Crispy chicken
Customers describe the fried chicken as hot, crispy outside and juicy inside, with crispy spicy chicken a recurring favourite.
KFC | Al Barsha
Al Barsha
KFC | Al Barsha is a fast-food restaurant serving fried-chicken buckets, combo meals and sides. Reviews make it worth considering for hot, crispy spicy chicken, quick counter service and a dining area that can accommodate groups.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,945 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast service
Several dine-in reviews report quick ordering and speedy service, making this useful for a fast meal or takeaway.
Fresh orders
One customer found the order fresh and cooked to order, while another described it as fresh and hot.
Group seating
The dining area has enough space for friends, and one group of 12 was seated together.
Spicy fries
Spicy fries are specifically mentioned with a 12-piece bucket and can be requested more spicy according to one review.
Cosy setting
Reviews describe the branch as cosy, clean and dimly lit, with a relaxing dining atmosphere.
What to Eat at KFC | Al Barsha 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 KFC | Al Barsha, 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 KFC | Al Barsha got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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4 Pieces of thigh kfc Net +1
“I had the Family French fries and 4 pieces of thigh kfc. It was the best ever and I am huge fan of kfc.”
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Review excerpts
“I had the Family French fries and 4 pieces of thigh kfc. It was the best ever and I am huge fan of kfc.”September 2024
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Cheesy french fries Net +1
“Must try cheesy French fries for sure as it’s truly extraordinary with great taste ❤️”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Must try cheesy French fries for sure as it’s truly extraordinary with great taste ❤️”February 2022
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Crispy spicy chicken Net +1
“This is my place I want to eat crispy spicy chicken.”
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Review excerpts
“This is my place I want to eat crispy spicy chicken.”May 2026
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Family french fries Net +1
“I had the Family French fries and 4 pieces of thigh kfc. It was the best ever and I am huge fan of kfc.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the Family French fries and 4 pieces of thigh kfc. It was the best ever and I am huge fan of kfc.”September 2024
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Fried chicken Net +1
“The fried chicken are hot, crispy on the outside and juicy inside.”
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Review excerpts
“The fried chicken are hot, crispy on the outside and juicy inside.”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Watch delivery. If ordering through Deliveroo, allow for possible delays and difficulty contacting the branch; pickup or dine-in may be more predictable.
Request spice. Ask whether the fries can be made more spicy; one customer says the staff accommodated this request despite no system option.
Plan groups. For larger parties, ask about seating together when ordering; one visit successfully arranged space for 12 people.
Mind the music. If loud music bothers you, consider takeaway or check the sound level before settling in, as one customer could not hear a phone call.
Check order. Inspect the food before eating and contact the restaurant promptly if there is a hygiene issue, following a reported hair found in an order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Barsha Rd - behind City Stay Building
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
A Deliveroo order reportedly took more than 1 hour and 30 minutes, with the branch unreachable for updates.
Quality variation
One customer found the food worse than nearby branches in Barsha Mall, Mall of the Emirates and Oasis Mall.
Strong smell
A customer said loud music and a persistent KFC smell affected their visit, clothes, hair, skin and handbag.
Small washroom
The washroom was described as tiny, with men and women sharing the same facility.
Hygiene complaint
One customer reported finding a hair in their order and called the experience a hygiene failure.
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The Bottom Line
KFC | Al Barsha suits a quick fried-chicken stop, with buckets, combo meals and sides available for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews particularly point to hot, crispy chicken and the crispy spicy chicken people return for after work. Spicy fries also get specific attention, including alongside a 12-piece bucket.
Counter service is usually described as fast, and one customer called the order process quick and easy. The dining area is said to be clean, dimly lit and relaxing, with enough space for friends; a group of 12 was seated together on one visit. That makes the branch more flexible than its fast-food format might suggest, though another review describes the washroom as tiny and shared by men and women.
There are a few reasons to be cautious. A Deliveroo order took more than 90 minutes, and the branch could not be reached for an update. Food quality has also been inconsistent in the feedback, with one customer preferring nearby outlets.
Another reported very loud music and a strong smell lingering on clothes and belongings, while a separate review raised a hygiene complaint after finding a hair in the food. For delivery, check progress closely; for dine-in, consider the atmosphere before ordering.