Best Basmati Rice and and Butter Chicken in Cape Town Central

2 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Awara Restaurant
Awara Restaurant
90/100 (43 ratings)
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Asian
Indian
Dinner
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Ginger Beef
Palak Paneer and Garlic Naan
Basmati Rice and and Butter Chicken
Aaloo Chat
Tapas
Daal Makhni with Butter Naan
Butter chicken
Dal Makhani
Garlic chicken
Cheese Cake
Chicken briyani
Tandoori roti
Fish Tikka
Spicy chicken wings
Crispy Okra
Mushroom biryani
Salmon
Pani Puri
Lamb Chops
Chicken satay
Paper Dosa
Indian
Asian
Reservations
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Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Bukhara Cbd Cape Town
Bukhara Cbd Cape Town
78/100 (1696 ratings)
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Halal
Asian
Indian
Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
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After-hours
Pani Puri
Chicken satay
Fish Tikka
Kabobs
Crispy Okra
Tandoori Chicken
Salmon
Lamb Chops
Paper Dosa
Lamb
Ginger Beef
Fish
Palak Paneer and Garlic Naan
Butter chicken
Chili
Basmati Rice and and Butter Chicken
Dal Makhani
Aaloo Chat
Garlic chicken
Daal Makhni with Butter Naan
Cheese Cake
Lamb chops
Chicken briyani
Curry
Tandoori roti
Prawns
Spicy chicken wings
Mushroom biryani
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Reservations
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Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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"We loved it so much. Julienne was our waiter. He was amazing. Explained everything. The food fantastic. I can recommend it to anyone. They have a..."
Madelize Botha
"An amazing experience full of delicious food!! I truly recommend..."
Fabio Laurindo
"Every time I visit SA I also visit Bukhara. As usual wonderful service and fantastic food. The best curry in Cape..."
Lionel George
"Best biriyani I had in Cape Town. Quantity is more than enough. Ambiance is elegant. There are options to sit inside or on the..."
Pranjal Guchait
"What an absolutely amazing experience. Our waiter Eddie was very knowledgeable and a true gentleman. This is a very pricey restaurant but the saying..."
Eduan Van Der Walt
"We had tried indian food and it was wonderful and the presentation was so attractive And dessert are worth a try Also the atmosphere of the..."
Raman Singh
"Really beautiful restaurant with glass panels separating the kitchen from the guests so you have a view of the chefs at work. It’s a big place with..."
Nadhiya
"Reconfirming.. aunthetic Indian food..u never go wrong..unfortunately the tapas mentioned in the menu is not available or discontinued.The..."
Shumaiz Hashim A.P.M
"When I left for South Africa from India... People told me it's difficult to find indian food there in SA...But now I would suggest each and..."
Adarsh Agrawal
"What should I say? These guys do everything right - great food, atmosphere, excellent staff and awesome portions. Pricey wine list, however, R50..."
Thandi Mcizana
"This restaurant serves authentic Indian dishes which are pretty tasty and flavorsome,they are quite pricey though.We ordered the chicken tikka..."
Farzana Dalvie
"This has got to be the go to Indian cuisine restaurant in CBD, I try understanding the menu or consider a different dish but i haven't tasted a..."
Zaahidah Adams
"I am Chandan Joshi chef I M Indian chef I am searching job in south Africa area please help me any offer for me please Whatsapp me our email me..."
Chef Chandan Joshi
"Food - good Ambiance - nice Staff - Not impressive at all. They serve you like they are doing a favour to you. And then charge you extra..."
Purvi Mehta Parekh
"This restaurant has a nice interior and very attentive staff. The kitchen is encased in glass so you can see the chefs preparing the food which is..."
Samantha
"Ordered a chicken thali and a lamb thali. Nice to be able to see the kitchen and what comes out. Vegetables were far to salty. Drinks are expensive...."
Patrick Schärer
"Still one of the most fascinating Indian restaurant in South Africa. A beautiful open kitchen and very well presented dishes. When they opened it had..."
Pusm
"Still without a doubt my favourite Indian restaurant in Cape Town. Excellent service, great atmosphere and the best tasting curry. They also have so..."
Clodagh Quinlan Gorman
"Wow I just what I felt when we visited this place in heart of CApe town CBD. Ambience is perfect for a great evening dinner !! We ordered..."
Siddharth Ajmera
"Our waiter Craig provided exceptional service upon our visit to Bukhara. He provided recommendations as well as checked up on us on a regular basis,..."
Andrea Lauren Kraak
"This is definitely one of the better Bukhara's in Cape Town! The service can be a bit on the slow side but the food is great - their shahi paneer is..."
