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Hardee's
Al Barsha
Hardee’s in Al Barsha is a fast-food restaurant serving fried chicken and big burgers. Customer reviews make it a practical stop for a hot, freshly made burger, with the Double Spicy Chicken burger, Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger and curly fries among the more specifically mentioned choices, plus dine-in, takeaway and drive-through service.
Reputation Score
4.0
★★★★☆
771 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Hot Meals
Several diners say meals arrive freshly made and served hot, which suits a quick fast-food stop.
Quick Service
One reviewer says the team remained friendly and quick even during busy hours.
Curly Fries
Curly fries are a recurring favourite, especially alongside the Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger.
Drive Through
The drive-through is useful for car-based visits, although temporary works once disrupted ordering from the car.
Cool Break
One reviewer found it a comfortable place to escape the summer heat and relax.
What to Eat at Hardee's 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 Hardee's, 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 Hardee's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Cheesesteak burger Net +1
“Apart from this bad experience the cheesesteak burger was good as expected.”
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“Apart from this bad experience the cheesesteak burger was good as expected.”June 2023
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Chicken burger Net +1
“The best chicken burger for that price.”
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“The best chicken burger for that price.”July 2026
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Cordon bleu wrap Net +1
“Ordered super star chicken fillet and cordon Bleu wrap. The wrap was mind blowing but the burger was not up to the mark. The burger must be a little bit more spicy! The wrap was brilliant!”
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“Ordered super star chicken fillet and cordon Bleu wrap. The wrap was mind blowing but the burger was not up to the mark. The burger must be a little bit more spicy! The wrap was brilliant!”February 2019
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Curly fries Net +1
“Fantastic fast food joint and i love their burgers as well as curly fries.”
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“Fantastic fast food joint and i love their burgers as well as curly fries.”August 2025
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Double spicy chicken burger Net +1
“I tried the Double Spicy Chicken burger, and it was really delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The taste was excellent and satisfying.”
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“I tried the Double Spicy Chicken burger, and it was really delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The taste was excellent and satisfying.”April 2026
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Swiss mushroom beef burger Net +1
“The taste, the quality, and that signature Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger with curly fries flavor always hit the spot. Every bite reminds me why it’s my go-to place for a real burger experience.”
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“The taste, the quality, and that signature Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger with curly fries flavor always hit the spot. Every bite reminds me why it’s my go-to place for a real burger experience.”August 2025
What to Avoid (2)
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Mustard burger Net −1
“I'm allergic to mustard and have requested NO MUSTARD. This is the 3rd time they sent me a mustard burger, literally buying burgers for the trash can, too bad they're closet branch.”
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“I'm allergic to mustard and have requested NO MUSTARD. This is the 3rd time they sent me a mustard burger, literally buying burgers for the trash can, too bad they're closet branch.”January 2026
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Popcorn bites Net −1
“There food getting bad all over Dubai if this continues I have to complain to food department popcorn bites bad not like before round something else either they fix the food like Befre or close down if this doesn’t change”
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Critical review excerpts
“There food getting bad all over Dubai if this continues I have to complain to food department popcorn bites bad not like before round something else either they fix the food like Befre or close down if this doesn’t change”January 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Allergens. If you have a mustard allergy, repeat the no-mustard request and verify the burger before leaving, since one customer reported three failures.
Inspect Fries. Check the fries when your order arrives; one reviewer felt they looked like old potatoes and wanted to complain.
Allow Ramadan Time. For Ramadan orders, leave extra time if the meal is needed for iftar; one complaint describes a two-hour delay.
Check Drive-Through. If you are relying on the drive-through, check whether back-of-house works are affecting car-side ordering before you arrive.
Check Facilities. If cleanliness matters, look over the dining area and washroom before settling in, as reviewers have reported problems with both.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Grand Lube - Umm Suqeim St
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Order Accuracy
A customer with a mustard allergy says the branch sent a mustard burger three times despite clear instructions.
Cleanliness Issues
Reviews mention both a somewhat dirty shop and a washroom that was consistently dirty and unpleasant-smelling.
Old Fries
One diner thought the fries looked like they came from old potatoes and asked where to complain.
Long Delays
A Ramadan delivery complaint describes a two-hour wait before the food arrived after iftar.
Uneven Service
Some reviews describe impatient or argumentative service, including a dispute over whether sauce was ketchup.
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The Bottom Line
Hardee’s in Al Barsha is a fast-food stop for fried chicken and big burgers, with reviews especially pointing to the Double Spicy Chicken burger, Swiss Mushroom Beef Burger and curly fries. It suits a quick meal, takeaway or drive-through run, and some diners use it as a cool place to relax after the summer heat. The strongest pattern is speed and freshness: reviewers describe meals as freshly made and served hot, while another says service stayed quick even during busy hours.
The branch also gets credit for polite, welcoming staff and smooth handling of orders. Families are part of the picture too; one reviewer says her daughter loves Hardee’s. There are important inconsistencies.
One customer received fries that looked like old potatoes, and another says a no-mustard request was missed three times—serious if you have an allergy. Cleanliness is not uniformly praised: reviews mention a dirty shop and a washroom that smelled bad. Service can also depend on the shift.
Complaints include a two-hour Ramadan order delay, impatience around dine-in versus takeaway, and an argument over whether a burger sauce was ketchup. If you are customizing an order, repeat the request and check it before leaving; for drive-through users, note that back-of-house work once forced a car-side order inside.