Authentic Food
Customers describe the Ethiopian food as authentic, including one diner who said it tasted like their mother’s cooking.
Al Habasha Restaurant
Hor Al Anz
Al Habasha Restaurant is an Ethiopian restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known for traditional dishes served with injera and a warm, welcoming style of hospitality. Reviews highlight the shared Habasha platter, soft injera, Ethiopian coffee and flavours that some diners say remind them of home.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
922 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Soft Injera
The injera is praised for being soft with a slightly sour flavour that works well with the curries.
Fresh Meat
One review describes meat being cut fresh in the restaurant before going straight to the kitchen and table.
Helpful Service
First-time diners say the staff helped explain what to order and how to eat Ethiopian food.
Vegetarian Sharing
The vegetarian platter is described as shareable between two adults, making it a practical choice for a meat-free meal.
Clean Dining
Several diners mention cleanliness, with one first-time visitor specifically praising the restaurant’s cleanliness alongside its food and hospitality.
Coffee Finish
Ethiopian coffee is repeatedly recommended as a memorable way to finish the meal.
Family Friendly
One family review says the children enjoyed the food.
What to Eat at Al Habasha Restaurant 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 Al Habasha Restaurant, 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 Al Habasha Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Injera Net +2
“Hands down one of the best Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to! The flavors were authentic, the injera was perfectly soft, and the hospitality made the whole experience unforgettable.”
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Review excerpts
“Hands down one of the best Ethiopian restaurants I’ve been to! The flavors were authentic, the injera was perfectly soft, and the hospitality made the whole experience unforgettable.”July 2025
“The injera was soft and slightly sour, and it went well with the curries.”August 2025
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Agelgel Net +1
“And the food? Oh my goodness, the food! I especially loved the Agelgel it was bursting with flavor!”
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“And the food? Oh my goodness, the food! I especially loved the Agelgel it was bursting with flavor!”February 2025
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Yebeg awaze tibs Net +1
“We enjoyed the Yebeg Awaze Tibs and hats off to server Lama's warmth and friendliness which made the difference in the experience. Worth coming back!”
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“We enjoyed the Yebeg Awaze Tibs and hats off to server Lama's warmth and friendliness which made the difference in the experience. Worth coming back!”April 2026
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Ethiopian coffee Net +6
“Do not forget to have the Ethiopian coffee after your meal. It is simply mind blowing.”
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“Do not forget to have the Ethiopian coffee after your meal. It is simply mind blowing.”May 2025
“Authentic Ethiopian food. Great prices, nice portions, friendly staff, clean, food is absolutely delicious. If you have never tried Ethiopian food don't miss the opportunity to try this place. It's top notch. End your meal with some fresh fruit and authentic Ethiopian coffee. Gamechu is one of the servers and he will make you feel at home. The hospitality is amazing here. The best! Enjoy everyone.”October 2022
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Macchiato Net +1
“Very friendly staff and management, they make you feel like family friends, best place to relax, and most important, BEST MACCHIATO IN TOWN!!! Price are very very affordable...”
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“Very friendly staff and management, they make you feel like family friends, best place to relax, and most important, BEST MACCHIATO IN TOWN!!! Price are very very affordable...”April 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Injera. If Ethiopian food is new to you, start with injera and a platter; one first-timer found the soft, slightly sour bread paired well with curries.
Share Vegetarian. For a meat-free meal, consider the vegetarian platter: a reviewer said one platter comfortably served two adults.
Order Coffee. Leave time for Ethiopian coffee after the meal; several diners call it out specifically, and one says not to miss it.
Check Hours. Verify the opening hours before making a long trip, since one customer relied on a 24-hour listing and found the restaurant closed.
Allow Time. Build in extra time at lunch if ordering coffee, as one visit reported delays for both the food and especially the coffee.
Try Tibs. Yebeg Awaze Tibs is one dish specifically praised by a returning diner and is worth considering alongside a platter.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hor Al Anz East - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Hor Al Anz East - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Poor Upkeep
A returning diner found the ambience unpleasant and said the restaurant had not been well taken care of.
Price Concern
One review felt the food did not justify what it cost.
Hours Mismatch
A customer drove a long distance after seeing a 24-hour listing online, only to find the restaurant closed.
Slow Service
One lunch visit took longer than expected, particularly when waiting for the coffee.
Outdoor Seating
A lunchtime visitor wanted to sit outside but found the outdoor area was mostly occupied by bachelors.
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The Bottom Line
Al Habasha Restaurant in Hor Al Anz is a good place to explore Ethiopian food, whether you are returning for familiar home-style flavours or trying the cuisine for the first time. Reviews mention shared platters, injera, Yebeg Awaze Tibs, Agelgel and Ethiopian coffee, giving newcomers several clear starting points rather than leaving them to guess. The food is the main draw.
Diners describe the injera as soft and slightly sour, while the vegetarian platter can comfortably serve two adults. Meat-focused visitors have praised the fresh meat preparation, and one reviewer who had been away from Ethiopia for more than 20 years said the meal tasted genuine and familiar. Cleanliness, fresh salads and friendly hospitality also come up repeatedly.
Service is often warm and helpful, especially for first-timers who need guidance on what to order or how to eat the food. Still, the experience is not completely consistent: one returning customer found the ambience poorly maintained, another felt the food was overpriced, and a lunch visit took longer than expected, particularly for coffee. Check the opening hours before travelling, as one customer found the advertised 24-hour schedule inaccurate.
Families may appreciate that a reviewer said their children enjoyed the food.