Crispy Chicken
One review found the chicken crispy outside, juicy inside, fresh and hot.
KFC
Liwan
KFC is a fried-chicken restaurant chain in Liwan, built around buckets, combo meals and sides. Reviews point to crispy, juicy chicken when it is served fresh, while the Spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal gets a specific nod for its chicken, seasoned fries and coleslaw.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
553 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Meals
Several visits describe food arriving hot, fresh and quickly, including a dine-in order.
Seasoned Fries
The fries in the Spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal were described as perfectly seasoned.
Late-Night Help
At 3 in the morning, staff cooked a fresh batch of hot, crispy chicken on request.
Clean Setting
Reviews describe the restaurant as clean, comfortable and peaceful.
Issue Resolution
A supervisor resolved an incorrect spicy-bucket order professionally after customer service failed to help.
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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of KFC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Hot crispy new chicken Net +1
“We came like 3 in the morning and the staff were very nice to accomodate our request. We wanted hot crispy new chicken. They cooked for us new ones. They also gave our baby a treat. The chicken as always is good.”
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“We came like 3 in the morning and the staff were very nice to accomodate our request. We wanted hot crispy new chicken. They cooked for us new ones. They also gave our baby a treat. The chicken as always is good.”May 2026
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Spicy chipotle big crunchin deal Net +1
“I had online ordered their spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal, which came with fries and coleslaw.. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and so flavorful—exactly what you’d expect from KFC..fries was perfectly seasoned..The order came very quickly.Highly recommended!”
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“I had online ordered their spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal, which came with fries and coleslaw.. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and so flavorful—exactly what you’d expect from KFC..fries was perfectly seasoned..The order came very quickly.Highly recommended!”February 2025
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Fries Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I had online ordered their spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal, which came with fries and coleslaw.. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and so flavorful—exactly what you’d expect from KFC..fries was perfectly seasoned..The order came very quickly.Highly recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“I had online ordered their spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal, which came with fries and coleslaw.. The chicken was crispy, juicy, and so flavorful—exactly what you’d expect from KFC..fries was perfectly seasoned..The order came very quickly.Highly recommended!”February 2025
What to Avoid (5)
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Cheesy fries Net −1
“We ordered CHEESY fries for my son. Surprisingly, my son was stunned to see there are no cheese at all! You can see in the picture. We are totally disappointed and unhappy with their food quality. #kfcboringfries”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered CHEESY fries for my son. Surprisingly, my son was stunned to see there are no cheese at all! You can see in the picture. We are totally disappointed and unhappy with their food quality. #kfcboringfries”January 2026
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Chicken wing Net −1
“Very bad experience I found a chicken feather in my chicken wing it was very big and disgusting”
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“Very bad experience I found a chicken feather in my chicken wing it was very big and disgusting”May 2026
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Chilli lime chicken Net −1
“We have tried burgers and chilli lime chicken from this location store twice now and noticed they are not prepared the same way how they are supposed to, all the 3 burgers were bad , very dry there was no mayonnaise or any sauce they were put in very less quantity and the chicken was pretty hard. Very bad experience.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We have tried burgers and chilli lime chicken from this location store twice now and noticed they are not prepared the same way how they are supposed to, all the 3 burgers were bad , very dry there was no mayonnaise or any sauce they were put in very less quantity and the chicken was pretty hard. Very bad experience.”February 2026
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Fried chicken Net −1
“KFC has best fried chicken and no doubt about that but This branch present in Dubai Land has the worst Taste of Chicken and Fries all over Dubai. It has been several time we have noticed that chicken and fries are very hard.”
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“KFC has best fried chicken and no doubt about that but This branch present in Dubai Land has the worst Taste of Chicken and Fries all over Dubai. It has been several time we have noticed that chicken and fries are very hard.”February 2026
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Mighty zinger meal Net −1
“I ordered a Mighty Zinger meal, but both the sandwich and the fries arrived completely cold. It’s very disappointing, especially considering the branch is only about 10 minutes away from my location. There really isn’t any excuse for food to arrive in that condition.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a Mighty Zinger meal, but both the sandwich and the fries arrived completely cold. It’s very disappointing, especially considering the branch is only about 10 minutes away from my location. There really isn’t any excuse for food to arrive in that condition.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Orders. Check takeaway bags before leaving; one reviewer found wrong and missing items only after getting home.
Request Fresh. If the chicken is not hot or crisp, ask whether a fresh batch can be prepared; this was done successfully late at night.
Verify Delivery. For delivery, allow extra time and follow up promptly if the ETA passes; one order arrived well after its promised time.
Check Toppings. If ordering CHEESY fries, confirm the cheese is included before accepting the order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai land - E139 Street 10
Wadi Al Safa 5 - Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 6:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Cold Delivery
A Mighty Zinger meal arrived cold, including both the sandwich and fries, despite being about 10 minutes away.
Missing Items
A Wings & Strips Deal arrived without its three Hot Wings, and the promised replacement did not arrive after 50 minutes.
Late Orders
One delivery arrived 45 minutes after its expected time, during the customer's work break.
Quality Issues
One customer reported finding a large feather in a chicken wing.
Incorrect Items
Reviews also mention dry burgers, hard chicken, missing cheese on cheesy fries and repeated order errors.
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The Bottom Line
KFC in Liwan is a straightforward stop for fried-chicken buckets, combo meals and sides. The reviews specifically mention the Mighty Zinger meal, Wings & Strips Deal and Spicy Chipotle big crunchin deal. The latter arrived quickly in one order with crispy, juicy chicken, seasoned fries and coleslaw.
When the kitchen gets it right, the strongest pattern is hot, fresh food. Customers describe chicken that is crispy outside and juicy inside, quick service, a clean and comfortable setting, and staff willing to prepare new chicken when asked. Several visits also praise the friendly, welcoming service.
Quality and order accuracy are less consistent. One Mighty Zinger delivery arrived completely cold, while another order was missing three Hot Wings and a replacement still had not arrived after 50 minutes. Other reviews mention hard chicken, dry burgers, absent sauce and cheesy fries arriving without cheese.
A separate complaint reported a feather in a wing, and another described a spoiled meal with a disputed refund. For takeaway or delivery, check the bag and temperature before settling in. If you want especially hot, crisp chicken, ask whether it can be freshly prepared; a late-night customer said the branch did this.
Delivery may need extra follow-up when timing matters.