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Bukhara Cbd Cape Town

78/100 (1696 ratings)

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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

Wang Thai (lagoon Beach)

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"Firstly, the ambiance and setup is wonderful. Great view and location; write on the beach.The staff is very cordial and efficient in..."

Tathagat Verma

"Excellent Thai cuisine spot to wine and dine!! 👌🏾. We had an awesome 3 course meal; Medley of Dim Sum for starters, a light Sushi platter and a..."

Mduzeet Zwane

"This Wang Thai is simply amazing! It's right on the beach, beautiful inside and out with and extensive menu and delicious cuisine! Will be..."

Yajna Gold

"Great experience. Dim sum as a starter is a brilliant idea and the lingering flavours set a relaxed pace for an evening. Positioned on the..."

Gerhard

"Such an accommodating place. We arrived 5 minutes before the kitchen closed and asked if we can order food. The waiter helped us decide so that the..."

Kevin Ross

"I haven't been here in years, but the steamed fish and beautiful aromatics and flavors of their food is amazing. Also the location right on the beach..."

Lize

"Came here for my sister's birthday, really enjoyed it!! They are busy having a winter curry special so you get a portion of jasmine rice a glass of..."

Adi Van Breda

"I would recommend this restaurant. The service was good.food always good. Sushi good size not big perfect size. BEST and biggest OYSTERS you have to..."

Elena Belka

"Nice place near the ocean. The starter was great you could create your own wrap. Which was soo delicious and yummy. Great idea that 👍🏽...."

Verlynn Johnson

"In my opinion this is one of the best places to go for thai food, especially on the Milnerton side of Cape Town out of town area. The flavours..."

Sheryll

"Celebrated my birthday here. The location is beautiful, on the shore of the beach. Just the way I like it. I ordered the Po-pia, which was duck..."

Nicol Miller

"Actually a very nice Thai place, dishes are spicy and have depth in the flavours. Just a tad bit overpriced in my opinion. Service and decor are..."

Dennis Chiang

"You will find Wang Thai at Lagoon Beach with beautiful views of the ocean for a welcoming atmosphere. A taste of Thai cuisine with a menu..."

Sharese Hunt

"Been here a couple of times over the years I've been in Cape Town and they have never disappointed. Service has been very good and..."

Glen Hunt

"Excellent venue with a lovely view! Very comprehensive menu and wine list. Great curry, sushi of a high standard and service is commendable.. Highly..."

Barbara Ann Hall

"Always been my fav restaurant but holy crap the service is slow tonight. Ctn service is usually atrocious at best but tonight was rediculous. Good..."

Neil McBain

"Exellent service, great view. I definitely want to go again. I had one on the curry dishes. I'm not really a fan of Thai but this is a good..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Delicious flavors, decent prices, excellent service by the waitrons, and a beautiful setting. It eventually turned out to be an enjoyable Father's..."

Jason O'Hoolihan

" Service took a little while to get to our table of three but the waitress was knowledgeable and friendly. They need a set menu of sorts..."

Jon Gericke

"I haven't been to Wang Thai for a couple years so I was quite excited to go back last night as my previous visit a few years back was really good. I..."

Jess Styles

"Not too sure why we decided to drive all the way to Lagoon beach for Thai food, but it was definitely worth it. The decor is minimalistic..."

Meera Naik

"The first thing that strikes you about Wang Thai is the location. Situated on the beach, with an awesome view, this is ideal for a special Summery..."

Claudia Penny

"Absolutely delicious! Waited a while for the food to arrive but that was due to the restaurant being very busy and we had arrived later than usual. A..."

Shannon Van Heerden

"We haven't been here for a while, but always enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and gorgeous view. The wind was up last night, but it was still pleasant. I..."

Coral Le Roux

"I love thailand and coming to wang thai in milnerton... Wow its the best views of sunset while enjoying great meal which always takes me back to..."

Cavin Arendse

"This is about the only half decent restaurant on the coastal strip once you leave the cbd until you get to Blouberg. It's a good location..."

Angus

"We had lunch at this beautiful setting. The view is excellent. The restaurant can be a bit noisy. The service was very poor but the food compensated..."

Christine Du Toit

"Came to wang thai for my birthday dinner, Must say it was very busy for a Tuesday night . Lovely views of the sea and great atmosphere. There were 10..."

Tiara Jorissen

"Had a wonderful lunch there yesterday.started are 13h00 and ended at 19h00.:-) the atmosphere and service were very good , with a spectecular view of..."

Beverley Silkstone

"Kept to the quality of the franchise, add a an awesome view of the beach and you have a great combination. The place wasn't that busy when..."

Avtaar Mohanlall

"After desperately missing Thailand and their cuisine, I decided to try out our local Wang Thai at the Lagoon Beach hotel. After hearing so much about..."

Mandy Jones

"Amazing Thai restaurant overlooking the beach. Romantic vibe with great atmosphere and scenery. Sushi menu was delish, especially my favourite salmon..."

Ilhaam Laamy Nazier

"Had dinner with my family there for my birthday a few years back. The litchi duck curry I had is still one of the best curries I have ever had. Would..."