Mikaela
"My favourite Indian restaurant and the nicest of the 'Bukharas' in and around the Cape Town area. Lovely atmosphere, good service, and a great place..."
Barbara Ann Hall
"Pricey, but delicious Indian food. Never had a bad meal at Bukhara. Don't be put off by the seemingly dodgy location at night. Make sure you each..."
Jonathan Holmes
"Great service, even better food! Only reason for the 4 rating is the price of wine and meals. For this reason they will only see me every 6 months..."
Elmari
"Such great Indian food! Had the tandoori mushrooms to start (see pic) which were just delicious...some more of their delish spicy sauce on the side..."
Jo Clemitson
"My boyfriend and I had dinner here on our first date one a half years ago and we were really looking to go back last Saturday night. Unfortunately..."
Sai Maharaj
"Always quite full and a vibe. The staff are always accommodating and very helpful. I do feel their food has gone down a bit in the last couple of..."
Phoebe Kondylis
"Delicious food (I especially like their tandoori mushroom starter, navaratan vegetable Korma and garlic naan) and nice atmosphere (it get really..."
Simone
"Nice setting looking down on the trees off the square. Food tasty and well presented. Service attentive and knowledgeable. Priced for the tourist..."
ROBERT R
"Loooove Bukhara! Capetonians are lucky in that we have an abundance of top-quality, affordable restaurants in many different food “genres”. But..."
Bree Street Brent
"Indian food is my first and favourite cuisines I learned to cook.Cape Town also has a few Indian establishments, and Bukhara in the CBD..."
Dineguy
"Eaten here for years. Pricey, but an excellent experience every time. Superb food matched by fantastic service. Not great deserts. Nice..."
Alan Tucker
"The food is great and definitely recommend for people looking for authentic Indian food.. Even the place is good and friendly staff Should try..."
Kalyan K Reddy
"Authentic Indian cuisine. Pricier than most but the food is brilliant. Nice decor as well that gives off this warm aura. Perfect for dinners...."
Robert Lutece
"Not a huge fan of Indian food, but food was good, friendly service and absolutely beautiful setting and ambiance. Mushroom starter delicious...."
YummyM
"Best North Indian Cuisine in Cape TownCant wait to go back. Intimate setting and amazing service from front door to table. Butter chicken is a..."
Sherri
"I only got a taste for spicy food later in life and I am so glad that I got this taste for curries, albeit so late.  Bukhara serves authentic Indian..."
Cape Town Foodies
"I LOVE Bukhara for many reasons. Firstly, the restaurant is conducive to all occasions from a celebration to a midweek dinner. It has a great..."
Lauren Leigh
"I just love this place. The curries are exceptional. Both the Cape Town branch and Sandton branch are superb. Had a Palak Paneer, out of this world...."
Donovan Marks
"This place is lovely! The food is amazing, the service is great, and the setting is gorgeous. Top notch! I will definitely go again and..."
Garret Brent
"Whilst we were living overseas my brother always made a booking at one of his favourite spots for us. We have therefore shared a large portion of the..."
Debbie Bergmann-harris
"Place is in the heart of the city , amazing and authentic Indian food , good starters and deserts to team up and a well stocked bar , thumbs up for..."
Ankur Varma
"Delicious curry, best I've had in Cape Town so far. the service is always good and the curry come quickly. The open kitchen is great to look inside..."
Lucy McCarthy
"I landed up at this places after a having a good craving for Indian cuisine in Cape Town ...a must say it was a good decision ... The ambience was..."
Nihit Malsisaria
"great ambiance, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The chicken vindaloo was delicious. Prices are good for what you get. I highly recommend..."
Micha
"I've been at other outlets and was a little disappointed, but had a great lunch this afternoon. The curry was delicious, with extra bite I'd asked..."
Lisa Botha Gibbon
"Colette Patience I just had the most fabulous Lamb Shank Indian style with ginger and fennel. What a surprise but then again this is my favorite..."
Bruce Patience
"Had dinner with some work colleagues at Bukhara in the CBD - the original! We shared a variety of starters with Naan. My favorite was the cheese..."
Jonathan Keytel
"I love Indian food and this restaurant delivers it very well. The menu and wine list is well varied for all tastes. The waitstaff are friendly and..."
Cory
"If you are craving for some good and genuine Indian food then Bukhara is the place to visit.Located in the busy Church Street, this..."
Monu B
"Genuine restaurant with amazing food!The ambience is elegant and charmy, so the plates are! Food is seriously to die for ♥ No..."
Jimena