TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Sundoo

85/100 (1276 ratings)

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"I am told I am probably the greatest critic. Considering I never really eat Indian food out ( as mum's cooking is the best), this is great South..."

Mahendran Moodley

"I had the Prawn curry and I can simply say that it was the best I’ve had in any Indian restaurant in SA. The Tarka Dhal is also close to to the..."

Dilip Naran

"It was my 1st time there, recommended by a good friend. Went for dinner it was very busy which says a lot about the place. The waiter was super..."

Nolusindiso Mtatshana

"Best Indian food in my life! Excellent service by Anthony, our waiter. Nice cosy restaurant and never an empty table. Will definately visit..."

Erika Starke Snyman

"Great meal. Probably the best I've had in SA! Not ashamed to say I ordered a 2nd portion of the Paneer Pea Curry! :) The spices and spice-blends were..."

Jeffrey Zurel

"So unbelievably hospitable! The food was divine and the flavours authentic. The atmosphere and decor add to the experience of originality and..."

Jacklyn Jonsson

"We had the most delicious, authentic southern Indian meal at Sundoo yesterday, not since visiting South India a few years ago have we had such a..."

Elizabeth Beer

"Authentic South African Indian at its very best. Outstanding food and great service. My favourites: crab curry, prawn curry, mutton curry, mutton..."

Shakti Satyapal

"Quite possibly my favourite restaurant in Cape Town. Great location, good service and the food is simply superb. Never..."

Sureshni Wyatt-Gunning

"Had an excellent lamb bunny chow, crammed with meat that broke apart even before it got to my mouth, the service was excellent, and while the portion..."

Mark Chapman

"I love the group... from Seelan to Sundoo I am always welcomed with respect and the biggest smile... Sundoo is intimate and the food is indian..."

Dirk Venter

"Great place. In PE I have Krish's place Royal Delhi, in DBN it is the hotel on the beachfront. I have always looked for a curry place in CT and this..."

Grant Wilkinson

"Absolutely the best Latte and vibe in Sespoint. Food incredible and a very good class..."

Johnny Snyman

"Best Indian restaurant. Service and food was excellent. Thanks to Gonny .Will definitely come..."

Rajen Navsaria

"Great place to be!I popped in on NYE, wasn't expecting much at 11pm, but I had the BEST service and GREAT food! I had the Kerala Roasted..."

Robbin Rae

"Food is really great! Tastiest Indian Food I have eaten in Cape Town. The service was fantastic and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. Not like..."

Raman Singh

"The service was quirky and they didn't have any of the cocktails on the menu or the crayfish and crab curry which we wanted BUT what we did have was..."

Pranisha

"Finally tried this spot after a few of my friends had told be about it. Everything was great. The ambience was awesome, polite and professional..."

Kgothatso Meka

"The Husband and I had lunch here today. On arrival, we were eagerly greeted by the waiter Gonnie who’s an ex-Durbanite and chatted up a storm with..."

Nadhiya

"This place is amazing! Food is incredible! Service is fantastic! They ran out of two dishes we ordered and we didn’t need to re-order anything as..."

Tcbenade

"Amazing food! We keep going back for the Kingklip curry and buttery paratha. The service is great too. If you can't decide to go on the seapoint..."

Where-oh-where

"Service was very good. Food was spicy and a MUST for anyone who enjoyed Indian cuisine! I paid via Zapper and gave the waiter a generous tip, but..."

Gerrard Nel

"This is a must for visitors and capetonians alike! Food tasted great. Excellent service. Went here with a local friend (who happens to be indian) and..."

Folu Okunade

"Finally a good Indian place in Cape Town. The best curry I have had since being here. The vindaloo is really hot if you enjoy that kind of..."

Werner Strauss

"A refreshing take on Indian cuisine, a mixture of local Indian classics and traditional South Indian dishes presented in a tapas style meal. As a..."

Pash Nair

"Wow! Wow! Wow! Service was excellent Food arrived in the time specified We took take aways and it is presented in a smart box Still hot when we took..."

Hasan Wadvalla

"Really amazing food! Excellent service!! We love Indian food and this place was absolutely delicious!!! We recommend this place to all Indian food..."

Emma Berkenfeld

"Authentic South Indian food with a twist. Utterly scrumptious. Tried the fish curry, lamb curry, chicken curry. The food was fresh and so so..."

Anusha Nadasen

"I really am a tough customer when it comes to a lamb curry, and I can say without a doubt that was one of the best I've ever had. Delicious flavor..."

Zelm

"Excellent service and the staff is really friendly. The food is outstanding, I'd define recommend the lamb curry and the duck curry. What a little..."

Gerkinbi

"Excellent lamb bunny chow. Fresh and delicious. This was authentic curry. Lovely atmosphere. Gentle music at an easy listening volume.Thank-you Chef..."

Bron

"Ok I'll admit it - I've been dying to try this restaurant out! Having walked passed several times and having heard so many wonderful things my..."

Sumendra Chetty

"Sundoo is very small Indian tapas restaurant, making them slightly unique. Arriving there, we were greeted by the friendly staff. We were seated..."

