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Indian Oven

Indian Oven Indian Oven is an authentic Indian restaurant located in the heart of Hout Bay's 'food court' region, bringing traditional Indian cuisine to visitors outside of India. Their famous menu includes dishes such as Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Tikka Masala and Palak Paneer, made with fresh ingredients sourced from local markets, farms & suppliers. Alongside Tandoori starters like Chicken Tikka and Lamb Seekh Kebab, the restaurant also offers Biryanis, Bunny Chows & Rolled Stuffed Roti choices for the adventurous. With house-made sauces, cheeses & desserts and free delivery for larger orders, Indian Oven provides a complete dining experience.

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Tuesday Special at Indian Oven 🍛Buy one curry and get the second half price — the perfect excuse to warm up with bold No...
02/06/2026

Tuesday Special at Indian Oven 🍛
Buy one curry and get the second half price — the perfect excuse to warm up with bold North Indian flavour.
Butter Chicken, Kastoori Methi, Madras and more… served with rice, naan, and all the comfort your Tuesday needs.
Available for dine-in and takeaway every Tuesday. ❤️‍🔥

Winter’s moving in — and this is how we’re welcoming it. 🍛Warm curries, fresh naan, crispy small plates, and a table mad...
22/05/2026

Winter’s moving in — and this is how we’re welcoming it. 🍛

Warm curries, fresh naan, crispy small plates, and a table made for sharing.

Settle in, order generously, and let the evening unfold the Indian Oven way.

Bold, warm, and full of flavour — just the way dinner should be. 🍛Fresh naan, fragrant rice, and a rich North Indian cur...
10/05/2026

Bold, warm, and full of flavour — just the way dinner should be. 🍛
Fresh naan, fragrant rice, and a rich North Indian curry made to be enjoyed slowly.
Dine in with us or order takeaway from Indian Oven tonight. ❤️‍🔥

Tuesday just got better 🍛Buy one curry, get the second half price.
05/05/2026

Tuesday just got better 🍛
Buy one curry, get the second half price.

Small plates. Big flavour. ✨Crisp, spiced, and made to share — from golden samosas to bold Bombay potatoes and fresh chu...
01/05/2026

Small plates. Big flavour. ✨

Crisp, spiced, and made to share — from golden samosas to bold Bombay potatoes and fresh chutneys on the side.

Start here, and let the table build.

From flame to feast. 🔥Our curries are built in layers — toasted spice, slow-simmered sauces, fresh herbs, warm naan stra...
26/04/2026

From flame to feast. 🔥
Our curries are built in layers — toasted spice, slow-simmered sauces, fresh herbs, warm naan straight from the oven.

From flame to feast. 🔥Our curries are built in layers — toasted spice, slow-simmered sauces, fresh herbs, warm naan stra...
26/04/2026

From flame to feast. 🔥

Our curries are built in layers — toasted spice, slow-simmered sauces, fresh herbs, warm naan straight from the oven.

Rich, soulful food designed to comfort, surprise and satisfy.

This is the kind of meal you settle into — not rush through.

Pull up a chair and make an evening of it. 🍷🍛

Cold outside. Warm at the table. 🍛🍷Settle in, share a curry, raise a glass — and make the most of your Tuesday.Buy one c...
21/04/2026

Cold outside. Warm at the table. 🍛🍷
Settle in, share a curry, raise a glass — and make the most of your Tuesday.
Buy one curry.
Get the second half price.
Indian Oven, exactly where you want to be tonight.

Rain on the windows, warmth at the table. 🌧️Join us in our cozy space or enjoy Indian Oven at home — delivery running al...
17/04/2026

Rain on the windows, warmth at the table. 🌧️

Join us in our cozy space or enjoy Indian Oven at home — delivery running all weekend.

Cold week settling in… 🍛Warm curries, fresh naan, and a table that feels just right.Slow down, settle in, and let the ev...
14/04/2026

Cold week settling in… 🍛

Warm curries, fresh naan, and a table that feels just right.

Slow down, settle in, and let the evening unfold —
or take the comfort home with you.

Indian Oven, exactly what this weather calls for.

For evenings that deserve a little more.Warm light, bold North Indian flavours, and a table set for good conversation.In...
10/04/2026

For evenings that deserve a little more.

Warm light, bold North Indian flavours, and a table set for good conversation.

Indian Oven isn’t just dinner — it’s how the night begins.

This isn’t reheated.This is built in the pan. 🔥
31/03/2026

This isn’t reheated.

This is built in the pan. 🔥

25/03/2026

Jazz Wednesdays at Indian Oven 🎷

Tonight, Chad Smith takes to the piano — setting the tone for a slow, easy evening of good music and great food.

Warm curries, a glass of wine, and live jazz in the background.

Midweek, done properly.

Join us tonight.

This is your Tuesday plan. 🍛Bold North Indian flavours.Fresh naan from the tandoor.Curries worth slowing down for.Buy on...
24/03/2026

This is your Tuesday plan. 🍛

Bold North Indian flavours.
Fresh naan from the tandoor.
Curries worth slowing down for.

Buy one curry.
Get the second half price.

Dine in or takeaway — every Tuesday at Indian Oven.

Heads up for tonight 👇We’ll be closed for dine-in from 8pm due to a private function.Takeaways and delivery will still b...
22/03/2026

Heads up for tonight 👇

We’ll be closed for dine-in from 8pm due to a private function.

Takeaways and delivery will still be running as normal — so you can still get your curry fix at home. 🍛

Thanks for understanding.

Every good curry deserves great naan.Freshly baked in the tandoor, finished with butter & garlic, and made to bring it a...
19/03/2026

Every good curry deserves great naan.

