Mumbai Chinese
Reviews repeatedly describe the Indo-Chinese food as Mumbai-style, with familiar flavours for Mumbaikars and Punekars.
Apna Chulha Restaurant LLC
Hor Al Anz
Apna Chulha in Hor Al Anz serves self-described Desi Chinese, Pakistani Handis and Indian Mughlai food. Reviews make it especially interesting for Mumbai-style Chinese such as triple fried rice, alongside Kokni dishes and homestyle meals with generous portions.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
158 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Triple Rice
Triple fried rice is a repeat favourite, including from a customer ordering it almost every other day.
Kokni Food
Customers from Bombay and Maharashtra highlight the Kokni-style dishes as a reason to visit.
Generous Portions
One review says the portions can easily serve two people, while others found the quantity satisfying.
Affordable Meals
A customer reported a wada pav, halwa puri and roti together for 10 AED, calling the pricing economical.
Mess Service
The restaurant provides mess service, and one customer compared its quality and taste favourably with four alternatives.
Friendly Service
Reviews mention attentive, supportive staff and prompt delivery, including a helpful on-time delivery experience.
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Chinese. For the clearest match with the reviews, start with Mumbai-style Chinese; triple fried rice is a recurring favourite.
Share Portions. Consider sharing larger dishes: one review says the quantity can easily feed two people.
Order Direct. For savings, compare direct ordering or visiting with food-app pricing; one customer estimated apps could cost 20–25% more.
Avoid Peak. If you prefer a calmer visit, avoid busy periods: one customer found the restaurant super crowded.
Check Availability. Confirm substitutions before accepting a delivery order, especially when freshly baked bread or another item is unavailable.
Ask About Salt. If you are sensitive to salt, ask about seasoning in Chinese dishes, as one review specifically requested less salt.
Plan the visit
Practical details
38A St
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Dishes
Some orders were poor: crispy chicken was described as stone-like, while Chicken 65 arrived as a curry rather than dry and crispy.
Order Changes
A Smile app order was cancelled after the restaurant changed its proposed replacement for unavailable freshly baked bread.
Chinese Salt
One customer liked the selection but felt the Chinese dishes needed less salt.
Breakfast Cutoff
A review says the restaurant would not accommodate breakfast orders even with a few minutes left before the cutoff.
Family Setting
One customer enjoyed the food but felt the location was not well suited to family dining.
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The Bottom Line
Apna Chulha is a Hor Al Anz restaurant for diners chasing Mumbai-style Indo-Chinese food, with Pakistani and Indian dishes in the mix. The reviews point especially to triple fried rice, crispy chicken, Chicken Schezwan lollipop and Kokni-style food. Several customers say the flavours bring back Bombay or home, while one regular orders the triple fried rice almost every other day.
Portions are a strong practical draw: one reviewer said the food could easily serve two, and another found the chopper rice quantity satisfying. There is also mess service and positive feedback about timely delivery. Budget-conscious diners may note a reported 10 AED combination of wada pav, halwa puri and roti, though that is a customer-reported example rather than a current menu price.
The experience is not completely consistent. A recent order of crispy chicken and chicken lollipop was described as stone-like, another Chicken 65 arrived as curry rather than dry and crispy, and a hot-and-sour soup was called watery. Chinese seasoning may also run salty.
For delivery, confirm substitutions carefully: one Smile app order was cancelled after a replacement for unavailable freshly baked bread changed. The restaurant can get crowded, and one review found the setting less suitable for families.