Fresh Chicken
Orders are often prepared hot and fresh, with a choice between spicy and non-spicy chicken.
Chick Bait Restaurant
International City
Chick Bait Restaurant is an American restaurant in International City focused on broasted and fried chicken, with spicy and non-spicy choices. Reviews also mention chicken griller with spicy sauce and a cheesy beef burger, making it a casual takeaway or simple dine-in stop for chicken fans.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
381 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Deep Marinade
Several reviews highlight the distinctive marinade and spices injected into the chicken rather than left only on the coating.
Chicken Griller
The chicken griller is specifically recommended with the restaurant’s spicy sauce.
Affordable Meals
Some regulars describe the fried chicken as affordable, with portions and prices considered fine by one long-time customer.
Parking Available
Parking is mentioned as available, which makes a quick International City visit easier.
What to Eat at Chick Bait Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Chick Bait Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chick Bait Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Broasted chicken Net +1
“Broasted chicken was good but there are better options available in Dubai in cheap prices.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Broasted chicken was good but there are better options available in Dubai in cheap prices.”February 2025
“Eversince my colleague recommended this restaurant for broasted chicken, I have been ordering since then and the good thing about them is that they have different promotions that are sent to your whatsapp for you to be updated. In my opinion they have the best chicken compared to kfc 😬”April 2023
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Afgani nan Net +1
“It's looking nice.but when You teste then You Realize Its not pizza. Afgani nan better than this pizza.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“It's looking nice.but when You teste then You Realize Its not pizza. Afgani nan better than this pizza.”September 2022
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Cheesy beef burger Net +1
“Their cheesy beef burger is great”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their cheesy beef burger is great”November 2023
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Chick bait Net +1
“If you don't know what to eat - definitely have to try Chick Bait!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you don't know what to eat - definitely have to try Chick Bait!”August 2021
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“Tasty food chicken fried rice and smoothies are very well served also chicken griller is very must to try with their spicy sauce”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tasty food chicken fried rice and smoothies are very well served also chicken griller is very must to try with their spicy sauce”August 2025
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Chicken griller Net +1
“Tasty food chicken fried rice and smoothies are very well served also chicken griller is very must to try with their spicy sauce”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tasty food chicken fried rice and smoothies are very well served also chicken griller is very must to try with their spicy sauce”August 2025
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Deep fried chicken Net +1
“This is the best pla e for the deep fried chicken, in my opinion best than KFC, because of the spices they marinated as well as injected into the chicken.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“This is the best pla e for the deep fried chicken, in my opinion best than KFC, because of the spices they marinated as well as injected into the chicken.”June 2023
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Fried chicken goodness Net +1
“I think this place is a hidden gem when it comes to enjoying Fried Chicken Goodness..”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I think this place is a hidden gem when it comes to enjoying Fried Chicken Goodness..”November 2021
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Special broasted chicken Net +1
“Their special broasted chicken with spicy juicy masala inside is heaven!!! I can say it's better than their counterparts!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their special broasted chicken with spicy juicy masala inside is heaven!!! I can say it's better than their counterparts!!”December 2021
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Spicy chicken Net +1
“We always go for the spicy & you can see the hot sauce injected in which doesn't leave the chicken bland.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We always go for the spicy & you can see the hot sauce injected in which doesn't leave the chicken bland.”November 2021
Honorable mentions (3)
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Spicy chicken options Net +1
“But the spicy chicken options can even contest with the likes of THE Al Baiq”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“But the spicy chicken options can even contest with the likes of THE Al Baiq”February 2021
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Pizza Net 0
Mixed feedback
“They make much better pizza than Pizza Hut and Domino’s and Papa John but much cheaper and with more real stuffs”
Positive 2Negative 2
Review excerpts
“They make much better pizza than Pizza Hut and Domino’s and Papa John but much cheaper and with more real stuffs”August 2024
“Latest on their menu - Pizza - Delicious!”August 2021
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Broast Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Kind of awkwardly strange how a local joint is making fried chicken better than big International giants. One of the very few Best fried chicken I ever had. Taste is just exceptional..rates are very affordable...oil and overall quality is high..A must try for broast lovers.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Kind of awkwardly strange how a local joint is making fried chicken better than big International giants. One of the very few Best fried chicken I ever had. Taste is just exceptional..rates are very affordable...oil and overall quality is high..A must try for broast lovers.”December 2022
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Fries Net −1
“Fries were very soggy.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Fries were very soggy.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Spice. Ask clearly for spicy or non-spicy chicken; the restaurant prepares both, and the spicy version has sauce injected inside.
Prefer Takeaway. Takeaway may be more comfortable than dining in, as one review found the restaurant in need of cleaning and refurbishment.
Try Griller. If you want something beyond fried chicken, consider the chicken griller with spicy sauce.
Allow Time. For delivery, allow extra time and confirm the order was actually entered; one customer waited after the cashier missed it.
Use Parking. If you are visiting in person, reviews report that parking is available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Trafalgar Central, CBD 8
Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Delivery reliability is a recurring concern, with orders sometimes taking over an hour or not being placed correctly.
Hygiene Concerns
Reviews raise concerns about restaurant cleanliness and food-preparation hygiene, including staff not wearing gloves for pizzas.
Weak AC
The dining area has repeatedly been described as hot because the air conditioning was not working properly.
Rude Service
Several customers report rude or defensive interactions with phone-order and cashier staff.
Soggy Fries
One visit found the chicken crispy but the fries noticeably soggy.
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The Bottom Line
Chick Bait Restaurant is a casual American chicken spot in International City, centred on broasted and fried chicken. The main draw is the seasoned chicken: reviews describe marinade and spices injected into the meat, with both spicy and non-spicy choices. Some regulars compare it favourably with larger fried-chicken chains, while others find better-value alternatives elsewhere.
There is more than chicken on the menu. Customers mention chicken griller served with spicy sauce, chicken fried rice, smoothies and a cheesy beef burger. The chicken is often prepared fresh, and parking is reported as available.
The setting is simple rather than polished, so takeaway may suit you better than a long dine-in meal. Service and consistency are the main cautions. Multiple customers describe delayed deliveries, including one order that was not placed and another that arrived after roughly an hour.
Reviews also raise hygiene concerns, a hot dining area linked to faulty AC, soggy fries and rude interactions. If ordering for a child, specify non-spicy clearly and confirm the request; one customer received spicy chicken instead. Prices are called affordable by some reviewers, but others mention above-average value and a reported 3 AED increase for a single chicken piece.