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2,8

Based on 1.097 opinions finded in 2 websites

3.3Ambience3.3Cuisine3.3Price3.8Service
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Nº 328 in 431 in Barking and Dagenham

Nº 6 of 10 American in Barking and Dagenham

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH.. chicken

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Yummy food and lovely atmosphere Excellent customer service Food was hot and fresh Toilets was clean and fresh Same all tables was clean and fresh Feeling like home

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Sabah S . 2024-02-16

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Staff are friendly!! Fresh food

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Atifa Hidari . 2024-01-24

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Should the spice really be visible on the chicken,this was a complete turn off. The fries were overdone. This KFC tasted different, it was not nice. The manager is as humble as they come, great job Sir.

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Pearl Sabone . 2024-01-16

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Really nice workers and the food is lovely!

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Bella F. . 2024-01-12

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Its pretty quick service and place itself is not too bad. The area ain't great which affect the atmosphere. Plenty of other chicken places around so think twice before you choose one.

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Kuli elo . 2024-01-08

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Great value for money and I I highly recommend it for everyone

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tony lewis . 2023-12-21

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Quality is lovely, but the restaurant itself looks like an active warzone. Staff acts like customers have invisibility coats on, there IS no customer service at this place.

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Fraise Thiemann . 2023-12-17

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Too many beggers interrupting your eating experience. Otherwise OK for a quick takeaway.

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Jo Lyn . 2023-12-09

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It was long wait to get the food. I bought warps and they weren't very nice. Chicken was way overcooked.No sauce. Very disappointed with food and service. Still the same.

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Addy A . 2023-12-06

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Everything is good but there some stuff are rude

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Tanver Ahmed . 2023-12-03

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Recently refurbished. Quick service.

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Leo Hickey . 2023-11-29

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Better for me to order at the counter. I decided to order from the machine. When I did this my order was one of the last to get called even though my meal was already ready. I think it might be because I had 2 glasses to wear and didn't always wear them. These social interactive disorders affects my life and everywhere I go there's a tonoi.

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Rhittours London Busman . 2023-11-25

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Food was gd bah dey didnt have wrap of the day n dats wat i really wanted

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Leanne Rockson . 2023-11-21

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They can do with diversity in the service. Otherwise, it's convinient enough to get to. Nice food.

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Michael Ochwa . 2023-11-17

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It's a good place and the the location isn't hidden.

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Tosin John . 2023-11-12

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Ordered eat in, food was presented in a bag with no napkins, or utensils. Fries were soggy and too salty - huge disappointment. KFC fries used to be always nice. Definitely not coming back.

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Jirina Joseph . 2023-11-05

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Poor customer service. Awful atmosphere. Cleanliness is definitely an issue here.

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S Ahmed . 2023-10-25

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It's nice location good behaviour staff with food quality also well..

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sajid salim . 2023-10-24

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Good experience enjoying atmosphere

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raheem rp . 2023-10-22

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Sometimes the delivery order is incomplete and not fresh

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Saad Hagag . 2023-10-21

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Had been there multiple times. As a customer what I felt is everyone is frustrated and doesn’t even want to work there. The tables are not clean, the service is rude. Need to work a lot.

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EMIL RJ . 2023-10-19

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To be honest there are no service at all . I order dine in but they give me in a take way box. Table was not clean. Waiting time to long for food. Stuff are not the much capable( my own opinion) to maintain everything.

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Md Ashraful Alam Bhuiyan . 2023-10-15

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Shame service and missing food been given. Staff on the till talking each others. Food been pack up and down in the bag. Some time service was not up to stander, May be because of bussy or everyone be in rushed. One of my best Zinger Burger or Zinger burger box meal. Really yummy and specially they keep the taste since day one. Their wings really yummy and specially the way its rosted really Finger licking. Never Recomanded barking branch.

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Keep335 . 2023-10-14

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Very good space for siting. staff very nice.

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amarjeet singh . 2023-10-13

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Staff are rude and unhelpful. The place mostly runs out of sauces and other condiments.

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Musk khan . 2023-10-12

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Нам нравится,мы часто бывает там.

