Crispy chicken
Several reviews describe chicken that stays crispy outside while remaining juicy inside.
Nene Chicken Korean Restaurant
Al Barsha
Nene Chicken is a Korean restaurant in Al Barsha centred on Korean fried chicken with a choice of sauces and seasonings. Reviews particularly highlight Snowing cheese, spicy chicken flavours and boneless skewers, making it a casual option when you are craving crispy fried chicken near Mall of the Emirates.
Reputation Score
3.5
★★★★☆
104 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Snowing cheese
Snowing cheese is one of the most repeatedly praised flavours, including with chicken and skewers.
Spicy flavours
Double Freaking Hot and Snow Chilli appeal to diners who want a genuinely spicy coating.
Large portions
An eight-piece chicken order was described as enough for two to three people.
Friendly staff
Multiple diners found the staff friendly, with some also praising fast service and the ambience.
Bubble tea
Passion fruit bubble tea was singled out as a good-value accompaniment by one reviewer.
Nearby location
One review places the Al Barsha branch about two minutes behind Mall of the Emirates.
What to Eat at Nene Chicken Korean Restaurant 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 Nene Chicken Korean Restaurant, 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 Nene Chicken Korean Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Snow cheese Net +3
“Amazing restaurant. I savoured my favourite flavour ‘snowing cheese’ with Original bubble tea at Al Barsha, just 2 minutes walk behind Mall of Emirates. Very affordable too, I strongly recommend 😊😊”
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“Amazing restaurant. I savoured my favourite flavour ‘snowing cheese’ with Original bubble tea at Al Barsha, just 2 minutes walk behind Mall of Emirates. Very affordable too, I strongly recommend 😊😊”September 2022
“Korean Fried Chicken with flavour of Snowing cheese is my favourite.. the service was amazing 😊”August 2022
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Swicy flavour Net +3
“With a variety of flavours to choose from, we had the swicy flavour a sweet and spicy mix, more sweet than spicy. Drown the wings with a delicious bubble tea (for the booba lovers, trust me its worth it). Suggest going for the half and half as one flavour can get overbearing.”
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“With a variety of flavours to choose from, we had the swicy flavour a sweet and spicy mix, more sweet than spicy. Drown the wings with a delicious bubble tea (for the booba lovers, trust me its worth it). Suggest going for the half and half as one flavour can get overbearing.”January 2021
“The Swicy was a mixture of sweet and spicy. Was more on the sweeter side. Was ako served with a side of fries and coleslaw.”January 2022
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Double freaking hot Net +2
“I love spicy and Double freaking hot flavor is just my favorite.”
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“I love spicy and Double freaking hot flavor is just my favorite.”September 2022
“I've tried the Snow Chilli (spicy red powder), the Double Freaking Hot, and the Garlic flavours; I love the first two and don't hate the last one (although it's a bit too strong and slightly odd for me). The Double Freaking Hot is the most 🔥 one, the sauce coating the chicken mixes well with the rice they serve you in the meals..”July 2021
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Snow chilli Net +2
“I've tried the Snow Chilli (spicy red powder), the Double Freaking Hot, and the Garlic flavours; I love the first two and don't hate the last one (although it's a bit too strong and slightly odd for me).”
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“I've tried the Snow Chilli (spicy red powder), the Double Freaking Hot, and the Garlic flavours; I love the first two and don't hate the last one (although it's a bit too strong and slightly odd for me).”July 2021
“Me and my friend were craving for a korean fried chicken, and good thing we found out about NeNe Chicken. It was our first time and it did not disappoint our taste buds and super hungry tummy. MOE is far from our place but it is worth the trip. We had the snowing cheese and snowing chilli flavor. The price is also affordable. Will definitely recommend this to a friend.”May 2022
Honorable mentions (10)
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Boneless chicken skewers Net +1
“The Boneless chicken skewers are the ones to try here. For a reasonable price you get a large amount of chicken tenders drenched in sauce and yet the outer so crispy you'll hear every bite.”
