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24/06/2026
Indian Cuisine. With Attitude.
A huge thank you to Clarice & Eugene from Maritz Explores, partners of Cape Town Travel, for stopping by and sharing their Vadivelu experience!
As they so perfectly put it, we’re bringing 150 years of authentic family history to Kloof Street, with an authentically South Africanly Indian twist.
From rich, creamy curries to incredible vegan dishes, there’s something here to spice up everyone’s dinner plans.
Come see what all the fuss is about.
👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude
📍151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town
Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.
Reel by Maritz Explores & Cape Town Travel 🎬
23/06/2026
WE DID IT! Best Indian Restaurant – 2026 LUXE People’s Choice Awards: Cape Town + Winelands Edition
With more than 35,000 LUXE subscribers casting their votes, we’re incredibly proud to take the crown!
As LUXE puts it, these awards celebrate the places that “have truly captured the hearts of local diners” – the restaurants you return to time and time again, and the flavours and experiences that create lasting memories.
To every guest who has dined with us, shared a meal, left a review, and voted for us, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This award belongs to you just as much as it does to our amazing team.
Now, if you haven’t visited yet, what are you waiting for?
👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude
📍151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town
Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.
17/06/2026
What happens when you combine our famous Butter Chicken with a crispy samoosa? 💥
You get Butter Chicken Samoosas! Our latest special and quite possibly the best thing to happen to a samoosa since...well, ever.
Take our classic Butter Chicken (the beginner’s winner curry, done our way), wrap it in a golden, crunchy samoosa pastry, and you’ve got yourself a proper flavour explosion.
Crispy. Creamy. Spicy. Ridiculously moreish.
Come get yours before they’re gone!
👉 BOOK ONLINE: https://bit.ly/Vadivelu-Indian-With-Attitude
📍151 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town
Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.
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 📷
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.
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 📷
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.
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.
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.
13/05/2026
Made to go with Spice..
Vadivelu. Indian. With Attitude.
Address
151 Kloof Street
Cape Town
8001
To reach the Indian restaurant on Kloof Street in Cape Town, there are different options depending on your preference:
Public transport:
- Take the MyCiTi bus and get off at the Kloof Nek stop. From there, walk for about 5 minutes towards Kloof Street.
Driving/parking:
- From the city center, take Buitengracht Street towards Camps Bay.
- Turn right onto Kloof Road and continue straight until you reach Kloof Street.
- Turn left onto Kloof Street and look for parking along the street or in nearby parking lots.
Note: These directions are provided for general reference only and may not accurately reflect the exact location or accessibility of Vadivelu restaurant. Please consult a map or GPS device for more precise information.
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 |
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What people say
Vadivelu, located on Kloof Street in Cape Town, is an Indian restaurant that has been receiving mixed reviews from various sources. Unfortunately, there is no information available yet on the most recent reviews of the restaurant.
However, according to a review published in the Cape Times in 2019, Vadivelu offers a "wide range of authentic Indian dishes" and "excellent service." The reviewer also praised the restaurant's "relaxed atmosphere" and "reasonable prices."
On the other hand, a review published in Eat Out magazine in 2018 was less enthusiastic about Vadivelu. The reviewer noted that while some dishes were "delicious," others were "disappointing" and lacked flavor. The reviewer also criticized the restaurant's slow service and high prices.
Online reviews of Vadivelu are similarly mixed. On TripAdvisor, some customers have praised the restaurant's "amazing food" and "friendly staff," while others have complained about long wait times and inconsistent quality.
One customer commented on Zomato that they had a great experience at Vadivelu: "The food was delicious and authentic, and the staff were very friendly and attentive." Another customer on Yelp, however, was disappointed with their meal: "The chicken curry was dry and lacked flavor. I wouldn't recommend this place."
Overall, it seems that opinions on Vadivelu are divided. While some customers have had positive experiences at the restaurant, others have been less impressed with its food and service. It would be interesting to see more recent reviews to determine if any changes have been made to address these criticisms.
