Bukhara Cape Town CBD

Restaurant · Indian · Spanish4.4 (1,930 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

69 dishesmenu read 5 Novbukhara.com

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Food menu

Kitchen available 11:00 to 21:00, every day (as printed)

Tapas

Pani PuriR95
Crisp puri stuffed with potatoes and chickpeas, served with tamarind and mint cumin water.
Aloo ChatR110
Spicy blackened potatoes with puffed rice, chickpea crisps, tomato, onion, chilli and tamarind dressing.
Palak Papdi ChatR110
Crispy spinach, flour crisps, chickpeas, mint, tamarind and yogurt dressing.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists flour): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Chilli BitesR95
Onion and spinach chickpea fritters.
Crispy OkraR120
Chickpea-batter okra and potato straw fries.
Prawn Paper DosaR165
Crisp rice pancake with coconut tomato chutney.
Murg BharthaR145
Pulled slow-cooked chicken with parantha.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Lamb Galohti KababR145
Aromatic finely minced lamb kababs with parantha.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Green SaladR125
Cashewnut coriander dressing, tomatoes, onions and chickpeas.
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)

Tapas grills

Chicken Garlic KababR155
Spicy garlicky boneless chicken kababs.
Chicken Chilli ShashlikR155
Marinated with green and red chillies; spicy.
Chicken Achaari KababR155
Marinated with pickling spices and mustard oil.
Spicy Chicken WingsR155
Spicy tandoori marinade.
Chicken Seekh KababR155
Minced chicken with fresh coriander and chilli.
Lamb KoftaR195
Minced lamb kabab with dhania and green chillies.
Malai BroccoliR125
Cashewnut and cream marinade.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, malai): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Tandoori MushroomR125
Stuffed with paneer.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Tandoori VegetablesR125
Mixed vegetables.

Main grills

Tandoori ChickenR245
Spicy garlic ginger yoghurt marinated half chicken.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Chicken TikkaR245
Spicy garlic ginger yoghurt marinated boneless chicken.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Chicken Cheese KababR245
Mild creamy cheese marinated boneless chicken breasts.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Tandoori Prawns
Spicy garlic ginger yoghurt marinated.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Fish Tikka
Ajwain, chickpea and yoghurt marinade.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Grilled Crayfish
With pepper, garlic and curry leaves.
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crayfish): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Lamb Bara Chops
Tandoori chops.
Lamb Boti Kabab
Boneless leg of lamb.
Paneer ShashlikR225
Homemade paneer with onions and tomatoes.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paneer): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)

Main curries

Butter ChickenR245
Chicken tikka in creamy tomato and cashewnut curry.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, butter, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Murg LababdarR245
Chicken tikka in a spicy chunky tomato and onion gravy.
Murg Methi KormaR245
Chicken curry with fenugreek leaves.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists korma): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Murg Hara MasalaR235
Chicken curry with fresh coriander and mint.
Murg Handi LazeezR245
Chicken curry with saffron.
Chicken ChettinadR245
Chicken curry with curry leaves and chilli.
Murg Shan e DeliR245
Chicken in white yogurt, cashewnut and garlic gravy.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Lamb Rogan Josh
Kashmiri lamb curry.
Lal Maas
Lamb curry with roasted red chillies and yoghurt.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Meat Beli Ram
Lamb curry with roasted cumin.
Nihari Gosht
Slow-roasted lamb curry with fennel and ginger.
Saag Meat
Lamb curry slow cooked with spinach.
Bhunna Gosht
Thick tomato onion curry.
Khade Masala Gosht
Lamb on bone cooked with whole spices.
Fish Curry
With fenugreek seeds and coconut milk.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Prawn Curry
With curry leaves and coconut milk.
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Crayfish Taka Tak
With chopped tomatoes and onions.
Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crayfish): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Shahi PaneerR220
Homemade cheese with creamy tomato curry.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, paneer, creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Palak PaneerR220
Homemade cheese with spicy pureed spinach.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, paneer): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Mattar MushroomR220
Mushroom and peas in thick tomato and onion curry.
BiryaniR225
Saffron rice slow cooked with vegetables / chicken / lamb / prawns, respectively.

Extras

Laacha NanR40
Layered nan with butter.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Garlic NanR40
Crisp nan with garlic butter.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Khameera NanR40
Soft leavened plain nan.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Pudina ParathaR40
Layered wholewheat bread with mint.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, paratha): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Romali RotiR40
Thin flat bread, made on tawa.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, roti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Basmati RiceR45
Plain steamed rice.
Jeera PulaoR55
Cooked with cumin and onions.
Lemon RiceR70
Cooked with curry leaves and chilli.
Biryani RiceR70
Cooked with yoghurt and saffron.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Garlic RaitaR65
Yogurt with roasted cumin and garlic.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yogurt, raita): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Dal MakhaniR125
Slow-cooked black lentils with butter.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists makhani): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Dal FryR125
Slow-cooked yellow lentils.
Baingan BharthaR125
Smoked eggplant.
Aloo JeeraR100
Potatoes stir fried with cumin.
Kachumber SaladR65
Diced tomato, onion and cucumber with chat masala.

Desserts

CheesecakeR120
With caramel.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheesecake): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Shahi TukaraR130
Indian bread butter pudding with cream.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Carrot HalvaR130
With ice cream.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Chocolate FondantR135
With ice cream.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
KulfiR100
Ice cream with saffron and pistachio.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream, kulfi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)
Ice CreamR100
Mango, litchi and coconut.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (bukhara.com)

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	33 Church St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Restaurant · Indian · Spanish · Pan-Asian
Phone	+27 21 424 0000
Website	bukhara.com
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.4 from 1,930 reviews
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from bukhara.com
Hours	Monday12pm–10:30pm Tuesday12pm–10:30pm Wednesday12pm–10:30pm Thursday12pm–10:30pm Friday12pm–11pm Saturday12pm–11pm Sunday12pm–10:30pm
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bukhara.com/bukhara-menu/HTML · read 5 Nov 2026
bukhara.comPDF-SCAN · read 5 Nov 2026
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bukhara.comPDF-SCAN · read 5 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Bukhara Cape Town CBD

Does Bukhara Cape Town CBD have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 5 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Bukhara Cape Town CBD coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Bukhara Cape Town CBD open?

Monday: 12pm–10:30pm. Tuesday: 12pm–10:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–10:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–10:30pm. Friday: 12pm–11pm. Saturday: 12pm–11pm. Sunday: 12pm–10:30pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Bukhara Cape Town CBD online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/V9dilt9CZjs?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=xhHsatGEK_-JkPIPje728AE&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BBo-Kaap%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13243.113988422221!2d18.4141!3d-33.9211!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i20!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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