Texas Chicken - Deerfields Mall — Restaurant in Al Bahya

I walked into Texas Chicken expecting a simple meal, but instead, I got a live drama performance. First off, the manager, runs this place like it’s a military boot camp. I was waiting for my order when I saw one of the staff members literally in tears—wiping their face with a napkin while trying to pack my meal. I wasn’t sure if I was in a fast-food restaurant or an emotional support group.

As for the food? Let’s just say the chicken must have gone through the same emotional stress as the staff because it was dry, overcooked, and tasted like it had given up on life. The fries were colder than the manager’s heart, and the biscuit? I’ve had more moisture in my humor than in that thing.

If you’re looking for a meal with a side of workplace trauma, this is the place for you. Otherwise, do yourself a favor—go...

They have a range of fried chicken selections and hamburgers similar to the other KFC wannabes.

This outlet is bright, clean and very well priced. The staff are semi friendly and they seem to attract a large crowd of diners.

They offer a value meal for AED20 which gives you a small chicken burger, two pieces of chicken, a small tub of coleslaw, fries and a soft drink.

Overall the burger was small and the fried chicken pieces were mostly bone. The crust was dry and not as tasty as KFC. The fries and coleslaw were good.

They sell a soft serve vanilla ice cream in cone for AED1 which is...

There wasn't anything special about this not-so-fast food experience. Unfortunately, the limited edition sandwiches (Indian chicken burger) and sides (hummus fries) were not eligible for combo meals and were way more expensive than the run-of-the-mill items. The sandwich had a nice spice level and was served steaming hot, while the fries were not as hot when served and came with a weird, overly sweet BBQ sauce. While we satisfied our curiosity about some of the menu's less conventional offerings, we will not be making a return trip to...