Roasted Chicken
The roasted chicken is often described as juicy, tender and flavorful, with a smoky aroma and a familiar signature taste.
Kenny Rogers Roasters Deira City Centre
Port Saeed
Kenny Rogers Roasters in Port Saeed’s Deira City Centre food court serves rotisserie and grilled chicken meals, with familiar favourites such as roasted chicken and corn muffins. Reviews also point to BBQ ribs, seafood carbonara and generous family-style portions, making it useful for a casual dine-in or takeaway meal.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
224 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous Portions
Several diners find the portions filling, including family meals and combo plates that work well for sharing.
Corn Muffin
The corn muffin is a recurring favourite, praised as warm and slightly sweet and remembered fondly by returning customers.
Ribs
The BBQ Beef Short Ribs are noted for being tender, flavorful and good value relative to their portion size.
Quick Service
Positive reviews describe fast ordering and prompt food service, including during a busy crowd.
Authentic Taste
A long-time customer said the Dubai branch preserved the familiar Kenny Rogers taste associated with the Philippines.
Food Court
Food Central is described as warm and inviting, with a relaxed atmosphere and relatively little noise for a food court.
What to Eat at Kenny Rogers Roasters Deira City Centre 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 Kenny Rogers Roasters Deira City Centre, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kenny Rogers Roasters Deira City Centre, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Bbq beef short ribs Net +2
“The BBQ Beef Short Ribs were the highlight — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”
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Review excerpts
“The BBQ Beef Short Ribs were the highlight — tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection.”November 2025
“The dish was generously portioned, making it a satisfying meal, i also tried the short beef ribs and they were fantastic! The ribs were tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The seasoning was spot on, and the meat practically melted in my mouth.”November 2024
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Corn muffin Net +2
“For some reason the chicken here is juicier than in the Philippines 👀 the corn muffin is the same as I remember it! nostalgic”
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Review excerpts
“For some reason the chicken here is juicier than in the Philippines 👀 the corn muffin is the same as I remember it! nostalgic”April 2026
“The corn muffin was warm, slightly sweet, and complemented the meal perfectly.”August 2025
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Muffins Net +2
“The Roasted Chicken and Muffins are the best.”
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Review excerpts
“The Roasted Chicken and Muffins are the best.”November 2025
“The muffin was absolutely delicious, and the seafood carbonara was a standout—easily a 10/10!”May 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Bbq ribs Net +1
“Iced tea 7.5/10 Chicken 8.5/10 Bbq Ribs: 8/10 Gravy: 7.5/10”
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Review excerpts
“Iced tea 7.5/10 Chicken 8.5/10 Bbq Ribs: 8/10 Gravy: 7.5/10”February 2025
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Beef ribs Net +1
“Super thumbs up for the beef ribs.”
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Review excerpts
“Super thumbs up for the beef ribs.”August 2025
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Chicken leg and thigh part Net +1
“Just love the meal with chicken leg and thigh part! The food here is so comforting…”
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Review excerpts
“Just love the meal with chicken leg and thigh part! The food here is so comforting…”October 2025
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Halo halo Net +1
“My favorite is their Halo Halo it is so amazing!!!”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite is their Halo Halo it is so amazing!!!”May 2025
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New barbeque ribs Net +1
“Food is superb, must try is their new barbeque ribs.”
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Review excerpts
“Food is superb, must try is their new barbeque ribs.”May 2026
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Rotisserie chicken Net +1
“The Salad was really good, fresh and tasty, and the rotisserie chicken hit the spot.”
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Review excerpts
“The Salad was really good, fresh and tasty, and the rotisserie chicken hit the spot.”March 2025
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Salad Net +1
“The Salad was really good, fresh and tasty, and the rotisserie chicken hit the spot.”
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Review excerpts
“The Salad was really good, fresh and tasty, and the rotisserie chicken hit the spot.”March 2025
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Seafood carbonara Net +1
“The muffin was absolutely delicious, and the seafood carbonara was a standout—easily a 10/10!”
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Review excerpts
“The muffin was absolutely delicious, and the seafood carbonara was a standout—easily a 10/10!”May 2025
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Solo beef burger steak Net +1
“Tried this place for the first time and ordered the Solo Beef Burger Steak. The combo was more than sufficient for a full meal. The beef burger was perfectly cooked and flavorful.”
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Review excerpts
“Tried this place for the first time and ordered the Solo Beef Burger Steak. The combo was more than sufficient for a full meal. The beef burger was perfectly cooked and flavorful.”November 2025
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Spaghetti bolognese Net +1
“The spaghetti bolognese by Geric was flavorful and perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“The spaghetti bolognese by Geric was flavorful and perfectly cooked.”January 2026
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Family meal Net 0
Mixed feedback
“He suggested food combinations, my group ended not only full, but happy. Enjoyed family meal, so delicious that we ended buying for take out.”
