
Asian Grills & Modern Indian
Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, the former 25 year home of Bukhara Cape Town, Awara is chic and modern, yet still a timeless space where you could get lost in conversation over signature cocktails in our relaxing lounge – softly brightened by natural light by day and mysterious mood lights by night. The fusion flow of interior and exterior create the feel of openness whilst yet being completely private, whether you chilling in the lounge, dining at your table or enjoying the high seating tables outside . We serve a variety of Tapas to have as a starter, or make a complete meal. Order communal dining style – hence getting a little taste of everything.
Reservations
Tables of 10 or more guests require a set menu and deposit to be paid to confirm the booking. Please contact the branch for availability first.
Kids under 12 not allowed at dinner service.
Our Team

NARAD MUNI
Head Tandoori Chef

JAGDISH CHAND
Head Tapas Chef

JOHAN VENTER
General Manager

VIKAS PAUL
Head Curry Chef
Awara Restaurant is best for food. Its test is very good excellent and chef Rakesh is personally attend us. Staff... read moreAwara Restaurant is best for food. Its test is very good excellent and chef Rakesh is personally attend us. Staff is very polite and give good service.excellent for food come and visit this restaurant. read less
Rina Shah 21/05/23

Thank you Brandon Had a great experience with my husband, the cocktails where lovely, service up to standard ..We will always visit when... read moreHad a great experience with my husband, the cocktails where lovely, service up to standard ..We will always visit when we are around. read less

