Vegetarian Choice
A dependable local option for vegetarian meals, with reviewers returning for South Indian food over many years.
Annapoorna Restaurant LLC
Hor Al Anz
Annapoorna is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Hor Al Anz, with a strong South Indian focus. Reviews point to breakfast staples such as ghee roast and idly, plus chaat, filter coffee and a party hall for family celebrations—making it useful for a quick meal or a larger gathering.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
2,243 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Breakfast Staples
Reviews mention fresh, tasty ghee roast, idly, vada, rasam vada, poori bhaaji and ghee pongal, with flavourful chutneys.
Quick Service
Food was reported to arrive quickly even during peak hours, while staff managed the crowd well.
Family Events
The party hall has hosted family celebrations, including a birthday with good food and attentive event management.
Metro Access
The restaurant is within walking distance of Abu Baker Al Siddiqui Metro Station, which can be easier than driving.
Outdoor Seating
One reviewer enjoyed the slightly open space outside, describing it as a different atmosphere in Deira.
What to Eat at Annapoorna Restaurant LLC 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 Annapoorna Restaurant LLC, 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 Annapoorna Restaurant LLC, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Ghee roast Net +2
“I visit this restaurant for a breakfast and it was very normal quality but tasty also nod bad, and I like the service also but the price for one ghee roast took more then 13AED that was bit higher I feel..! Regular the ghee roast cost you less then 9 AED,”
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Review excerpts
“I visit this restaurant for a breakfast and it was very normal quality but tasty also nod bad, and I like the service also but the price for one ghee roast took more then 13AED that was bit higher I feel..! Regular the ghee roast cost you less then 9 AED,”May 2026
“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”January 2023
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Idly Net +2
“Old gem of diera murraqabat muteena border vegetarian restaurant which has been like this for ages , the prices have increased a bit food is same old type ordered Sada dosa and separately idli vada it was good finished with a filter coffee”
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“Old gem of diera murraqabat muteena border vegetarian restaurant which has been like this for ages , the prices have increased a bit food is same old type ordered Sada dosa and separately idli vada it was good finished with a filter coffee”August 2022
“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”January 2023
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Vada Net +2
“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”
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“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”January 2023
“Old gem of diera murraqabat muteena border vegetarian restaurant which has been like this for ages , the prices have increased a bit food is same old type ordered Sada dosa and separately idli vada it was good finished with a filter coffee”August 2022
Honorable mentions (16)
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Chinese thali Net +1
“For those willing to try, I recommend the Mix Veg Kuthu Parotta and Chinese Thali.”
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“For those willing to try, I recommend the Mix Veg Kuthu Parotta and Chinese Thali.”May 2024
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Fermented rice Net +1
“Must try fermented rice if you visit afternoon times.”
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“Must try fermented rice if you visit afternoon times.”May 2023
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Ghee pongal Net +1
“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”
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“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”January 2023
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Masala cheese dosa Net +1
“Overall The Food Is Good Ordered Masala Cheese Dosa, Pani Poori , Sev Puri ,cholay Bhatoray & Roasted Papad and Masala Papad which waiter Forgot to Bring and After having All He Bring Papad which we had but was not worth the price they charging”
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“Overall The Food Is Good Ordered Masala Cheese Dosa, Pani Poori , Sev Puri ,cholay Bhatoray & Roasted Papad and Masala Papad which waiter Forgot to Bring and After having All He Bring Papad which we had but was not worth the price they charging”May 2025
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Mix veg kuthu parotta Net +1
“For those willing to try, I recommend the Mix Veg Kuthu Parotta and Chinese Thali.”
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“For those willing to try, I recommend the Mix Veg Kuthu Parotta and Chinese Thali.”May 2024
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Mutton biryani Net +1
“The mutton biryani was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and truly satisfying. The portion size was generous, and the taste exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic and delicious biryani.”
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“The mutton biryani was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and truly satisfying. The portion size was generous, and the taste exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic and delicious biryani.”November 2025
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North indian combo Net +1
“North Indian Combo consist of 2 vegetables, 2 chapati, rice, salad, rayta and desert in 17AED (~350₹). Taste is a little bit south Indian but neat and clean place.”
