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Chic Boy Inasal Restaurant - Mall Of Emirates
Al Barsha
Chic Boy Inasal is a Filipino fast-food spot in the Mall of the Emirates food court, serving chicken inasal and other Filipino comfort dishes in Al Barsha. Reviews point to the grilled chicken and halo-halo as worthwhile choices, though preparation and delivery quality can vary.
Reputation Score
3.7
★★★★☆
551 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Flavour
The marinated grilled chicken was described as flavourful and mostly tender, despite some dry pieces.
Generous Rice
One delivery review found the meal warm, neatly packed and accompanied by a generous amount of rice.
Helpful Service
Some diners report warm, patient service, including staff accommodating minor concerns.
Family Value
A family of four found the meal set more than enough for a shared meal.
Free Rice
A diner reported being able to ask for more rice at no extra charge.
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Avoid ordering when you are rushed; delivery waits have reached two hours and some dine-in orders took 40 minutes.
Check Orders. Before leaving or accepting delivery, check that every ordered item is present; one Inasal Set B arrived missing the chicken and pancit.
Inspect Palabok. If ordering palabok, check that the orange shrimp sauce is included rather than accepting noodles and toppings alone.
Check Availability. Ask what is currently available before ordering; a diner suggested clearly labelling unavailable menu items.
Check Temperature. For takeaway or delivery, check that chicken and seafood are hot before eating, since cold food is a recurring complaint.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Level1, Food Court, Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Paa Inasal
The paa inasal has been described as delicious, large-sized and eligible for extra rice in one Mall of the Emirates visit.
Sisig
Sisig is a frequently ordered Filipino staple, although one diner found a beef sisig portion outweighed by egg.
Palabok
Palabok appears often in orders, but its sauce has been criticised as watery or missing entirely in delivery.
Halo Halo
Halo-halo received a positive mention alongside the grilled chicken and eggplant dish.
Bangsilog
Bangsilog is a repeat order for some customers, but delivery reviews report missing rice and oily fish.
Common Concerns
Food Safety
One delivery contained a large clear plastic piece, while the seafood containers were cold.
Missing Sauce
A delivered palabok arrived without its sauce, leaving the dish incomplete.
Long Delays
Keeta orders have reportedly taken two hours, while another customer waited 40 minutes for one dish.
Cold Chicken
Several reviews mention chicken arriving or being served cold, including a piece that was cold in the middle.
Uneven Service
Multiple diners describe unfriendly or moody counter service, including missing greetings and reluctant help.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
49 dirhams
fried chicken and pancit bihon
“For the price of 49 dirhams, we received burned fried chicken and pancit bihon that tasted sad”Google review · March 2025
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The Bottom Line
Chic Boy Inasal is a Filipino fast-food restaurant in the Mall of the Emirates food court in Al Barsha. The menu is built around chicken inasal, with Filipino favourites such as palabok, sisig, bangsilog and halo-halo also appearing in customer orders. It is worth considering when you want familiar Filipino comfort food rather than a broad international food-court meal.
The strongest reviews focus on the grilled chicken’s marinade and flavour, generous rice portions and family meal sets. One family of four found its set more than enough, while another diner said the food arrived warm, neatly packed and not messy. Halo-halo also gets a positive mention, and some customers have found the staff patient and accommodating.
Consistency is the main concern. Reviews describe chicken that was cold, dry, overly sweet, undercooked or difficult to chew; a delivery also contained a clear plastic piece and cold seafood containers. Palabok has arrived without its essential sauce, and silog orders have sometimes been missing rice.
Delivery timing can be especially unpredictable, with reports ranging from 40 minutes to two hours, alongside several incomplete or cancelled orders. If you order takeaway or delivery, check the contents, temperature and sauces before settling in. For a quicker visit, avoid arriving when you are on a tight schedule.