Vadivelu

Restaurant · African · Indian

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72 dishesmenu read 5 Novvadivelu.co.za

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Starters

Curry Bombs (Pani Puri)R4
Puff balls with a savoury potato filling, all mint then chilli, topped up with a tamarind sauce. Cool & refreshing. Shoot each down in one…
Onion Fritters (Bhaji)R70
Zucchini Fritters (Bhaji)R70
Chicken 65R140
Southern Indian street food classic. A spicy and tangy appetiser made with bite-sized pieces, marinated in multiple spices. Politely made…
Paneer 65R120
Southern Indian street food classic. A spicy and tangy appetiser made with bite-sized pieces, marinated in multiple spices. Politely made…
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Hand GrenadesR4
Detonated Curry Bombs. Crisp flatbreads piled high with all the same stuff as Curry Bombs. Politely made for nibblers, not shooters!
Paneer TacoR140
Folded popadums stuffed with paneer, onion, tomato & chilli. 100% unauthentic and really veli delicious.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Goa PrawnsR160
Juicy, spicy, lightly battered garlic prawns, to be dipped in a refreshing chilli mint sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists battered): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Melted Cheese & Potato Cakes (Aloo Tikki)R4
Our guilty Indian hashbrowns. Topped with onion, tomato & chutneys. Shallow fried with a hint of spice.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Crispy Fried Spinach Leaves (Palak Chaat)R4
A street food classic.
Samoosa QuattroR4
1 lamb, 1 potato, 1 chicken, 1 cheese & corn. Trust us, they are all delicious!
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Butter Chicken SamoosasR4
Just graduated from the Specials Board because you all want them!
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Kolkata BrothR120
Indo-Chinese Mother Soup. Prawn, ginger, soy and veg. Our cure for flu.
Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)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 (vadivelu.co.za)

Tandoori Starters

Pop ConesR4
Interesting popadums. Cones stuffed with homemade paneer & spinach. Crunchy, squidgy and yummy.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Chicken TikkaR150
The tikka dish we all know and love.
Prawn TikkaR160
Skewered succulent prawns, the best!
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Mushroom TikkaR130
Baked & tender, just like the owner.

Savoury Pancakes (Dosas)

Potato Dosa (Masala Dosa)R160
Savoury pancake wraps made from a delicious rice & lentil ferment, served with coconut & curry dipping sauces. Truly Tamil and veli…
Chicken DosaR180
Savoury pancake wraps made from a delicious rice & lentil ferment, served with coconut & curry dipping sauces. These should be a compulsory…
Lamb DosaR200
Savoury pancake wraps made from a delicious rice & lentil ferment, served with coconut & curry dipping sauces. These should be a compulsory…

Salads

Tikka Salad – ChickenR150
Onion, tomato, cabbage, feta, olives, cucumber, carrot.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Tikka Salad – PrawnR180
Onion, tomato, cabbage, feta, olives, cucumber, carrot.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Vadi SaladR100
Onion, tomato, cabbage, feta, olives, cucumber & carrot.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists feta): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)

Chef Jai's Showcase for Two

Chef Jai's Showcase for TwoR880
The Opening Show: Curry Bombs (Pani Puri) x4, Pop Cones x2, Chicken Tikka. The Main Event: Prawn Curry or Durban Lamb Curry, Chicken Tikka…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists semolina, paratha, pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)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 (vadivelu.co.za)

Vegetarian Mains

Sautéed Spicy Potato (Aloo Jera)R185
Pure comfort food. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Sautéed Chopped Spinach with Paneer (Saag Paneer)R185
Add in spicy potato. An unctuous favourite. Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Chickpea Curry (Chana Masala)R185
Served with plain rice & sambals.
Potato and Cauliflower Curry (Aloo Gobi)R185
Served with plain rice & sambals.
Paneer Tikka MasalaR185
Same blockbuster sauce as the chicken version. Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Sugar Bean CurryR185
A vadi South African classic! Served with plain rice & sambals.
Lentil Curry (Dhaal Makhani)R185
Cooked with butter and cream. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, makhani): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Veg CurryR185
Green beans, peas, potato, paneer, cauliflower, carrot. Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Veg KormaR185
Coconut, cream, green beans, peas, potato, paneer, cauliflower, carrot. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paneer, korma): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Kadai PaneerR185
A North Indian 'wok curry': paneer cooked in a thick tomato, ginger & garlic sauce. Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)

