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The Happy Uncles

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Fine Dining
100 Voortrekker Rd, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
(422 reviews)
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Attributes

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

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.

Reviews (422)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Minaaz A. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Dec 24
    I had my first fine dining experience at the Happy Uncle for my anniversary and my husband and I both had a spectacular experience. The service and food were excellent and the staff also made the effort of engaging in further questions about the meals and how they're prepared.

  • Ishaam S. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 20 Dec 24
    My wife and I dined last at The Happy Uncles back in Dec 2022. We are very please to see the growth in premise and refinement of the dishes. We have promised ourselves to make your dining a regular experience throughout the year. Thank you for the cherished memories.

  • Ziyaad T. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • David A. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 18 Dec 24
    Wonderful experience

  • Zaid G. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Dexter O. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Dec 24
    I rarely leave reviews after dining out, but this one was special. The Happy Uncles are who they think they are. Every course was magnificent, from the starter to dessert. I found myself enjoying things I would never have even considered trying. If I lived in Cape Town, I might be here every week. A special mention goes out to Emilia who brought out most of my courses. She made the experience that much more special with her vibrant personality. Thank you. I highly recommend eating here! You won't regret it.

  • Hoosain C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 09 Dec 24
    The food was amazing as always! Big kudos to Chef Anwar and his Team!

  • Dawood d. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Dec 24
    Excellent food, excellent service! Really high quality food preparation, lovely diversity of flavours within the course and high-quality, fresh food by a high quality chef. Went for an early lunch at midday, perhaps not the best time with trucks delivering products at the same time, but looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere over the dinner service soon. Ausgezeichnetes Essen, ausgezeichnete Servicemitarbeiter! Wirklich hochwertige Zubereitung von Speisen, schöne Vielfalt an Speisen im Menü und hochwertige, frische Lebensmittel von einem hochwertigen Koch. Waren zu einem frühen Mittagessen um die Mittagszeit dort, vielleicht nicht die beste Zeit, da gleichzeitig Lieferwagen Produkte anliefern, aber freuen uns darauf, bald die Atmosphäre während des Abendessens zu erleben. Excellent nourriture, excellents serveurs et serveuses ! Préparation de la nourriture de très haute qualité, belle diversité de plats au menu et alimentation fraîche de qualité par un chef de haut niveau. Nous sommes allés pour un déjeuner tôt à midi, peut-être pas le meilleur moment avec les camions livrant des produits en même temps, mais nous avons hâte de vivre l'atmosphère pendant le service du dîner bientôt. طعام ممتاز، وخدمة ممتازة من النساء والرجال! إعداد طعام عالي الجودة حقًا، تنوع جميل في الأطعمة ضمن القائمة وطعام طازج عالي الجودة من طرف طاهٍ من الطراز العالي. ذهبنا لتناول غداء مبكر في الظهر، ربما ليس أفضل وقت مع وصول الشاحنات التي تسلم المنتجات في نفس الوقت، ولكننا نتطلع إلى تجربة الأجواء خلال خدمة العشاء قريبًا.

  • Yusuf L. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 04 Dec 24
    Absolutely amazing. Get's better every time I go.

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