Kerala Flavours
Reviewers repeatedly describe the food as authentic and homely, with Kerala meals and fish fry standing out.
Aaraamam Restaurant Hor Al Anz
Hor Al Anz
Aaraamam is a Kerala and South Indian restaurant in Hor Al Anz, with dine-in and delivery. Reviews make the beef roast with porotta and Kerala meals especially worth considering for diners craving homestyle flavours.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
745 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Beef Roast
The beef roast and flaky porotta are praised for well-balanced spices and a home-cooked taste.
Bulk Orders
A 20-plus-person biriyani order arrived hot and on time, with rice and masala packed separately plus utensils.
Dosa Chutneys
The ghee masala dosa gets a specific recommendation for its red and green chutneys.
Evening Special
Chatty Choru is highlighted as a South Indian speciality available from 6:00 PM.
Flexible Seating
One review notes separate seating for families and individuals, useful for different types of visits.
Fair Portions
A Sadya bulk order for more than 50 people was described as fresh, authentic and smoothly coordinated.
What to Eat at Aaraamam Restaurant Hor Al Anz 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 Aaraamam Restaurant Hor Al Anz, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Aaraamam Restaurant Hor Al Anz got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Fish fry Net +3
“The meals and fish fry with special spicy masala I liked a lot 🤤”
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“The meals and fish fry with special spicy masala I liked a lot 🤤”March 2024
“Lunch was fish curry meals along with a variety of fish fry. Absolutely worth it!!”December 2023
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Masala dosa Net +3
“Ordered puri with kamala curry and tried masala Dosa. Puri was very soft and fluffy. Masala Dosa was good too.”
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“Ordered puri with kamala curry and tried masala Dosa. Puri was very soft and fluffy. Masala Dosa was good too.”December 2025
“We ordered Masala Dosa, Poori Sabji and Puttu Kadala and all of them were delicious.”October 2025
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Porotta Net +2
“That said, I’ll still come back for the unbeatable porotta and beef. Wishing the team all the best and hoping for a better vibe next time! 👍”
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“That said, I’ll still come back for the unbeatable porotta and beef. Wishing the team all the best and hoping for a better vibe next time! 👍”August 2025
“The Beef Roast and flaky Porotta are legendary for a reason—the spices are spot on and it tastes just like a home-cooked meal back in India.”March 2026
Honorable mentions (20)
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Beef and porotta meals Net +1
“Had one of the most delicious beef and porotta meals .truly mouthwatering! However, the customer service experience was disappointing.”
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“Had one of the most delicious beef and porotta meals .truly mouthwatering! However, the customer service experience was disappointing.”August 2025
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Beef roast Net +1
“The Beef Roast and flaky Porotta are legendary for a reason—the spices are spot on and it tastes just like a home-cooked meal back in India.”
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“The Beef Roast and flaky Porotta are legendary for a reason—the spices are spot on and it tastes just like a home-cooked meal back in India.”March 2026
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Chatti chor Net +1
“I recommend the chatti chor to every malayalis who are passing by. It’s a must try.”
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“I recommend the chatti chor to every malayalis who are passing by. It’s a must try.”May 2026
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Chicken dum biriyani Net +1
“Yesterday ,we ordered chicken dum biriyani for 20+ people to our home at night, they delivered very well and professionally done. As per my request they kept rice and masala separately . They provided pickle,raita and payasam.The quantity and quality of the food was excellent.they provided spoons and required utensils along with this delivery. The order came on time. It was hot and freshly made.I was ordering biriyani from them was the first time. My guests loved this.”
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“Yesterday ,we ordered chicken dum biriyani for 20+ people to our home at night, they delivered very well and professionally done. As per my request they kept rice and masala separately . They provided pickle,raita and payasam.The quantity and quality of the food was excellent.they provided spoons and required utensils along with this delivery. The order came on time. It was hot and freshly made.I was ordering biriyani from them was the first time. My guests loved this.”July 2026
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Fish curry meals Net +1
“Lunch was fish curry meals along with a variety of fish fry. Absolutely worth it!!”
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“Lunch was fish curry meals along with a variety of fish fry. Absolutely worth it!!”December 2023
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Ghee masala dosa Net +1
“I just had ghee masala dosa And one of the best to have especially with their red and green chutney must try and service was equally good”
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“I just had ghee masala dosa And one of the best to have especially with their red and green chutney must try and service was equally good”July 2026
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Idly Net +1
“For breakfast i had the Masala dosa and a single idly. It was amazing. The red chutney offered with the dosa and idly is so tasty and the idly was soft and yummy.”
