Tender Beef
Beef tapa and garlic pepper beef are praised as tender and full of flavour, making them standout orders beyond the chicken.
Merrybee Fried Chicken
Deira
Merrybee Fried Chicken is a casual Deira restaurant centred on fried chicken and affordable comfort food. Reviews especially point to the tender, flavourful beef tapa, garlic pepper beef and spaghetti, while the large millionaire beef burger is another option worth noticing.
Reputation Score
3.4
★★★☆☆
160 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Friendly Staff
Several diners describe the staff as friendly, kind and accommodating, with some saying they felt welcome during the visit.
Affordable Meals
Customers repeatedly describe the meals as affordable, giving budget-conscious diners a reason to consider the restaurant.
Big Burger
The millionaire beef burger was reported as unusually large, juicy, cheesy and freshly cooked, with a soft bun and fresh vegetables.
Clean Setting
One diner found the restaurant clean with pleasant decor, while another described the setting as cozy and clean.
Good Packaging
A takeaway customer specifically noted that the packaging was good, which is useful when ordering food to go.
What to Eat at Merrybee Fried Chicken 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 Merrybee Fried Chicken, 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 Merrybee Fried Chicken, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Garlic pepper beef Net +2
“Beef tapa and garlic pepper beef are my go-to orders! Super tender and full of flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Beef tapa and garlic pepper beef are my go-to orders! Super tender and full of flavor.”April 2026
“The food was decent, and I enjoyed the Beef Garlic Pepper, which was tasty, but for the price, it didn’t quite stand out.”June 2025
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B2 kayaban meal Net +1
“Today, I went to dine in and ordered the B2 Kayaban Meal (double burger steak, mango pie, and drink) for 26 AED.”
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Review excerpts
“Today, I went to dine in and ordered the B2 Kayaban Meal (double burger steak, mango pie, and drink) for 26 AED.”November 2025
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Chicken pizza Net +1
“We love their chicken and seafood pizza! Definitely a pleasant experience!”
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Review excerpts
“We love their chicken and seafood pizza! Definitely a pleasant experience!”May 2025
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Hawaiian piza Net +1
“Honestly it exceeded our expectations since it was our first time on this restaurant , the foods we tried are Hawaiian piza and macaroni and carbonara pastas which are great . special thanks also to Mr. Mytra for his very accommodating service to us. the drinks are also great . Highly recommended and will come back again.”
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Review excerpts
“Honestly it exceeded our expectations since it was our first time on this restaurant , the foods we tried are Hawaiian piza and macaroni and carbonara pastas which are great . special thanks also to Mr. Mytra for his very accommodating service to us. the drinks are also great . Highly recommended and will come back again.”February 2025
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Millionaire beef burger Net +1
“We ordered millionaire beef burger, just to try. We were all surprised with the size of their burger! It was big! And the taste 😋 10/10! It was juiicy, a little spicy but tolerable. It was cheesy cheesy, the veggies were fresh, the burger was freshly cooked like it was served still smoking! Oh dont forget to mention the burger bun! So soft. It’s worth every penny.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered millionaire beef burger, just to try. We were all surprised with the size of their burger! It was big! And the taste 😋 10/10! It was juiicy, a little spicy but tolerable. It was cheesy cheesy, the veggies were fresh, the burger was freshly cooked like it was served still smoking! Oh dont forget to mention the burger bun! So soft. It’s worth every penny.”October 2024
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Nutella bite Net +1
“5- The nutella bite tastes good, it is a toasted bread with nutella inside.”
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Review excerpts
“5- The nutella bite tastes good, it is a toasted bread with nutella inside.”October 2024
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Seafood pizza Net +1
“We love their chicken and seafood pizza! Definitely a pleasant experience!”
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Review excerpts
“We love their chicken and seafood pizza! Definitely a pleasant experience!”May 2025
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Sopas Net +1
“had to finish the rice nlng since the sopas was good! 🫠”
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Review excerpts
“had to finish the rice nlng since the sopas was good! 🫠”September 2025
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Super spicy dinner meal Net +1
“I ordered the super spicy dinner meal through Talabat, sadly it arrived cold but it was quite delicious, I'm from the USA and I can only imagine how much better it would have been had it arrived warm!”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the super spicy dinner meal through Talabat, sadly it arrived cold but it was quite delicious, I'm from the USA and I can only imagine how much better it would have been had it arrived warm!”September 2025
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Zinger burger combo Net +1
“1- The zinger burger combo was good, even the fries were freshly done.”
