Kyochon - BurJuman

Kyochon - BurJuman

Al Mankhool

Kyochon is a Korean fried chicken restaurant on the ground level of BurJuman Mall in Al Mankhool. Reviews point to juicy, crisp chicken in sauces such as Soy Garlic and Yangnyum, alongside Korean sides including Japchae.

Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,332 ratings
5★
83%
4★
9%
3★
2%
2★
2%
1★
4%

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The Good Stuff

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Crispy chicken

Even the larger chicken cuts stay crispy outside and tender inside, according to one detailed review.

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Sauce choice

Soy Garlic, Yangnyum and Honey each have distinct profiles, giving shared orders useful variety.

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What to Eat at Kyochon - BurJuman

These items at Kyochon - BurJuman got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

  1. Soy garlic Net +7
    “I ordered half soy garlic and half yangyum. The former was the standout.”
  2. Yangnyeom Net +6
    “Recently been to Kyochon to try out the fried chicken. Yes, the chicken was yummy and we all loved it. Service was good but the waiting time was bit long, waited for more than 20 mins for the dishes considering it wasn't that busy. We had Yangnyum fried chicken, Kitchen Rice, Tteobokki.”
  3. Honey Net +4
    “Their soy garlic and honey-glazed flavors are among the best, offering a perfect balance of sweetness, savoriness, and crunch.”
  4. Kimchi fried rice Net +3
    “As they served our orders, I couldn’t resist to eat it right away and didn’t expect how scrumptious the chicken and flavorful the kimchi rice is even the vegetable spring roll and the pickled radish.”
  5. Japchae Net +2
    “I also tried their Japchae — sooo delicious! Perfectly seasoned and cooked just right.”
  6. 1/2 Chicken Net +2
    “I ordered 1/2 chicken, with garlic rice, it tasted soo good!”
  7. Coleslaw Net +2
    “All the sides - radish and coleslaw perfectly matches the chicken regardless of the flavor.”
Honorable mentions (21)
  1. 8 Pieces combo Net +1
    “I had the 8 pieces combo with 50: 50 - 2 different sauces for half of the chickens each. As always the chicken pieces were exquisitely cooked and fried with minimal crunchy coat on the upper layer but soft and juicy inside.”
  2. Bbq chicken Net +1
    “Today's BBQ Chicken is very delicious, more than the soy flavor.”
  3. Cheese balls Net +1
    “I love garlic rice, chicken, tokbokki, cheese balls so yummy, the fries were a bit salty but still ok.”
  4. Cheese truffle chicken Net +1
    “The Cheese Truffle chicken is amazing and the Japchae. Nice flavor and texture.”
  5. Chicken drumsticks Net +1
    “We ordered chicken drumsticks 🍗 and wings 🪽 with three flavors: Real Fried Chicken (classic salty), Soy Garlic, and Yangnyum (since honey wasn’t available). Out of the three, the Yangnyum definitely stood out coz super flavorful and addicting!”
  6. Chicken wings Net +1
    “The burger and chicken wings was so tasty and crispy. 😋”
  7. Family combo Net +1
    “I tried their family combo, and it's pretty good, but it's not spicy. The flavors are great. It's sad they don't have separate buns, though I really liked the taste.”
  8. Garlic fried rice Net +1
    “I love the garlic fried rice .the taste is unusual compared to other restaurant.”
  9. Honey garlic chicken Net +1
    “We had dinner in this branch and tried their Soy Garlic and Honey Garlic chicken. To be honest, their portion is big and the taste is superb! Korean Chicken it is!”
  10. Jumbo cut series Net +1
    “Highly recommend visiting their branches at BurJuman Mall, Deira City Centre, Diyafah, or Mall of the Emirates to try the new Jumbo Cut Series.”
  11. Jumbo meals Net +1
    “Tried the Jumbo Meals and the portions are great value for money. Everything was freshly cooked and served hot.”
  12. Jumbo pieces Net +1
    “KyoChon UAE has truly upgraded their menu with the new Jumbo Pieces. The chicken is noticeably bigger, super crispy, and full of flavor.”
  13. Kimchi soup Net +1
    “And let’s not forget the sides – the Japchae, Tteokbokki, and kimchi soup added the perfect Korean touch to the meal.”
  14. Mega box Net +1
    “I ordered the Mega Box at Kyochon, the serving size is really generous and its good for sharing.”
  15. Potato wedges Net +1
    “I chose potato wedges and coleslaw- both were top quality items.”
  16. Real fried Net +1
    “The sauces — especially Soy Garlic and Real Fried — taste amazing.”
  17. Red pepper Net +1
    “Their chicken is renowned for its flavorful options, including Soy Garlic, Red Pepper, and Honey. Each flavour is distinct and crafted to perfection, ensuring a memorable taste.”
  18. Red spicy Net +1
    “Kyochon is hands down a game-changer when it comes to Korean fried chicken! Every bite bursts with juicy flavor, thanks to their signature sauces like Honey, Soy Garlic, Yangnyum, and Red Spicy – each one unique and unforgettable.”
  19. Tokbokki Net +1
    “I love garlic rice, chicken, tokbokki, cheese balls so yummy, the fries were a bit salty but still ok.”
  20. Tteobokki Net +1
    “And let’s not forget the sides – the Japchae, Tteokbokki, and kimchi soup added the perfect Korean touch to the meal.”
  21. Vegetable spring roll Net +1
    “As they served our orders, I couldn’t resist to eat it right away and didn’t expect how scrumptious the chicken and flavorful the kimchi rice is even the vegetable spring roll and the pickled radish.”

