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Kcal Restaurant - Dubai Healthcare City
Dubai Healthcare City
Kcal Restaurant in Dubai Healthcare City is a health food restaurant built around calorie-conscious meals, with dine-in dishes and meal-prep delivery. Reviews point to the salmon, Greek omelette and clearly labelled nutrition information as useful reasons to try it.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
285 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Healthy Variety
The menu covers vegan, vegetarian, low-carb and non-vegetarian choices, including veggie chili bowls.
Strong Mains
Customers specifically recommend the salmon, while others enjoy the truffle pizza and chicken burger.
Meal Prep
Meal-prep delivery is praised for fresh, balanced food with vegetarian and low-carb choices.
Late Opening
The Dubai Healthcare City branch was reported open 24/7, useful for irregular schedules.
Alternative Milk
The coffee menu includes alternative milks, giving customers more choice with their cappuccino.
Quiet Setting
One Healthcare City review describes the branch as quiet, with many customers ordering online.
What to Eat at Kcal Restaurant - Dubai Healthcare City 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 Kcal Restaurant - Dubai Healthcare City, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Kcal Restaurant - Dubai Healthcare City, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Truffle pizza Net +2
“Delicious healthy food. Try their truffle pizza and the salmon for mains.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious healthy food. Try their truffle pizza and the salmon for mains.”March 2024
“The food is so good and they are so kind! The perfect place to have a healthy cheat meal, the truffle pizza is my favorite, also the chicken hamburger!”December 2023
Honorable mentions (14)
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Banoffee protein pie shake Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the Banoffee Protein Pie Shake, it tastes delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I highly recommend trying the Banoffee Protein Pie Shake, it tastes delicious.”May 2024
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Beef stroganoff Net +1
“The food is incredible tasty 😋 each meal has detailed nutritional values, which is amazing and makes it easy to keep your macros under control. We took the super shot (ginger-turmeric) before our meals, then we order mains: Beef stroganoff and Pasta free lasagna, infused water and Peanut butter jam cheesecake for dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“The food is incredible tasty 😋 each meal has detailed nutritional values, which is amazing and makes it easy to keep your macros under control. We took the super shot (ginger-turmeric) before our meals, then we order mains: Beef stroganoff and Pasta free lasagna, infused water and Peanut butter jam cheesecake for dessert.”April 2023
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Blueberry pancakes Net +1
“My favorite are the Blueberry pancakes and the tahina brownie 😍 great for those who want to save calories yet eat yummy food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favorite are the Blueberry pancakes and the tahina brownie 😍 great for those who want to save calories yet eat yummy food.”July 2023
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Chicken burgers Net +1
“The new menu has so many delicious dishes like the chicken burgers they taste soooo yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The new menu has so many delicious dishes like the chicken burgers they taste soooo yummy.”June 2024
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Chicken hamburger Net +1
“The food is so good and they are so kind! The perfect place to have a healthy cheat meal, the truffle pizza is my favorite, also the chicken hamburger!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is so good and they are so kind! The perfect place to have a healthy cheat meal, the truffle pizza is my favorite, also the chicken hamburger!”December 2023
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Chicken machbous Net +1
“I also loved the chicken machbous”
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Review excerpts
“I also loved the chicken machbous”June 2024
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Greek omelette Net +1
“Must try breakfast option especially the Greek omelette, really good .”
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Review excerpts
“Must try breakfast option especially the Greek omelette, really good .”July 2023
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Pasta free lasagna Net +1
“The food is incredible tasty 😋 each meal has detailed nutritional values, which is amazing and makes it easy to keep your macros under control. We took the super shot (ginger-turmeric) before our meals, then we order mains: Beef stroganoff and Pasta free lasagna, infused water and Peanut butter jam cheesecake for dessert.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is incredible tasty 😋 each meal has detailed nutritional values, which is amazing and makes it easy to keep your macros under control. We took the super shot (ginger-turmeric) before our meals, then we order mains: Beef stroganoff and Pasta free lasagna, infused water and Peanut butter jam cheesecake for dessert.”April 2023
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Salad with halloumi cheese Net +1
“Delicious healthy options. Visited in Health Care city. Ordered Salmon, and salad with Halloumi cheese. Great service.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Delicious healthy options. Visited in Health Care city. Ordered Salmon, and salad with Halloumi cheese. Great service.”August 2023
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Salmon and chicken quesadilla Net +1
“I ordered Salmon and chicken quesadilla. I loved it!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered Salmon and chicken quesadilla. I loved it!”June 2023
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Steamed broccoli Net +1
“I ordered online. The portions were so tiny, I joked with my friends about they call themselves "kcal" as there were no kcal. It was stingy. For example we were ordering steamed broccoli and getting 4 small pieces. Food tasted fine though. But furthermore it came without cutlery, though we had specifically ordered that, so we had nothing to eat it with. Perhaps it would suit them to add some more "kcal" and abundance to their business model 🤔😉”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered online. The portions were so tiny, I joked with my friends about they call themselves "kcal" as there were no kcal. It was stingy. For example we were ordering steamed broccoli and getting 4 small pieces. Food tasted fine though. But furthermore it came without cutlery, though we had specifically ordered that, so we had nothing to eat it with. Perhaps it would suit them to add some more "kcal" and abundance to their business model 🤔😉”May 2025
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Tahina brownie Net +1
