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Vadivelu

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Indian
151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(1206 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 (1206)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Margaret W. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Doney Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Christa Dined: 1 week ago
    3.7
    Food 1.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    0.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Mar 25
    Unforgettably amazing! Thank you for making a special birthday incredibly vibey and festive!!!!!!

    Vadivelu responded on Fri 28 Mar 25:
    Hi Christa, I don't think you meant to leave a 1 star review for the food?!

  • Onish M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Richard F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Mar 25
    Outstanding, authentic Indian food. Lovely ambience, superb, knowledgeable service from Lu.

    Vadivelu responded on Mon 31 Mar 25:
    Thank you Richard, I will pass on your compliment to Lu.

  • Emma S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Jacqueline H. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Mar 25
    We had a great time, food was great, service was excellent, will highly recommend, especially if you like to share food.

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 26 Mar 25:
    Thanks Jacqueline and yes, we are all about daring and sharing!

  • Dr Marc J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 26 Mar 25
    Excellent!

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 26 Mar 25:
    Many thanks for the compliment Marc!

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