Spaghetti favourite
Several diners enjoy the spaghetti, with one calling its generous sauce and unusual taste a standout.
Chicking Al Khail Gate
Al Quoz
In Al Quoz, Chicking Al Khail Gate is a Halal chicken QSR for dine-in, takeaway or delivery. Reviews make the spaghetti, fried chicken and garlic sauce worth knowing about, although experiences vary sharply between visits, particularly with delivery timing, food freshness and front-counter service.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
225 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken texture
One review describes the fried chicken as juicy inside with a crunchy exterior.
Garlic dip
The garlic sauce is singled out as a favourite dip for the chicken.
Fast visits
A recent diner reported good portions and quick service.
Clean interior
A local regular described the restaurant as nice and clean.
Reasonable value
Some customers consider the pricing economical or affordable, including one who compared it favourably with KFC.
What to Eat at Chicking Al Khail Gate 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 Khail Gate, 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 Chicking Al Khail Gate, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 9
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Fried chicken Net +1
“Fried chicken taste near to KFC indeed but spice is not good enough for spce lovers, rating 6 out of 10”
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Review excerpts
“Fried chicken taste near to KFC indeed but spice is not good enough for spce lovers, rating 6 out of 10”March 2021
“The culinary offerings proved satisfactory, with the classic fried chicken demonstrating a commendable balance. The exterior exhibited a pleasing crunch, while the chicken itself maintained a flavorful and moist consistency.”November 2023
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Spaghetti Net +1
“The service is so really acceptable and they are accomodating,the food the spaghetti we like it the taste compared to other restaurants it's really different taste for us so unique taste and so yummy, thank you for the staff they are friendly and sweet specially Edsel also her staff * good luck to your chicking restaurant* God bless you*!”
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“The service is so really acceptable and they are accomodating,the food the spaghetti we like it the taste compared to other restaurants it's really different taste for us so unique taste and so yummy, thank you for the staff they are friendly and sweet specially Edsel also her staff * good luck to your chicking restaurant* God bless you*!”October 2025
“I love the chicken and the spaghetti! So yummy ✨”August 2025
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Coleslaw Net +1
“Accompanying side dishes, including fries and coleslaw, complemented the main course adequately, and the portion sizes were deemed generous.”
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“Accompanying side dishes, including fries and coleslaw, complemented the main course adequately, and the portion sizes were deemed generous.”November 2023
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Fries Net +1
“Accompanying side dishes, including fries and coleslaw, complemented the main course adequately, and the portion sizes were deemed generous.”
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“Accompanying side dishes, including fries and coleslaw, complemented the main course adequately, and the portion sizes were deemed generous.”November 2023
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Garlic bread Net +1
“The garlic bread it’s different taste you really love it ones you eat.”
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“The garlic bread it’s different taste you really love it ones you eat.”August 2025
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Garlic sauce Net +1
“My best go to, the chicken is always fresh, juicy and crispy. The garlic sauce is one of my favorite dip for chicken.”
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“My best go to, the chicken is always fresh, juicy and crispy. The garlic sauce is one of my favorite dip for chicken.”August 2021
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Pizza Net +1
“The pizza was good though.”
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“The pizza was good though.”March 2019
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Chicken wings Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Chicken wings are freshly prepared😊marination is mild spiced and tempting & the service staff was stress free😂”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken wings are freshly prepared😊marination is mild spiced and tempting & the service staff was stress free😂”November 2024
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Loaded fries Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“It was my first time unfortunately having a worst experience, i ordered loaded fries and spaghetti, so fries were just OK however spaghetti experience was completely exhausted...hhhhhhhhhh.........”
