TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

"Being a vegetarian my options are mostly limited however at Vikram's had more than 10 dishes to choose from. Dishes were all tasty and very..."

Nershia Nadia Harrikaran

"Great food... probably the best Indian food Ive ever eaten:)) atmosphere was warm, service was good. Highly..."

Shaleen Cary

"What a wonderful dining experience, truly a great curry. I had the Lamb Tikka Masala, a very generous portion and the flavour was simply stunning...."

Tyrone Rothwell

"Beautiful setting, awesome atmosphere and great service not to mention the awesome cuisine... we have found our little Lonehill Village niche...."

Massimo Mariola

"What amazing food we just had at Vikram's carnival city. Can't stop eating.... Wow...."

Ninette Terblanche

"Vikram is the best indian food I like Vikram..."

Vusie Obert Nkosi

"Best curry in town! Great for take away or sit down. Always friendly. You have to try the Mango..."

Nicky Jansen van Vuuren

"The manager has excellent suggestions in what to eat if you are a..."

Hennie Knoetze

"Absolutely no complaints! Best Indian food I've had in Joburg, delicious flavours and service is quick. We'll definitely be..."

Estelle Louw

"Food and Service were of the highest quality, definitely be back in the near..."

Gavin Schwulst

"This is the best North Indian food in Joburg. Great service..."

Linda Mayne

"There is nothing better then Vikrams, I love hot food, but there I eat mild because the flavors are absolutely..."

Martina Prchalova

"Amazing service, went to spoil my man for his birthday! will definitely be back..."

Kirsten Debby Dibb

"One of our favorite restaurants in Joburg. Used to drive from North West for their special curries. Now living in Lonehill we are lucky to be so..."

Niki Visser

"Wow. I ordered a chicken tikka masala, chicken spring rolls and 2 garlic naan for my husband and I to share. Portion size is huge. It’s the next..."

Zee

"Great service - Great Food - Lovely decor !Along with Ghazals the best Indian restaurant in Sandton . Well done .Will be..."

John Urquhart

"My go to weekday dinner delivery and it never disappoints. Food is delicious, fresh and very flavorful. Rice portion is small though. The free salsa..."

Tshepo Mohasoane

"Damn good food and service, Heartiest thanks to Mr.Dharmendra and his team for serving Best Indian food in the town,had Indian food after such a long..."

Deepak Choudhary

"Our favorite Indian food in Joburg. Doesn’t matter which dish you order on the menu, you’ll never be disappointed. The restaurant was recently..."

Nicolene Louw

"Food is delicious.They have plenty of option for non veg section.Service is nice.Ambience is good .We used to order butter..."

Preeti Mishra

"We have only ever ordered takeaways on uber eats from vikrams, but the curry is always great. I love their veg selection and the potato curry is..."

Sabrina Kennedy

"I have visited this restaurant with my friends the food served was awesome and service was very prompt special thanks to Mr Dharmendra for making our..."

Raman Singh

"Great food, quality always the same and the staff is very helpfull. Restaurant also has massive sliding doors so you always have a nice breeze coming..."

Annebel Jansen Van Rensburg

"Delicious Indian food prepared with flavour and love! Feasted on butter chicken, lamb curry, prawn curry and multiple starters... Absolutely enjoyed..."

G Makan

"To have good Indian food with limited items this place is good.. we just popped here for a birthday lunch and ordered some sea food chicken and..."

Mangofoodie

"Food was absolutely awesome, coupled with superb personalized service. Keep up the good culture of personalized quality service as this is the..."

Vishal Premlall

"I visited Vikrams yesterday, very delicious food, nice ambiance, courteous staff, very neat and clean restaurant, every thing was osam keep it up!!!..."

Rohit Yadav

"I visited vikarmas authentic Indian cuisine really very delicious food and neat and clean restaurant and server Godknows was very kind and helpful..."

Dharmendra Singh Rathore

"Please note: This is a take-away review. Hubby and I felt for some North Indian food and didn’t feel like the usual ones in our area so..."

Priya

"Wonderful variety of good quality food. Chicken curries are excellent and tasty. Good atmosphere and service. Became our favourite father’s day..."

Frieda Tanton

"The food is absolutely worth it & fantastic flavours within every meal chosen. Been to this restaurant several times. Always leave with a Happy..."

