Crispy Chicken
The broasted chicken is praised as crispy, juicy and well-seasoned, including a skinless version with a satisfying crunch.
Southern Fried Chicken
Al Qusais
Southern Fried Chicken is a casual Al Qusais restaurant centred on broasted and crispy chicken, with pizzas and wraps adding variety. Reviews particularly mention the crunchy skinless chicken and soft-dough pizzas, while the relaxed, spacious setting suits a quick meal or family visit.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
1,162 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh Pizzas
Several reviews highlight fresh pizzas with soft dough, including budget-friendly chicken fajita and paneer tikka options.
Friendly Service
Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as polite, welcoming and helpful when choosing meals or checking order times.
Good Value
Customers describe the food as affordable, budget friendly and generous in some meals, especially the pizzas and broasted potatoes.
Neat Setting
The restaurant has been described as clean and neat, with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of space in the food-court location.
What to Eat at Southern 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 Southern Fried Chicken, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Southern Fried Chicken got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Crispy chicken Net +2
“I had crispy chicken in sfc. Plus lulu really nice doo crunchy and crispy skinless.keep it up ur good work guys.”
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“I had crispy chicken in sfc. Plus lulu really nice doo crunchy and crispy skinless.keep it up ur good work guys.”March 2026
“I have my evening snacks in sfc lulu ... Sooo yummy cryspy chicken and fresh .... Nice service also”March 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Broast potato Net +1
“SFC is always my favourite because of broasted potatoes. I got a light dinner - small portion of broasted potatoes and few chicken strips. I was served by Ms. Puja. Food was exquisitely fresh - like a home food directly from the oven.”
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“SFC is always my favourite because of broasted potatoes. I got a light dinner - small portion of broasted potatoes and few chicken strips. I was served by Ms. Puja. Food was exquisitely fresh - like a home food directly from the oven.”August 2024
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Broasted chicken Net +1
“I tried their broasted chicken, and it was very tasty...Crispy, juicy, and absolutely delicious. Even as a KFC fan, I personally love this broasted chicken. Came in with doubts, left completely satisfied❤️”
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“I tried their broasted chicken, and it was very tasty...Crispy, juicy, and absolutely delicious. Even as a KFC fan, I personally love this broasted chicken. Came in with doubts, left completely satisfied❤️”January 2024
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Chicken dinner box Net +1
“I tried their chicken dinner box,paneer tikka pizza and paneer tikka wrap.all was so delicious, chicken was so juicy and spiced well balanced .we really enjoy our time .keep it up .thank you👍”
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“I tried their chicken dinner box,paneer tikka pizza and paneer tikka wrap.all was so delicious, chicken was so juicy and spiced well balanced .we really enjoy our time .keep it up .thank you👍”September 2024
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Chicken fazita pizza Net +1
“I was try this chicken fazita pizza really it's very delicious and pizza base is very soft i was give 10/10 for this pizza guys plz try this pizza its really very jusie and tasty thanks SFC plus.... 😋😋😋😋😋😋”
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“I was try this chicken fazita pizza really it's very delicious and pizza base is very soft i was give 10/10 for this pizza guys plz try this pizza its really very jusie and tasty thanks SFC plus.... 😋😋😋😋😋😋”February 2023
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Crispy chicken burger Net +1
“Overall very good. Pizza, crispy chicken burger everything in one place easy ti choose as personal wish .”
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“Overall very good. Pizza, crispy chicken burger everything in one place easy ti choose as personal wish .”January 2026
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Double pattie burger Net +1
“👉The Mighty Grande meal deserved all the attention....a crunchy treat...double Pattie burger was all I craved for!!!!”
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“👉The Mighty Grande meal deserved all the attention....a crunchy treat...double Pattie burger was all I craved for!!!!”August 2021
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Garlic bread Net +1
“Their garlic bread was awesome.”
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“Their garlic bread was awesome.”January 2021
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Kids meal Net +1
“They give Sugar free Juice of KDD company in kids meal..”