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Tatiana Balan . 2023-10-08

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Hi I like KFC barking that's why I rated it 5 stars for love maryanna Mahoney

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mary mahoney . 2023-09-24

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Their service is fast, but the crew are not friendly enough.

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Emdadul Haque Mahi . 2023-09-19

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Very good food very good experience Manager sabah help me to understand the menu

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Musab Nihal . 2023-08-24

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Tables were not clean and chips were soggy. Asked for ketchup and was told initially no but then I insisted then got it for the kids. Overall not the best of experiences.

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Ben Yusef . 2023-08-03

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It’s a KFC… The food is good, usually hot, but by god is it slow. The staff are apathetic at best and standoffish at worst. The customers are rude. They leave tables in a state. Customers often bring in screaming children even as the place is about to close. I’ve taken numerous photos of my receipts to log how long it’s taken to get my food, because it takes so long. I’m no longer surprised if an order for six hot wings takes half an hour. Staff barely acknowledge you when taking an order from the til. Maybe it’s having to deal with exceptionally rude customers, but it is not a fun place to order food and eat.

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Douglas Adams . 2023-07-28

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Very poor. Ordering took a long while mainly because lady at till suddenly disappeared without warning while I was trying to pay. Absolute chaos at collection point. Lots of bags lined up. No one had any idea which order was which. Finally ended up after long and agitated wait with a cold buger. Avoid unless desperate.

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barrylD1305JA . 2022-06-04

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The shift of asian girls working there look dirty and disgusting with personalities to match their disgusting dirty looks. I paid for my order in one of those self serving machines and then was told at the counter that they didn't have a products available but instead I would be given a few pieces of chicken instead. Until the some random women unprofessonslly ranted off in her language and started discussing with the employee that had told be about giving the chicken pieces instead, was told how she had offered a more expensive product and that she would decline to sell me the chicken pieces and instead give me a refund. Until I made it clear that I understood her language Safa the so called “manager” of this Mickey mouse joint is an illeterate member of societies worst rejects. KFC should be embarrassed employing such useless people to sell and represent their products. I'm sure you These clowns are declining sales to customers and taking the food for personal consumption. I would absolutely not recommend buying anything from this place considering the type of clowns this place harbours. KFC needs to re-assess it's the workforce in this particular branch as I am a witness to hearing the ring leader Safa discussing saving food for themselves and declining sales to the customer by saying that they have run out of a particular product. They are thieving from your company and you should be made aware of this.

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MuniraA_13 . 2021-12-26

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The food was cold. Staff was rude and unhelpful. Really disappointed in the service provided at this branch. The manager was rude unhappy. This kind of person shouldn’t ever reach manager’s position in general..

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950ugn_d . 2021-11-26

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I visited kfc Barking yesterday, I'm one of the regular there. But what I've seen yesterday I don't think so I'll go back there anymore. I saw the manager of kfc treating the delivery rider like a slave the way she was talking to them it was quite inhuman She was so rude and abusive I never seen anything like this in my life

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Kkeron . 2021-11-26

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A horrific scenario in kfce barking today, I never experienced such a thing iny life.I took my family to eat dinner tonight at KFC barking I was very displeased and disheartened to see that the manager of the store named Sabah was literally shouting at the delivery drivers and the behaviour was quite inhuman I was quite upset my kids had to see such a horrible behaviour I hope authority will take appropriate actions against this kinda incidents

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deenyj . 2021-11-25

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Bun was stale and chicken was real bad would never enter this kfc again. Also the staff were very rude indeed. Make changes or move on

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rodneyjjackson . 2021-08-12

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I have never seen a restaurant that is so filthy, with food strewn all over the tables and floor. As for the staff, they are rude and are happy to provide zero customer service. The food is inedible.

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sbailey2076 . 2021-08-06

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POORLY RUN SERVICE. INSIDE THE RESTAURANT AND ESPECIALLY WITH JUST EAT DELIVERIES. Surprisingly enough they took my money for delivery. And the driver added that he delivered food. And simply DID NOT ARRIVE! How could they. I have had to go all around the houses..... my order number is under investigation for 48 hours. I tried to call Justeat and spoke to an unknowledgeable... woman in the ...PHILIPPINES! Stick to uber eats.... their GPS and communication are much more efficient entry. Food actually arrives. My 3rd time this happening with Justeat. So new adverts dont mean s***!!!

