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Vadivelu

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Indian
151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(1109 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

INDIAN WITH ATTITUDE!

No 14 page menus where choosing is a challenge and whatever you choose tastes the same.

We are also not “Asian fusion”, we’re not fusing anything together.

We are just us. Authentically South Africanly Indian, if there is such a thing.

We are doing whatever we want to do, our take on recipes passed on from ancestors who arrived in South Africa as indentured labourers 150 years ago. Recipes adapted from a Tamil heritage with wonderful creativity applied to different available local spices.

Our name, Vadivelu, the name of co-owner Jason’s late father, is a nod to this ancestry.

Our menu is short*, interesting, changing and delicious. It’s Indian for sure, but with attitude.

Truth is we don’t speak much Tamil or Hindi, so our menu speaks English. It’s just easier for everyone, we know what we’re cooking and you know what you’re eating.

*OK, we’re trying to make it short, but it would be a crime to restrict you from Chef Jai’s imagination

Reviews (1109)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Trish E. Dined: 1 day ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jan 25
    Great night

  • raphael s. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 21 Jan 25
    Wonderful Restaurant meals and ambience are the best!!!

  • Emma S. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sarina Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jan 25
    Jason your food is delicious. Service great. All on all we will visit soon.

    Vadivelu responded on Sat 18 Jan 25:
    Thank you Sarina, hope to see you again soon!

  • Sastri G. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 0.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 18 Jan 25
    Overall a very good dining experience. They should offer starter platters for larger groups.

    Vadivelu responded on Sat 18 Jan 25:
    Thanks for the feedback Sastri, will discuss your platter suggestion with the team

  • Herman H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 17 Jan 25
    Excellent restaurant in all aspects

    Vadivelu responded on Fri 17 Jan 25:
    Great feedback, thanks Herman!

  • Erik v. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 16 Jan 25
    This is a 9.9 / 10 restaurant that got everything right. Good great and not over complicated. Service as good as you going to get. The missing 0.1 - need a slightly bigger wine list

  • Helen C. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 15 Jan 25
    Delicious food at reasonable prices. The staff were also very attentive.

  • Dean V. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jan 25
    Excellent food, great location, really cool decor and vibe that would not be out of place on a Maldivian beach. Amazing service from the two ladies who served us.

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  • Monday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED