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Vadivelu

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Indian
Location Pointer 151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
4.8
(1378 reviews)
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Menu
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Attributes

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

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Menu
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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 (1378)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.8
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.8
  • Conrad Stuart Blake (RW) Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 03 Oct 25
    Excellent food and service

    Vadivelu responded on Sat 04 Oct 25:
    Thanks for the compliment Conrad

  • Yondela M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Annelene (RW) Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 30 Sep 25
    Quirky and fabulous

    Vadivelu responded on Sat 04 Oct 25:
    The prefect description, thank you Annelene

  • Paul De Villers (RW) Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Natalia N. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Sep 25
    Delicious food, very friendly staff, beautiful setting

    Vadivelu responded on Sat 04 Oct 25:
    We are happy youj enjoyed yourself Natalia

  • David (RW) Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 28 Sep 25
    An exceptional meal . Everything was amazing and super tasty. Great ambiance and super friendly and helpful service. Definitely will be back very soon.

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 28 Sep 25:
    Thank you for such a great review David and we hope to see you again soon

  • Celeste Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 25 Sep 25
    What a lovely experience. Best Indian Cuisine in Cape Town. Friendly service and lovely experience. Will be back for more!

    Vadivelu responded on Thu 25 Sep 25:
    Thank you for such great feedback Celeste and see you again soon

  • Jade D. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Sep 25
    Always love visiting Vadi Velu, this time we went for my husband’s birthday and they really made it so special! Food is always 10/10, highly recommend!

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 28 Sep 25:
    We do like to get a bit carried away with Birthdays and we are happy we made it special for you Jade

  • Gary Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Sep 25
    Phenomenal

    Vadivelu responded on Sun 21 Sep 25:
    What a cool comment, thanks Gary

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