Grilled chicken
Several diners describe the grilled or charcoal chicken as juicy, well-seasoned and full of flavour.
JJ Chicken - Discovery Gardens
Discovery Gardens
JJ Chicken is a charcoal-grilled chicken restaurant in Discovery Gardens, with dine-in and delivery. Reviews point to grilled chicken and chicken taouk as the main draws, while the small, cosy setting and occasional helpful service make it worth considering when the branch is on form.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
222 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chicken taouk
Chicken taouk has been praised for being well grilled, with one nearby customer receiving the order in 16 minutes.
Cosy setting
The branch is described as a small but cosy dine-in spot with a friendly atmosphere.
Helpful service
Some recent diners found the team welcoming and helpful when choosing dishes or handling delayed orders.
Menu choice
Reviews mention a diverse chicken menu alongside fried, spicy, healthy and vegetarian options.
What to Eat at JJ Chicken - Discovery Gardens 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 JJ Chicken - Discovery Gardens, 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 JJ Chicken - Discovery Gardens got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“For my 8years working in UAE this is The best charcoal chicken in Dubai”
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“For my 8years working in UAE this is The best charcoal chicken in Dubai”July 2024
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Chicken taouk Net +1
“The chicken taouk was great and grilled well.”
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“The chicken taouk was great and grilled well.”January 2019
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Chickens and cheese roles Net +1
“The chickens and cheese roles were delicious the sauce that came with it is good.”
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“The chickens and cheese roles were delicious the sauce that came with it is good.”January 2019
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Grill chicken Net +1
“One of the best grill chicken in town, kanchan and raman gave the best service and helped me choice the best dishes.”
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“One of the best grill chicken in town, kanchan and raman gave the best service and helped me choice the best dishes.”December 2025
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Half grilled chicken Net +1
““I Had the most delicious half grilled chicken perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of flavor! Special thanks to Manager Ram for his warm hospitality and outstanding service. He truly makes the dining experience memorable!””
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““I Had the most delicious half grilled chicken perfectly seasoned, juicy, and full of flavor! Special thanks to Manager Ram for his warm hospitality and outstanding service. He truly makes the dining experience memorable!””August 2025
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Shawarma plate Net +1
“Very delicious shawarma plate and rolls and FRIES ♥️”
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“Very delicious shawarma plate and rolls and FRIES ♥️”June 2024
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Veggie burger Net +1
“The cafe has very nice staff, I asked about vegetarian options and they offered me a Veggie burger, although I doubted it was already quite late and I agreed although this is my second veggie burger that I tried and it was really tasty.”
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“The cafe has very nice staff, I asked about vegetarian options and they offered me a Veggie burger, although I doubted it was already quite late and I agreed although this is my second veggie burger that I tried and it was really tasty.”July 2023
What to Avoid (7)
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1/4 Grilled chicken Net −1
“We ordered 2 x 1/4 Grilled Chicken, and the taste was just usual, same grilled chicken taste that you can buy in an ordinary restaurant.”
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“We ordered 2 x 1/4 Grilled Chicken, and the taste was just usual, same grilled chicken taste that you can buy in an ordinary restaurant.”February 2023
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Chicken shawarma rolls platter Net −1
“We ate half of our chicken shawarma rolls platter and we weren't able to eat the rest from how sandy dry the chicken felt in our mouths!”
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“We ate half of our chicken shawarma rolls platter and we weren't able to eat the rest from how sandy dry the chicken felt in our mouths!”April 2022
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Chicken soup Net −1
“I ordered a chicken soup (dine in) in discovery gardens’ branch. I received the soup after (15 minutes waiting) and it was not fresh, it was smelling and mostly made the day before.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a chicken soup (dine in) in discovery gardens’ branch. I received the soup after (15 minutes waiting) and it was not fresh, it was smelling and mostly made the day before.”August 2025
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Jj bowl combo Net −1
“I ordered JJ Bowl Combo through Talabat app , the meal is not worth even 10 dirhams and it cost 40 dirhams, the picture of the meal is different the rice I can't say ...”
