Fresh food
Customers regularly describe the chicken and meals as fresh, hot and tasty.
KFC
Deira
KFC in Deira is a fast-food restaurant serving fried chicken, combo meals and sides. Reviews highlight fresh chicken and quick dine-in service, while the Kabayan meal and a newly launched burger are two specific options customers have mentioned.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
828 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Clean setting
One review describes the branch atmosphere as clean, comfortable and inviting.
Fast service
Several dine-in reviews mention efficient service, including a quick counter experience.
Consistent taste
A regular customer says the fried chicken has maintained a consistent taste and texture.
Helpful counter
Reviews describe the cashiers as polite, cooperative and attentive while taking orders.
What to Eat at KFC 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, 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 got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fried chicken Net +1
“kfc has been my go-to fast food whenever im wanting fried chicken because of its consistent taste & texture”
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Review excerpts
“kfc has been my go-to fast food whenever im wanting fried chicken because of its consistent taste & texture”December 2025
What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken meal Net −1
“We were not allowed to order a simple chicken meal — the staff kept saying it was “not available” with no proper reason.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We were not allowed to order a simple chicken meal — the staff kept saying it was “not available” with no proper reason.”August 2025
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Onion rings Net −1
“First and last time i will eat here!! For real 5 pieces of onion rings hahaha i just laughed with the cashier ask him where's my onion rings!! He said it's 5 pieces!!! For 10 aed 😂 and it's disgusting too much oily ,and twister not good at all !! OMG i feel I've been robbed!!!”
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Critical review excerpts
“First and last time i will eat here!! For real 5 pieces of onion rings hahaha i just laughed with the cashier ask him where's my onion rings!! He said it's 5 pieces!!! For 10 aed 😂 and it's disgusting too much oily ,and twister not good at all !! OMG i feel I've been robbed!!!”February 2025
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Twister Net −1
“First and last time i will eat here!! For real 5 pieces of onion rings hahaha i just laughed with the cashier ask him where's my onion rings!! He said it's 5 pieces!!! For 10 aed 😂 and it's disgusting too much oily ,and twister not good at all !! OMG i feel I've been robbed!!!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“First and last time i will eat here!! For real 5 pieces of onion rings hahaha i just laughed with the cashier ask him where's my onion rings!! He said it's 5 pieces!!! For 10 aed 😂 and it's disgusting too much oily ,and twister not good at all !! OMG i feel I've been robbed!!!”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check delivery. Check the piece count and portions when a delivery arrives; one eight-piece order reportedly arrived with six small pieces and two breast portions.
Confirm spice. If your order specifies spicy fries or pieces, confirm that version at collection before leaving.
Avoid rush. Visit outside busy periods if timing matters, as one customer waited 20 to 25 minutes for food.
Verify contents. For delivery, compare the items with your order immediately because a customer reported receiving a wrong order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Area Al Reef Mall, Food Court - Salah Al Din St
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery mismatch
A Talabat order for eight pieces reportedly arrived as six small pieces plus two normal-sized breast portions.
Food quality
One customer received chicken described as dry, low quality and seemingly held for hours.
Long waits
A busy visit took an estimated 20 to 25 minutes, with later orders reportedly served first.
Order errors
A delivery customer said the wrong order was sent and their correction request was disputed.
Review pressure
One customer said an employee submitted answers to a Google review without permission while helping with the QR code.
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The Bottom Line
KFC in Deira is a straightforward stop for fried chicken, combo meals and sides. Reviews mention fresh, hot meals and quick counter service, while the Kabayan meal and a newly launched burger have both been singled out by customers. A regular also describes the chicken’s taste and texture as consistent.
The dine-in experience is often described as clean and comfortable, with polite, cooperative cashiers. Some reviews praise efficient service even during busy periods, but that is not universal: one customer waited an estimated 20 to 25 minutes and felt later orders were served first. If you are eating in, timing your visit outside the rush may be worthwhile.
Delivery deserves more checking. Customers have reported wrong orders and a Talabat order that arrived with six small pieces and two breast portions instead of the expected eight pieces. Another review found that spicy fries and pieces were not served as specified, so check the bag and confirm special variants before leaving.
Smaller sides can also disappoint: one customer received five onion rings for 10 aed and found them overly oily.