Low prices
Reviews describe it as one of Dubai’s cheapest South Indian options, with filling everyday meals at unusually low prices.
VegMe Restaurant - Hor Al Anz
Hor Al Anz
VegMe is a budget-friendly vegetarian restaurant in Hor Al Anz, known for simple South Indian and Tamil-style meals. Dosa, vada, filter coffee and low-cost daily meals make it a practical stop when value matters more than polished ambience.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
563 ratings
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The Good Stuff
South Indian
Dosa, idli, vada, poori bhaji and Tamil-style meals are the core draw, with several reviews praising the taste and homely feel.
Quick service
Several diners report prompt service, including a veg biryani arriving within a minute and meals served quickly across breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Friendly staff
Many reviews mention polite, attentive service, including staff who clear tables and respond promptly during regular visits.
Metro nearby
The restaurant is reported to be very close to Abu Hail Metro Station, which is useful for a quick meal without a car.
Clean setting
Multiple diners describe the restaurant as clean and hygienic, though the room can still feel busy and basic.
What to Eat at VegMe Restaurant - Hor Al Anz 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 VegMe Restaurant - Hor Al Anz, 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 VegMe Restaurant - Hor Al Anz, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 9
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Vada Net +1
“Amazing South Indian food at Vegme, especially the dosa and vada with authentic filter coffee. Great taste, good quality, and very affordable prices. Highly recommended!”
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Review excerpts
“Amazing South Indian food at Vegme, especially the dosa and vada with authentic filter coffee. Great taste, good quality, and very affordable prices. Highly recommended!”January 2026
“The restaurant offers simple South Indian and Tamil-style dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and meals at very affordable prices, making it a go-to place for daily dining.”March 2026
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Dosa Net +1
“The restaurant offers simple South Indian and Tamil-style dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and meals at very affordable prices, making it a go-to place for daily dining.”
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“The restaurant offers simple South Indian and Tamil-style dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and meals at very affordable prices, making it a go-to place for daily dining.”March 2026
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Ghee masala dosa Net +1
“The food is incredibly authentic, flavorful, and reminds me of my college days—especially the ghee masala dosa, which took me right back to those simple, happy times.”
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“The food is incredibly authentic, flavorful, and reminds me of my college days—especially the ghee masala dosa, which took me right back to those simple, happy times.”January 2025
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Idli Net +1
“The restaurant offers simple South Indian and Tamil-style dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and meals at very affordable prices, making it a go-to place for daily dining.”
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Review excerpts
“The restaurant offers simple South Indian and Tamil-style dishes like dosa, idli, vada, and meals at very affordable prices, making it a go-to place for daily dining.”March 2026
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Masala dosa Net +1
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”
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Review excerpts
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”November 2024
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Tamil meals Net +1
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”
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Review excerpts
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”November 2024
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Veg pulao Net +1
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”November 2024
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Poori bhaji Net 0
Mixed feedback
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”
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Review excerpts
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”November 2024
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Ghee roast Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“That said, the quantity was a bit less for the price—I had to order two ghee roasts to feel satisfied 🙃. Oh well!”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 2
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Samovar tea Net +1
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”
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Review excerpts
“My most favorite items in their menu * Masala Dosa (4AED) *Samovar Tea (1AED) *Poori baji ( 3 AED) *Tamil Meals ( 5AED) *Veg pulao (6AED)”November 2024
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Tea Net +1
“This is the best veg restaurant! The quality of food is excellent, and the taste is really good. the items were superb, and the tea was also amazing. They provide good service, and the rates are very cheap. The food is not too oily like in many other restaurants. Highly recommended for veg food lovers!”
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Review excerpts
“This is the best veg restaurant! The quality of food is excellent, and the taste is really good. the items were superb, and the tea was also amazing. They provide good service, and the rates are very cheap. The food is not too oily like in many other restaurants. Highly recommended for veg food lovers!”August 2025
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Buzibelabaath Net −1
“This time for LUNCH & Once again delicious food and awesome dishes also the prices are affordable except Buzibelabaath Mr Vijay, Mr Koushik and the lady cashier are soo kind and care”
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Critical review excerpts
“This time for LUNCH & Once again delicious food and awesome dishes also the prices are affordable except Buzibelabaath Mr Vijay, Mr Koushik and the lady cashier are soo kind and care”April 2025
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Paisam Net −1
“only 2 person manage to serve need improvement in staff , no fast service and Paisam not taste good and rice I doubt there is more soda is used .”
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Critical review excerpts
“only 2 person manage to serve need improvement in staff , no fast service and Paisam not taste good and rice I doubt there is more soda is used .”November 2024
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Veg biriyani Net −1
“I visit this from day 1 , I like the veg biryani first day and but from 2 Nd day taste changed and my experience with waiters is bad .”
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Critical review excerpts
“I visit this from day 1 , I like the veg biryani first day and but from 2 Nd day taste changed and my experience with waiters is bad .”November 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Go outside evening rush if you want a calmer meal; reviews say peak hours can mean crowds and waiting.
Check freshness. Check that chutney and breakfast sides are fresh before eating, given a review reporting spoiled coconut chutney, poori bhaji and vada.
Plan parking. If driving, allow for RTA paid parking; one reviewer says it is free on Sundays and public holidays.
Expect basics. Choose VegMe for inexpensive everyday food rather than a polished outing: a review describes the ambience as basic and not premium.
Check portions. If you have a larger appetite, consider ordering more than one item, as some diners found individual portions small.
Ask about extras. If you want extra sambar with dosa, ask before ordering; one customer said the request was not fulfilled.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Salah El Din St - Al Yasmeen Building - 39th St - Abu Hail 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 – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Food quality
One diner reported spoiled coconut chutney, followed by earlier complaints about spoiled poori bhaji and vada.
Crowded evenings
Peak periods, especially evenings, can bring crowds and waiting, while another review describes the ambience as rushed.
Inconsistent service
Service feedback is mixed: one diner waited 30 minutes for poori bhaji that never arrived, despite a nearby table being served first.
Small portions
Some customers found portions too small, with one saying they needed two portions and another ordering two ghee roasts to feel full.
Basic amenities
A review reports no menu, no tissues and no microwave for reheating; another specifically asked for tissue boxes on tables.
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The Bottom Line
VegMe in Hor Al Anz is aimed at straightforward, low-cost vegetarian eating rather than a leisurely restaurant experience. You can come for dosa, idli, vada, poori bhaji, Tamil-style meals or veg biryani, with South Indian breakfast and daily meals drawing the most attention. Several diners describe the food as tasty, fresh and filling for the money, though the taste is not always exceptional.
The prices are the headline. One review lists masala dosa at AED 4, samovar tea at AED 1, poori bhaji at AED 3, Tamil meals at AED 5 and veg pulao at AED 6. Another reports breakfast from AED 2 and lunch meals from AED 5.
That makes it useful for nearby residents, bachelors and anyone wanting an inexpensive regular meal. It is also close to Abu Hail Metro Station. Expect a clean but basic setting, with plenty of seating according to one review, although evenings can be crowded.
Service feedback ranges from quick and courteous to a 30-minute wait for poori bhaji that never arrived. There is also a specific complaint about spoiled chutney and earlier spoiled breakfast items, so checking freshness is sensible. If driving, RTA parking is reportedly free on Sundays and public holidays.