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“I ordered JJ Bowl Combo through Talabat app , the meal is not worth even 10 dirhams and it cost 40 dirhams, the picture of the meal is different the rice I can't say ...”April 2026
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Quarter chicken meal Net −1
“But the second time I ordered from this location, I got the Quarter Chicken meal and the size of the chicken isn’t enough for a child. The piece was extremely tiny and it was very disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“But the second time I ordered from this location, I got the Quarter Chicken meal and the size of the chicken isn’t enough for a child. The piece was extremely tiny and it was very disappointing.”November 2023
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Saj shwarma Net −1
“I ordered saj shwarma and they gave me this brown, garbage looking shawarma. Sorry for the word. But it really looks weird. Is it burned or reheated like 20times so it looks like a brown carton. And the catch is they delivered real fast but its cold. 🤷🏻♀️ its not eatable at all. I dont even want to bother describing the stuffing inside 🤣 what a shame serving such kind. 🤦♀️”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered saj shwarma and they gave me this brown, garbage looking shawarma. Sorry for the word. But it really looks weird. Is it burned or reheated like 20times so it looks like a brown carton. And the catch is they delivered real fast but its cold. 🤷🏻♀️ its not eatable at all. I dont even want to bother describing the stuffing inside 🤣 what a shame serving such kind. 🤦♀️”April 2023
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Shawarma Net −1
“A very disappointing experience. I ordered shawarma, but what I received was nothing like it. It was just dry, reused leftover pieces of grilled or cooked chicken breast that were shredded and fried. This isn’t shawarma by any standard. I wish I could give zero or even negative stars for this dish. I definitely don’t recommend this restaurant to anyone.”
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Critical review excerpts
“A very disappointing experience. I ordered shawarma, but what I received was nothing like it. It was just dry, reused leftover pieces of grilled or cooked chicken breast that were shredded and fried. This isn’t shawarma by any standard. I wish I could give zero or even negative stars for this dish. I definitely don’t recommend this restaurant to anyone.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check doneness. Check the chicken before eating and ask staff to address any undercooked portion immediately; reviews include repeated doneness complaints.
Check sides. If ordering delivery, check the bag before settling in: customers have reported missing fries or receiving only six fries.
Verify orders. Keep an eye on delivery updates and confirm cancellations directly, since one customer said calls went unanswered.
Choose dishes carefully. Chicken quality varies by review, so grilled chicken and chicken taouk have clearer positive mentions than the shawarma.
Watch pricing. Check the portion and price before ordering delivery, especially for the JJ Bowl Combo, which one customer found poor value.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens - Dubai
Jebel Ali Village - Discovery Gardens, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven cooking
Multiple reviews report chicken arriving either dry or undercooked, including a full chicken described as containing blood.
Rude service
Several customers describe counter or night-shift staff as dismissive or rude, which can overshadow the meal.
Order mistakes
Delivery reviews report missing fries, cancelled orders and poor communication when problems occurred.
Poor value
One delivery customer felt the JJ Bowl Combo did not match its 40-dirham price or the app photograph.
Freshness concerns
A dine-in review says the chicken soup smelled stale and had apparently been prepared the previous day.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29aed
salad
“Worst salad priced so high at 29aed and only full of lettuce and tasteless, no seasoning at all”Google review · January 2024
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The Bottom Line
JJ Chicken in Discovery Gardens centres on charcoal-grilled chicken, with dine-in and delivery available. The reviews most often point people towards grilled chicken, chicken taouk, shawarma plates and rolls, and fries. When the kitchen gets it right, diners describe the chicken as juicy, well seasoned and full of flavour, and the small setting as cosy rather than formal.
There is also some useful menu variety. A reviewer enjoyed the veggie burger, while another praised the chicken taouk for being well grilled. Helpful staff and a friendly atmosphere appear in several visits, although that experience is not consistent across shifts.
The main caution is reliability. Reviews describe chicken arriving dry, tasteless or undercooked, including one report of blood inside the chicken. Shawarma has also been criticised as dry and unlike the expected dish.
Delivery brings its own risks: missing fries, cancelled orders, unanswered calls and weak follow-up are all mentioned. One customer felt the JJ Bowl Combo was not worth its 40-dirham price, while another objected to a 29 AED salad that was mostly lettuce. For a first visit, inspect the chicken before eating and check delivery sides immediately.
The evidence suggests this branch can be enjoyable, but consistency matters.