“My favorite are the Blueberry pancakes and the tahina brownie 😍 great for those who want to save calories yet eat yummy food.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My favorite are the Blueberry pancakes and the tahina brownie 😍 great for those who want to save calories yet eat yummy food.”July 2023
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Veggie chili bowls Net +1
“Loved the veggie chili bowls. Amazing place to have nice vegan and non veg meals.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the veggie chili bowls. Amazing place to have nice vegan and non veg meals.”February 2025
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Tacos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Quality of food is good but it’s not tasty. Had a Mexican combo for two, burrito is very dry and tasteless, tacos are fine. Some salsa on the side would have helped. Coffee is awful. Burned beans, cheap stuff.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Black lemonade Net +1
“I also tried one of the detox juices, which was the Black Lemonade (made with charcoal) and this tasted great too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I also tried one of the detox juices, which was the Black Lemonade (made with charcoal) and this tasted great too.”May 2024
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Cappuccino Net +1
“I ordered a cappuccino, and it did not disappoint. The coffee was rich and aromatic, perfectly brewed with a velvety texture that makes for a great start to the day.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered a cappuccino, and it did not disappoint. The coffee was rich and aromatic, perfectly brewed with a velvety texture that makes for a great start to the day.”December 2024
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Acai bowl Net −1
“had wait long time for “acai bowl” after all the waiting time it came melted and the taste was horrible.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“had wait long time for “acai bowl” after all the waiting time it came melted and the taste was horrible.”January 2025
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Burrito Net −1
“Quality of food is good but it’s not tasty. Had a Mexican combo for two, burrito is very dry and tasteless, tacos are fine. Some salsa on the side would have helped. Coffee is awful. Burned beans, cheap stuff.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Quality of food is good but it’s not tasty. Had a Mexican combo for two, burrito is very dry and tasteless, tacos are fine. Some salsa on the side would have helped. Coffee is awful. Burned beans, cheap stuff.”May 2025
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Cauli mash Net −1
“Ordered on Talabat. I’ve ordered from KCal many times before. And I always get the cauli mash. Astounded and disappointed by how the portion size has decreased. Do better.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered on Talabat. I’ve ordered from KCal many times before. And I always get the cauli mash. Astounded and disappointed by how the portion size has decreased. Do better.”October 2021
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Cheesecake Net −1
“The cheesecake was so buttery, the fruits not fresh & taste so bad”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The cheesecake was so buttery, the fruits not fresh & taste so bad”December 2024
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Mexican combo for two Net −1
“Quality of food is good but it’s not tasty. Had a Mexican combo for two, burrito is very dry and tasteless, tacos are fine. Some salsa on the side would have helped. Coffee is awful. Burned beans, cheap stuff.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Quality of food is good but it’s not tasty. Had a Mexican combo for two, burrito is very dry and tasteless, tacos are fine. Some salsa on the side would have helped. Coffee is awful. Burned beans, cheap stuff.”May 2025
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Wild chicken biryani rice Net −1
“I order wild chicken biryani rice, and the portion was so much and so less.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I order wild chicken biryani rice, and the portion was so much and so less.”October 2019
Tips for a Better Visit
Track Macros. Use the menu’s protein, fat, sugar and carb labels to choose meals that fit your plan.
Order Carefully. For delivery, double-check cutlery and special requests; one order arrived without requested cutlery.
Avoid Talabat. If timing matters, be cautious with Talabat orders because one customer reported an untraceable delay and cancellation.
Allow Extra Time. Build in a little slack for busy periods and delivery-heavy service, when waits may stretch.
Try Breakfast. The Greek omelette is a specifically recommended breakfast choice, alongside the branch’s other morning dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Healthcare City Ibn Sina Building- 27., Block C, Unit G05
Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City, 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
Some online orders have felt stingy, including a side of just four small broccoli pieces.
Delivery Delays
A Talabat customer reported waiting indefinitely, receiving no updates and eventually cancelling.
Inconsistent Freshness
An acai bowl arrived melted after a long wait, while another review found fruit and cheesecake not fresh.
Slow Service
One breakfast customer liked the food but still found the service slower than expected.
Limited Fridge
A customer found the ready-to-eat fridge selection minimal and described the front-of-house interaction as rude.
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The Bottom Line
Kcal Restaurant in Dubai Healthcare City suits people who want familiar restaurant food with nutrition information made visible. You can order breakfast such as the Greek omelette, choose a salmon main or truffle pizza, and find vegan options including veggie chili bowls. The menu labels calories and, in one review, protein, fats, sugars and carbs for every item, which is genuinely useful if you are tracking macros rather than guessing.
The food feedback is mostly positive, especially for healthy breakfasts, salads, bowls, salmon and the newer chicken burgers. Meal-prep delivery also gets credit for balanced meals with vegetarian and low-carb choices. The branch has been described as quiet and open 24/7, although that calm atmosphere may reflect how many customers order online instead of dining in.
Coffee opinions are mixed: one customer loved a cappuccino and the alternative-milk choices, while another called the coffee awful. The main caution is consistency outside the dining room. Some delivery orders had very small portions, missing cutlery or long waits, particularly through Talabat.
An acai bowl arrived melted after a delay, and service has occasionally been described as slow or unfriendly. For a first visit, dining in may give you more control; if ordering, check the order details carefully and allow extra time during busy periods.