I stumbled across this place one day and truly enjoyed the food and especially the service. Lloyd is a joyous... read moreI stumbled across this place one day and truly enjoyed the food and especially the service. Lloyd is a joyous server with so much personality! I had to come back a second time! I highly recommend the kerala dream cocktail and the pani puri…**chefs kiss** read less
libryia jones 16/05/23
It was a bit difficult to find the restaurant, since there is no sign about the place. Based on the... read moreIt was a bit difficult to find the restaurant, since there is no sign about the place. Based on the food prices, I exected better portions. The food portion is very small but they are delicious and fresh. read less
Samira Gh 08/05/23
I must say, Awara Indian restaurant is an absolute gem! The food is exceptionally authentic and delicious, and the service... read moreI must say, Awara Indian restaurant is an absolute gem! The food is exceptionally authentic and delicious, and the service is top-notch. Every dish I've tried has been a true delight, and I can tell that the chefs put a lot of care and attention into each one. Thank you for providing such a wonderful dining experience! Thank you, Chef Rajesh, for the true delight. read less
manan sahani 04/05/23
Kid-friendliness: Food was amzazing and waiter was 10/10 aswell as the chef #chefrackesh and #waiter alex Kid-friendliness: Food was amzazing... read moreKid-friendliness: Food was amzazing and waiter was 10/10 aswell as the chef #chefrackesh and #waiter alex Kid-friendliness: Food was amzazing and waiter was 10/10 aswell as the chef #chefrackesh and #waiter alex read less
Rubeena Mohideen 28/04/23
Staff were expectational , food was great. My daughter’s favorite place to have butter chicken as requested. Chef Rakeesh was... read moreStaff were expectational , food was great. My daughter’s favorite place to have butter chicken as requested. Chef Rakeesh was so kind and friendly. Gave his biggest fan the best dessert. Kid-friendliness: Staff and Chef Rakeesh really made my daughters night with the best food and friendliness read less
Tasneem Amra 25/04/23
I’ve never written a review before, but I couldn’t help after having paper dosa with lamb keema stuffing here. I’m... read moreI’ve never written a review before, but I couldn’t help after having paper dosa with lamb keema stuffing here. I’m from India(Tamil Nadu) for a business trip and desperately wanted to have an Indian food(South Indian). Will definitely recommend this place for their paper dosa. It was authentic. I’ve not tried the other ones but I guess it’s worth a try. read less
Dinesh Raj 25/04/23
Good ambience and Great Indian food option with authentic indian taste, great service and very enthusiastic staff Vegetarian options: Good... read moreGood ambience and Great Indian food option with authentic indian taste, great service and very enthusiastic staff Vegetarian options: Good Vegetarian option with authentic indian spices and taste , excellent chef who is more than happy to customise the taste to your liking read less
Karunakar Shetty 23/04/23
Awesome food .. Pani puri was cherry on the top must try . Palak paneer and paneer butter masala roomali... read moreAwesome food .. Pani puri was cherry on the top must try . Palak paneer and paneer butter masala roomali roti Garlic Naan was amazing . kuddos to Rakesh the chef and Alex waiter for amazing service and hospitality. read less
Rajesh Agnihotri 14/04/23
Visited the restaurant this evening, upon entering our waiter Alex seated us. He was very very accommodating and made sure... read moreVisited the restaurant this evening, upon entering our waiter Alex seated us. He was very very accommodating and made sure we were good all the time. In terms of the food I would rate all three courses 10/10 with excellent service from our waiter Alex. He really recommended all dishes and always made sure we were happy! Will definitely be coming back in the future! read less
Rafeeq Paleker 10/04/23
If you are Indian food lover then it’s best place, I have tried many Indian restaurants from different countries but... read moreIf you are Indian food lover then it’s best place, I have tried many Indian restaurants from different countries but this is one of my favourite for Indian food. read less
Shrikant Bhusalwad (Shri) 09/04/23
The location is quite tricky, so you might have to ask for directions. We went here for lunch and had... read moreThe location is quite tricky, so you might have to ask for directions. We went here for lunch and had chicken, lamb chops, pani puri, mushroom biryani, aloo chat, and pudina paratha with some prawns curry. Lamb chops were some of the best I have ever had. I didn’t like the paratha, it was dry. I forgot my bag after lunch in their restaurant but the manager was trying to search for me on the streets to return it. We went back for dinner the same night and had equally great food. read less
Janhavi Patil 08/04/23
The location is quite tricky, so you might have to ask for directions. We went here for lunch and had... read moreThe location is quite tricky, so you might have to ask for directions. We went here for lunch and had chicken, lamb chops, pani puri, mushroom biryani, aloo chat, and pudina paratha with some prawns curry. Lamb chops were some of the best I have ever had. I didn’t like the paratha, it was dry. I forgot my bag after lunch in their restaurant but the manager was trying to search for me on the streets to return it. We went back for dinner the same night and had equally great food. Parking: There’s a parking garage right in front of the restaurant. read less
Janhavi Patil 08/04/23
This place was previously called Bhukara. We had been to this place thrice during our stay at Cape Town. Excellent... read moreThis place was previously called Bhukara. We had been to this place thrice during our stay at Cape Town. Excellent food, beautiful place and easily accessible from the city centre. They were very accommodative and were very patient with us. Their caramel cheesecake was so good. It wasn't like cheesecake at all, it was somewhere between caramel custard and caramel cheesecake. We ordered kaali mirch kebab, chicken sashlik, chetinad chicken, salmon, paper roast dosa. All these dishes were good. Vegetarian options: They had lot of vegetarian option. All the 3 times we went, crispy okra was unavailable. Apart from that they seemed to have all the other Vegetarian options available. read less
Saranya Mohanasundaram 04/04/23
Fantastic restaurant in Cape Town City... In our view the best Indian restaurant in Cape Town 🙂
Ate here a few... read moreFantastic restaurant in Cape Town City... In our view the best Indian restaurant in Cape Town 🙂
Ate here a few times and food, service was spot on every time.
Vaughan's service was brilliant every time we visited. It was nice of Chef Rakesh to come and speak to us in person to get our feedback as well👍 read less

Fantastic restaurant in Cape Town City... In our view the best Indian restaurant in Cape Town 🙂 Ate here a... read moreFantastic restaurant in Cape Town City... In our view the best Indian restaurant in Cape Town 🙂 Ate here a few times and food, service was spot on every time. Vaughan's service was brilliant every time we visited. It was nice of Chef Rakesh to come and speak to us in person to get our feedback as well👍 read less
Krishna Kumar 03/04/23
Absolutely incredible! Beautiful music, beautiful service especially from the main man Lloyd. The Lamb Saag Meat was out of this... read moreAbsolutely incredible! Beautiful music, beautiful service especially from the main man Lloyd. The Lamb Saag Meat was out of this world, don’t get me started on the Nan breads. Definitely going back! read less
Ashley Machire 02/04/23

33 Church Street, Cape Town