Levantine Flavours
Reviewers describe traditional Lebanese and Syrian dishes with an authentic Levantine taste, including fattoush prepared in a home-style way.
Kahloun Restaurant and Cafe مطعم كحلون
Jumeirah
Kahloun is a Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Jumeirah serving Levantine favourites in a warm, traditional-meets-modern setting. Reviews point to its mixed grill, Arabic breakfast and shisha as strong reasons to visit, with buffet dining also available on selected occasions.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,542 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mixed Grill
The mixed grill is described as flavourful and generously portioned, with one review saying the serving was enough for two.
Breakfast
Breakfast stands out for its generous spread and manakeesh; one reviewer doubted a single person could finish the breakfast serving.
Buffet Dining
Reviews mention an Arabic open buffet and an organised Iftar buffet with soup and bread for breaking the fast.
Shisha Setting
Shisha is a recurring draw, and reviewers describe a dedicated outside area as well as a non-smoking option.
Relaxed Atmosphere
The interiors are repeatedly described as cozy, warm and traditionally Shami, making the setting suited to unhurried meals and gatherings.
Fresh Juices
Fresh juices receive specific praise, especially the watermelon juice, which one reviewer found notably refreshing.
Generous Portions
A family-lunch review praised the freshness, presentation and generous portion sizes.
What to Eat at Kahloun Restaurant and Cafe مطعم كحلون 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 Kahloun Restaurant and Cafe مطعم كحلون, 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 Kahloun Restaurant and Cafe مطعم كحلون got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Mixed grill Net +4
“The mixed grill was perfectly portioned for two and packed with flavour.”
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“The mixed grill was perfectly portioned for two and packed with flavour.”December 2025
“The mixed grill was perfectly portioned for two and packed with flavour.”August 2025
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Humus Net +3
“The humus was nice and creamy, the salads tasted exquisite and the meats were filling and had some bit of welcome zest in them.”
Positive 3Negative 0
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“The humus was nice and creamy, the salads tasted exquisite and the meats were filling and had some bit of welcome zest in them.”September 2024
“I loved the charcoal chicken and hummus. The avocado shake was delicious and the falafels were as fresh as they can get.”November 2021
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Manakeesh Net +2
“Manakeesh is awesome.”
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“Manakeesh is awesome.”May 2023
“It was an amazing lunch experience, very good food, especially their manaish is so lovely.”June 2022
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Rocca and avocado salad Net +2
“Started with the rocca and avocado salad. Fresh, crisp greens. Smooth, ripe avocado.”
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“Started with the rocca and avocado salad. Fresh, crisp greens. Smooth, ripe avocado.”May 2025
“The hummus, avocado & rocca salad were also delicious.”November 2021
Honorable mentions (14)
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Akkawi boat Net +1
“They have a special Akkawi boat as they cal it, it’s probably the best akkawi I’ve had.”
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“They have a special Akkawi boat as they cal it, it’s probably the best akkawi I’ve had.”November 2021
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Business lunch Net +1
“Business lunch has large portions and a good price, as well as the mixed grill.”
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“Business lunch has large portions and a good price, as well as the mixed grill.”April 2026
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Charcoal chicken Net +1
“I loved the charcoal chicken and hummus. The avocado shake was delicious and the falafels were as fresh as they can get.”
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“I loved the charcoal chicken and hummus. The avocado shake was delicious and the falafels were as fresh as they can get.”November 2021
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Chicken liver Net +1
“You have the sujouk and the chicken liver if you visit - it’s my favourite!”
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“You have the sujouk and the chicken liver if you visit - it’s my favourite!”September 2024
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Fattoush Net +1
“I like fattoush here because they prepare it exactly how we do back home, not like other places where they just serve it as a green salad with bread.”
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“I like fattoush here because they prepare it exactly how we do back home, not like other places where they just serve it as a green salad with bread.”February 2025
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Grill plate Net +1
“So we had all kinds of delicacies: from grill plate to vegetarian side dish. After the meal we had Arabic dessert and tea. The food was top and the service very friendly and fast.”
