Vadivelu

Vadivelu is a modern Indian restaurant on Kloof Street in Gardens, built around the Tamil heritage of the family behind it. The dining room is decorated with sage and terracotta walls, jungle-print wallpaper and pistachio banquettes, with a deep verandah warmed by patio heaters and a log fire inside for cooler evenings.

The kitchen draws on Southern Indian streetfood and home cooking, serving dishes such as potato masala dosa with coconut chutney, pani puri curry bombs, prawn tikka bites, prawn coconut curry, aloo gobi and lamb tikka masala with parathas, alongside a short wine list and a strong vegetarian and vegan selection. The restaurant is at 151 Kloof Street in Gardens. It suits diners wanting a buzzy, modern take on Southern Indian food with vegetarian and vegan choices alongside the meat and seafood dishes.