Vadivelu

Vadivelu VADIVELU
“Indian with Attitude”

151 Kloof Street
Not just another Indian restaurant. We are not just another Indian restaurant. We don’t fuse anything together.

No 14-page menus where choosing is a challenge and everything “swims in the sea of sameness”. We are not “Asian fusion”, either. We are just us. Authentically, South Afrianly Indian (it’s a real thing - my ma said so). We do what we want: our remix on recipes passed down from ancestors who arrived in South Africa as indentured laborers 150 years ago. Recipes from Tamil heritage, adapted with wonde

rful creativity to incorporate different locally available spices and flavors. Our menu is short*, interesting, subject to change without warning, and delicious. It’s Indian for sure, but with attitude. Truth is we don’t speak much Tamil or Hindi (Shh, don’t tell anyone), 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! We are Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

What a great experience!!"The food and service was absolutely amazing. Such a cozy and heart warming restaurant with gre...
10/06/2026

What a great experience!!

"The food and service was absolutely amazing. Such a cozy and heart warming restaurant with great ambience. Thank you to Sam and Jason for their great hospitality. Will definitely be recommending this beautiful restaurant to others. Felt right at home from the moment we walked in the door...greeted by smiling faces and love in their hearts." - Achumile Jevu

There’s no better compliment than hearing that guests felt at home from the moment they walked through our doors. A huge thank you to Achumile for this wonderful review.

A special shout-out to Sam and Jason, and to our incredible team who work hard every day to create memorable experiences for our guests.

👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude
📍151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.



Images by Vadivelu guest, Achumile Jevu 📷

Feeling like Shellfish? We have some CRACKING NEWS...Our specials board just got a whole lot more exciting with Crab and...
03/06/2026

Feeling like Shellfish? We have some CRACKING NEWS...

Our specials board just got a whole lot more exciting with Crab and Crayfish now in stock, ready to make your curry experience even more Vadi-licking good.

Our friend Doug came all the way from Franschhoek just to taste it.

👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude
📍151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Team building, but make it spicy!“Went for a team building lunch. What an experience!”— Warran MoutonA big thank you to ...
27/05/2026

Team building, but make it spicy!

“Went for a team building lunch. What an experience!”
— Warran Mouton

A big thank you to Warran and the team for choosing Vadivelu for your team lunch. We loved hosting you!

Located on Cape Town’s coolest street in the heart of the city, Vadivelu is the perfect spot for business lunches, team catch-ups, celebrations, or just escaping the office for a seriously good curry.

Gather your colleagues and come try it for yourself.

👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude
📍151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.



Image by Vadivelu guest, Warran Mouton 📷

Tapas, but not like you’ve had it before!Quick business lunch? We’ve got you.Feel like lingering a little longer? Even b...
20/05/2026

Tapas, but not like you’ve had it before!

Quick business lunch? We’ve got you.
Feel like lingering a little longer? Even better.

From flavour-packed sharing plates to curries with serious attitude, Vadivelu is THE authentically South Africanly Indian restaurant.

And naturally, it all goes beautifully with an ice-cold Shy Elephant Indian Lager...Goes Nice with Spice. 🌶️

Gather your colleagues and come try it for yourself. BOOK ONLINE - https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude or find us at 151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town.

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Meet Your Perfect Curry Companion 🍻It’s here. Introducing Shy Elephant Indian Lager. Now on tap at Vadivelu.Light. Crisp...
15/05/2026

Meet Your Perfect Curry Companion 🍻

It’s here. Introducing Shy Elephant Indian Lager. Now on tap at Vadivelu.

Light. Crisp. Refreshing.
Goes Nice with Spice. Perfect with any curry.

And yes, we’re pouring it fresh from the tap 🍺

👉 Come try it for yourself - https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude or find us at 151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town.

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Not all elephants make a noise… 🐘Some just show up and change the game.This one’s been shy, until now.Tomorrow, we pour....
14/05/2026

Not all elephants make a noise… 🐘

Some just show up and change the game.

This one’s been shy, until now.

Tomorrow, we pour.

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Made to go with Spice..Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.
13/05/2026

Made to go with Spice..

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Coming to your table...Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.
12/05/2026

Coming to your table...

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Something Nice is Brewing...🍺We’ve been listening. You wanted the perfect curry companion.Let’s just say, it’s coming.St...
11/05/2026

Something Nice is Brewing...🍺

We’ve been listening. You wanted the perfect curry companion.

Let’s just say, it’s coming.

Stay tuned!

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

5 STARS across the board, and we’ll take it!Big love to Veloshini Reddyv for this AMAZING review: “Food was amazing. The...
29/04/2026

5 STARS across the board, and we’ll take it!

Big love to Veloshini Reddyv for this AMAZING review: “Food was amazing. The waiters are friendly and very attentive to the guests. They give you special attention. The food was delicious and the general atmosphere is cosy and warm. Very clean as well..”

Now that’s what we like to hear!

Veloshini's recommended dishes:
- Curry Bombs (Pani Puri): Puff balls with a savoury potato filling, all mint then chilli, topped up with a tamarind sauce. Cool & Refreshing. Shoot each down in one gulp . A street food staple!
- Chicken Tikka: The tandoori tikka dish we all know and love!
- Potato (Masala Dosa) - Truly Tamil and veli delicious. These savoury pancake wraps are made from a delicious rice & lentil ferment, served with coconut & curry dipping sauce. These should be a compulsory purchase!

To our incredible team, thank you for bringing the flavour and the feels every single day.

BOOK online at https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude or find us at 151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town.

Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.

Address

151 Kloof Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 12:00 - 22:00
Thursday 12:00 - 22:00
Friday 12:00 - 22:00
Saturday 12:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+27 21 300 5777

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