The Indian Oven

Restaurant · Indian

No dishes marked gluten free

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Menu

Open Tuesday–Sunday · 12:00–22:00

Snacks

  • Pappadums · Jeera (Cumin)R25

Small Plates

  • Pyaz BhajeeR70

    Onion fritters in a crisp chickpea batter.

  • Spinach ChipsR75

    Crisp, battered spinach leaves, lightly spiced and fried.

  • Colaba PrawnR135

    Crispy battered prawn with our tangy tamarind dip. Portion of 4.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Paneer PopcornR85

    Crisp, spiced paneer bites with coriander-mint mayo. One more?

    Likely dairy

  • Mushroom TikkaR95

    Grilled marinated mushrooms with creamy yoghurt and spice.

    Likely dairy

  • Tandoori Chicken WingsR135

    Six chicken wings, marinated in yoghurt and spices and grilled in the tandoor.

    Likely dairy

  • Shortcrust Samosa · Potato & CorianderR85

    Three shortcrust samosas filled with potato and coriander.

    Likely gluten

  • Shortcrust Samosa · Spinach & PaneerR85

    Three shortcrust samosas filled with spinach and paneer.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Shortcrust Samosa · ChickenR105

    Three shortcrust samosas filled with chicken.

    Likely gluten

  • Shortcrust Samosa · Lamb MinceR125

    Three shortcrust samosas filled with lamb mince.

    Likely gluten

Garden & Sea

  • Prawn CurryR295

    Prawns in our signature mustard seed sauce.

    Likely shellfish

  • Kingklip MasalaR245

    Kingklip in a tomato-based sauce with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

    Likely fish

  • Palak PaneerR178

    Paneer cheese in masala-spiced spinach.

    Likely dairy

  • Paneer Butter MasalaR178

    Paneer made in our kitchen, in a creamy tomato and cashew sauce.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Dal MakhniR175

    Whole black lentils finished with butter, cream and spices.

    Likely dairy

  • Yellow Dal TadkaR170

    Slow-cooked yellow lentils tempered with garlic, cumin and curry leaves.

  • Baingan Mirchi Ka SalanR175

    Aubergine in our rich, creamy makhani gravy.

    Likely dairy

Sides

  • Basmati RiceR40

    Fragrant long-grain basmati rice.

  • Naan Bread · PlainR42

    Plain naan, baked in the tandoor. Ready for your favourite curry.

    Likely gluten

  • Naan Bread · ButterR42

    Buttery naan, baked in the tandoor.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Naan Bread · GarlicR42

    Garlic naan, baked in the tandoor. For scooping up every last bit.

    Likely gluten

  • Cauli RiceR65

    Cauliflower rice, for a change from basmati.

  • Laccha ParathaR65

    Buttery layered flatbread with a crisp finish.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Bombay PotatoesR90

    Tossed in mustard seeds, curry leaves and traditional spices.

  • Mint ChutneyR15
  • Tamarind ChutneyR15
  • Mint MayoR15

    Likely egg

  • YoghurtR15

    Likely dairy

  • RaitaR15

    Likely dairy

  • SambalsR15
  • Mint YoghurtR15

    Likely dairy

Street Food

  • Bunny Chow · LambR210

    Rich lamb curry served inside a hollowed-out bread loaf.

    Likely gluten

  • Bunny Chow · ChickenR155

    Rich chicken curry served inside a hollowed-out bread loaf.

    Likely gluten

  • Bunny Chow · Mixed VegR140

    Rich mixed vegetable curry served inside a hollowed-out bread loaf.

    Likely gluten

  • Roti Roll · LambR210

    Warm roti rolled with spiced lamb, potatoes and house masala.

    Likely gluten

  • Roti Roll · ChickenR155

    Warm roti rolled with spiced chicken, potatoes and house masala.

    Likely gluten

  • Roti Roll · Chicken & PrawnR195

    Warm roti rolled with spiced chicken and prawn, potatoes and house masala.

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

Biryani

  • Hyderabadi Biryani · LambR270

    Layered basmati rice with lamb, rich masala, herbs and warming spices.

  • Hyderabadi Biryani · ChickenR225

    Layered basmati rice with chicken, rich masala, herbs and warming spices.

  • Hyderabadi Biryani · Prawn

    Layered basmati rice with prawn, rich masala, herbs and warming spices.

    Likely shellfish

Desserts

  • Kulfi · PistachioR70

    Creamy pistachio kulfi on a stick. A little joy to finish.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • KheerR80

    Traditional Indian rice pudding with cardamom and cream.

    Likely dairy

  • Chilli Chocolate PuddingR120

    Decadent chocolate pudding with a subtle chilli kick.

Curries

  • Butter ChickenR196

    Tender chicken in rich, creamy makhani gravy. Keep your naan handy.

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Rogan JoshR235

    Slow-cooked lamb in tomato, garlic and spice gravy.

  • Madras · LambR240

    Lamb in a tomato and mustard seed sauce with curry leaves and cashew cream.

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Madras · ChickenR196

    Chicken in a tomato and mustard seed sauce with curry leaves and cashew cream.

    Likely nuts

  • Kastoori Methi · LambR245

    Lamb in a velvety sauce, rich with fenugreek.

  • Kastoori Methi · ChickenR198

    Chicken in a velvety sauce, rich with fenugreek.

  • Kastoori Methi · PrawnR295

    Prawns in a velvety sauce, rich with fenugreek.

    Likely shellfish

  • Tikka Masala · LambR240

    Rich masala curry with peppers and tomatoes.

  • Tikka Masala · ChickenR196

    Rich masala curry with peppers and tomatoes.

  • Jalfrezi · LambR240

    Stir-fried curry with peppers, onion and spices.

  • Jalfrezi · ChickenR196

    Stir-fried curry with peppers, onion and spices.

  • Vindaloo · LambR240

    Goan curry with Portuguese roots. Hot and fiery.

  • Vindaloo · ChickenR196

    Goan curry with Portuguese roots. Hot and fiery.

  • Vindaloo · PrawnR295

    Goan curry with Portuguese roots. Hot and fiery.

    Likely shellfish

What the menu saysAsk us about heat or allergens before you order.
  • Ask us about heat or allergens before you order.

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Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address, Western Cape
AreaCape Town
KindRestaurant · Indian
Websiteindianoven.co.za
BookingOnline through Book online
Menu read10 Nov 2026 from indianoven.co.za
Hours
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12pm–10:30pm
  • Wednesday12pm–10:30pm
  • Thursday12pm–10:30pm
  • Friday12pm–10:30pm
  • Saturday12pm–10:30pm
  • Sunday12pm–10:30pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

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 The Indian Oven

Does The Indian Oven have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is The Indian Oven coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Ask us about heat or allergens before you order.”. 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 The Indian Oven open?

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

Can I book The Indian Oven online?

Yes, through Book online: https://www.indianoven.co.za/book

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