Food menu
Explore tapas, tandoori grills, curries, breads and desserts at Bukhara, Cape Town. Prices are in South African rand. Please confirm availability and prices with the restaurant. Ask your server about dishes marked SQ.
Tapas
- Pani PuriR 95
Crisp puri stuffed with potatoes and chickpeas, served with tamarind and mint cumin water.
- Aloo ChatR 110
Spicy blackened potatoes with puffed rice, chickpea crisps, tomato, onion, chilli and tamarind dressing.
- Palak Papdi ChatR 110
Crispy spinach, flour crisps, chickpeas, mint, tamarind and yogurt dressing.
- Chilli BitesR 95
Onion and spinach chickpea fritters.
- Crispy OkraR 120
Chickpea-batter okra and potato straw fries.
- Prawn Paper DosaR 165
Crisp rice pancake with coconut tomato chutney.
- Murg BharthaR 145
Pulled slow-cooked chicken with parantha.
- Lamb Galohti KababR 145
Aromatic finely minced lamb kababs with parantha.
- Green SaladR 125
Cashewnut coriander dressing, tomatoes, onions and chickpeas.
Tapas grills
- Chicken Garlic KababR 155
Spicy garlicky boneless chicken kababs.
- Chicken Chilli ShashlikR 155
Marinated with green and red chillies; spicy.
- Chicken Achaari KababR 155
Marinated with pickling spices and mustard oil.
- Spicy Chicken WingsR 155
Spicy tandoori marinade.
- Chicken Seekh KababR 155
Minced chicken with fresh coriander and chilli.
- Lamb KoftaR 195
Minced lamb kabab with dhania and green chillies.
- Malai BrocolliR 125
Cashewnut and cream marinade.
- Tandoori MushroomR 125
Stuffed with paneer.
- Tandoori VegetablesR 125
Mixed vegetables.
Main grills
- Tandoori ChickenR 245
Spicy garlic ginger yoghurt marinated half chicken.
- Chicken TikkaR 245
Spicy garlic ginger yoghurt marinated boneless chicken.
- Chicken Cheese KababR 245
Mild creamy cheese marinated boneless chicken breasts.
- Tandoori PrawnsR 475
Spicy garlic ginger yoghurt marinated.
- Fish TikkaR 355
Ajwain, chickpea and yoghurt marinade.
- Grilled CrayfishSQ
With pepper, garlic and curry leaves.
- Lamb Bara ChopsR 495
Tandoori chops.
- Lamb Boti KababR 410
Boneless leg of lamb.
- Paneer ShashlikR 225
Homemade paneer with onions and tomatoes.
Main curries
- Butter ChickenR 245
Chicken tikka in creamy tomato and cashewnut curry.
- Murg LababdarR 245
Chicken tikka in a spicy chunky tomato and onion gravy.
- Murg Methi KormaR 245
Chicken curry with fenugreek leaves.
- Murg Hara MasalaR 235
Chicken curry with fresh coriander and mint.
- Murg Handi LazeezR 245
Chicken curry with saffron.
- Chicken ChettinadR 245
Chicken curry with curry leaves and chilli.
- Murg Shan e DeliR 245
Chicken in white yogurt, cashewnut and garlic gravy.
- Lamb Rogan JoshR 410
Kashmiri lamb curry.
- Lal MaasR 410
Lamb curry with roasted red chillies and yoghurt.
- Meat Beli RamR 410
Lamb curry with roasted cumin.
- Nihari GoshtR 410
Slow-roasted lamb curry with fennel and ginger.
- Saag MeatR 410
Lamb curry slow cooked with spinach.
- Bhunna GoshtR 410
Thick tomato onion curry.
- Khade Masala GoshtR 410
Lamb on bone cooked with whole spices.
- Fish CurryR 325
With fenugreek seeds and coconut milk.
- Prawn CurryR 475
With curry leaves and coconut milk.
- Crayfish Taka TakSQ
With chopped tomatoes and onions.
- Shahi PaneerR 220
Homemade cheese with creamy tomato curry.
- Palak PaneerR 220
Homemade cheese with spicy pureed spinach.
- Mattar MushroomR 220
Mushroom and peas in thick tomato and onion curry.
- BiryaniR 225 / 265 / 425 / 475
Saffron rice slow cooked with vegetables / chicken / lamb / prawns, respectively.
Extras
- Laacha NanR 40
Layered nan with butter.
- Garlic NanR 40
Crisp nan with garlic butter.
- Khameera NanR 40
Soft leavened plain nan.
- Pudina ParanthaR 40
Layered wholewheat bread with mint.
- Romali RotiR 40
Thin flat bread, made on tawa.
- Basmati RiceR 45
Plain steamed rice.
- Jeera PulaoR 55
Cooked with cumin and onions.
- Lemon RiceR 70
Cooked with curry leaves and chilli.
- Biryani RiceR 70
Cooked with yoghurt and saffron.
- Garlic RaitaR 65
Yogurt with roasted cumin and garlic.
- Dal MakhaniR 125
Slow-cooked black lentils with butter.
- Dal FryR 125
Slow-cooked yellow lentils.
- Baingan BharthaR 125
Smoked eggplant.
- Aloo JeeraR 100
Potatoes stir fried with cumin.
- Kachumber SaladR 65
Diced tomato, onion and cucumber with chat masala.
Desserts
- CheesecakeR 120
With caramel.
- Shahi TukaraR 130
Indian bread butter pudding with cream.
- Carrot HalvaR 130
With ice cream.
- Chocolate FondantR 135
With ice cream.
- KulfiR 100
Ice cream with saffron and pistachio.
- Ice CreamR 100
Mango, litchi and coconut.
Please tell your server about allergies or dietary requirements before ordering.
Original food and drinks menu
Bukhara-Menu-Oct-2025-Food-BevVisit Bukhara in Cape Town
Find us at 33 Church Street, Cape Town City Centre. Open the map below for directions, or call +27 21 424 0000 if you need help finding us.
Booking questions
How do I book a table?
Reserve online using the Dineplan booking calendar, or call +27 21 424 0000.
Can I book for 10 or more guests?
Tables of 10 or more guests require a set menu and a deposit to confirm the booking. Please contact the branch for availability first.
Are children allowed at dinner?
Children under 12 are not allowed at dinner service.
Which paneer and vegetable dishes are on the menu?
The published menu includes Shahi Paneer, Palak Paneer, Paneer Shashlik, Tandoori Vegetables, Dal Makhani and Baingan Bhartha. Please discuss your dietary requirements with your server before ordering.