Crispy chicken
Chicken is repeatedly praised for its crunchy coating and juicy interior, with one review calling the flavour and breading amazing.
Chikarro Fried Chicken Karama
Al Karama
Chikarro Fried Chicken Karama is a fried-chicken restaurant in Al Karama, known in reviews for crunchy, juicy chicken and affordable meals. Customers also mention loaded fries, chicken sandwiches and a prawns burger, with dine-in and takeaway available.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
508 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Loaded fries
Loaded fries were one customer's favourite, making them a useful side to try alongside the chicken.
Prawns burger
The prawns burger received a specific thumbs-up from a customer who also rated the fried chicken highly.
Friendly service
Several reviews describe the staff as welcoming and professional, including a late-night visit with quick, well-managed service.
Late opening
A customer reported an excellent meal and welcoming service during a visit at 2:15 AM.
Affordable meals
Reviews describe the food as budget friendly, with deals that are easy on the wallet.
Clean outlet
One customer found the outlet clean and hygienic even at closing time.
What to Eat at Chikarro Fried Chicken Karama 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 Chikarro Fried Chicken Karama, 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.
These items at Chikarro Fried Chicken Karama got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Broasted chicken Net +2
“nice ambience with good quality of brost compare to KFC”
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Review excerpts
“nice ambience with good quality of brost compare to KFC”February 2025
“One of the best broasted i have ever had. The flavors, the taste, the chicken is so tender from inside .. woow.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (10)
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Chicken fry Net +1
“Tasty fresh chicken fry and sandwich.”
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“Tasty fresh chicken fry and sandwich.”April 2025
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Chicken pieces Net +1
“The taste of the chicken pieces and crunchiness are amazing. It tastes really good! The spices and whatever breading they use is great.”
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“The taste of the chicken pieces and crunchiness are amazing. It tastes really good! The spices and whatever breading they use is great.”January 2026
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“Chicken are so crispy and juicy. Chicken sandwich is so delicious 😋”
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“Chicken are so crispy and juicy. Chicken sandwich is so delicious 😋”February 2026
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Combo meal Net +1
“As the name suggests, the food is truly delicious. We had a great first dining experience here, and both the chicken and the combo meal were of excellent quality with generous portions.”
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“As the name suggests, the food is truly delicious. We had a great first dining experience here, and both the chicken and the combo meal were of excellent quality with generous portions.”September 2024
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Curly fries Net +1
“Their chicken is really juicy and their curly fries is also really good”
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“Their chicken is really juicy and their curly fries is also really good”February 2026
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French fries Net +1
“Chicken was crispy and good. French fries seems to be little bit over fried but taste was good.”
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“Chicken was crispy and good. French fries seems to be little bit over fried but taste was good.”August 2025
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Loaded fries Net +1
“Food was very affordable and delicious. Loved the loaded fries, it was our favorite.”
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“Food was very affordable and delicious. Loved the loaded fries, it was our favorite.”May 2026
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Popcorn chicken Net +1
“Food is good . We love popcorn chicken nowadays ur giving less the quantity .kindly look in that .”
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“Food is good . We love popcorn chicken nowadays ur giving less the quantity .kindly look in that .”April 2026
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Prawns burger Net +1
“Quality Fried chicken.i tried prawns burger also it was delicious. Keep it up. closing time i leave from there that time also it was very clean and hygenic outlet.”
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“Quality Fried chicken.i tried prawns burger also it was delicious. Keep it up. closing time i leave from there that time also it was very clean and hygenic outlet.”March 2026
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Sticky chicken Net +1
“Loved their sticky chicken served in ramadan street”
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Review excerpts
“Loved their sticky chicken served in ramadan street”March 2025
What to Avoid (8)
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2Pc bucket Net −1
“I ordered a 2pc bucket and expected a breast and leg piece. What they served were two wings sized pieces. The food quality and taste was also bad. Overall very bad experience.”
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“I ordered a 2pc bucket and expected a breast and leg piece. What they served were two wings sized pieces. The food quality and taste was also bad. Overall very bad experience.”June 2025
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8 Pcs fried chicken Net −1
“Tried their (8 pcs fried chicken)….definitely not coming back….not satisfied… 1.chicken was very small 2.over crispness made me tired chewing 3.taste was okay Very small chicken full of coating …..”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried their (8 pcs fried chicken)….definitely not coming back….not satisfied… 1.chicken was very small 2.over crispness made me tired chewing 3.taste was okay Very small chicken full of coating …..”August 2024
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Burger combo Net −1
“Saw offered at smiles checked reviews and ordered burger combo but unfortunately disappointed.. no chicken only coating inside & it's a sweet burger...”
