For the hundreds of Filipinos who flocked there, the debut offered a coveted chance to eat the crispy fried chicken and sweet spaghetti of home.

WSJ: Sweet Spaghetti, and a Bit of Pride: A Jollibee Opens in Jersey City

The restaurant's most popular items are fried chicken, burgers and spaghetti topped with ham and a sweet tomato sauce.

WSJ: Sweet Spaghetti, and a Bit of Pride: A Jollibee Opens in Jersey City