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What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Beef pizza Net −1
“I ordered a beef pizza medium size and two chicken pieces (it’s a set meal comes with one burger bun and french fries).and i just saw the burger bun isn’t fresh at all like it expired,and the pizza crust wasn’t cooked enough at all not even having brown colour .ahh it’s my bad ,i had a bad experience in here.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a beef pizza medium size and two chicken pieces (it’s a set meal comes with one burger bun and french fries).and i just saw the burger bun isn’t fresh at all like it expired,and the pizza crust wasn’t cooked enough at all not even having brown colour .ahh it’s my bad ,i had a bad experience in here.”April 2022
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Cheese fries Net −1
“The cheese fries arrived cold, and the chicken wings were not good at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The cheese fries arrived cold, and the chicken wings were not good at all.”September 2024
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Chick pops Net −1
“Really done eat its burnt chicken, when u order they deliver cold chicken sauceless burger like dry which stuck in your throat, fries like sweaty, Chick Pops like coating chicken get separate when u try to take it, drink they deliver like they just took from the truck who delivered Hot beverages to their store one they got for you.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Really done eat its burnt chicken, when u order they deliver cold chicken sauceless burger like dry which stuck in your throat, fries like sweaty, Chick Pops like coating chicken get separate when u try to take it, drink they deliver like they just took from the truck who delivered Hot beverages to their store one they got for you.”May 2025
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Chicken meal Net −1
“Today, I ordered a chicken meal and they didn’t send any mayonnaise or garlic sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Today, I ordered a chicken meal and they didn’t send any mayonnaise or garlic sauce.”December 2025
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Pizza bread Net −1
“The pizza bread tasted old and had an unpleasant smell.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The pizza bread tasted old and had an unpleasant smell.”September 2024
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Burger steak Net −2
“I ordered burger steak from them and it was served cold.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered burger steak from them and it was served cold.”September 2022
“Omg 😡 its was the bad burger steak I ever had ! I cant even eat it I wasted 30dhs on this order .very bad experience”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Allow extra time or visit outside busy periods: a 2021 diner said one order took ages to arrive.
Check sauces. Before leaving or accepting delivery, check that mayonnaise and garlic sauce are included with chicken meals.
Confirm mode. Double-check whether your online order is pickup or delivery before paying; one customer found the process unclear.
Watch delivery. If ordering delivery, allow for delays and check the food on arrival, since one review reported a two-hour wait and cold food.
Ask portions. If you prefer legs or thighs, ask about available chicken pieces first; one customer was offered breast pieces only.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Al Qouz Ind.second - Al Quoz, 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
Inconsistent chicken
Reviews range from juicy, fresh chicken to complaints of strong smells, excessive oil and burnt crumbs.
Long waits
Pickup orders have reportedly taken at least 30 minutes, while one delivery complaint described a two-hour delay.
Missing sauces
A chicken meal arrived without mayonnaise or garlic sauce, leaving one customer with only ketchup.
Confusing ordering
One online order was paid as delivery but later appeared as pickup, with the customer reporting poor communication about the selection.
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The Bottom Line
Chicking Al Khail Gate is a casual Halal chicken restaurant in Al Quoz where you can dine in, take away or order delivery. The clearest review-backed draws are the spaghetti, fried chicken and garlic sauce: some diners describe the spaghetti as generously sauced, the chicken as juicy inside and crunchy outside, and the garlic dip as a favourite. The experience is not consistent.
Older and newer reviews praise clean surroundings, friendly or accommodating service, generous portions and quick visits. Chicken wings have also been described as freshly prepared, while one detailed diner found the fried chicken balanced, moist and crisp, with fries and coleslaw that suited the meal. There are significant cautions.
Other customers reported smelly or oily chicken, burnt crumbs, cold burger steak, old pizza bread and disappointing loaded fries. Delivery has drawn complaints about missing sauces, cold food and delays of up to two hours. Counter service is also uneven, with reports of rude interactions and long waits even for pickup.
For a first visit, dine in during a quieter period and check your order before leaving. Confirm pickup versus delivery in the online ordering flow, and make sure mayonnaise or garlic sauce is present if you expect it with the meal. Prices are viewed differently: some call them economical, while another review found them high with limited single-person choices.