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“For breakfast i had the Masala dosa and a single idly. It was amazing. The red chutney offered with the dosa and idly is so tasty and the idly was soft and yummy.”December 2023
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Kallappam with egg roast Net +1
“I ordered for puttu, nadan chicken curry and kallappam with egg roast. The food is amazing and the most important part is the person Mr. Shijo Alan is a great person with the service.”
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“I ordered for puttu, nadan chicken curry and kallappam with egg roast. The food is amazing and the most important part is the person Mr. Shijo Alan is a great person with the service.”May 2026
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Kappa biriyani Net +1
“Kappa biriyani is one of the favorites dishes of mine. 🤩”
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“Kappa biriyani is one of the favorites dishes of mine. 🤩”January 2024
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Nadan chicken curry Net +1
“I ordered for puttu, nadan chicken curry and kallappam with egg roast. The food is amazing and the most important part is the person Mr. Shijo Alan is a great person with the service.”
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“I ordered for puttu, nadan chicken curry and kallappam with egg roast. The food is amazing and the most important part is the person Mr. Shijo Alan is a great person with the service.”May 2026
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Poori sabji Net +1
“We ordered Masala Dosa, Poori Sabji and Puttu Kadala and all of them were delicious.”
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“We ordered Masala Dosa, Poori Sabji and Puttu Kadala and all of them were delicious.”October 2025
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Poricha kozhi chapati Net +1
“We ordered the Poricha Kozhi Chapati which is fried chicken served with spices in Malabar style. To be honest, this is one of the best fried chicken I have ever tried in Indian flavor, though being a North Indian and I highly recommend you to order if you are here.”
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“We ordered the Poricha Kozhi Chapati which is fried chicken served with spices in Malabar style. To be honest, this is one of the best fried chicken I have ever tried in Indian flavor, though being a North Indian and I highly recommend you to order if you are here.”November 2023
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Porotta chicken fry combo Net +1
“We ordered a porotta chicken fry combo which was good.”
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“We ordered a porotta chicken fry combo which was good.”November 2024
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Puri Net +1
“Ordered puri with kamala curry and tried masala Dosa. Puri was very soft and fluffy.”
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“Ordered puri with kamala curry and tried masala Dosa. Puri was very soft and fluffy.”December 2025
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Puttu Net +1
“I ordered for puttu, nadan chicken curry and kallappam with egg roast. The food is amazing and the most important part is the person Mr. Shijo Alan is a great person with the service.”
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“I ordered for puttu, nadan chicken curry and kallappam with egg roast. The food is amazing and the most important part is the person Mr. Shijo Alan is a great person with the service.”May 2026
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Puttu kadala Net +1
“We ordered Masala Dosa, Poori Sabji and Puttu Kadala and all of them were delicious.”
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“We ordered Masala Dosa, Poori Sabji and Puttu Kadala and all of them were delicious.”October 2025
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Sadya Net +1
“We arranged a Sadya for more than 50 members as a bulk order, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Every dish was fresh, authentic, well-prepared, and full of traditional flavor.”
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“We arranged a Sadya for more than 50 members as a bulk order, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Every dish was fresh, authentic, well-prepared, and full of traditional flavor.”May 2026
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Special beef Net +1
“We got the special beef because they ran out of the beef fry - but it was delicious”
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“We got the special beef because they ran out of the beef fry - but it was delicious”February 2026
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Special kerala meals Net +1
“I had their special Kerala meals with fish fry today.it was so homely feel.thnku fayiz bro for ur suggestion.defentely will comeback soon”
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“I had their special Kerala meals with fish fry today.it was so homely feel.thnku fayiz bro for ur suggestion.defentely will comeback soon”September 2025
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Wheat paratha Net +1
“The egg roast & wheat paratha were cooked the same way with freshness and generosity in their portion. Top notch work guys, keep it up!”
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“The egg roast & wheat paratha were cooked the same way with freshness and generosity in their portion. Top notch work guys, keep it up!”November 2023
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Naadan chai Net +2
“The tea feels like our Naadan chai😍.”
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“The tea feels like our Naadan chai😍.”May 2026
“The tea feels like our Naadan chai😍.”July 2024
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Lemon mint drink Net +1
“Also got the lemon mint drink which was amazing”
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“Also got the lemon mint drink which was amazing”February 2026
What to Avoid (8)
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Chicken biriyani Net −1
“Recently I placed bulk order for chicken biriyani, delivered around 7.30 pm, started to serve around 9.30 pm, unfortunately the food was not upto the mark, and its started to give foul smell insted of biriyani aroma...it was so disappointing my members and feel that I provided bad/rotten food when they are in hunger...”