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Review excerpts
“1- The zinger burger combo was good, even the fries were freshly done.”October 2024
Honorable mentions (4)
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Spaghetti Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The spaghetti is a nice add-on too!”
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Review excerpts
“The spaghetti is a nice add-on too!”April 2026
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2Pc chicken with rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I went to dine in at this time and I ordered 2pc chicken with rice , and I ordered spaghetti,, the taste of the food was good , I was enjoying eating because I was too hungry then suddenly I saw hair on my food and that’s make me feel bad and disappointed,”
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Merrybee chicken Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Sharing my first experience buying merrybee chicken in Rigga. For the promotion price, it was ok but quite expensive after the promotion. Disaapointed with fries; they are so hard, overcooked, and not fresh. The chicken was okay. Big-sized portion.”
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Shawarma box Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“If you already craving and hungry do go here as you need to wait for 30 minutes for Shawarma Box. Customer Service needs a huge improvement, Food is average i could say.”
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What to Avoid (12)
Food 11
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Beef burger Net −1
“Just sharing our first visit, first worst beef burger that I ever had, the texture and the taste itself is only flour not even 1 percent taste of beef.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Just sharing our first visit, first worst beef burger that I ever had, the texture and the taste itself is only flour not even 1 percent taste of beef.”May 2024
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Broasted chicken Net −1
“Ordered broasted chicken early in the morning before 9AM, and I received a reheated fried chicken and a spoiled gravy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered broasted chicken early in the morning before 9AM, and I received a reheated fried chicken and a spoiled gravy.”January 2025
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Bulalo Net −1
“The area is so hot I can’t focus eating because of the heat😵💫 And the Bulalo that I ordered isn’t worth the price super salty😭😭😭😭 Overall I didn’t enjoy the time eating🫣”
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Critical review excerpts
“The area is so hot I can’t focus eating because of the heat😵💫 And the Bulalo that I ordered isn’t worth the price super salty😭😭😭😭 Overall I didn’t enjoy the time eating🫣”July 2026
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Chicken barbecue pizza Net −1
“Worth 31 aed of chicken barbecue pizza is not worth it. No, chicken, only mayonnaise. And Dough is like kubos. Chicken has no taste at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Worth 31 aed of chicken barbecue pizza is not worth it. No, chicken, only mayonnaise. And Dough is like kubos. Chicken has no taste at all.”May 2026
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Chicken with rice Net −1
“I order chicken with rice and paid for extra gravy. when i received my order, i pour all the gravy on my rice, but when i eat it my ghad the gravy is sour, and taste expired alreeady! total unacceptable that no one notice that theyre serving expired gravy, cold chicken.. never again merry bee!”
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Critical review excerpts
“I order chicken with rice and paid for extra gravy. when i received my order, i pour all the gravy on my rice, but when i eat it my ghad the gravy is sour, and taste expired alreeady! total unacceptable that no one notice that theyre serving expired gravy, cold chicken.. never again merry bee!”July 2025
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Coleslaw Net −1
“The coleslaw expired. And when i asked if I could get a new one. They ignored me. I was just fine if they said no but to completely ignore now that's just incompetence.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The coleslaw expired. And when i asked if I could get a new one. They ignored me. I was just fine if they said no but to completely ignore now that's just incompetence.”August 2024
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Fried chicken with rice Net −1
“2 pcs. Fried Chicken with Rice. Is it really worth it? Well for those who feel too much hungry then they won't realized the Fried Chicken Quality. In my experience I could say it's too much hard and over cook.”
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Critical review excerpts
“2 pcs. Fried Chicken with Rice. Is it really worth it? Well for those who feel too much hungry then they won't realized the Fried Chicken Quality. In my experience I could say it's too much hard and over cook.”May 2025
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Longganisa Net −1
“Food is average. Please try to improve on food. I know you are affordable but do not compromise the taste. The longganisa I ordered are burnt. Most of the food we ordered are not the same what we saw in the pictures.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food is average. Please try to improve on food. I know you are affordable but do not compromise the taste. The longganisa I ordered are burnt. Most of the food we ordered are not the same what we saw in the pictures.”April 2025
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Spicy chicken and rice Net −1
“To my surprised when I opened the food they gave me 2pcs spicy chicken and rice which looks old and 1 spaghetti.”