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Y3451SJrayl . 2020-12-29

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What can I say went into restaurant ordered food chips were disgusting could see behind counter that they had them in bags ready and they had obviously been there a while in their bags ready to serve they were brown in colour and soft in texture took them back to complain was given exactly the same product from the same batch as before was looked at by the staff as I was the problem not them the attitude of the manager was he could not care at all tried to tell me that they were new product sorry don’t buy that it was either as I said previously left to long to go soft and then sell them on or dirty oil absolutely disgusting dirty restaurant as well flour tables filthy went to use toilets were told they were out of order yet saw manager go into use them had no refund either was just told that’s it take it or leave it so I left it won’t be going back and will be getting in touch with kfc direct to voice my experience there

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CHEF1955 . 2020-03-15

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We stopped off to treat ourselves to ice creams and milkshakes...we almost left due to the state of the place but we were there... we ordered on the self service screens, and awaited our order. The mint shakes had run out , and one other flavour , so we were offered two extra ice creams, but chose the refund for the shakes... then waited , they made the ice creams but forgot about us... I asked and a rude staff member shoved them over , and I had to ask him twice for spoons, and he rudely pointed and said over there. I hate giving a poor review but this is more than fair in this case, KFC up your game, the shops filthy, the staff are rude and even though they had more staff than customers, couldn't keep up , more training is clearly needed.

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hobbitrsa . 2020-01-27

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The food is what it is. They don't always have all that's on the menu. The restaurant isn't always tidy.

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neilxevo . 2019-11-06

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Le restaurant était sale : le sol jonché de déchets, les poubelles débordaient et les tables étaient sales ! Nous sommes déjà allé dans un KFC mais celui-ci ne sert vraiment pas l'image de la marque. Le personnel était sympa mais la cuisine très moyenne. Les frites étaient presque froides et les nuggets de poulets à moitié cuits. Certaines sauces n'étaient plus disponibles ! Restaurant à éviter !!!

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Jean-Marc A . 2019-07-05

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Absolutely filthy. The tables and floors were caked in old food filth and the staff obviously havent cleaned the place in hours probably days. If it hasnt got an onfestation of roaches and rats itll be in spite of them not becaise of them. It is the filthiest place i have ever seen.

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richard j . 2019-05-29

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Ignorant staff. Slow service. Luke warm food. Dirty tables. Dirty floor. Absolutely the worst of the worst.

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sledgewrty . 2019-03-27

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They put insane amount of Mayonnaise in their burgers. Till service is good but would appreciate KFC to start self service like Mcdonalds

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SanwalKundi . 2019-01-19

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I have no words to explain how slow the staff are here, we waited over 10 mins for two burritos... the restaurant is filthy , clean the gravy spots off the wall! Cmon KFC get some respect in yourselves and your patrons....

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hobbitrsa . 2018-12-15

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Was given the wrong order a couple of items missing they changed it without any hassle but they were not to fussed

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Martiessmart . 2018-08-26

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Visited KFC Barking at lunchtime today and fully regretted it. The atmosphere is horrible, staff acted like people were there to harass them. Food quality was horrible. I had better experience from a certain third world country KFC than this one. No tissues or condiments at the designated place and if you asked staff the answer was a blunt “we don’t have it”. Not gonna return in a hurry.

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m1dget . 2018-04-09

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A truly grubby, seedy hole. The good is rubbish and the staff and management are rude. Avoid this place. I'd rather be hungry than go back.

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964leei . 2018-04-02

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Kids love the food. But be careful with the Barking store as food orders can be wrong so double check. You have to ask for extra sauces and often they are running out which is a pain.

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shoque31 . 2018-01-29

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Have used a lot of kfc but this one was disgusting we normally have the rice box when we recieved it the presentation was horrible the chicken was distasteful the breadcrumbs was horrid and chicken tasted uncooked also the tables were all full of waste food which hadn't been cleared up and the floor was a disgrace and also the chips were so dry just a terrible place to eat avoid!!!!!

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ade2310 . 2018-01-25

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The staff are friendly and the taste is like every other KFC branch. The only problem is when the ques get big as then the service gets really slow.

