Aamras Thali
The Aamras Thali is repeatedly described as fresh, rich and filling, with unlimited servings mentioned in one review.
BEHTAREEN ZAIQA RESTAURANT
Hor Al Anz
Behtareen Zaiqa Restaurant in Hor Al Anz serves Indian food with a strong Hyderabadi and street-food focus. Reviews point to the Aamras Thali and authentic pani puri as standout reasons to visit, with plenty of affordable thali and chaat options for a casual meal.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
832 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Authentic Flavours
Hyderabadi dishes such as mutton dum biryani, chicken biryani and talawa gosh receive strong praise for their traditional flavour.
Pani Puri
The pani puri is served in an authentic style, and one reviewer highlights weekday evening unlimited servings.
Low Prices
Several reviews describe the thalis and chaats as affordable, including a North Indian thali priced below AED 20.
Friendly Service
Customers consistently mention welcoming, attentive service, with staff helping diners choose what to try.
Event Catering
The restaurant has hosted party meals with live chaat and dessert counters, including a baby shower lunch.
Fresh Chaats
The chaat menu includes affordable individual options, with one review noting every item was under AED 10.
Dessert Picks
Jalebi with rabdi and ras malai are especially well regarded, with ras malai called the best item in one visit.
What to Eat at BEHTAREEN ZAIQA 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 BEHTAREEN ZAIQA 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 BEHTAREEN ZAIQA RESTAURANT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Aamras thali Net +6
“We tried their limited Aamras Thali and it was absolutely delicious and worth every bit!”
Positive 6Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried their limited Aamras Thali and it was absolutely delicious and worth every bit!”June 2026
“Had a wonderful experience at The Amras Thali.The thali was delicious, fresh, The aamras was rich, creamy, and absolutely the highlight of the meal, paired perfectly with hot, fluffy puris.”July 2026
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Aamras puri Net +3
“Their Aamras Puri and Aamras Thali were absolutely worth trying — especially at such affordable prices!”
Positive 3Negative 0
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“Their Aamras Puri and Aamras Thali were absolutely worth trying — especially at such affordable prices!”August 2026
“Went for lunch and ordered the Aam Ras Thali and Aam Ras Poori. The food was absolutely delicious, with a wonderful and mouthwatering taste.”June 2026
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Mango falooda Net +2
“5.MANGO FALOODA: 15 AED (5/5)”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“5.MANGO FALOODA: 15 AED (5/5)”June 2022
“2) Mango Falooda - AED 15.50/- which was vey good.”July 2022
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Mango kulfi Net +2
“3) Mango Kulfi - AED 8.50/- which is a must try item.”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“3) Mango Kulfi - AED 8.50/- which is a must try item.”July 2022
“4.MANGO KULFI: 8 AED (5/5) A must try for sure 💯”June 2022
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Mango phirni Net +2
“🎉Gulab Jamun/Mango Phirni 5/5”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🎉Gulab Jamun/Mango Phirni 5/5”June 2022
“💠PANI PURI (4) 💠PAKODA 💠PUNJABI SAMOSA (4) 💠CHICKEN SLIDER (1) 💠CHICKEN SANDWICH (1) 💠MANGO PHIRNI (1) 💠MOTICHOOR LADDOO CHEESECAKE (1) 💠TEA (2) ✅Everything tasted so fresh and yummy.Highly recommend it 😍 ✅This is served between 3.00 pm - 7.00 pm 📍My favorites were Chana chaat,pakodas and mango phirni (drool worthy😋🤤)”March 2022
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Pani puri Net +2
“If you are a fan of North indian food, then this place is a must try. Absolutely loved the food served to me, especially the pani puri, jilebi and the biriyani. Must visit place”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“If you are a fan of North indian food, then this place is a must try. Absolutely loved the food served to me, especially the pani puri, jilebi and the biriyani. Must visit place”January 2022
“Make sure to have the chat , pani puri the authentic way...its one of the best i had in Dubai to date, especially the option of unlimited pani puri during weekdays in the evenings..also loved the lip-smacking dahi puri ....”February 2024
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Ras malai Net +2
“Ras Malai was the best, first day we ordered 2, second time we ordered 6 just for 2 person.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ras Malai was the best, first day we ordered 2, second time we ordered 6 just for 2 person.”December 2022
“We ordered their Chai Thali and Kathi roll along with ras malai which turned out very authentic, tasty and mouth watering.”January 2023
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Shev puri Net +2
“Food is tasty enough. Their golas... And shev puri are definitely a must try..”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food is tasty enough. Their golas... And shev puri are definitely a must try..”July 2024
“The sev puri was also fine.”May 2022
Honorable mentions (8)
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Aam panna Net +1
“The Aam Panna was so refreshing.”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“The Aam Panna was so refreshing.”August 2022
“1.AAM PANNA: 12 AED (5/5) A must try.. especially now that it’s summer season ! 💯 (Get AAM PANNA for FREE by showing my Instagram reel & doing a minimum order of 30 AED)”June 2022
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Vada pav Net +1
“I have tried all veg dishes including chart platter and everything was delicious but I enjoyed vada pav among all..”