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Critical review excerpts
“To my surprised when I opened the food they gave me 2pcs spicy chicken and rice which looks old and 1 spaghetti.”December 2025
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Takoyaki Net −1
“Was given an old stock takoyaki just because Ive ordered take away. No wonder it was served fast 😅”
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Critical review excerpts
“Was given an old stock takoyaki just because Ive ordered take away. No wonder it was served fast 😅”September 2024
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Fries Net −2
“The fries were even worse. Overall, nothing about the meal was enjoyable”
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Critical review excerpts
“The fries were even worse. Overall, nothing about the meal was enjoyable”April 2026
“The service is good and friendly staff but as the food goes fries were bit greasy taste, beef tapa( tapsilog) was average taste and the burger it a new taste with twist as in seemed steamed patty rather than grilled it's was average experience to me may be other would love this place but for me it's first and last time meal”August 2024
Drinks 1
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Snicker shake Net −1
“I bought snicker shake if I'm not mistaken for dine in with two pcs. Chicken the drink is watery but it should be like shake. For me it's okay but my last sip is very disappointed. Have small plastic I tought only one small piece but when I sip again still have more😫”
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Critical review excerpts
“I bought snicker shake if I'm not mistaken for dine in with two pcs. Chicken the drink is watery but it should be like shake. For me it's okay but my last sip is very disappointed. Have small plastic I tought only one small piece but when I sip again still have more😫”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. Avoid arriving very hungry if possible: a 10–15 minute estimate has sometimes stretched to 30 minutes, so allow extra time.
Check Gravy. Check the gravy before pouring it over your chicken or rice; several reviews specifically describe it as sour or expired.
Verify Orders. Before leaving with takeaway, check the bag against your order: one customer received two spicy chicken meals instead of beef tapa.
Check Inclusions. When ordering through an app, confirm what comes with the meal; a bacon-and-egg plus shakshuka order no longer included the pictured coffee.
Check Temperature. For dine-in, check whether the air conditioning is comfortable before settling in, as both floors were reported warm on one visit.
Inspect Takeaway. Open takeaway orders promptly and keep gravy separate where possible; one order arrived with it poured throughout the chicken and rice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Rigga Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
Multiple reviews report sour or expired gravy, and two diners found hair in their food; these are serious quality-control concerns.
Long Waits
Service can be slow even when the restaurant is not busy: reviews mention 20–30 minute waits for relatively small orders.
Warm Dining
The restaurant was reported as uncomfortably hot, with one diner saying the air conditioning seemed faulty upstairs and downstairs.
Order Errors
Customers have received incorrect meals, including spicy chicken instead of beef tapa and a different dessert drink choice.
Inconsistent Cooking
Reviews describe cold gravy, overcooked chicken, hard fries, dry burgers and food arriving cold through delivery or after delays.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
26 AED
B2 Kayaban Meal
“Today, I went to dine in and ordered the B2 Kayaban Meal (double burger steak, mango pie, and drink) for 26 AED”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Merrybee Fried Chicken is a casual Deira spot for fried chicken, rice meals, burgers, pizza and Filipino-inspired comfort food. The reviews give the strongest food signals to the beef tapa and garlic pepper beef, described as tender and full of flavour, while spaghetti is a popular add-on. The millionaire beef burger also made a memorable impression for its large size, juicy filling, soft bun and fresh vegetables.
Prices are generally described as affordable. One review records the B2 Kayaban Meal at 26 AED, while a chicken barbecue pizza was priced at 31 AED. That pizza received a poor review, so value seems to depend heavily on the dish and the day.
Service is the main practical weakness. Customers report waits of 20 to 30 minutes, incorrect orders and occasional difficulty with cashier communication. Delivery and takeaway also need checking: meals have arrived cold, coffee shown in an app was no longer included, and one order contained the wrong items.
The most serious caution is food handling. Several diners reported sour or expired gravy, undercooked chicken, old food and hair in meals. If you visit, verify the order and inspect gravy and temperature before eating.
The dining area has also been described as warm when the air conditioning was not working properly.