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Kcal Restaurant - Business Bay
Business Bay
Kcal is a health food restaurant in Business Bay serving calorie-conscious meals, breakfast and protein drinks. Reviews highlight flavorful choices such as wasabi chicken, fresh salads and well-balanced bowls, with a quiet dine-in setting and quick service.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
380 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Flavorful food
Healthy choices are not limited to bland meals; reviewers specifically praised the wasabi chicken and its generous salad.
Breakfast choice
Breakfast has a broad selection, including oatmeal bowls, avocado toast and protein cakes.
Fast service
Several reviews describe efficient service and food arriving quickly, useful for a workday meal.
Quiet setting
The restaurant suits a calm meal, with reviews describing the atmosphere as quiet and relaxing.
Menu variety
The menu covers different tastes and appetites, with reviewers noting options from light dishes to more filling meals.
Parking option
One review reports one free hour of nearby parking, which is useful when dining in.
Tips for a Better Visit
Track calories. Check the calorie amount shown for each dish if you are managing macros or planning a fitness-focused meal.
Order ahead. Text your order and cooking preference before arriving; one regular said the table was already set on arrival.
Check portions. If you want a filling meal, ask about portion size first, as one vegetarian chilli bowl was described as unusually small.
Use parking. For a dine-in visit, look for the nearby parking mentioned by a reviewer, who reported one free hour.
Try breakfast. Breakfast is a strong starting point, with oatmeal bowls, avocado toast and protein cakes all mentioned by customers.
Check iftar. If you are visiting during Ramadan, ask about the current iftar menu, which reviewers praised for its food and drinks.
Plan the visit
Practical details
B07-G08، Building 7
Business Bay - Bay Square, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
Portions may feel undersized for the price; one reviewer received only three broccoli florets with a chilli bowl.
Value concerns
Some customers feel the pricing is not always matched by the portions or flavor.
Uneven service
One visit included staff who would not warm a sandwich and appeared to ignore requests for help.
Dry pancakes
Breakfast quality is not completely consistent; one reviewer found the pancakes dry and the egg-white omelette bland.
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The Bottom Line
Kcal Restaurant in Business Bay is aimed at people who want calorie-conscious food without giving up flavor. You can come for breakfast, order a protein drink, or choose a lighter lunch from a menu where calorie amounts are displayed. The wasabi chicken, lean chicken burger and carrot, coriander & chicken soup are among the specifically praised dishes.
Breakfast is a notable draw. Reviews mention a large breakfast selection, oatmeal bowls, avocado toast, protein cakes and good coffee. The menu also includes filling options alongside lighter meals, and several customers describe the food as fresh, balanced and satisfying rather than typically bland health food.
A quiet atmosphere and quick service make it workable for a morning visit or a workday lunch. There are a few caveats. Portion sizes have disappointed some diners, including one vegetarian chilli bowl described as side-sized with only three broccoli florets.
Another review found the food average for its price, while a separate breakfast visit reported dry pancakes and a bland egg-white omelette. Service is usually described as welcoming and efficient, but one customer experienced poor attention when asking for a sandwich to be warmed. For practicalities, one review mentions one free hour of nearby parking.
Regulars have also texted orders and preferences before arriving, with a table prepared for them. During Ramadan, check whether the current iftar menu is available.