Positive 2Negative 1
Review excerpts
“I have tried all veg dishes including chart platter and everything was delicious but I enjoyed vada pav among all..”July 2022
“4. Vada Pav - classic Mumbai street food with soft buns and spiced potato filling.”October 2024
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Chicken malai tikka Net +1
“Chicken Malai Tikka - 8/10”
Positive 1Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“Chicken Malai Tikka - 8/10”April 2022
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Dahi puri Net +1
“Make sure to have the chat , pani puri the authentic way...its one of the best i had in Dubai to date, especially the option of unlimited pani puri during weekdays in the evenings..also loved the lip-smacking dahi puri ....”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Make sure to have the chat , pani puri the authentic way...its one of the best i had in Dubai to date, especially the option of unlimited pani puri during weekdays in the evenings..also loved the lip-smacking dahi puri ....”February 2024
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Hyderabadi mutton dum biryani Net +1
“Had their Chai thali and Hyderabadi mutton dum biryani and the food was awesome. Chai thali was enough for an adult and biriyani's quantity was also very good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“Had their Chai thali and Hyderabadi mutton dum biryani and the food was awesome. Chai thali was enough for an adult and biriyani's quantity was also very good.”January 2023
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Masala puri Net +1
“1. Masala Puri - spicy and tangy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“1. Masala Puri - spicy and tangy.”October 2024
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Pacific blue Net +1
“🔯 Pacific Blue/Virgin Mojito Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All drinks served were very tasty and perfect way to end the dinner”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“🔯 Pacific Blue/Virgin Mojito Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All drinks served were very tasty and perfect way to end the dinner”February 2022
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Rabdi jalebi Net +1
“🔯 Jalebi with Rabdi Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot hot jalebi with cold rabid was lip-smacking.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“🔯 Jalebi with Rabdi Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot hot jalebi with cold rabid was lip-smacking.”February 2022
Drinks 1
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Chai thali Net +7
“Their chai thali is really unique and tasty.”
Positive 7Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Their chai thali is really unique and tasty.”February 2023
“We ordered their fav Chai thali which is great and Hyderabadi biryani which was amazing.”November 2022
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Kaathi roll Net −1
“The kaathi roll and pizza were okay, not the tastiest.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The kaathi roll and pizza were okay, not the tastiest.”May 2022
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Mutton dum biryani Net −1
“We tried chai thali, lamb roghan josh and mutton dum biryani. Jalebi with rabri for dessert. Overall presentation of the food is good.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We tried chai thali, lamb roghan josh and mutton dum biryani. Jalebi with rabri for dessert. Overall presentation of the food is good.”February 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Pani Puri. Ask about weekday evening unlimited pani puri if you want the restaurant’s most distinctive chaat experience.
Check Aamras. If visiting during mango season, ask whether the limited Aamras Thali is available before ordering.
Plan Parking. Allow extra time to park; a paid parking option opposite the restaurant was mentioned by one reviewer.
Share Platters. The AED 49 chaat thali can be substantial: one reviewer found it too much for two people and shared it across four.
Order Directly. If a delivery app keeps marking items unavailable, consider checking availability with the restaurant before relying on the order.
Mind The Spice. If you prefer milder food, mention it when ordering; one customer found the samosas and ragda chaat overly spicy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
5 42 St
Hor Al Anz - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small Seating
The restaurant is described as small, with one customer finding the closed space congested and another suggesting more comfortable seating.
Parking Difficulty
Parking close to the restaurant can be difficult, although paid parking opposite was mentioned as an alternative.
Order Issues
One customer reported that a delivery application repeatedly rejected orders by marking requested items unavailable.
Inconsistent Dishes
Some items receive weaker feedback: chicken malai tikka was called average, while vada pav was criticised for chewy batter and bread.
Long Wait
A samosa and ragda chaat order took around 40 minutes to arrive, despite an apology from staff.
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The Bottom Line
Behtareen Zaiqa Restaurant in Hor Al Anz is a compact Indian restaurant known for Hyderabadi dishes, thalis and street chaat. The Aamras Thali is the current standout in recent reviews: customers describe the mango pulp as rich and creamy, the food as fresh, and the portions as satisfying. Aamras Puri is another budget-friendly choice.
For a broader meal, reviews recommend Hyderabadi chicken or mutton dum biryani, while pani puri, dahi puri, samosas and jalebi with rabdi cover the snack and dessert side. The weekday evening unlimited pani puri offer is worth checking if you are visiting mainly for chaat. Chai thali is another recurring low-cost favourite.
Service is a clear strength. Diners describe the staff as friendly and attentive, and the restaurant has handled group meals with live chaat and dessert counters. It can work for families, though the room is small and one review found the closed seating area congested; there is no dedicated family seating area, although partitions may be available.
Parking is the main practical drawback, particularly close to the restaurant, so allow time or look for paid parking nearby. Food is not entirely consistent: one review reported a 40-minute wait, while others found certain dishes, including vada pav and chicken malai tikka, disappointing. Delivery-app availability has also been an issue for at least one customer.