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Critical review excerpts
“Recently I placed bulk order for chicken biriyani, delivered around 7.30 pm, started to serve around 9.30 pm, unfortunately the food was not upto the mark, and its started to give foul smell insted of biriyani aroma...it was so disappointing my members and feel that I provided bad/rotten food when they are in hunger...”April 2026
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Chicken porichath Net −1
“* chicken porichath - didn't smell masala flavour instead smelled oily wasn't able to eat”
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“* chicken porichath - didn't smell masala flavour instead smelled oily wasn't able to eat”February 2024
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Chilly chicken gravy Net −1
“Along with that ordered porotta, chilly chicken gravy and the days speciality duck roast. Duck roast was average but then the porotta was just below the normal standard. Was very crispy and not tasty. The chilli chicken was the disastrous dish among all. It just had few uncooked chicken pieces with few capsicums n onions floating in a can of oil!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Along with that ordered porotta, chilly chicken gravy and the days speciality duck roast. Duck roast was average but then the porotta was just below the normal standard. Was very crispy and not tasty. The chilli chicken was the disastrous dish among all. It just had few uncooked chicken pieces with few capsicums n onions floating in a can of oil!”November 2024
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Kalappam Net −1
“* kalappam - not upto the mark”
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“* kalappam - not upto the mark”February 2024
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Kappa puzhuku Net −1
“When we asked them why like this they said sorry and replaced with kappa puzhuku n meen curry again which was just below average!!”
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“When we asked them why like this they said sorry and replaced with kappa puzhuku n meen curry again which was just below average!!”November 2024
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Meen curry Net −1
“When we asked them why like this they said sorry and replaced with kappa puzhuku n meen curry again which was just below average!!”
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“When we asked them why like this they said sorry and replaced with kappa puzhuku n meen curry again which was just below average!!”November 2024
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Mutton soup Net −1
“* mutton soup was okeyish and didn't felt that nadan”
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“* mutton soup was okeyish and didn't felt that nadan”February 2024
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Porotta and beef fry Net −1
“I also bought Porotta and beef fry. I don’t like it. It was very dry.”
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“I also bought Porotta and beef fry. I don’t like it. It was very dry.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Evening. Ask for Chatty Choru after 6:00 PM, when one review says the recently launched dish becomes available.
Order Beef. For the restaurant’s most-mentioned pairing, try beef roast or beef fry with porotta; quality can vary by visit.
Plan Bulk Orders. For a large biriyani order, request the rice and masala separately; this was accommodated for a 20-plus-person delivery.
Check Availability. If dining later, confirm your preferred dishes first: one weekday visit at 9:30 PM found the restaurant crowded.
Try Chatti Choru. South Indian diners may want to ask about Chatti Choru, which a reviewer specifically recommends.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24B Al Doha St
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 12:30 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Dishes
One Hor Al Anz visit found the porotta and beef fry very dry, despite the restaurant’s popular pairing.
Background Music
The music may not suit everyone; one diner found it irritating during the meal.
Pricey Breakfast
A regular breakfast customer felt the prices were somewhat high, even while crediting the food quality.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
10 dirham
meals
“They have meals for 10 dirham”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Aaraamam Restaurant Hor Al Anz is a Kerala and South Indian dining spot where the clearest draw is traditional, homely food rather than elaborate presentation. Reviewers commonly return for beef roast or beef fry with porotta, Kerala meals with fish fry, and kappa biriyani. Breakfast is covered too: the ghee masala dosa is praised with its red and green chutneys.
There is useful variety across the day, including vegetarian choices such as masala dosa, poori sabji and puttu kadala. The restaurant has separate seating for families and individuals, and reviews describe a warm atmosphere with Malayalam music. Chatty Choru is a newer evening option listed as available from 6:00 PM.
Large orders are another strength in the reviews: a chicken dum biriyani order for more than 20 people arrived hot and on time, with rice and masala separated, pickles, raita, payasam and utensils included. Service is usually described as friendly, quick and attentive, but the experience is not perfectly consistent. One review found the porotta and beef fry very dry and the background music irritating, while another said breakfast prices felt somewhat high.
For delivery or group catering, the detailed positive experience is encouraging, but it is still sensible to confirm timing and dish availability before placing a large order.