SquatForPancakes

"Finally tried out Sundoo! Great atmosphere and vibe from the waiters. We dived straight into mains, Sashen and I shared the trio of lamb bunnies and..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Loved my time here!The decor is sublime and the service is flawless. Knowledgeable staff that have clearly been trained wellBest..."

Carmen Matthysen

"Nice cute little spot along Sea Point main road. The food presentation is lovely and I'm always a fan of an open styled seating arrangement where you..."

Robin Mahlangu

"(Originally rates as 4.5 but thought about it again... and definitely 5 stars!!) Just finished scoffing down my lamb bunny chow - absolutely bloody..."

Stacey Murcell

"Great Restaurant! We have been here for dinner and had a lovely time. The tapas are really good! Some are very spicy, but we loved it:) Great food..."

Pia

"Great looking place and nice vibe. We had the fish samosas which were the daily special and shared the prawn curry which were both delicious! Very..."

Shana Morland

"One of the better Indian fusion restaurants that we have frequented.A little pricey but the dishes are more creative than the run of the mill..."

Ryan Goodman

"What a lovely discovery ... Live close by and will be an absolute regular at this wonderful little establishment .. Good food good friends and happy..."

Wencke Lasch

"Came across this amazing restaurant while walking down the main street in Sea Point. Popped in and eventually managed to land a table an hour later...."

Joash Narainsamy

"Everything was absolutely delicious - especially the chicken breyani, it was magical. Really cool decor and atmosphere, it's a must. ..."

Holzbachnina

"Brilliant little Indian restaurant. Often the trouble with Indian food is, you struggle to choose between the menu items. This little place..."

Allan Moita

"Better than I expected after reading the reviews. The tables are tiny so we sat up on the bench facing Regent St. Yeah the portions are on the..."

Jim Woolfrey

"Curries were on point. Great price for what you get. Small little cosy restaurant with a personal touch. Owner was one of the waiters, making the..."

Elmari

"I ate there on a Friday night with 3 friends. We had the sweet potato and pea samosas with chutney, as one of our starters,3 on a plate with a small..."

Dawn Gottgens

"Indian tapas with a twist - this place is a must. The service makes this place iconic. Starters of patha-puri were delicious. The lamb bunny and the..."

Avi Mistry

"We really enjoyed the food here! The place is quite small and although their Facebook page says otherwise, they don't take bookings! Although the..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Tried the new kid on the block, Sundoo. First I attempted to make a booking, and when I called they said they do not accept bookings - I..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"The Food is outstanding. The atmosphere is excellent. The management seems good. The waitering staff leave room for improvement. We will come..."

Norman Buller

"The food was amazing, the service was great and the restaurant looks very cool. I enjoyed my desert at an Indian restaurant for the first time in my..."

Tyron Evans

"One of the Best bunny chows Ive eaten in Cape Town. Brimming with iconic DBN flavour. Served in a traditional half a loaf of fresh white bread, with..."

Rupesh Kassen

"One of Cape Town's best Indian restaurants that sticks true to it's promise of flavour, spice, and authentic Indian cuisine. The restaurant however..."

Avikar Ramsundra

"First time here, and the food was great. Service was friendly and quick for South Africa. The only downsides were for my wife, and that was her first..."

Mike Daws

"The food was excellent. Came out fresh and super fast. Tranquil Atmosphere. Staff delivered friendly and efficient service, especially Godfrey! We'll..."

veruscha louw

"Absolutely amazing taste of foods. Location is very busy, so my advice is to book in advance. We were a party of six and had an amazing food..."

DANIEL SANDU

"Excellent food made with great pride and enthusiasm. One of the best curry restaurants I have visited in Cape Town. Authentic Indian food served..."

Rishi Singh

"Went there yesterday specifically to get the puri patha. Was glad I did, it was delicious. That being said, I did struggle between a 3/4 star rating..."

Natasha Dickinson

"Excellent vegetarian dishes! Their version of mater paneer is arguably the best I’ve..."

Angella Woodman

"Indian food with the magic touch of Seelan Sundoo who besides being an excellent chef, is a great host. From a simple dish such as the vegetable..."

Ravi Naidu

"Absolutely loved coming to Sundoo one Friday evening. The staff were warm and attentive and the atmosphere is lively. The food was amazing, we really..."

Kelly Maroon

"I enjoyed dinner here with my colleagues recently and I had a mushroom/truffle pasta with added chicken and a mango daiquiri (according to the waiter..."

Mpumelelo Ndaba

"Another unbelievable meal at the best Indian restaurant. I tried the butter chicken it was the best I have ever had. I like to order the pineapple..."

Mark Stillerman

"Sundoo has a take away place inside Double Tree hotel at Salt River. The manager Walter is very sweet. The food is great and the prices very..."

Ms S

"Quaint India restaurant that serves amazing Indian flavours. It was great to have curry away from..."

Kogie Ramsamy

"We had a Wiki deal. The food and drinks were great, much better than expected. Lovely venue and very friendly..."

Anine Fourie

"My guests and I had a superb evening. The food was excellent - the lamb chops are to die for - and the wine list intelligently constructed. The..."

sean erasmus

"So eating at an indian restaurant is always a challenge when your mom is an Iron chef. I am proud to say that this Indian restaurant scored a 10 out..."

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