Seafood Mains

Prawn Curry – Creamy CoconutR295
Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Prawn Curry – Tangy TamarindR295
Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Fish Curry – Creamy CoconutR285
Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Fish Curry – Tangy TamarindR285
Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)

Breyani Bliss

Breyani Bliss – ChickenR240
Breyani Bliss – LambR300
Breyani Bliss – VegetableR200

Revived Classic Meat Curries

Durban Curry – LambR295
This is it. The South African Indian curry. Lamb on or off the bone. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Durban Curry – ChickenR225
This is it. The South African Indian curry. Chicken on or off the bone. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Butter ChickenR225
A beginner's winner curry, done our way. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, butter chicken): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Tikka Masala – LambR295
Our take on this Indy Brit blockbuster! Tender cubed meat marinated in yoghurt, charred and simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based spiced…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Tikka Masala – ChickenR225
Our take on this Indy Brit blockbuster! Tender cubed meat marinated in yoghurt, charred and simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based spiced…
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Korma – LambR295
Coconut, cream and very gentle spices. Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Korma – ChickenR225
Coconut, cream and very gentle spices. Served with plain rice & sambals.
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 (vadivelu.co.za)
Sautéed Spinach Curry – LambR295
Deliciously decadent. Cooked in ghee with spicy potato. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ghee): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Sautéed Spinach Curry – ChickenR225
Deliciously decadent. Cooked in ghee with spicy potato. Served with plain rice & sambals.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists ghee): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Kadai Curry – LambR295
One of our few North Indian inspired dishes. A 'wok curry' cooked in a thick tomato, ginger & garlic sauce. Lamb on or off the bone. Served…
Kadai Curry – ChickenR225
One of our few North Indian inspired dishes. A 'wok curry' cooked in a thick tomato, ginger & garlic sauce. Chicken on or off the bone.…

Sides

Popadums (Two)R15
RotiR35
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists roti): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Plain Paratha (Two)R50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paratha): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Garlic Paratha (Two)R50
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists paratha): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Pilau RiceR45
Coconut RiceR45
Onion RiceR45
Tomato RiceR45
Cauliflower RiceR65
Cucumber & Onion RaitaR25
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists raita): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Banana RaitaR25
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists raita): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Lentil Mash (Tarka Dhal)R125
Slow cooked spiced lentil mash.
Tamarind ChutneyR30
Mint ChutneyR30
Mango PickleR30
Lime PickleR30
Vegetable PickleR30

Desserts

Southern Indian Rice Pudding (Payasum)R80
Deliciously decadent. Served with a hint of earthy spices and a popadum for a savoury touch.
Semolina (Suji)R80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists semolina): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 5 Nov 2026 (vadivelu.co.za)
Indian Ice Cream (Kulfi)R80
Pistachio or coconut, depending on Chef's mood. Outrageous either way!
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 (vadivelu.co.za)

Good to know

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Kids welcomevenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: …en Mixer Wooden Kitchen Mixer Sale price$44.99 Wooden Doll High Chair Wooden Doll High Chair Wooden Doll High Chair Sale price$4… · source for Kids welcome
Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
High chairsvenue website, read 1 Nov 2026. Evidence: …en Mixer Wooden Kitchen Mixer Sale price$44.99 Wooden Doll High Chair Wooden Doll High Chair Wooden Doll High Chair Sale price$4… · source for High chairs
Takes bookingsvenue website, read 2 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via NowBookIt · source for Takes bookings
Takes group bookingsvenue website, read 4 Nov 2026. Evidence: Catering & Functions · source for Takes group bookings

Not known yet: dog friendly, kids menu, wheelchair access, vegetarian options, vegan options, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	151 Kloof Street
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Restaurant · African · Indian
Website	vadivelu.co.za
Booking	Online through Book online
Menu read	5 Nov 2026 from vadivelu.co.za
Map	Open in Google Maps

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vadivelu.co.za/_files/ugd/49ae2e_fa695f20d9ee47ba9ded91039438fPDF · 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 Vadivelu

Does Vadivelu 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 Vadivelu 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.

Can I book Vadivelu online?

Yes, through Book online: https://calendar.dineplan.com/lVbRnkgT?source=webmenu

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