Spicy Chicken
The spicy crispy chicken has a noticeable kick without overwhelming the flavour.
ChicKing
Al Nahda
ChicKing in Al Nahda is a casual chicken restaurant known for fried and grilled chicken, generous portions and affordable meals. Reviews also point to a kids’ play area, quick service and popular choices such as spicy crispy chicken and chicken strips.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
1,191 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Grilled Pieces
Grilled chicken pieces were described as yummy and juicy, making them a strong alternative to fried chicken.
Family Friendly
A spacious branch with a kids’ play area makes it convenient for family meals.
Good Value
Reviews mention generous portions, affordable meals and satisfying quantities for the price.
Quick Service
Several diners found orders fast, including for takeaway and dine-in visits.
Kids’ Favourite
Children are reported to enjoy the crunchy chicken and almost-Pinoy spaghetti.
Delivery Reliability
Regular customers say home delivery is usually punctual, although traffic can occasionally cause delays.
What to Eat at ChicKing 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, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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, 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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Chicken stripes Net +2
“Chicken strips is my favorite food in chicking. We can use smiles app you can get buy one get one by spending 25 aed for chicken strips”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken strips is my favorite food in chicking. We can use smiles app you can get buy one get one by spending 25 aed for chicken strips”March 2025
“Good meal for a reasonable price, ordered meal with chicken stripes and chicken pieces with fries 🍟 and garlic paste.Overall I liked the taste however my favourite was chicken stripes and fries.”September 2023
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Almost pinoy spaghetti Net +1
“My kids all time favorite, especially almost pinoy spaghetti. Crunchy chicken and generous serving. Super affordable and worth every dirham you spent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My kids all time favorite, especially almost pinoy spaghetti. Crunchy chicken and generous serving. Super affordable and worth every dirham you spent.”June 2025
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Chcking meal Net +1
“My family enjoys the Chcking meal every weekend.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My family enjoys the Chcking meal every weekend.”June 2026
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Chicken pieces with fries Net +1
“Good meal for a reasonable price, ordered meal with chicken stripes and chicken pieces with fries 🍟 and garlic paste.Overall I liked the taste however my favourite was chicken stripes and fries.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good meal for a reasonable price, ordered meal with chicken stripes and chicken pieces with fries 🍟 and garlic paste.Overall I liked the taste however my favourite was chicken stripes and fries.”September 2023
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Grill chicken pieces Net +1
“But grill chicken pieces were yummy and juicy”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“But grill chicken pieces were yummy and juicy”December 2025
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Royal sandwich Net +1
“Royal Sandwich (AED 7) is the best pick.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Royal Sandwich (AED 7) is the best pick.”July 2018
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Spicy chicken cheese fries Net +1
“Spicy chicken cheese fries was awesome”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Spicy chicken cheese fries was awesome”December 2025
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Spicy crispy chicken Net +1
“I love their spicy crispy chicken and their coselaw.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I love their spicy crispy chicken and their coselaw.”March 2026
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Spicy strips Net +1
“Grilled chicken, spicy strips are good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Grilled chicken, spicy strips are good.”July 2018
Honorable mentions (2)
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Pizza Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Their pizza is also extraordinary.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Their pizza is also extraordinary.”September 2025
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Burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Burger taste is average”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chicken grill piece bucket Net −1
“Worst Chicken pieces. Ordered chicken grill piece bucket. They sent all chest pieces, not even one single leg piece or thigh piece in a 12piece bucket Pathetic taste, chicken is so chewy. Will Never Order again.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Worst Chicken pieces. Ordered chicken grill piece bucket. They sent all chest pieces, not even one single leg piece or thigh piece in a 12piece bucket Pathetic taste, chicken is so chewy. Will Never Order again.”April 2025
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Loaded fries Net −1
“We had ordered the loaded fries and it was an utter flop – not hot, not tasty, and definitely not worth the price.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We had ordered the loaded fries and it was an utter flop – not hot, not tasty, and definitely not worth the price.”June 2025
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Mexican wrap Net −1
“Mexican wrap is a disappointment.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Mexican wrap is a disappointment.”July 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Chicken. Before leaving with an order, check that chicken is fully cooked, as one customer reported blood in an uncooked piece.
Allow Time. For delivery, leave extra time during traffic or busy periods; regular customers report occasional delays.
Try Strips. Chicken strips are a well-liked choice, and a Smiles app promotion was reported for spending AED 25.
Choose Cuts. If ordering a chicken bucket, specify the cuts you want and confirm the mix, since one 12-piece order contained only breast pieces.
Check Temperature. For loaded fries or takeaway, check that the food is hot on arrival and ask for a fresh preparation if needed.
Visit Off-Peak. Consider avoiding busy periods if you want faster service; one customer waited while the restaurant was quite busy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
2 Amman St - near carrefour Express
Al Nahda Second - Al Nahda, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
One diner received uncooked chicken with blood and had it replaced only after complaining.
Cold Food
A loaded-fries order arrived cold and remained so after a brief reheating attempt.
Order Updates
A WhatsApp order received no follow-up, and repeated calls and messages went unanswered.
Dining Smell
One dine-in customer found the indoor food smell so strong that they switched to takeaway.
Noise And Heat
Reviews mention a noisy dining room and, on one occasion, an air-conditioning problem that made it uncomfortable.
DXB
LOCAL
LOCAL
The Bottom Line
ChicKing in Al Nahda is a casual spot for fried and grilled chicken, with chicken strips, spicy crispy chicken, grilled pieces and pizza also appearing in customer orders. It is worth considering when you want a filling meal without spending much: one reviewer praised the generous portions, while another called the meals affordable and tasty. Families have a practical reason to visit.
Reviews describe a spacious branch with a kids’ play area, and children are said to enjoy the crunchy chicken and almost-Pinoy spaghetti. Diners also mention friendly staff, quick preparation and a comfortable, well-lit interior, though the experience is not completely consistent. There are some important cautions.
Customers have reported cold loaded fries, an indoor food smell strong enough to force a takeaway order, and occasional delivery delays. More seriously, individual reviews describe uncooked or poor-quality chicken, so check your order before leaving. WhatsApp ordering has also been unreliable for at least one customer, who received no updates despite repeated follow-ups.
For value seekers, a past review mentioned a Smiles app buy-one-get-one deal on chicken strips after spending AED 25, while the Royal Sandwich was listed at AED 7 in an older review.