Lian Smit

"My favorite Thai restaurant in the Cape, right by the beach, The pad Thai is to die for. Fantastic atmosphere and lovely staff always an absolute..."

Dani

"Closest to Thailand you can get in SA. Awesome food, good vibe :-) Perfect for date nights. Location is great, make sure to come at sunset to..."

Deon Van Der Westhuizen

"We went early on a Friday and by 19:30 it was packed so definitely make a booking! Awesome Service from the waiters, friendly and very helpful!..."

Lara Maré

"My first experience of Wang Thai was pleasant. My boss and I needed a dinner and he's staying at the Lagoon Beach hotel, it's super convenient. There..."

David Taylor

"Unfailingly consistent in terms of food and service and of course a great location thrown into the mix at no extra cost.The fragrant spices used make..."

Bev Moss-Reilly

"I've been here a few times. Stunning view and a lekker vibe. The food is very good, but unfortunately the portions is a bit on the small side for me,..."

Jacques Farmer

"Service is good and the restaurant offers fantastic views! I had a sushi starter and veg soring rolls - you get 6 spring rolls but they are tiny..."

Adrian Kaplan

"Great restaurant if you're looking for Asian food. My only negative remark is that the restaurant is quite hot and stuffy inside with minimal..."

Glynn Pearson

"My new favourite thing, Tamarind Prawns. Yum yum. Dad had the Green Curry. Very hot. D had the mushroom and tofu cashew curry. Yummy Pad Thai..."

Clint Payne

"One of my favorite places for sundowners in Cape Town. Have a mezze platter with spring rolls, wontons, chicken satay for starters and sushi or a..."

Michael Lotter

"Very tasty, delicious food. We tried the combo platter, sushi, green curry and chocolate spring rolls and would recommend it all and order it again...."

Dana Booth

"Vibey atmosphere complimented with fine Thai Dining and Asian Fusion. I love the variety of wine available, the 'never disappointing' combo..."

Lloyd Williams

"Loved the steamed fish!! Food is great but a little cold in the winter . Restaurant layout could be improved but awesome food ..."

Chris Musoni

"This is the place to go to where you are in the mood for good Thai food with a stunning view! And if you time it right you can enjoy your drinks..."

SvN_lovedining

"Absolutely amazing food with very attentive staff! Only issue: due to being so full, you often wait some time to get your food. It is well worth the..."

Anuschka Wischnewski

"This was the first ever restaurant we dined at on our first ever visit to South Africa . I wasn't expecting the quality of Thai to match my..."

Ratika Gupta

"Food always good and the service friendly. We have been coming here regularly for over 4..."

Neal Douglass

"Stunning place ! Food is delicious, had a tom yum soup, and a chicken litchi curry with rice! The staff was great and food arrived quite quickly. The..."

Amaris Epstein

"Beautiful view, good sushi, good service and good dessert try the brownie with ice..."

Maaaferraz

"Only been here twice and had one good and one bad experience.Wang Thai has a beautiful views and is a gorgeous place to be on a warm..."

Tracy Poulter

"My ultimate favourite place, its well worth the money and a must to go..."

Kim Austin

"Very pleasant setting overlooking an artificial sort of bay. Service great, the food, a wide variety, my meal just a Tom Yung Soup almost as good as..."

Justin Du Plessis

"Wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic waiters. Food super. Lovely time with the..."

marie grotepass

"Great food with a large selection and good quality. Prices are a little higher than average, but affordable for the quality and location (a few steps..."

Dylan Bruce

"It was nice, I barely ate anything because I was so full, but what I did eat / try was nice. I enjoyed the service, the people and the views. Worth..."

Bjorn Bergmann

"The food here is an understatement to say how amazing it is. Far star food at 3 star prices. Worth coming back over n..."

Katlego M

"Well seeing it was a windy day, we made the best of the experience at Wang Thai, food delicious, it was a new waitress though so hmmm well like I..."

Carmen

"Wang Thai is an incredible restaurant at a beautiful location. The food is out of this world, and the drinks are great as well. I would highly..."

Warren Carrington

"This restaurant is so family orientated. There were tables of families with kids, couples and even people on their own. The kids all seemed happy and..."

Stash Schenck

"Lovely food as usual. Good service. Stunning views. It's one of my favorite restaurents. My friend had a sushi started which looked incredible. I had..."

Debbie Slom

"Great views and lovely atmosphere. Service was very good. Food was well presented and very delicious, but the men (3) were left feeling hungry. The..."

Denise Tunstead

"Day 1 Good food for a good price. The cocktail was citrus with a delicate texture. Enjoyable to say the least The main course felt a little too..."

Emmanuel

"Great experience. Loved the ambiance. Place was nice and warm considering the cold and wet weather outside. We enjoyed a lovely authentic dinner..."

VickiB

"Their food was amaaaaazing! ❤️ My first time there, enjoyed the wide range of seafood. I had seafood noodles and sushi and friend had Duck. They..."

Kouthar Davids

"Awesome setting. Food excellent, service lagged a bit. My table was not cleared until the end, although waiter was at my table to bring next course...."

Toii Van Rensburg

"0ur host had recommended we have a meal here before we leave SA. Had a great chat with the owner on booking our table. I would book as this place was..."

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