in Halifax or Dartmouth that will likely have them too. Some of their items have expiration dates that look fake and sketchy, but maybe that's just how they are.

Amazing Filipino restaurant with a huge variety of dishes! In a converted house - cute interior!…read more See the pics. Very fairly priced and great portions!!! Super tasty - especially the noodle soup! Wow, packed with meat, spring rolls and lots of other goodies! Best Filipino restaurant I've tried so far in the HRM!!! Great service to boot!!!!

Stopped here for a quick lunch. Not disappointed. Very tasty Adobo pork skewers with side rice,…read moresalad and spring roll and pop for $10. Good value and the owners were really nice to talk with. Definitely recommend.

Interesting little food truck. Run by Filipinos and promoting Filipino food. Tasty little place and…read morethe staff / owner seems like a friendly guy. Little overpriced but still definitely worth going to.

Can't recommend this place enough! A real gem. Found every ingredient I needed for the Thai and…read moreSzechuan dishes I wanted to make. We bugged the staff at least 4 times with the "Do you have any..." questions and they were so helpful. They even gave solid recommendations on oyster sauces, which was very much appreciated considering how unfamiliar I am with the brands they carry. I walked away with kaffir lime leaves, sauces, vinegars, egg noodles, rice papers, and some hard to find spices (e.g. black cardamom pods). Well worth a visit!

15 years... Same unfriendly and downright rude customer service. That was acceptable a long time…read moreago but now there is a more diverse population and more competition. I know so many awesome east and south asian stores with helpful, kind employees... Thats clearly the trend. Halifax has grown a lot and its time for this dump to grow up with it. Safety concerns : Beware of ancient expired goods. Dangerously overstocked shelves are bent and look like they may fall over.

I really love Asian grocery stores, organized confusion at the best of times, slowly revealing its…read moretreasures in one of six random languages, none of which are English nor french. Big Ray is the only Asian grocery on this side of the bridge, and it does not disappoint. From Soba Noodles to Argentinian corned beef, this is a fun spot for foodies alike. With 5 separate fridges holding fresh and frozen treasures from Kim-chi to Eels, a nicely organized space which is locally owned. Looking at it quickly you may think its a convenience store, but is a hidden gem for Dartmouth..

They have a good selection of interesting and exotic foods including cans of jackfruit and veggie…read moreworchesire sauce.