No, Jollibee Is Not Opening in Oregon This Week. It Will Soon, Though.

Good news and bad news for fans of the most popular Filipino fast-food restaurant in the world. Counter to recent Instagram chatter, Oregon’s first Jollibee is not opening on Sunday, May 18. A representative for the company tells Eater Portland there was an issue on Google regarding its search engine results that caused the upcoming Hillsboro’s Tanasbourne Village shopping center location to appear as though it’s about to open. There is no official opening date for the business at this time.

That said, the rep notes the former Chevy’s location will live again as Anthony Bourdain’s favorite fast food spot any day now. The official opening date for the 1951 NW 185th Avenue outpost will be released oh-so-very-soon to the public. This comes after the initial announcement crash landed in 2022.

It’s no surprise diners are losing their minds waiting for the location to debut. Many consider the Philippines-founded behemoth to serve the best fast-food fried chicken. Beyond that, the more than 900 locations in the Philippines are destinations for spaghetti with hot dogs, halo-halo, and generous helpings of brown sauce. There are almost 100 locations in North America, with a Seattle outpost opening in June 2024. The opening fanfare can be intense, so buckle up.