Crispy chicken
The chicken is often reported hot, crispy and juicy, including in the Super Dinner Meal.
KFC | Barsha Mall
Al Barsha
KFC | Barsha Mall is a fast-food restaurant in Al Barsha serving fried-chicken buckets, combo meals and sides. Reviews point to hot, crispy chicken and quick service when the branch is running smoothly, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery experiences varying at busier times.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
621 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh meals
Several diners describe the food as fresh and hot, including during dine-in visits.
Quick service
Some reviews report fast ordering and serving, even during dinner or busy periods.
Clean setting
One visit found the restaurant neat, clean and well-organized, with a welcoming atmosphere.
Helpful team
Reviews often mention welcoming, attentive and accommodating staff who make ordering more conversational.
What to Eat at KFC | Barsha Mall 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 | Barsha Mall, 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 | Barsha Mall got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Apicy fries Net +1
“The chicken was hot, crispy, and the apicy fries is newly cooked flavorful, and the meal was filling.”
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Review excerpts
“The chicken was hot, crispy, and the apicy fries is newly cooked flavorful, and the meal was filling.”July 2026
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Coleslaw Net +1
“The fried chicken is juicy with that classic seasoning, and the sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw hit the spot.”
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“The fried chicken is juicy with that classic seasoning, and the sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw hit the spot.”February 2026
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Fried chicken Net +1
“The fried chicken is juicy with that classic seasoning, and the sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw hit the spot.”
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Review excerpts
“The fried chicken is juicy with that classic seasoning, and the sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw hit the spot.”February 2026
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Mashed potatoes Net +1
“The fried chicken is juicy with that classic seasoning, and the sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw hit the spot.”
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“The fried chicken is juicy with that classic seasoning, and the sides like mashed potatoes and coleslaw hit the spot.”February 2026
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Rice meal Net +1
“The food was very good we had rice meal with out family it's was piping hot and fresh the manager on duty was very hospitable her name was Joan restaurant manager go visit this branch guys one of the best branch in barsha area to eat kfc with family”
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Review excerpts
“The food was very good we had rice meal with out family it's was piping hot and fresh the manager on duty was very hospitable her name was Joan restaurant manager go visit this branch guys one of the best branch in barsha area to eat kfc with family”August 2025
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Super dinner meal Net +1
“Had the Super Dinner Meal and it was worth the price.”
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Review excerpts
“Had the Super Dinner Meal and it was worth the price.”July 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Cold burger Net −1
“she serve me cold burger .when i told to make it hot she is making the angry face.i request extra ketchup sachet.she is saying laudly.will not provide etc etc.again she give me cold burger.i was hungry came from long way.ended up with eating cold burger.. kindly keep good behaviour with coustomer..”
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Critical review excerpts
“she serve me cold burger .when i told to make it hot she is making the angry face.i request extra ketchup sachet.she is saying laudly.will not provide etc etc.again she give me cold burger.i was hungry came from long way.ended up with eating cold burger.. kindly keep good behaviour with coustomer..”March 2026
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Twisters Net −1
“Ordered 2 twisters. Received not toasted. When I asked it it could be toasted as a standard. They responded the machine is broken. Why to eat a white cold wrapper bread?”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered 2 twisters. Received not toasted. When I asked it it could be toasted as a standard. They responded the machine is broken. Why to eat a white cold wrapper bread?”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. Before leaving, check spicy choices and meal contents; one customer only discovered at home that every piece was spicy.
Allow time. Avoid relying on a very tight break during busy periods, as one dine-in order took from 1:47 to 2:03 pm.
Watch status. If the order changes to “now serving” but is not ready, ask for an update rather than assuming it is ready.
Confirm extras. Ask about ketchup and other add-ons before paying, since one review says only one sachet per meal was included.
Check temperature. Check that burgers or chicken are hot before settling in; reviews include repeated complaints about cold food.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Barsha Inside barsha mall 2nd floor food court
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Several customers report waits of 20 to 30 minutes, including orders moved to “now serving” before food arrived.
Cold food
Some diners received cold burgers or chicken that remained cold inside after reheating.
Order errors
Reviews mention receiving rice instead of a full chicken meal and getting all-spicy chicken despite mixed instructions.
Delivery delays
One delivery complaint describes a two-hour wait after the card was charged, with calls and messages unanswered.
Extras limited
A customer was told only one ketchup sachet could be provided per meal and extra ketchup had to be purchased.
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The Bottom Line
KFC | Barsha Mall is a straightforward stop in Al Barsha for fried-chicken buckets, combo meals and sides, with customers also mentioning the Super Dinner Meal, rice meals and classic sides such as mashed potatoes and coleslaw. The strongest visits centre on chicken that arrives hot, crispy and juicy, plus quick service and friendly attention at the counter. The branch can work well for a fast dine-in or takeaway meal when operations are running smoothly.
Reviews describe fresh food, a neat setting and service that stayed quick during dinner, but that consistency is not guaranteed. Other customers waited 20 to 30 minutes, saw orders marked “now serving” before they were actually ready, or experienced a two-hour delivery delay. Order accuracy and temperature deserve a quick check before you leave.
Reported problems include a full meal arriving as rice only, all pieces being made spicy despite mixed instructions, cold burgers and chicken that stayed cold inside after reheating. Ketchup may also be limited to one sachet per meal. In short, the food can be satisfying and reliably crispy on a good visit, but allow extra time and confirm the order if you are on a tight break or taking it home.