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“North Indian Combo consist of 2 vegetables, 2 chapati, rice, salad, rayta and desert in 17AED (~350₹). Taste is a little bit south Indian but neat and clean place.”February 2021
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Podi thattu idli Net +1
“Always consistently good food here. Love their podi thattu idli. Service could be better in terms of friendliness.”
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“Always consistently good food here. Love their podi thattu idli. Service could be better in terms of friendliness.”January 2024
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Pongal vada Net +1
“I had delicious pongal vada followed by filter coffee.”
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“I had delicious pongal vada followed by filter coffee.”August 2025
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Poori bhaaji Net +1
“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”
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“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”January 2023
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Rasam vada Net +1
“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”
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“We tried their Ghee roast, Idly, Vada, Rasam Vada, Poori Bhaaji and Ghee Pongal. Everything ordered was tasty and fresh.”January 2023
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Sada dosa Net +1
“Old gem of diera murraqabat muteena border vegetarian restaurant which has been like this for ages , the prices have increased a bit food is same old type ordered Sada dosa and separately idli vada it was good finished with a filter coffee”
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Review excerpts
“Old gem of diera murraqabat muteena border vegetarian restaurant which has been like this for ages , the prices have increased a bit food is same old type ordered Sada dosa and separately idli vada it was good finished with a filter coffee”August 2022
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Sambar Net +1
“The food is brilliant to say the least. The dosas are yummy, the sambar is love, and the chutneys (coconut and tomato) are little nuggets of happiness.”
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“The food is brilliant to say the least. The dosas are yummy, the sambar is love, and the chutneys (coconut and tomato) are little nuggets of happiness.”August 2019
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South indian thali Net +1
“Typical South Indian thali tastes good. And only option available in deira to eat South Indian meals.”
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“Typical South Indian thali tastes good. And only option available in deira to eat South Indian meals.”January 2021
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Briyani Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Malabari food is famous here. Average briyani”
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Mix veg Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“+ Mix veg was ok.”
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Filter coffee Net +2
“I had delicious pongal vada followed by filter coffee.”
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“I had delicious pongal vada followed by filter coffee.”August 2025
“We finished with a Masala Tea and Filter coffee... One of the best filter coffees tasted.”January 2023
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Masal chai Net +1
“Great Indian restaurant at very affordable price! Their masal chai the best.”
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“Great Indian restaurant at very affordable price! Their masal chai the best.”May 2022
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Masala tea Net +1
“We finished with a Masala Tea and Filter coffee... One of the best filter coffees tasted.”
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“We finished with a Masala Tea and Filter coffee... One of the best filter coffees tasted.”January 2023
What to Avoid (7)
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Masala papad Net −1
“Overall The Food Is Good Ordered Masala Cheese Dosa, Pani Poori , Sev Puri ,cholay Bhatoray & Roasted Papad and Masala Papad which waiter Forgot to Bring and After having All He Bring Papad which we had but was not worth the price they charging”
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Critical review excerpts
“Overall The Food Is Good Ordered Masala Cheese Dosa, Pani Poori , Sev Puri ,cholay Bhatoray & Roasted Papad and Masala Papad which waiter Forgot to Bring and After having All He Bring Papad which we had but was not worth the price they charging”May 2025
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Mini breakfast Net −1
“The famous Mini breakfast broke the mood of the new year. Today's mini breakfast contains... Cold & hard Idly Dried Pongal served bread sweet instead of tasty kesari in the morning.. pathetic Rasam like Sambar totally disappointed”
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“The famous Mini breakfast broke the mood of the new year. Today's mini breakfast contains... Cold & hard Idly Dried Pongal served bread sweet instead of tasty kesari in the morning.. pathetic Rasam like Sambar totally disappointed”January 2026
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Mysor masala dosa Net −1
“I don’t want to give any Star..it’s too Disappointment I asked mysor masala dosa and they served me something else I called and ask what’s it the guy he’s saying if you want eat otherwise no problem I will take it..I didn’t Finish my food They give me bill ..”
