Fried chicken
One recent customer described the fried chicken as crispy outside, juicy inside, well-seasoned and satisfying in portion size.
Chicking Al Barsha (Lulu Hypermarket)
Al Barsha
Chicking Al Barsha (Lulu Hypermarket) is a halal quick-service chicken restaurant in the Al Barsha Lulu food court, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews point to fried chicken, loaded fries and family combo meals as the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
2.9
★★★☆☆
122 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Loaded fries
Loaded fries received an unusually enthusiastic recommendation from one reviewer.
Spicy option
A regular customer says the extra-spicy level is consistently just right.
Family combos
The menu includes several combo choices for family meals, which can make group ordering easier.
Food court
The Lulu location has a spacious food court, free parking and enough seating according to a customer review.
Chicken pops
One review specifically liked that the chicken pops used real chicken pieces rather than formed meat.
Friendly service
Some customers report friendly staff and fast service, though this is not consistent across the reviews.
What to Eat at Chicking Al Barsha (Lulu Hypermarket) 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 Chicking Al Barsha (Lulu Hypermarket), 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.
These items at Chicking Al Barsha (Lulu Hypermarket) got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Chicken popcorn Net +1
“Generally when it comes to chicken I am very particular but when I had chicken popcorn and chicken spicy wrap it tastes so good, the quantity and quality is amazing..I prefer chicking over Any other well known brand as its good to the pocket as well as taste..”
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Review excerpts
“Generally when it comes to chicken I am very particular but when I had chicken popcorn and chicken spicy wrap it tastes so good, the quantity and quality is amazing..I prefer chicking over Any other well known brand as its good to the pocket as well as taste..”December 2021
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Chicken pops Net +1
“Chicken pops were made with real chicken pieces unlike kfc.”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken pops were made with real chicken pieces unlike kfc.”August 2024
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Chicken spicy wrap Net +1
“Generally when it comes to chicken I am very particular but when I had chicken popcorn and chicken spicy wrap it tastes so good, the quantity and quality is amazing..I prefer chicking over Any other well known brand as its good to the pocket as well as taste..”
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Review excerpts
“Generally when it comes to chicken I am very particular but when I had chicken popcorn and chicken spicy wrap it tastes so good, the quantity and quality is amazing..I prefer chicking over Any other well known brand as its good to the pocket as well as taste..”December 2021
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Fruit salad Net +1
“The wrap was OK, fries were not so good, Fruit Salad and the Cooler (drink) was fine.”
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Review excerpts
“The wrap was OK, fries were not so good, Fruit Salad and the Cooler (drink) was fine.”January 2017
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Hot n crispy chicken Net +1
“Overall good experience. Hot n crispy chicken. Service is also on par . Recommend💯”
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“Overall good experience. Hot n crispy chicken. Service is also on par . Recommend💯”January 2023
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Hot wings Net +1
“Hot wings is okay but the sauce is cold, didn't even make it hot.”
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Review excerpts
“Hot wings is okay but the sauce is cold, didn't even make it hot.”November 2024
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Loaded fries Net +1
“The loaded fries are world class Don't think... Just buy”
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Review excerpts
“The loaded fries are world class Don't think... Just buy”January 2026
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Passion-fruit frizzer Net +1
“I ordered the Mexican Grill Wrap meal together with Fruit Salad and Passion-fruit Frizzer (Drink).”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Mexican Grill Wrap meal together with Fruit Salad and Passion-fruit Frizzer (Drink).”January 2017
What to Avoid (12)
Food 12
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Budget meal Net −1
“Had a budget meal for lunch today from Lulu Al barsha with spicy fries 😭 since then my stomach is hurting so bad #nothingmoretosay”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Had a budget meal for lunch today from Lulu Al barsha with spicy fries 😭 since then my stomach is hurting so bad #nothingmoretosay”March 2020
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Chick pops (large) Net −1
“I ordered Chick Pops (Large) for AED 12, but the portion size and food quality were not worth the price at all. The quantity was extremely small for a “large” serving, and the taste was just average.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Chick Pops (Large) for AED 12, but the portion size and food quality were not worth the price at all. The quantity was extremely small for a “large” serving, and the taste was just average.”December 2025
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Chicken finger Net −1
“Chicken finger is not up to the taste they need to improve”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken finger is not up to the taste they need to improve”September 2023
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Chicken pieces Net −1
“The chicken pieces were cold, had a bad smell, and did not taste fresh.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The chicken pieces were cold, had a bad smell, and did not taste fresh.”February 2026
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Chicken pop corn Net −1
“Chicken pop corn is not worthy and spicy 🌶️ & salty”
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Critical review excerpts
“Chicken pop corn is not worthy and spicy 🌶️ & salty”January 2023
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Chicken wings Net −1
“On this occasion though I did order and the fried chicken was great but the chicken wings were a little disappointing and I feel its better to stick to the fried chicken.”
