Crispy Chicken
Customers regularly describe the chicken as fresh, tender, juicy and crispy, with some comparing it favourably to KFC.
Chikex - Dubai South
Dubai South
Chikex is a halal QSR in Dubai South focused on fried chicken and other fast-food staples. Reviews highlight its crispy, juicy chicken, wraps and generous family-style deals, making it a useful stop for takeaway or a quick, casual meal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
446 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Good Value
Generous portions and affordable deals stand out; one AED 55 order included chicken, strips, popcorn chicken, a burger, a wrap and fries.
Helpful Service
Reviews often mention welcoming, cheerful staff, including patient assistance with family orders and children.
Fresh Food
Several customers report freshly made meals, including chicken that arrives crispy outside and juicy inside.
Quick Pickup
The small Dubai South shop suits takeaway and delivery, and some customers report fast service and orders arriving in under 30 minutes.
Family Deals
Family-sized offers are repeatedly described as affordable, with one reviewer specifically praising the 12-piece bucket deal.
Good Fries
Fries are often praised for being crispy and enjoyable, with one comparison to McDonald’s-style fries.
What to Eat at Chikex - Dubai South 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 Chikex - Dubai South, 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 Chikex - Dubai South got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Broasted chicken Net +2
“It was my first order and I’m not disappointed, Thank you team for bringing the best Broasted chicken in Dubai south area . I would rate it above KFC.😃 delivery was also very fast .”
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“It was my first order and I’m not disappointed, Thank you team for bringing the best Broasted chicken in Dubai south area . I would rate it above KFC.😃 delivery was also very fast .”February 2025
“Just had the most amazing experience at Chickex Dubai South! 🍗 Huge shoutout to Shehzad, the store manager, for serving up the best broasted chicken to me and my team. His helpfulness made our visit even more special. If you're craving some top-notch chicken, ChickEx is the place to be! 🙌 #ChickEx #RoastedPerfection #TeamDinnerDoneRight”November 2024
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3 Pcs chicken Net +1
“I ordered 3 PCs chicken here, it’s very tasty and also the look and feel of the restaurant is amazing for this place… the manager here is very helpful”
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“I ordered 3 PCs chicken here, it’s very tasty and also the look and feel of the restaurant is amazing for this place… the manager here is very helpful”May 2025
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Chicken fingers Net +1
“Chicken fingers were amazing. Some of the best I've had. They remind me of Popeyes chicken.”
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“Chicken fingers were amazing. Some of the best I've had. They remind me of Popeyes chicken.”June 2024
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Chicken sandwich Net +1
“Chicken sandwich was good. I feel like it had too much mayo but not enough to ruin it.”
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“Chicken sandwich was good. I feel like it had too much mayo but not enough to ruin it.”June 2024
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“The chicken tenders were delicious—crispy and flavorful.”
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“The chicken tenders were delicious—crispy and flavorful.”November 2024
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Chilli wrap meal Net +1
“I love the chilli wrap meal personally and its good taste and fresh.”
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“I love the chilli wrap meal personally and its good taste and fresh.”February 2024
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Coleslaw Net +1
“Amazing chicken! Very juicy and tender! Fresh and the staff is friendly! Highly recommend! Will be definitely ordering again 😊 love the coleslaw”
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“Amazing chicken! Very juicy and tender! Fresh and the staff is friendly! Highly recommend! Will be definitely ordering again 😊 love the coleslaw”May 2024
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Deal - family bucket Net +1
“I tried out the Deal - Family Bucket , 12 Pcs I was very impressed, They replied very quickly , and the food came in less then 30 mins , most of the restaurants here take longer then 1 hour and free delivery on top which was a bonus I kindly asked them for make the chicken fresh and juicy and they actually went out of their way to do so , the chicken came so perfect and tasted so good, Best fried chicken in Dubai, i really highly recommend!”
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“I tried out the Deal - Family Bucket , 12 Pcs I was very impressed, They replied very quickly , and the food came in less then 30 mins , most of the restaurants here take longer then 1 hour and free delivery on top which was a bonus I kindly asked them for make the chicken fresh and juicy and they actually went out of their way to do so , the chicken came so perfect and tasted so good, Best fried chicken in Dubai, i really highly recommend!”May 2024
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Pizzaro Net +1
“the pizzaro and spaghetti are top-notch—definitely my favorites! You should definitely give them a try if you haven't already.”
