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Vadivelu

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Indian
151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(1114 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 (1114)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Mandy Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 28 Jan 25
    Delicious food and really outstanding service. We will visit again.

    Vadivelu responded on Tue 28 Jan 25:
    Thanks Mandy and see you again soon we hope

  • Maya F. Dined: 4 days ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jan 25
    We had an amazing meal which was elevated by the very kind and helpful team. The best service we have had in Cape Town in many years. The main dishes were great. A little disappointed by the starters but really it was great. We will be back soon

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 26 Jan 25:
    Thank you Maya and come back soon so we can blow you away with some 5 star starters!

  • Annette B. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 26 Jan 25
    extremly nice place because of the excellent and super friendly service and of course the extraordinary quality of the food

    Vadivelu responded on Mon 27 Jan 25:
    Annette, thank you so much for a super cool revieew!

  • Gary C. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Kenny P. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Trish E. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 22 Jan 25
    Great night

    Vadivelu responded on Mon 27 Jan 25:
    Cheers Trish, that's what we aim for!

  • raphael s. Dined: 1 week 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!!!

    Vadivelu responded on Mon 27 Jan 25:
    Thanks for your great review Raphael, we appreciate it

  • Emma S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Sarina Dined: 1 week 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!

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