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“The Boneless chicken skewers are the ones to try here. For a reasonable price you get a large amount of chicken tenders drenched in sauce and yet the outer so crispy you'll hear every bite.”January 2021
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Bulgogi soy chicken Net +1
“Amongst of all the flavors, I really like the Bulgogi Soy Chicken. It really taste good.”
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“Amongst of all the flavors, I really like the Bulgogi Soy Chicken. It really taste good.”July 2022
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Chicken skewers Net +1
“My go-to combo is Chicken Skewers + Fries all snowy cheese flavor. It's really good and cheap! Staff are so friendly as well.”
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“My go-to combo is Chicken Skewers + Fries all snowy cheese flavor. It's really good and cheap! Staff are so friendly as well.”March 2021
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Freaking hot Net +1
“I had ordered the freaking hot, and the swicy, both of which were outstandingly delicious, crispy, and tender.”
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“I had ordered the freaking hot, and the swicy, both of which were outstandingly delicious, crispy, and tender.”August 2021
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Fries snowy cheese flavor Net +1
“My go-to combo is Chicken Skewers + Fries all snowy cheese flavor. It's really good and cheap! Staff are so friendly as well.”
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“My go-to combo is Chicken Skewers + Fries all snowy cheese flavor. It's really good and cheap! Staff are so friendly as well.”March 2021
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Hot flavour Net +1
“I love snowy cheese and hot flavour.”
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“I love snowy cheese and hot flavour.”September 2021
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Kimchi Net +1
“The chicken and flavors were exceptional as well as the kimchi and flavored fries.”
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“The chicken and flavors were exceptional as well as the kimchi and flavored fries.”June 2021
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Snow bulgogi Net +1
“i really enjoyed the flavors: snow cheese and snow bulgogi. make sure to check if you want to get boneless or not.”
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“i really enjoyed the flavors: snow cheese and snow bulgogi. make sure to check if you want to get boneless or not.”November 2021
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Sweet potatoes fries Net +1
“the sweet potatoes fries were good too. they might seem like there's not much but its easy to over order.”
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“the sweet potatoes fries were good too. they might seem like there's not much but its easy to over order.”November 2021
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Wrap Net +1
“Along with this we tried the wrap. The wrap was generously filled and tasted good.”
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“Along with this we tried the wrap. The wrap was generously filled and tasted good.”January 2022
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Passion fruit bubble tea Net +1
“I have tried their passion fruit bubble tea as well and it is soo good and is just for 15 dh.”
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“I have tried their passion fruit bubble tea as well and it is soo good and is just for 15 dh.”September 2021
What to Avoid (7)
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Bibimbap Net −1
“Some other food is good but their Bibimbap is not the same as korean rice, we're so disappointed”
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Critical review excerpts
“Some other food is good but their Bibimbap is not the same as korean rice, we're so disappointed”August 2024
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Boneless chicken Net −1
“the boneless chicken gets dry quickly so eat while warm”
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“the boneless chicken gets dry quickly so eat while warm”November 2021
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Gimbap with crabsticks Net −1
“This I tried at the food central at DCC. Well I ordered a plate of Gimbap ( with crabsticks ), to be honest visually the plate was appealing. However the taste, to be very honest, I wont think of gimbap for quite sometimes. It was that tasteless, gave me quite a food trauma and It was a waste of a good 35 AED. Please do not try to serve dishes that you cannot to do just by it. Please for the sake of people.who loves korean food. It was horrible experience in terms of the taste. Rest I would say were OK. I mean serving time, service and ambience. They were all OK. But the taste of the dish. Oh 👎 .. sorry team nenechiken . I won't comeback.”
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Critical review excerpts
“This I tried at the food central at DCC. Well I ordered a plate of Gimbap ( with crabsticks ), to be honest visually the plate was appealing. However the taste, to be very honest, I wont think of gimbap for quite sometimes. It was that tasteless, gave me quite a food trauma and It was a waste of a good 35 AED. Please do not try to serve dishes that you cannot to do just by it. Please for the sake of people.who loves korean food. It was horrible experience in terms of the taste. Rest I would say were OK. I mean serving time, service and ambience. They were all OK. But the taste of the dish. Oh 👎 .. sorry team nenechiken . I won't comeback.”February 2024
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Original flavor marinated with our secret recipe Net −1
“The “original flavor marinated with our secret recipe” is not a secret at all coz the chicken has no taste.”