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“They give Sugar free Juice of KDD company in kids meal..”February 2024
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Meat eater pizza Net +1
“👉The Meat Eater Pizza!! The circles of yumminess slice by slice...loaded with cheese..salami”
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“👉The Meat Eater Pizza!! The circles of yumminess slice by slice...loaded with cheese..salami”August 2021
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Mighty box combo Net +1
“Tried the mighty box combo and it was satisfactory.”
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“Tried the mighty box combo and it was satisfactory.”January 2021
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Mighty grande meal Net +1
“👉The Mighty Grande meal deserved all the attention....a crunchy treat...double Pattie burger was all I craved for!!!!”
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“👉The Mighty Grande meal deserved all the attention....a crunchy treat...double Pattie burger was all I craved for!!!!”August 2021
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Paneer tikka pizza Net +1
“I tried their chicken dinner box,paneer tikka pizza and paneer tikka wrap.all was so delicious, chicken was so juicy and spiced well balanced .we really enjoy our time .keep it up .thank you👍”
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“I tried their chicken dinner box,paneer tikka pizza and paneer tikka wrap.all was so delicious, chicken was so juicy and spiced well balanced .we really enjoy our time .keep it up .thank you👍”September 2024
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Paneer tikka wrap Net +1
“I tried their chicken dinner box,paneer tikka pizza and paneer tikka wrap.all was so delicious, chicken was so juicy and spiced well balanced .we really enjoy our time .keep it up .thank you👍”
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“I tried their chicken dinner box,paneer tikka pizza and paneer tikka wrap.all was so delicious, chicken was so juicy and spiced well balanced .we really enjoy our time .keep it up .thank you👍”September 2024
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Quesadilla meal Net +1
“👉The Quesadilla meal is a must try, If you need a crispy & cheesy fix!!! Loaded with cheese...the perfect mexican delight!!!”
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“👉The Quesadilla meal is a must try, If you need a crispy & cheesy fix!!! Loaded with cheese...the perfect mexican delight!!!”August 2021
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Roasted chicken Net +1
“Fries were crisp, the roasted chicken very flavorful.”
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“Fries were crisp, the roasted chicken very flavorful.”June 2024
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Sweet chilli juicy pop wings Net +1
“👉Sweet Chilli juicy pop Wings was a perfect beginning....”
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“👉Sweet Chilli juicy pop Wings was a perfect beginning....”August 2021
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Coffee Net +1
“I went there for coffee instead of food, and it was quite good.”
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“I went there for coffee instead of food, and it was quite good.”March 2025
What to Avoid (7)
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6-Piece chicken meal Net −1
“I ordered a 6-piece chicken meal with fries and 2 buns. The chicken tasted very bad and looked spoiled, and the fried pieces had black burnt parts on them. Overall, the chicken quality was extremely poor.”
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“I ordered a 6-piece chicken meal with fries and 2 buns. The chicken tasted very bad and looked spoiled, and the fried pieces had black burnt parts on them. Overall, the chicken quality was extremely poor.”December 2025
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Bbq Net −1
“I ordered BBQ and got Broasted chicken with souce. When I order BBQ, the lady told that there are Buffelo which is spicy and something sweet too.. so I choose spicy.. but it wasn't BBQ, Just Broasted chicken.. I am attaching the photo.. and when I asked her about it she is explaining it as my mistake.. again a Kerala firm made me disappointed”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered BBQ and got Broasted chicken with souce. When I order BBQ, the lady told that there are Buffelo which is spicy and something sweet too.. so I choose spicy.. but it wasn't BBQ, Just Broasted chicken.. I am attaching the photo.. and when I asked her about it she is explaining it as my mistake.. again a Kerala firm made me disappointed”July 2022
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Chicken loaded fries Net −1
“I ordered Chicken loaded Fries very poor quality. Really disappointed 🤮🤮 Fries feeling very long time before cooked. Very bad quality food”
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“I ordered Chicken loaded Fries very poor quality. Really disappointed 🤮🤮 Fries feeling very long time before cooked. Very bad quality food”April 2026
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Chicken tikka Net −1
“over baked like papard,,i ordered chicken tikka but it looks vegitables pizza .. omlate is better then this pizza and am trying to call them but no response....bread was much hard..😡😡😡😡”
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“over baked like papard,,i ordered chicken tikka but it looks vegitables pizza .. omlate is better then this pizza and am trying to call them but no response....bread was much hard..😡😡😡😡”September 2021
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Grilled chicken wrap Net −1
“i ordered grilled chicken wrap and it’s barely nothing inside. I honestly thought the wrap would look similar to the one shown on the menu, but it was much worse than I expected. The wrap was incredibly flat. When you open it, you could practically count the pieces of lettuce and the amount of chicken inside.”
