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The Happy Uncles

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Location Pointer 100 R102, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.7
(504 reviews)
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  • 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 18h30 - 22h00
  • Saturday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (504)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.8
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.6
  • Amiena Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Apr 26
    Exquisite ambience, food flavour, texture and pairings. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves food, appreciates creativity and excellence.

  • Yushrah B. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 04 Apr 26
    My partner and I recently dined at The Happy Uncles and had such a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and stylish — perfect for a special evening together. The food was beautifully presented and full of flavour; you can truly taste the quality and care in every dish. A huge thank you to the talented chefs for creating such an incredible dining experience. We’d also like to give many thanks to the three wonderful waiters who looked after us — they were attentive, friendly, and kept us entertained throughout the evening, which made it even more memorable. We’ll definitely be back!

  • Fatima Ouiza M. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Fayaz Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Yumna J. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Yazeed S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 01 Apr 26
    This was the best food experience that I have ever had! We will definitely be back to try their other menu as their menu changes every 3 months. The 5 course was more than enough for us and we struggled to finish everything. Don't underestimate the portions.

  • Justin B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Mar 26
    Had a great experience at Happy Uncles. The food was excellent, portions were surprisingly generous for fine dining, and the pricing was very reasonable for the quality. Service was also attentive and friendly throughout. A few things could improve the overall experience, namely the venue could use an upgrade, especially the plastic chairs and tables, as they don’t really match the standard of the food, especially for longer sittings. Also, for a non-alcoholic establishment, the drink options are very limited. A wider and more premium beverage selection would really complement the meals. Overall, great food and service — just needs a bit of refinement in the setting and drinks offering.

  • Faldie I. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 26 Mar 26
    Celebrated my wife’s 40th and it was an amazing experience. The fine dining is worth it and I appreciate the value in each dish being explained. Not to mention making my wife’s birthday memorable and going the extra mile.

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