Sarah Abbas

"Been here twice thus far and on both occasions left happy. The chilli paneer starter is divine. Had the dhall gosht which was also really tasty...."

Mayuri

" Definitely my favorite Indian restaurant at the moment. The vegetable breyani, paneer makhani and their naans are so delicious. Service is..."

Pashnee Naidoo

"I've had my fair share of curries and can sincerely state without reservation that Vikrams is my number one spot. I had the fish tikka masala and..."

Natasha Parry

"Perfect place for a wonderful Indian meal. Quiet, peaceful surroundings. Would definitely be back here for the delicious food. Authentic Indian..."

Cynisha

"Excellent veg options, very tasty food, consistently good. great spot to treat customers and have a quiet lunch. Good location authentically north..."

Devan Chidananda Chetty

"One of my favorite Indian restaurants in johannesburg!!!Spicy and deliciousness!!!Dhal Mahkni was my favorite and the chicken tandoori ......."

Tashnee Dhaver

"One of the finest Indian restaurants. We thoroughly enjoy the food every time we visited with our friends. Perfect place for Indian food..."

Preethi

"Awesome food and hospitality. Awesome, keep it up vikram’s . It felt like dining in India . Thank you vikram’s..."

R.agarwal1986

"We had a team lunch yesterday at vikrams ,the service was excellent from the waiters,the food was well prepared and presented and absolutely..."

Devashnee

"Chose to eat there on a lovely friday afternoon with my colleagues. Wonderful staff and service. Very accomodating. Impressed with the cleanliness...."

Raeesah Khan

"Vikrams is our Friday night takeout ritual... Chicken kadai, chicken tikka masala and naan is our standard order. We usually do takeaways. Great..."

Elmien.mostert

"Vikrams took me back to my trip to India and allowed me to reminisce on the odd decor , soft Indian music and beautiful colors. The food was too..."

Azrah Kadwa

"Vikrams is the most colourful Rajasthani styled Indian restaurant with authentic Indian food. This is one of the most popular places with great food..."

Aashish Rai

"Great authentic curry, good atmosphere and helpful staff. Also do good takeaway! The lamb jal frezie is my favorite! Currently under renovation but..."

Alex Fox

"An excellent Sunday lunch. The best curry I've had in JHB. We shared an onion Bhajee starter, which was average as well as an outstanding mutton..."

Neil Hymers

"Even though the restaurant doesn't look like much the food definitely makes up for it! So much to choose from and very well priced! I had the Lamb..."

Maretha Steyn

"Outstanding! Great food excellent service and an authentic idian ambiance. Best indian food i have had especially the chicken korma. Date night for..."

Natalie Schubach

"Thoroughly impressed by Vikrams in Lonehill. The curry was absolutely delicious and exactly what I wanted on a cold winter's evening. I'll be back!..."

Kirsty Morey

"After many visits to Vikrams Lonehill, I can safely say it is one of the best Indian restaurants in Joburg. The food is authentic and consistently..."

Michelle Rocke

"The most delicious Indian food and friendly service. Will definitely be back soon. I can highly recommend the Lamb Korma and butter naan bread!..."

Timothy Olls

"I guess in order to understand Indian cuisine one firstly has to understand cuisine, i.e. food.Cooking processes are all pretty much the..."

Dean

"I had a great time here. No wonder they are crowded all the time and it's advisable to book a table on advance. This is one of the best places to..."

Ravindra Kumar

"We popped in after work for a take-away. The service by Ravi was friendly, helpful and informative. There were lovely, fresh Pakora potato snacks to..."

Sandra Hill

"This place just has the most magnificent curry! Very reasonably priced & fantastic value for money. We always get 2 meals out of an order so perfect..."

Tessa Wagner

"Hi, we were at Vikrams Lonehill the other evening. What a lovely, special place to enjoy a quiet evening to share with family and friends. Their..."

Samantha Van Rensburg Botha

"If you are in the mood for awesome authentic Indian this is well worth the visit. Always friendly and the food is consistently good. We have been..."

Neil Smith

"Best Indian restaurant in Joburg, offering quality food and a unique experience. The stuffed paratha is such a great compliment to the lamb dishes...."

Robert Visser

"Great curries and fantastic service! Clean friendly. Well worth the late afternoon lunch. Will be stopping by again for another meal, lunch or..."