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“i ordered grilled chicken wrap and it’s barely nothing inside. I honestly thought the wrap would look similar to the one shown on the menu, but it was much worse than I expected. The wrap was incredibly flat. When you open it, you could practically count the pieces of lettuce and the amount of chicken inside.”July 2026
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Quesadilla Net −1
“I ordered a quesadilla, and it was the worst I’ve ever had. The tortilla was so thin and crispy that it was like eating a cracker.”
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“I ordered a quesadilla, and it was the worst I’ve ever had. The tortilla was so thin and crispy that it was like eating a cracker.”May 2025
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Salad bar Net −1
“- They cancelled their signature Salad Bar Now the food experience is different.”
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“- They cancelled their signature Salad Bar Now the food experience is different.”March 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Availability. If you are visiting for Broast Potato, confirm it is still available first; a regular says it was discontinued from the new menu.
Allow Time. Leave extra time for a dine-in order: one customer waited over 20 minutes, while another experienced a 45-minute online cancellation.
Inspect Portions. For wraps, keep expectations modest and compare the serving with the menu image; one 12 AED wrap arrived nearly flat with little filling.
Confirm Orders. Check that the dish and preparation match your order before accepting it; a customer ordering BBQ received broasted chicken instead.
Choose Pizza. Pizza is a safer bet according to several reviews, especially if you like soft dough; chicken fajita pizza received a 10/10 from one diner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Southern Fried Chicken - Al Nahda St
Al Qusais - Al Qusais 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
One diner reported flies on the chicken followed by severe illness; another described chicken that looked spoiled and had burnt black areas.
Inconsistent Quality
Reviews range from fresh, tasty meals to complaints about old-tasting fries, double-fried chicken and poorly cooked sides.
Long Waits
Fast-food orders have reportedly taken 20 minutes or more, and one online order was cancelled after 45 minutes.
Small Portions
A customer found the 12 AED grilled chicken wrap unusually flat, with very little lettuce and chicken compared with its menu photo.
Menu Changes
Regulars were disappointed when the signature Broast Potato was removed, and an older review also mentions smaller portions and cold food.
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The Bottom Line
Southern Fried Chicken in Al Qusais is a casual spot for broasted chicken, wraps and pizza. The strongest repeat theme is crunchy chicken: one diner called the broasted version “crispy, juicy, and absolutely delicious,” while another specifically liked the crunchy, skinless chicken. Pizza is another reason to consider it, with reviews mentioning chicken fajita pizza, paneer tikka pizza and fresh pizzas made with soft dough.
Service is often described as polite and helpful, and the food-court setting near Lulu Hypermarket has been called clean, relaxed and spacious. Some reviewers also describe the meals as affordable, particularly the pizzas and broasted potatoes. There is enough variety for different appetites, although the reviews do not suggest every menu item is equally dependable.
The main caution is inconsistency. Customers have reported waits of 20 minutes or more, an online order cancelled after 45 minutes, underfilled wraps and poorly cooked fries. More seriously, one diner reported seeing flies on the food and later becoming ill, while another described chicken as spoiled-looking and burnt.
Check current menu availability before visiting if you want Broast Potato, and confirm that your order matches what arrives.