Karak tea
Karak tea is repeatedly praised, with one reviewer calling it fresh-made and another describing it as lighter than Filli’s tea.
Koukh Al Shay | Hor Al Anz - Dubai
Hor Al Anz
Koukh Al Shay is a takeaway-style cafe in Hor Al Anz, known for karak tea, coffee and quick bites. Reviews especially point to the chili chicken paratha, fresh juice and car-friendly service near parking.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
486 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Chili paratha
The chili chicken paratha is a standout order, with reviewers also recommending the chicken-and-omelette version with karak.
Car service
You can order from your car and have items brought out while parked, making this convenient for a quick takeaway stop.
Coffee options
Cappuccino and fresh-milk coffee receive specific praise, including a reviewer who rated this branch’s cappuccino above other branches.
Fresh juice
Fresh juice is one of the more consistently named beverage highlights alongside the tea and paratha.
Parking access
A large parking area close to the cafe makes stopping easier, especially for takeaway customers staying in their cars.
Value
One reviewer describes the food variety as reasonably priced, while another specifically found the cappuccino worth its price.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order paratha. Try the chili chicken paratha; reviewers repeatedly identify it as a standout, including a chicken-and-omelette version.
Pair karak. Order the spicy chicken paratha roll with karak for the combination specifically recommended by a returning customer.
Use parking. Plan on a takeaway visit and use the nearby parking; staff may bring the order to your car.
Allow time. If ordering delivery, allow substantial extra time or consider pickup: reviewers report waits of 45 minutes, one hour and even two hours.
Check availability. Confirm tea availability before ordering, especially if you want mint tea or karak, as one branch review says both were unavailable.
Try Kashmiri. Kashmiri tea is a named alternative worth asking for; one review specifically recommends it.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Hor Al Anz East - Deira - Dubai
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 |
Popular Mentions
Mighty Zinger
One customer was especially enthusiastic about the mighty zinger, saying it felt restaurant-quality despite being a cafeteria item.
Kashmiri Tea
Kashmiri tea is a named drink that one reviewer directly recommends trying.
Common Concerns
Food freshness
Several reviews report food that smelled bad, seemed stale or caused illness, including a chicken dynamite sandwich followed by vomiting.
Delivery delays
Delivery complaints range from nearly an hour to around two hours, including a reported 45-minute breakfast delivery.
Rude responses
Some customers describe rude phone or counter interactions, including a call that was ended while an order was being taken.
Inconsistent availability
A reviewer was told both mint tea and karak were unavailable, while another said nighttime delivery was often refused.
Limited seating
This is mainly a car-oriented stop: one review says there are no proper cafe seats and only a few benches outside.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3 AED
cappuccino
“And I'm writing this as I'm taking it's sip, their cappuccino for 3 AED is totally worth it”Google review · January 2019
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The Bottom Line
Koukh Al Shay is a quick, takeaway-focused cafe in Hor Al Anz, with the strongest review trail around karak tea, coffee and paratha-based snacks. The chili chicken paratha is repeatedly singled out, while the spicy chicken paratha roll with karak is another well-liked pairing. Fresh juice, cappuccino and the mighty zinger also get individual mentions.
This is more of a car-stop than a sit-down cafe. Reviews describe a parking lot directly in front or nearby, with staff sometimes serving orders to customers in their cars. Seating is limited: one customer found no real indoor seats and only a few outdoor benches, so plan accordingly.
Kashmiri tea and cappuccino are named options, with customer-reported prices of AED 5 and AED 3 respectively in older reviews. The main caution is inconsistency. Some customers praise fresh food, professional staff and fast service, but others report bad-smelling or stale items, including a chicken dynamite sandwich that was followed by vomiting.
Delivery is the bigger practical risk, with reports of waits from 45 minutes to two hours and rude responses when customers chased orders. For a first visit, pickup with karak and the chili chicken paratha looks less frustrating than relying on delivery.