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Vadivelu

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Indian
151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
(1234 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 (1234)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • CA F. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 29 Apr 25
    Always a win and always exceptional service and attention to detail from owners and top management. THANK YOU.

    Vadivelu responded on Tue 29 Apr 25:
    and THANK YOU to Carol Ann for your kind words

  • Lynne Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Last minute booking and we were blown away ! Will definitely be back and loved our experience Vadivelu in every way

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 27 Apr 25:
    That's great to hear Lynne, thank you!

  • Clarise N. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    the food everything was amazing except for the sugar beans curry. Lacking flavour. Everything else was tops. Thank you

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 27 Apr 25:
    Thank you so much for you feedback Clarise, will share your comment re the sugar bean curry with the team. Hope to see you again soon!

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 27 Apr 25
    Fabulous evening.

  • Stefan S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    The food was very good and the portions are great. You may shsre one curry. The wine recommendation was also excellent and the waiter was relaxed, very helpful and funny. We will come back next time.

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Thanks Stefan and we think we can guess who your 'funny' waiter was!

  • Matthew Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 26 Apr 25
    Will definitely be coming back!

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    See you again soon Matthew and thanks!

  • Irvine Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 23 Apr 25
    Very busy for a Monday night which speaks for itself. Delicious.

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    Thanks for noticing our early week business, we try and keep it up the whole week!

  • Martin Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 22 Apr 25
    Another fantastic evening, great food & amazing staff. This is a hidden gem

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 30 Apr 25:
    "A hidden gem", we like that, although reflects my poor marketing skills but thanks Martin!

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

Keermont Winemakers Dinner

We are excited to be hosting Alex Starey, the winemaker at Keermont Wines at 7pm on Wednesday 21st May. Alex will be showcasing 5 of Keermonts top class wines, as ever paired alongside intriguing Vadivelu dishes. They are a fun bunch and its going to be a cracking evening so book your slot here. We are charging R700 per person, four courses and all wine included!

  • Wed, 21 May
  • Wednesday only: 19:00:00 only
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 25 Apr 2025