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Prsingh111 . 2017-12-09

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After a crazy day , we decided to get take away, with the poor experiences that I have had with oily horrible kfc in the past , I wasn’t keen! However, I was impressed.... yes I really was, the zinger burrito was really good (yes I said really good) , the Tower rounder meals were great and the 6 pieces of chicken as well! Well done Barking KFC.

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hobbitrsa . 2017-11-27

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We went here and dined in the restaurant on the day we arrived in barking and they forgot our coleslaw, when I went back to ask for it there was quite a discussion as to whether they believed me that we hadn’t received it! Gave them the benefit of the doubt and returned to get a takeaway on the second day to take back to our hotel. We ordered two boneless banquets and they had completely missed out our chicken popcorn in both of our bags and we didn’t realise until we got back to our hotel, very sloppy service, it really can’t be that hard to put the right food in a brown paper bag can it?!? We won’t return and wouldn’t advise it to anyone else, the food was cold too so really not enjoyable.

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Tina B . 2017-11-05

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Of all the fried chicken places. I love KFC. always great deals to be had. Only downside this particular branch is small and can get overcrowded, so avoid with families!

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lrahman01 . 2017-10-16

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I work with customer services my self and i hardly complain and i didn't, the chicken is nice and i like it, i was waiting for my diner after long day of work, i gotit with no napkins after i finished i went to the conter to ask fore napkins ande they give me mayonnaise instead and not even looking at me but chating withe their colleagues our boyfriend I don't and i don't want but i know one think, i will never return to KFC.

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Arisqa . 2017-08-01

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We came for quick lunch and the cashier were uninterested and moody. She were chewing a gum in disgusting way into our face, mannerless. The burger was ok but the corn on the cobb was too old and hard

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Ewelina G . 2017-07-18

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Mi amigo y ambos son alérgicos a los huevos, no nos dimos cuenta de la caja de arroz con mayonesa de ajo. Cuando le preguntamos a qué la salsa era nos informaron que era mayonesa de ajo por un miembro femenino del personal, cuando nos...

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Corby T . 2017-07-16

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Entramos y nos saludaron con un "qué? "De la chica detrás del mostrador. Aprecio esta es comida rápida, pero modales costó nada. La comida era estándar, toda la comida como KFC precocida y a sentarse. Así que supongo que el servicio era rápido.

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seb211 . 2017-07-05

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I call it Kropifacka.I love this restaurant because of the fries and The popcorn chicken.Now the fries are great but The popcorn chicken doe have a bit of on it which behaves like dressing.

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helloYuiopIamgard . 2017-07-02

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I found that the staff were friendlier, the fries were hot, the order was complete, the chicken was cooked, everything was edible and it didn't make me sit in the bathroom

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filrite . 2017-02-22

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In need of refurbishment which I believe is going on now. To be honest it was not the best KFC I've been to, didn't look very clean, staff weren't very friendly. Hope it's better when it reopens!

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raymondinho . 2016-10-19

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I bought a family bucket, zinger meal and 2 kids meals (popcorn chi) when I got home and opened it there was no Popcorn chi In either of the kids meals and the zinger burger was missing!!! When phoned them and complained the first reaction was that they never get their orders wrong!!! Then when I spoke with a manager he also mentioned that they "Never get our orders wrong"??? It made me feel like I was scrounging around for more popcorn chi and a zinger burger!! I then mentioned that I would take this matter to the higher levels of management at which point he said that he would jot this down In the book and when I'm In next I will get these free!! (Already paid for). I went a couple of weeks later and was told that it was only the zinger burger. And obviously upset and had raised my voice was told that I would not be served!!!I wrote an email to the email address provided on the website and within a week was given a voucher for a family feast. But threw that straight In the bin. I don't want free food or handouts!!! Only the food that I paid for. The food does not taste like other KFC branches and drenched In oil. Service is slow and unprofessional. The management In this branch is RUDE, ARROGANT and PATRONISING. I DONT RECOMMEND this branch to anyone.

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Ghulam S . 2016-07-11

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I always go to KFC in barking the food great they have lot if sitting place as well but you have to wait 10-15 to place the order which is I don't like but overall it's good

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Lisa R . 2016-07-01

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Been here twice and both times the food was cold and not what I ordered. Place is not kept clean and looks messy to say the least. Won't be back. Does serve halal food.