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Review excerpts
“He suggested food combinations, my group ended not only full, but happy. Enjoyed family meal, so delicious that we ended buying for take out.”August 2025
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Mac and cheese Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Side dishes like the mac and cheese and steamed vegetables were fresh and well-prepared.”
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Review excerpts
“Side dishes like the mac and cheese and steamed vegetables were fresh and well-prepared.”August 2025
Drinks 2
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Iced tea Net +1
“Iced tea 7.5/10 Chicken 8.5/10 Bbq Ribs: 8/10 Gravy: 7.5/10”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Iced tea 7.5/10 Chicken 8.5/10 Bbq Ribs: 8/10 Gravy: 7.5/10”February 2025
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Lemonade icetea Net +1
“and ilove the Lemonade IceTea its so Refreshing.”
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Review excerpts
“and ilove the Lemonade IceTea its so Refreshing.”July 2025
What to Avoid (5)
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Breast steak Net −1
“We order breast steak 🥩 but the taste not too😊, I just like the vegetables ❤️.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We order breast steak 🥩 but the taste not too😊, I just like the vegetables ❤️.”October 2023
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Fruit salad Net −1
“However, the fruit salad tasted old and wasn’t enjoyable.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“However, the fruit salad tasted old and wasn’t enjoyable.”November 2025
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Grilled chicken Net −1
“We were left with the grilled chicken, which was bland and not even tasty.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We were left with the grilled chicken, which was bland and not even tasty.”August 2025
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Omg group meal Net −1
“We ordered the OMG group meal, but the fried chicken was unavailable.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the OMG group meal, but the fried chicken was unavailable.”August 2025
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Quarter grilled chicken Net −1
“I ordered the quarter grilled chicken with the sides that came with it. The food is bland and has a lack of flavor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the quarter grilled chicken with the sides that came with it. The food is bland and has a lack of flavor.”December 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. For Talabat or takeaway orders, check that the muffin, vegetables, fruit and other sides are included before leaving.
Confirm Availability. Ask which meal components are currently available before paying, especially for group meals with several included items.
Allow Time. If you want a particular chicken cut or freshly prepared item, allow extra time; one diner waited 36 minutes for chicken.
Compare Ordering. For frequent visits, compare the bill before ordering online: one regular diner found the branch better-priced than online ordering.
Watch Sides. If ordering a family meal, check the gravy and rice portions, as one review found two small gravy cups insufficient and the rice hard.
Food Court. Food Central is generally relaxed, but one visitor noticed some flies in the area.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food Central - 2nd Floor
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order Accuracy
Delivery and dine-in reviews report missing muffins, soup, salads and other items, or orders being mixed up.
Chicken Safety
Some diners reported undercooked chicken, including red spots inside, so food quality has not been consistent.
Menu Availability
A group-meal review said several advertised components were unavailable, including fried chicken, iced tea and soup.
Service Inconsistency
While many guests praise the team, other reviews describe rude, dismissive or inattentive counter service.
Uneven Flavor
Some visits produced bland or changed-tasting chicken, hard rice, or side dishes that seemed old.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
235 aed
chicken and bbq ribs, iced tea, muffins, fruit salad, potato salad
“Great value tasty, 235 aed for chicken and bbq ribs, iced tea, muffins, fruit salad, potato salad”Google review · February 2025
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The Bottom Line
Kenny Rogers Roasters at Deira City Centre is a casual Port Saeed food-court restaurant for rotisserie chicken, grilled meals and takeaway. The roasted chicken and corn muffin are the safest starting points in the reviews: diners describe the chicken as juicy and smoky, while the warm, slightly sweet muffin brings a familiar Kenny Rogers touch. BBQ Beef Short Ribs and seafood carbonara are also standout orders, with portions that several customers found filling.
The setting is described as warm, clean and relatively quiet for a food court, and the branch suits family meals or a quick bite. Service can be fast and accommodating, but it is noticeably uneven. Some customers received helpful recommendations and smooth replacements, while others reported rude counter interactions, long waits or feeling ignored.
Check your order before leaving, particularly with Talabat: missing muffins, soup, salads and other sides appear in the feedback. It is also worth confirming availability before paying for a group meal, since fried chicken, iced tea and soup were unavailable on one visit. Food quality has varied too, including reports of bland chicken, hard rice and undercooked meat.
If you want a specific cut, allow extra time; one diner waited 36 minutes. One regular also considered dine-in better-priced than ordering online.