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Critical review excerpts
“Saw offered at smiles checked reviews and ordered burger combo but unfortunately disappointed.. no chicken only coating inside & it's a sweet burger...”March 2026
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Cold fries Net −1
“It’s a new place for fried chicken karama which is pocket friendly and tasty The costumer is appreciable I would definitely recommend this spot Worth trying Even though for my first order I received cold fries, second time it was ok Fried chicken 4/5”
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“It’s a new place for fried chicken karama which is pocket friendly and tasty The costumer is appreciable I would definitely recommend this spot Worth trying Even though for my first order I received cold fries, second time it was ok Fried chicken 4/5”August 2024
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Coleslam Net −1
“Waste food ever. This is the coleslam i got also they charged 3 AED and u can see the cabage and carrot like big big pices.. I don't know how they making this also charging 3 Aed. Also less quantity.. Very poor”
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Critical review excerpts
“Waste food ever. This is the coleslam i got also they charged 3 AED and u can see the cabage and carrot like big big pices.. I don't know how they making this also charging 3 Aed. Also less quantity.. Very poor”July 2024
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Signature normal fried chicken Net −1
“We tried their Signature normal fried chicken on last evening In fact this was recommended by them so we ordered the same, let me say It was the worst fried chicken that I have eaten. The portion size was very small also It wasn’t worth at all. I was very disappointed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried their Signature normal fried chicken on last evening In fact this was recommended by them so we ordered the same, let me say It was the worst fried chicken that I have eaten. The portion size was very small also It wasn’t worth at all. I was very disappointed.”May 2025
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Spicy fried chicken Net −1
“I have order all spicy food, spicy fried chicken, spicy fries and extra spicy sauce. Nothing has been followed as per the request. If this order they can't make it means they can simply say no there are many restaurants around me to order what I want. This is to the owner or manager to train who take the orders. I m paying not eating for free. I will not recommend to my friends to order from here any more. First time experience is very very very worst. Ended up with very salty fried chicken too. Waste of money.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I have order all spicy food, spicy fried chicken, spicy fries and extra spicy sauce. Nothing has been followed as per the request. If this order they can't make it means they can simply say no there are many restaurants around me to order what I want. This is to the owner or manager to train who take the orders. I m paying not eating for free. I will not recommend to my friends to order from here any more. First time experience is very very very worst. Ended up with very salty fried chicken too. Waste of money.”April 2026
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Sweet burger Net −1
“Saw offered at smiles checked reviews and ordered burger combo but unfortunately disappointed.. no chicken only coating inside & it's a sweet burger...”
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Critical review excerpts
“Saw offered at smiles checked reviews and ordered burger combo but unfortunately disappointed.. no chicken only coating inside & it's a sweet burger...”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check portions. If ordering a bucket, ask which cuts are included; one customer received two wing-sized pieces in a 2-piece order.
Confirm spice. Repeat spicy preferences when ordering, since one customer said requests for spicy chicken, fries and sauce were missed.
Plan parking. The restaurant is relatively small and one visitor parked a bit further away, so allow for a short walk.
Watch delivery. For delivery, monitor the expected timing; one order arrived late, cold and not fresh.
Try late. A late-night visit may still work: one customer reported quick service and an excellent meal at 2:15 AM.
Plan the visit
Practical details
18 10B St
Al Karama - Sheikh Hamdan Colony, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Multiple customers felt the chicken pieces were unusually small, including complaints about a 10-piece order.
Uneven cooking
Some visits have produced chicken that was over-crisp, hard and lacking flavour.
Delivery issues
Delivery complaints include late arrival, cold food and difficulty reaching the restaurant afterward.
Missed requests
One order for spicy chicken, spicy fries and extra spicy sauce was not prepared as requested and the chicken was described as very salty.
Drink prices
A customer strongly objected to the reported prices of bottled water and canned Pepsi.
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The Bottom Line
Chikarro Fried Chicken Karama is a casual fried-chicken spot in Al Karama where the main draw is the contrast between a crisp coating and juicy meat. Reviews also give you a few clear alternatives to the standard pieces: loaded fries, chicken sandwiches and a prawns burger all receive specific praise. Some customers compare the broasted chicken favourably with KFC, while others call the pricing budget friendly.
Service is often described as friendly, polite and quick. One particularly positive visit took place at 2:15 AM, when the food was fresh and the service remained well managed. The outlet was also reported to be clean at closing time, and families have said children enjoyed the chicken.
Seating is available, though one reviewer found the restaurant relatively small and parked further away before walking over. The main caution is consistency. Several customers felt the chicken pieces were too small or mostly coating, and one 2-piece order reportedly contained two wing-sized pieces.
Other reviews mention over-crisp or hard chicken, cold fries, and delivery arriving late. Spicy customisation was missed in one order, which was also described as very salty. If ordering delivery or a bucket, confirm the details first; for drinks, check the charge carefully, as one review reported 14 dirhams for water and 24 for a can of Pepsi.