Freshly baked in the tandoor, finished with butter & garlic, and made to bring it all together.

Hout Bay has cooled down —the kitchen hasn’t. 🔥Warm curries, fresh naan, and your Tuesday special waiting:Buy one curry....
17/03/2026

Hout Bay has cooled down —
the kitchen hasn’t. 🔥

Warm curries, fresh naan, and your Tuesday special waiting:

Buy one curry.
Get the second half price.

Join us tonight.

(T's & C's apply)

Cape Town is heating up ☀️Cool off at Indian Oven with a cold  lager, crisp sauvignon blanc, and light Indian tapas.Good...
10/03/2026

Cape Town is heating up ☀️

Cool off at Indian Oven with a cold lager, crisp sauvignon blanc, and light Indian tapas.

Good food, chilled drinks, and a little escape from the heat.

Cold outside. Warm inside. 🍛When the rain rolls in, the tandoor stays hot.Slow-simmered curries, fresh naan, and a dinin...
06/03/2026

Cold outside. Warm inside. 🍛

When the rain rolls in, the tandoor stays hot.

Slow-simmered curries, fresh naan, and a dining room that feels warm the moment you walk through the door.

Join us tonight for a cozy dinner —
or stay dry and let us bring the comfort to you.

We’re delivering through the rain. 🌧️

Tonight at Indian Oven 🎷The lights dim a little, the wine pours a little slower, and the room fills with the sound of li...
04/03/2026

Tonight at Indian Oven 🎷

The lights dim a little, the wine pours a little slower, and the room fills with the sound of live jazz.

Join us this evening as Jaryd Philander sets the tone with smooth jazz guitar while the kitchen sends out warm, spice-filled plates.

Good music.
Great food.
A midweek moment worth slowing down for.

See you tonight.

TUESDAY = 2 CURRIES 🍛🔥Buy one curry.Get the second half price.Butter Chicken. Madras. Kastoori Methi.You choose.Dine in ...
03/03/2026

TUESDAY = 2 CURRIES 🍛🔥

Buy one curry.
Get the second half price.

Butter Chicken. Madras. Kastoori Methi.
You choose.

Dine in or takeaway.
Every Tuesday at Indian Oven.

Simple. Necessary.

Rain like this calls for curry. 🌧️🍛When the weather turns grey, we turn up the heat.Slow-simmered gravies.Fresh naan fro...
28/02/2026

Rain like this calls for curry. 🌧️🍛

When the weather turns grey, we turn up the heat.

Slow-simmered gravies.
Fresh naan from the tandoor.
Rice steaming as it hits the table.

Dine in and stay warm —
or let us pack it up and bring the comfort home.

Rainy days were made for this.

Where every spice tells a story. Bold heat, vibrant colour, unforgettable flavour - this is the soul of Indian Oven ✨
28/02/2026

Where every spice tells a story. Bold heat, vibrant colour, unforgettable flavour - this is the soul of Indian Oven ✨

Midweek comfort, sorted. 🍛Two curries.One at half price.Slow-simmered, spice-balanced, naan-ready.Tuesdays only — dine i...
24/02/2026

Midweek comfort, sorted. 🍛

Two curries.
One at half price.

Slow-simmered, spice-balanced, naan-ready.

Tuesdays only — dine in & takeaway.

28/01/2026

Zhivago Hagan on the Sax tonight at the Indian Oven🔥

Address

Shop 7, Red Sails, 18 Main Road, Hout Bay
Cape Town
7806

To reach the restaurant located at Main Road in Cape Town, you can take public transport by boarding a train or bus heading towards Cape Town Station. From there, transfer to a taxi or bus going towards Main Road. Alternatively, if you plan to drive, take N1 towards the Cape Town CBD and exit onto Main Road. Parking options include street parking or paid parking in nearby parking lots.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12:00 - 21:30
Wednesday 12:00 - 21:30
Thursday 12:00 - 21:30
Friday 00:00 - 21:30
Saturday 12:00 - 21:30
Sunday 12:00 - 21:30

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What people say

Indian restaurants are known for their rich and flavorful dishes that tantalize the taste buds. And Indian Oven on Main Road in Cape Town is no exception. This restaurant prides itself on providing an authentic Indian culinary experience that rivals those found in India itself.

One of the standout features of Indian Oven is its use of traditional clay Tandoori ovens to prepare its dishes. This ensures that each dish is cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. The ingredients used in each dish are sourced from local markets, farms, and suppliers, ensuring that only the freshest ingredients make it onto your plate.

The menu at Indian Oven is extensive, offering a wide range of options to suit all tastes and preferences. From the famous Lamb Rogan Josh to the creamy Chicken Tikka Masala and the delicious Palak Paneer, there's something for everyone here. And let's not forget about the wood-fired Naan breads, Rotis, and Parathas that perfectly complement each dish.

For those who like to spice things up a bit, there are plenty of options available too. The Tandoori starters such as Chicken Tikka, Lamb Seekh Kebab, and Tandoori Mushrooms are perfect for those who want a little kick with their meal. And for those who really love their food hot, there are options like Faal, Vindaloo, and Bhuna.

Indian Oven also caters for functions up to 40 people and offers free delivery for larger orders in surrounding areas as a home catering option. So whether you're looking for a romantic dinner for two or a big family gathering, Indian Oven has got you covered.

Overall, if you're looking for an authentic Indian dining experience in Cape Town then look no further than Indian Oven on Main Road. With its delicious food made from fresh ingredients and cooked using traditional methods, this restaurant is sure to leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more.

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