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“The “original flavor marinated with our secret recipe” is not a secret at all coz the chicken has no taste.”December 2020
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Soft bun Net −1
“In the menu, it is written soft bun for 1AED, but it is hard like a stone so I just return it to the cashier.”
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“In the menu, it is written soft bun for 1AED, but it is hard like a stone so I just return it to the cashier.”November 2021
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Pepsi Net −1
“not worth the price for the taste especially the 1 regular glass of pepsi that cost 9aed, we were surprised on that price. And the place is hot aswell.”
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“not worth the price for the taste especially the 1 regular glass of pepsi that cost 9aed, we were surprised on that price. And the place is hot aswell.”October 2022
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Tapioca matcha Net −1
“SO DISAPPOINTED! I waited 30mins for a tapioca matcha, I specifically I requested for tapioca even you charged me extra (20dirhams) for small size but still I got the wrong one.”
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“SO DISAPPOINTED! I waited 30mins for a tapioca matcha, I specifically I requested for tapioca even you charged me extra (20dirhams) for small size but still I got the wrong one.”November 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow time. Avoid visiting when hungry or rushed: repeated reviews describe lengthy preparation, including nearly 40 minutes for one order.
Choose boneless. When ordering chicken, specify whether you want boneless pieces; one reviewer also advised eating boneless chicken while warm.
Mix flavours. Consider a half-and-half order if one sauce might become overwhelming, especially when trying the richer flavours.
Check chicken. Inspect the chicken before eating because one customer reported receiving raw chicken and warned others to check their food.
Try Snowing. Snowing cheese is a reliable starting point according to several flavour recommendations, with Snowing chilli another option.
Plan location. The Al Barsha branch is described as a short walk behind Mall of the Emirates, useful for combining it with a mall visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Raha Building - 5 2nd St
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
Common Concerns
Long waits
Waiting times vary, but reviews report 20 to 60 minutes, including around 40 minutes for one dine-in order.
Quality swings
Some diners found the chicken dry, bland or unpleasant, while another reported receiving pink, uncooked chicken.
Order errors
Reviews mention incomplete orders, an incorrect tapioca drink and difficulty getting responses or refunds.
Small hot dog
A reviewer said 20 dhs bought two very small sausage-and-cheese balls served separately.
Uneven sides
Bibimbap and gimbap received particularly poor feedback, including a complaint that the gimbap cost 35 AED and was tasteless.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
15 dh
Passion fruit bubble tea
“I have tried their passion fruit bubble tea as well and it is soo good and is just for 15 dh”Google review · September 2021
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The Bottom Line
Nene Chicken is a casual Korean restaurant in Al Barsha for fried chicken with boldly seasoned coatings. The clearest reason to consider it is the flavour range: Snowing cheese, Snowing chilli, Swicy, Bulgogi Soy and Double Freaking Hot all appear in the reviews. Several diners describe the chicken as crispy outside and juicy inside, while an eight-piece order was considered enough for two to three people.
Snowing cheese is the standout repeat favourite, and boneless chicken skewers with fries are another useful order to know about. Bubble tea also gets positive mentions, including passion fruit bubble tea. If you prefer heat, Double Freaking Hot is described as the spiciest choice, though another reviewer found it flavourful rather than overwhelmingly hot.
The main caution is consistency. Some visits produced tasty, well-seasoned chicken and friendly service; others resulted in dry or bland chicken, tasteless gimbap, or a report of uncooked chicken. Service can also be slow, with reviews mentioning waits from 20 minutes to almost an hour, plus occasional incomplete orders.
Come with time to spare, check the order before leaving, and consider a half-and-half flavour combination if one sauce sounds too intense. The branch is described as about two minutes from Mall of the Emirates.