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Critical review excerpts
“On this occasion though I did order and the fried chicken was great but the chicken wings were a little disappointing and I feel its better to stick to the fried chicken.”January 2020
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Mexican grilled wrap Net −1
“Ordered Mexican Grilled Wrap, dissapointed with the taste.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered Mexican Grilled Wrap, dissapointed with the taste.”April 2025
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Pizzas Net −1
“Tasteless food, low quality ingredients, We ordered 2 pizzas 1 chicken and 1 beef it was waste of money and spoiled our day, cheese tastes like cardboard”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tasteless food, low quality ingredients, We ordered 2 pizzas 1 chicken and 1 beef it was waste of money and spoiled our day, cheese tastes like cardboard”February 2020
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Spaghetti Net −1
“The spaghetti is not fresh. Coming from oven to reheat”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The spaghetti is not fresh. Coming from oven to reheat”November 2024
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Strips meal Net −1
“Before two day I came to lulu and I buy strips meal then they given me it's was too cold and dry I went to counter and I told staff it's cold then they said ok wait we will chenge they only heat it little and given to me now today days I having stomach pain I took a madicine also I got like food position from these cold chicken I want rise my complain”
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Critical review excerpts
“Before two day I came to lulu and I buy strips meal then they given me it's was too cold and dry I went to counter and I told staff it's cold then they said ok wait we will chenge they only heat it little and given to me now today days I having stomach pain I took a madicine also I got like food position from these cold chicken I want rise my complain”May 2022
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Variety box Net −1
“Just ordered a variety box. Not even fresh seems like they’ve fried the chicken long back. Don’t recommend at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Just ordered a variety box. Not even fresh seems like they’ve fried the chicken long back. Don’t recommend at all.”May 2021
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Spicy fries Net −2
“I was having Chicking after long time, but their spicy fries is not good, I think they are only sprinkling chat masala on fries.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I was having Chicking after long time, but their spicy fries is not good, I think they are only sprinkling chat masala on fries.”August 2023
“I asked for spicy fries and the employee just randomly sprinkled spice on the fries , instead of mixing it thoroughly , as a result I inhaled that spice when eating and it caused me a lot of discomfort , these people need to stop being lazy and do their jobs before causing incredible discomfort to their customers”March 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Request fresh. Ask for freshly made chicken and allow about 15 minutes when needed; one customer waited and received it hot and crispy.
Check temperature. Before leaving or starting your meal, check the chicken is hot through the centre rather than merely reheated outside.
Choose spicy. If you like heat, the spicy strips were recommended over the regular version by one reviewer.
Allow time. Build in extra time for counter orders, even when the outlet looks quiet; one customer waited more than 10 minutes while alone.
Use parking. For a dine-in visit, the Lulu setting provides free parking and a spacious food-court seating area.
Watch delivery. Delivery timing has been unreliable, so consider takeaway or dine-in when you need a predictable meal time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food Court, Lulu Hyper Market - Ground Floor - Umm Suqeim St
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 |
Common Concerns
Food freshness
Several reviews describe cold, dry, spoiled or reportedly undercooked chicken, making freshness worth checking before eating.
Long waits
Delivery and counter orders have sometimes taken far longer than expected, including orders that never arrived.
Dining hygiene
One customer reported many flies around the seating area and considered the dining space unhygienic.
Staff attitude
Reviews include complaints about rude or harsh staff behaviour and poor handling of problems.
Inconsistent quality
Food quality ranges sharply between visits, from excellent fresh meals to reheated or stale items.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 12
Chick Pops (Large)
“I ordered Chick Pops (Large) for AED 12, but the portion size and food quality were not worth the price at all”Google review · December 2025
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The Bottom Line
Chicking Al Barsha (Lulu Hypermarket) is a quick-service chicken counter in the Al Barsha Lulu food court, serving dine-in, takeaway and delivery. The clearest draws in the reviews are fried chicken, loaded fries, chicken pops and family meal combos. ” The setting is practical rather than destination dining: reviewers mention free parking at Lulu, plenty of seating and a spacious food court.
Chicken pops were praised for using real chicken pieces, and one regular says the extra-spicy level is just right. Another review preferred the spicy strips, while finding the regular version poor. Quality and service are uneven, which matters here.
Some visits produce hot, fresh food and friendly, fast service; others have involved cold or dry chicken, food that seemed reheated, and even complaints about spoiled or undercooked pieces. The dining area has also been criticised for flies. Delivery is the biggest practical risk, with reports of waits beyond an hour and one order that never arrived.
If you go, ask for freshly made chicken, allow extra time, and check that it is hot through the centre before leaving.