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The Happy Uncles

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Fine Dining
Location Pointer 100 R102, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.8
(557 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Serves Halaal
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50

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A humble group of chefs that know their way around ingredients and flavors.

Gourmet Guide™ Description

The first fully Halaal fine dining restaurant in South Africa was a happy accident. Originally a food production facility, it evolved into a small, intimate restaurant that draws a variety of diners to this unlikely site on busy Voortrekker Road in industrial Salt River.

Service during your four-, six- or eight-course lunch or dinner is attentive and hands-on with a touch of theatre. After an innovative amuse bouche you’ll be captivated by the small seasonal, foraged tart that belies many ingredients like asparagus, edamame beans, sugar snap peas, salted plum, atchar, edible flowers, freshly smoked broccolini and an avocado and pea mousse. Every course is coupled with an aromatic tea–this course is paired with peach jasmine oolong. Chef Anwar Abdullatief has created an unforgettable vetkoek served on a cauliflower custard and mixed herb crumb with a savoury fig and plum chutney. Its companion? Caramel blue spicy tea.

Chef Anwar and his talented team change the menu every two months, with every dish inspired by nature and designed around their space, team, and operation. They focus on humble ingredients, bringing them together to craft works of art with flavours that truly resonate.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 02h00
  • Saturday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (557)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.8
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Faheema S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 06 Jan 26
    This was our first fine-dining experience, and we truly enjoyed it. The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, and the service made us feel comfortable throughout the afternoon. Each course was thoughtfully presented, and the pacing of the meal allowed us to fully appreciate the experience. It was a memorable introduction to fine dining, and we will definitely be returning to try the 9-course menu.

  • Fathima J. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Shakeela B. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    We had the 9 course meal, Possibly the most delicious meal I've had in my life. Difficult to pick a favourite but the bread course and the chowder stands out, The timing between courses was a bit too long and could be shorter, but once we asked the waiting time was less. Will definitely be back

  • Shabbeer J. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 04 Jan 26
    The food was magical and I was left speechless after each course. Truly a great experience

  • Ameer K. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 02 Jan 26
    Great food and service.

  • Umar A. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Dec 25
    Exception meal and experience, would definitely come back again. The chefs and wider team’s dedication to craft shines through when dining which is amazing to observe. As for the food itself, wow. Originality, combination of flavours and theming take the user through a one of a kind journey.

  • Ashraf B. Dined: 1 week ago
    1.3
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Dec 25
    Too long of a wait in between courses. Food was below average.

  • Nadeem P. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 27 Dec 25
    This is most definitely the only unique halal fine dining experience in Cape Town. The flavours in the food can't be described and must be experienced. I highly recommend to try this food experience.

  • Romy D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 25 Dec 25
    Exceptional food created by a very talented chef.

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