Tarryn Drabble

"Any-day is curry day for me !! I have always ordered and visited the Vikrams in Dainfern and today I thought I could give the Lonehill a try..."

Abs

"The food was amazing, the service was outstanding and it resulted an all round great experience at this restaurant. I would definitely recommend..."

Andi Settas

"I really love this place. Excellent service, great food and the best naan in Johannesburg. Had barely ordered and the food was ready in quick time...."

Lee Merton

"I would say Vikrams needs a major revamp to add some light and Sense of cleanliness about it. The food on the other hand is just above average, but..."

Michella Ferreira Pellegrino

"Best Indian cuisine experience in JHB. Authentic North Indian kitchen, clever use of spice, Friendly service and a wide range of the favorites...."

Niran Zur

"Beautiful restaurant, great authentic vibe, amazing food. Had my birthday there once, Vikrams went above and beyond to make it special. Our absolute..."

Niki

"This is by far my favourite Indian restaurant in Johannesburg. The service always friendly and the food is excellent. In fact I order for tomorrow's..."

Nicholas Jens Karlsen

"A little hidden gem in the Lonehill Shopping centre. Vikram's has been in business (under a different name) for over 10years and it is consistently..."

Veruschka Jose Bryant

"Service was excellent, food was delicious and portion size was more than adequate. The meals prices are really cost effective as current restaurants..."

Warwick

"Always a delicious meal at Vikrams! Tasty lamb Korma and garlic naan bread. We have been here a few times and always good service and tasty food...."

Chiara Kotze

"I was a bit skeptical as I haven't been to Vikrams before. But the take away we got was EXCELLENT! I would recommend to anyone who loves their Indian..."

Morgana Robbertze

"I get takeaways from Vikram's and they are always delicious. I enjoy a good biryani and they deliver. Always very friendly and expedient. I haven't..."

Stephen Chapman

"My fiance and I, being fond of curry, went to Vikrams and came away most pleased. Her paneer makhani and my chicken tikka curry were delicious, the..."

Adam W

"Food was awesome, fresh and tasty! Restaurant decor is funky and the restaurant is clean... Overall a great experience! Will definitely go back!..."

Angie

"This place is simply exquisite. From the vibrant decor to the food. It was just such a lovely experience. I will definitely be going back because it..."

Chante Daries

"have lost count of how times that I have eaten here and have never had a bad experience, always consistent, great menu and awesome cuisine,..."

Brenda Van Der Au

"I loved it. Traditional Indian food at its best. There's no one who knows Indian food better than me since it's my authenticity. And I tell you the..."

The Pretoria Explorer

"Wow!!! Had my mum's birthday lunch here. It was such a treat. The service was excellent. The food was superbly flavoured as Indian tends to taste the..."

Krinisha Kara

"I literally went here twice in one week because that is how tasty the food is! The place is very authentic, the staff are very friendly and helpful...."

Dinika Singh

"I have enjoyed every curry that I have ordered from here.... you probably will too 😊 ..... the chicken and lamb curry is de-boned, which is great..."

Mark Ferrari

"This emblazoned restaurant is rather prepossessing. As soon as we walked in it felt like we were transported to another world. It is warm and..."

Lisa Pi

"Always love visiting Vikrams, but not for the diet concious! Great food, great service, huge portions and an all-round great dining experience...."

Stephanie Lawrence

"Very good indeed, always had a negative view on indian restaurants being a bit overly priced, however my last 3 visits to indian restaurants with..."

Giovanni Govender

"Best Indian food outside of India. I drive from Morningside to Lonehill to get my fix - their butter chicken being my favorite. And if that's not..."

Kulani Shiluvane

"Easily one of the best Indian restaurants in Johannesburg! The food is superb, service pleasant and well complimented by a relaxed yet vibrant..."

Kent Lawrence

"Thank you to the staff at Vikrams, they made our dining experience extra special with great food (compliments to the chef), excellent service, a..."

Merleesa Govender

"My all time favourite curry spot! The chicken korma curry is a must have with butter naan bread! I found that the chicken was so succulent and tasty!..."

Megz Mackintosh

"Food was absolutely delicious! I had flu at the time and the warm spices cleared my sinuses up. The service was very good and prices are..."