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“So we had all kinds of delicacies: from grill plate to vegetarian side dish. After the meal we had Arabic dessert and tea. The food was top and the service very friendly and fast.”September 2021
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Hrraq osbou Net +1
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”
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Review excerpts
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”April 2022
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Iftar Net +1
“Iftar is great in this restaurant ,”
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“Iftar is great in this restaurant ,”March 2025
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Lamb chops Net +1
“The standout was the lamb chops. Tender, juicy, cooked to perfection. Easily among the best I’ve had recently.”
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“The standout was the lamb chops. Tender, juicy, cooked to perfection. Easily among the best I’ve had recently.”May 2025
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Mfarraket foter Net +1
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”
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Review excerpts
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”April 2022
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Open buffet Net +1
“Very good Arabic restaurant , they have open buffet full of all types of Arabic food very delicious and clean + shisha the staff are very professional and friendly highly recommended ( Mohannad waiter) is very helpful”
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“Very good Arabic restaurant , they have open buffet full of all types of Arabic food very delicious and clean + shisha the staff are very professional and friendly highly recommended ( Mohannad waiter) is very helpful”June 2023
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Raw kibbeh Net +1
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”April 2022
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Sharhaat bel foul Net +1
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“this restaurant has so many rare and hertage Damascusic food such as ( Hrraq Osbou ) ( Raw kibbeh ) ( Mfarraket Foter ) ( sharhaat bel foul ) and many more items all are tasty with no fail .”April 2022
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Sujouk Net +1
“You have the sujouk and the chicken liver if you visit - it’s my favourite!”
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Review excerpts
“You have the sujouk and the chicken liver if you visit - it’s my favourite!”September 2024
Drinks 2
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Watermelon juice Net +2
“I went for the watermelon juice which was super refreshing and just what I needed.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I went for the watermelon juice which was super refreshing and just what I needed.”August 2025
“I went for the watermelon juice which was super refreshing and just what I needed.”December 2025
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Avocado shake Net +1
“I loved the charcoal chicken and hummus. The avocado shake was delicious and the falafels were as fresh as they can get.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I loved the charcoal chicken and hummus. The avocado shake was delicious and the falafels were as fresh as they can get.”November 2021
What to Avoid (1)
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Hummus with pine and meat Net −1
“We ordered fried fish and chicken cordon and hummus with pine and meat. The meat should have been fried for the hummus.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered fried fish and chicken cordon and hummus with pine and meat. The meat should have been fried for the hummus.”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Your Area. Ask for the non-smoking section if you want to avoid shisha smoke; the restaurant has both smoking and non-smoking areas.
Validate Parking. If you drive, give the restaurant your plate number so staff can validate the reported five hours of free parking.
Check Buffet Timing. Ask about the current buffet schedule before visiting: one review says the buffet was offered on Sundays only.
Share The Grill. For a group of two, the mixed grill is a practical order: one review found its portion perfectly sized for two.
Try Breakfast. Consider visiting for breakfast if you want manakeesh and a notably large breakfast spread rather than a standard morning meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
pavilion - Al Worood 1 St
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Park, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Price Concerns
One recent reviewer felt the food did not justify the price and said cheaper alternatives offered better food.
Uneven Seasoning
A reviewer found several dishes lacking seasoning, so flavour may vary by order.
Shisha Smell
The terrace was uncomfortable for one reviewer because of the strength of the shisha smell.
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The Bottom Line
Kahloun is a Lebanese restaurant and cafe in Jumeirah with a menu that leans into Levantine cooking, including Lebanese and Syrian favourites. You can come for breakfast and manakeesh, order a mixed grill, settle in for shisha, or look out for an Arabic buffet or Iftar service. Reviews describe the mixed grill as flavourful and properly portioned for two, while the breakfast is so substantial one guest doubted they could finish it alone.
The setting is a major part of the appeal. Customers mention cozy, traditionally Shami interiors, Fairouz songs at breakfast, warm hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere for family meals or meeting friends. There is a smoking shisha area and a non-smoking area, although the terrace has been criticised for carrying a strong shisha smell.
The food feedback is mostly positive, with particular mentions of fattoush made in a home-style way, lamb chops, sujouk, chicken liver, watermelon juice and the Akkawi boat. Portions can be generous, and some reviewers consider the value good, especially for business lunch and mixed grill. Still, one recent visit found the food underwhelming for its price, while another reported under-seasoned dishes.
Drivers should ask about parking validation, and buffet timing is worth checking before you go.