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CT204 . 2016-04-25

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The building is in need of a serious upgrade. The last time I went there I got very sick from under-cooked chicken - NEVER AGAIN.

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George G . 2016-03-16

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Popped in here for a quick snack as I was really hungry, and had a BBQ chicken burrito which packed quite a punch; tasty, spicy and full of food - but £5!!Staff seemed fairly polite too.VERY EXPENSIVE THOUGH!

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Nick B . 2016-02-28

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USA-style Kentucky Fried Chicken? No they're NOT! Besides missing the classic mashed potatoes, the chicken just doesn't delight the pallet. It's like there is something missing in the bird. Maybe KFCs in the UK just don't recognise the quality of what the brand signifies. Is it horrible? No (although I was both overcharged and given too few items on one of my last two visits). Is it worth the higher cost? Not really. To answer my title question and as a Brit that grew up in the States, I would recommend crossing the street to get to the chicken on the other side.

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Billy_9455 . 2015-10-30

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had a food in barking kfc and food was fresh and service was friendly and they gave me best deal what i asked for simply worthy place to come with family and friend if you know what is best to eat.

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immiprince . 2015-09-27

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I used to go here regularly and became a valued customer until I found out what Halal was. I really wish Halal was not sold in my country. I think it is inhumane not to stun an animal before slaughtering it.

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126neil . 2015-06-04

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Kennedy is has cheap prices and it opposite barking station which is convenient to me as i travel by train however there are many fights and vandalism happens quite often there. There is too much crime and disorder.

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hrdt d . 2015-03-12

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A personal favourite of mine. The staff are extremely friendly, located conveniently opposite Barking station and the price is very reasonable. As a chicken connoisseur, this establishment rates as the best fried chicken shop in Barking, if not East London. I look forward to my next visit late at night after a few bevies in the city

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Michael G . 2014-10-23

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I should have read these reviews before trying out at this barking branch of the KFC , as some commented in the review before, the oil is not change even worse was the oil has not been filtered , you can still see the oil visibily in the chicken fry and tasted salty.My advise could be for lesser money we get more quality chicken at other places near the barking station.

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Vicky K . 2014-10-13

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Am a fan of kfc so everything about it was cool, airy,spacious but can be busy a times which is understandable!

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Irene O . 2014-07-08

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not had such low quality kfc in a while.. almost as if they haven changed the oil they fry in for a few years

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averagelondonguy . 2014-05-27

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Not too much to say apart from the fact that if you know KFC you won't be disappointed. Nothing out of the ordinary in terms of restaurants from this chain. A few yards away from Barking station and popular with families.

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kerneweck . 2014-02-22

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Conveniently located directly opposite Barking station and it's two nearby pubs. Friendly staff and fairly decent fare as far as fried chicken goes. Chicken is well cooked and not too oily, unlike that on offer at some other shops in the town. Watch out for the occasional drunk late at night.

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kerneweck . 2014-02-22

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Praticamente era o meu almoço de todos os dias, quando não comia as deliciosas refeições do KFC eu comia alguma coisa natural, e barato tb.

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Marcos L . 2014-01-17

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Com 2 libras vc comia um espetacular hambúrguer de frango com uma porção de batata frita enorme! Na hora da ressaca isso sempre ajudava!

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Marcos L . 2014-01-17

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It's the age old story, too tired to cook and think let's get a take away well not at KFC in Barking. The staff are rude the environment is filthy and worst of all you fall victim to deception and false advertising. I went in one night on my way to a mates, decided to get a 'Bargain Bucket' went away and realise I was given a bucket of wings, well truth be told I did get on breast but all the other pieces were wings. Now I went back the next day to complain and was told that the pieces are given out in portions and you couldn't get a bucket of breasts you are given a mixture. I'm not quite sure what kind of mixture is one breast and all the rest wings but apparently it's what qualifies as a mixture in Barking. I was not given a refund nor an apology I ended up leaving the store feeling like my rights as a consumer didn't matter. I know it's just KFC and you get what you pay for but it's the principle that matters not the quality, just think if it was you how would you feel.

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one_man_opinion . 2013-10-04

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