Steve Tonkin

"Absolutely love Vikrams. Their lamb korma is difficult to beat, especially in Fourways. The vibe is always relaxed and the service is friendly:)..."

Nikki Melless Stergiopoulos

"One of the better tasting North Indian food around in Joberg. Service a little slow however food is delicious in the vegetarian or meat menu...."

Amit Govind

"Offcause the food is expensive at Vikrams but then quality comes at a price. I've never been disappointed with a single meal at Vikrams and have been..."

Sheryl

"Food was absolutely incredible, our waiter was a little slow and unable to help with questions about the menu. The manager was extremely helpful..."

Quinn

"I'm not normally a fan of north indian cuisine but I was in the mood for something different. Had the tandoori chicken. Was tender, flavorful and..."

Fuzzy Lojic

"Delicious spicy fragrant curries, we drive from Pretoria to eat here! So delicious . Consistent Good service too. This Indian restaurant caters for..."

Clair Oxley-Oxland

"Once again Vikrams didn't disappoint. Food was exceptional and authentic. 6 people, 6 different dishes, all very fresh, from mild to hot to very..."

Nigel Allori

"Was so excited to eat here as I love Indian flavours and tastes. Was a little disappointed in the Tandoori starter as it was very dry and a little..."

Anandie

"If you're looking for amazing Indian food in the suburbs, Vikrams is where it's at. Though I've never dined-in my family has been ordering takeaway..."

Likecaramel

"Great Indian restaurant! Warm and welcoming and the most delicious lassi. If you want a veg curry with a little bit of everything: veg, potatoes and..."

Saiyuri

"Rather on the more expensive side, but Vikrams has such tasty food!! Absolutely love their curries and have tried quite a few! Their naan is also..."

Eat More!

"Without a doubt the best Indian cuisine in Joburg. Decor lends itself to the ideal Indian culinary experience. Try the onion bhajiya with any meal......"

Richard Thorn

"My second visit to Vikrams and the second time I ordered the mixed veg curry (asked for no dairy), medium with both soft and crispy rotis on the..."

Nicole Olwagen

"I can't handle spicy food very well, so Indian cuisine is a rare treat for me. The mutton roti rolls are absolutely divine, big, succulent chunks of..."

Kat :)

"We decided on Indian for our Sunday dinner. We were warmly welcomed at the door and had our pick of seating. Well looked after restaurant and clean...."

Kelsey Toi

"The new Vikrams is open and the food outstanding as always. Hidden Joburg gem - look no further for diverse, flavourful currie and Indian dishes...."

Karen de Wet

"We had a good experience here. Asked for ice tea and waiter told us they are out of stock (there’s a pick n pay just arouns the corner). But the..."

Annemarie van rensburg

"Easily one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever visited. Prime location, can be easily spotted, amazing sitting spacing, decor was excellent,..."

dharmender lalwani

"Stunning Dining at Vikram's Lonehill I recently had the pleasure of dining at Vikram's Lonehill, and it was nothing short of an exquisite..."

Amanda Pretorius

"Vikram catered for an off site function for 55 guests. He prepared the food to travel without any spileage whatsoever. He guided us in terms of..."

Lyn Noble

"My cashew nut curry base was amazing with every bite. Generous portions. Will be back..."

micheal els

"I absolutely love this restaurant. No matter your meal, it will be served perfectly and deliciously. I have never had a bad experience here. The..."

Trisha De Wet

"If you're looking for an authentic Indian taste explosion then Vikrams is must! Friendly, professional service and incredibly tasty food! You will..."

Shailesh Singh

"Wow wow wow, if you're feeling like a warm, scrumptious, hearty meal then Vikram's restaurant is the place for you, whether it for for a seated meal..."

Candice Ashleigh Bowes

"Food was absolutely divine. Service was good and they have an outdoor area, value for m9ney. Will Def be..."

Dianne Christophers

"What a fabulous place to go to for the Indian cuisine experience. Delicious food and Godfrey is such a lovely..."

Sue Hicks

"Great food! Good and friendly service. The patron is very obliging. The chicken Tikka Masala- one of the..."

Bernard Standley

"Very tasty, but be careful for being too careful, mild is a little too mild if you do enjoy some spice, still..."

Gizelle Mc İntyre

"Vickram's is currently undergoing maintenance and is under a make shift arrangements of a canopy till a month or so. The food is amazing and the..."