Expo 2020 is officially open to the public, and after seven years of build up, there are now hundreds of things to see from every corner of the globe.
One thing, however, was making people line up more than anything else, however: Saudi fried chicken chain Al Baik.
“The longest queue I have seen today on Day 1 of #expo2020 is for Al Baik, the Saudi fried chicken chain,” wrote journalist Ashleigh Stewart on the ground at the event.
The tweet has been shared thousands of times, also a testament to the popularity of the Saudi fried chicken chain, now with its second location in Dubai.
The fried chicken phenomenon which opened in the UAE earlier this summer to insane crowds and an immediate cult following opened at launch of the event inside the Saudi Pavilion.
“We are thrilled to have #ALBAIK at #Expo2020” wrote the brand on Instagram this morning. “We are located in the Opportunity District between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pavilion and the UAE pavilion and can’t wait to see you and serve you there! #UAE #Dubai #ALBAIKinUAE” they continued.
Al Baik, Saudi Arabia’s beloved fried chicken chain, is also currently opened in The Dubai Mall in the food court, with huge lines still forming.
The restaurant originally opened with a partial menu of fillet sandwiches, nuggets and shrimp, and slowly added each piece, finally adding Broasted Chicken last month.
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The brand opened more than 50 years ago in KSA, and has since developed the kind of cult following that few fast food places get.
More branches are to come across the UAE, so if you’re not close to Dubai Mall, you won’t have to wait too long to grab some of this much clucked-about chicken.
AlBaik was founded in 1974 by Shakour AbuGhazalah and has always maintained its no-frills but high-quality ethos, centered around a famous 18-spice secret recipe.
While AbuGhazalah is no longer with us, his sons have kept it going true to their father’s legacy.
What do you want to try once the full menu is in place? The Chicken Meal in either four or eight pieces is the most definitive, which comes with garlic sauce and a bun, and can come spicy or boneless. The Bik Baik Sandwiches which come with a fried chicken breast, coleslaw, pickle and special sauce are also a renowned favourite.
Check out albaik.com for more.