Drinks 2

  1. Bubble tea Net +1
    “Very very delicious Korean food at Kyochon, their friend crispy chicken, kimchi rice, bubble tea etc just so delicious!! 😋 also to mention service in that branch; the staffs are very kind and serviceable.”
  2. Korean tea Net +1
    “I like Korean tea but honestly it tastes similar to Chinese Oolong tea.”
What to Avoid (4)

Food 1

  1. Honey chicken Net −1
    “The food was okay, not something to look forward to. Overall food, I rate it as 6. The only thing worthwhile was the Yangnyum flavor which is a 9. We ordered Honey chicken, yangnyum, and soy garlic for the chicken.”

Drinks 3

  1. Mango shake Net −1
    “We ordered mango shake and Mojito passion fruit. I attached the photo of Mango shake. Yes. That is their mango shake. I forgot to take a photo of their Mojito. Everything is syrup. Such a disappointment.”
  2. Milk tea Net −1
    “The milk tea was okay, but it tasted a bit less sweet.”
  3. Mojito passion fruit Net −1
    “We ordered mango shake and Mojito passion fruit. I attached the photo of Mango shake. Yes. That is their mango shake. I forgot to take a photo of their Mojito. Everything is syrup. Such a disappointment.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Allow time. Do not arrive very hungry: reviews mention 25–30-minute cooking waits because the chicken is freshly cooked.

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Book ahead. If you are visiting at a busy time, book ahead; one diner specifically advised advance booking after a wait.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Inside Burjuman, Ground level - in-front of Carrefour, close to Nando’s
Al Mankhool, Dubai
Mon10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Tue10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Long waits

Food can take 20–30 minutes, and one diner waited 15 minutes before anyone took the order.

Peak pressure

At one visit during lunch, the branch could not accommodate more customers, so busy periods may be difficult.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

1 Dirham

chicken

“Went here because of their promo of 1 Dirham per chicken”
Google review · June 2026
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Kyochon BurJuman is a Korean fried chicken restaurant on the ground level of BurJuman Mall in Al Mankhool. The main appeal is chicken that reviewers describe as juicy inside and crisp outside, with sauces that make a shared order more interesting. Soy Garlic, Yangnyum and Honey are the recurring favourites, while Real Fried and Red Spicy add different directions.

There is more than chicken to try. Japchae, kimchi fried rice, garlic rice and tteokbokki all appear in customer orders, and the pickled radish is a particularly useful counterpoint to the fried food. Portions are often described as generous enough for two, though one diner found a smaller, dry rice portion poor value.

Seating is described as ample, spacious and well maintained, and some visits include complimentary chips or poppadoms while you wait. The main caution is timing. Several reviews mention 20–30-minute waits, including a 25-minute wait for four pieces, and one lunch visit found the branch unable to take more customers.

Service can be warm and attentive, but other diners had to work to attract assistance; an order-change error also led to both orders being charged. Ask about spice levels, check current offers, and allow extra time rather than treating this as a quick mall stop.

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