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“the pizzaro and spaghetti are top-notch—definitely my favorites! You should definitely give them a try if you haven't already.”September 2024
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Spaghetti Net +1
“the pizzaro and spaghetti are top-notch—definitely my favorites! You should definitely give them a try if you haven't already.”
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“the pizzaro and spaghetti are top-notch—definitely my favorites! You should definitely give them a try if you haven't already.”September 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Mexican wrap Net −1
“I ordered Mexican wrap 1st time and it was good but when I ordered again the taste was completely different and fries seems like refried and smell of bad oil !!!! Really disgusting....Mexican wrap was totally different taste then previous...!!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Mexican wrap 1st time and it was good but when I ordered again the taste was completely different and fries seems like refried and smell of bad oil !!!! Really disgusting....Mexican wrap was totally different taste then previous...!!!”January 2024
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Sandwich Net −1
“My second visit to them the chicken was super oily and i was disappointed however i visited them once again and I informed the manager I guess who was on the counter that my second experience the chicken was full of oil and I would appreciate if they can filter it however he didn’t even consider my note and they served my a plate of oil not chicken, the sandwich was full of oil and salty as well. I suffered stomach pain from the amount of oil they served even though I didn’t even finish half of my food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“My second visit to them the chicken was super oily and i was disappointed however i visited them once again and I informed the manager I guess who was on the counter that my second experience the chicken was full of oil and I would appreciate if they can filter it however he didn’t even consider my note and they served my a plate of oil not chicken, the sandwich was full of oil and salty as well. I suffered stomach pain from the amount of oil they served even though I didn’t even finish half of my food.”April 2025
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Spaghetti in tomato sauce Net −1
“Additionally, the spaghetti in tomato sauce failed to captivate with its blandness and dry texture, ultimately falling short of our expectations.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Additionally, the spaghetti in tomato sauce failed to captivate with its blandness and dry texture, ultimately falling short of our expectations.”February 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Direct. Check direct-order promotions before using an app; one review specifically says the better promotions run through direct ordering.
Confirm Combo. If choosing a combo, confirm exactly which burger or wrap options are included before paying, as one flyer caused confusion.
Allow Time. For delivery or busy periods, allow extra time or consider pickup; reviews mention waits of around 30 minutes and occasional hour-long delays.
Request Freshness. If you prefer especially fresh chicken, ask for it to be made fresh and juicy; one family-bucket customer says the request was accommodated.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop No.5, Quick HyperMarket MAG Residency, Duabi South
Madinat Al Mataar - Dubai South, Dubai
Common Concerns
Delivery Delays
Some delivery orders were delayed by an hour or cancelled after follow-up, while another review reported occasional delays.
Order Issues
Customers have reported missing items, including five nuggets instead of six and two portions of fries instead of four.
Oil Inconsistency
A few reviews describe excessively oily or salty chicken and fries, suggesting preparation quality can vary between visits.
Small Seating
This is mainly a pickup-and-go shop, with basic seating that one customer estimated at about 10 places.
Offer Confusion
One customer said a 25 AED combo flyer appeared to allow a burger choice, but staff limited the options to a wrap or supreme.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 AED
combo
“I was there today and ordered the combo for 25 AED where its clear saying”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Chikex is a small halal fast-food shop in Dubai South, centred on fried chicken, wraps and value-focused meals. Customers particularly mention crispy, juicy chicken, chicken fingers, the chilli wrap meal and family deals. It is mainly a takeaway and delivery stop, though there is limited seating for a quick meal.
Value is one of the clearest draws. A reported AED 55 order included three pieces of chicken, three strips, popcorn chicken, a crispy burger, a chicken wrap and plenty of fries. Another customer said a 12-piece Family Bucket arrived in under 30 minutes with free delivery.
Direct ordering may also bring better promotions. Service is usually described as friendly and helpful, but the experience is not completely consistent. Some delivery orders arrived very late or were cancelled after customers chased updates, and missing items have also been reported.
A few visits produced overly oily or salty chicken and fries, while other reviews found the food fresh and well prepared. The seating area is basic and small, so pickup is generally more practical than settling in. If you choose a promotional combo, confirm the included options at the counter before ordering.