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Vadivelu

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Indian
Location Pointer 151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.8
(1477 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 50

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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

Opening Hours

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

Reviews (1477)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.8
Ambience 4.8
  • Tim W. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Carla R. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ronell B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Naicker Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 12 Jul 26
    Excellent. Already asked others I know to visit. A great restaurant

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 12 Jul 26:
    Thanks so much Naicker for telling your friends, that's pretty much the only marketing we do!

  • oran p. Dined: 3 days ago
    4.3
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Stave Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 08 Jul 26
    One of my favourite eateries in the City Bowl... and hands down my favourite curry restaurant. Steve Smith: editor VISI magazine

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 08 Jul 26:
    That's a great compliment from a man with fine taste, thanks Steve!

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

    Reviewed on: Sun 05 Jul 26
    We are regulars at Vadivelu and the experience is always fantastic! We’ve tried quite a number of menu options - all of which delectable, but butter chicken and Durban lamb curry remain our favourites. Sam, our waiter, is always happy and friendly and makes us laugh. Thank you Vadivelu once again for a wonderful evening!

    Vadivelu responded on Wed 08 Jul 26:
    Thank you for such a thoughtful and kind review Elina

  • Tim W. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lloyd Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service N/A
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 Jul 26
    Always a great evening.the food outstanding

    Vadivelu responded on Thu 02 Jul 26:
    Thank you Lloyd and please keep coming back

  • Tracy Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 02 Jul 26
    Delicious food and excellent service

    Vadivelu responded on Thu 02 Jul 26:
    Many thanks Tracy

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