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Critical review excerpts
“I don’t want to give any Star..it’s too Disappointment I asked mysor masala dosa and they served me something else I called and ask what’s it the guy he’s saying if you want eat otherwise no problem I will take it..I didn’t Finish my food They give me bill ..”May 2026
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Paneer tikka masala Net −1
“- Paneer Tikka masala was sweet, so a turn off.”
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Critical review excerpts
“- Paneer Tikka masala was sweet, so a turn off.”July 2019
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Roasted papad Net −1
“Overall The Food Is Good Ordered Masala Cheese Dosa, Pani Poori , Sev Puri ,cholay Bhatoray & Roasted Papad and Masala Papad which waiter Forgot to Bring and After having All He Bring Papad which we had but was not worth the price they charging”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Overall The Food Is Good Ordered Masala Cheese Dosa, Pani Poori , Sev Puri ,cholay Bhatoray & Roasted Papad and Masala Papad which waiter Forgot to Bring and After having All He Bring Papad which we had but was not worth the price they charging”May 2025
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Vada sambar Net −1
“Ordered for a single vada sambar and a my all time favorite filter coffee. Vada Sambar was ok and not so great . Temperature could have been better .”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered for a single vada sambar and a my all time favorite filter coffee. Vada Sambar was ok and not so great . Temperature could have been better .”November 2021
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Veg fried rice Net −1
“The food taste was below average, particularly the veg fried rice that came with non-boiled frozen vegetables. The lack of freshness and flavor in the vegetables was quite disappointing.”
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“The food taste was below average, particularly the veg fried rice that came with non-boiled frozen vegetables. The lack of freshness and flavor in the vegetables was quite disappointing.”May 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Tea Price. Before sitting inside with tea, confirm the seating-based price: one review says it was 2 AED outside and 4 AED inside.
Use Metro. Consider the metro for a smoother visit, as one reviewer found parking difficult and specifically recommended commuting by metro.
Ask For Chutney. If the initial chutney serving is too small, ask for more; a reviewer said staff would provide additional portions on request.
Ask About Hall. For a birthday or family gathering, ask about the party hall when arranging your visit rather than assuming regular dining seating will suit the event.
Try Podi Idli. Podi thattu idli is a long-standing favourite mentioned by a repeat customer, making it a useful breakfast starting point.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Abu Baker Al Siddique St
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order Accuracy
One customer ordered Mysore masala dosa but received something else and felt the response from staff was dismissive.
Price Clarity
Tea pricing differed by seating location, but one customer said the outside-versus-inside condition was not explained before ordering.
Inconsistent Breakfast
A usually positive customer reported cold, hard idly and dried pongal during one New Year breakfast visit.
Small Chutneys
A long-time customer found the chutney portions too small and said one extra serving still was not enough.
Hygiene Allegation
One review alleged an insect was found in a masala dosa and said the complaint was not handled satisfactorily.
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The Bottom Line
Annapoorna is a vegetarian Indian restaurant in Hor Al Anz where South Indian breakfast is the main draw. You can come for ghee roast, idly, vada or pongal, then finish with filter coffee. Chaats, North Indian meals and family dining are also mentioned, and the party hall has been used for birthday celebrations.
The strongest reviews describe tasty, fresh food, quick service during busy periods and staff who manage family gatherings well. Podi thattu idli, pongal vada and filter coffee each receive specific praise. A live chaat counter has also been arranged for a corporate event, with customers noting an organised setup and fresh food.
Quality is not completely consistent. One breakfast visit produced cold idly and dried pongal, while other diners complained about small chutney portions, incorrect dosa orders and slow or inattentive service. A serious hygiene allegation also appears in the reviews, so it is worth checking your order before eating.
Parking advice conflicts: one reviewer found free parking near United Hypermarket, while another found parking difficult. Abu Baker Al Siddiqui Metro Station is described as walkable, making the metro a practical fallback. Confirm tea pricing before sitting inside, since one customer reported different prices by seating location.