Bukhara Menu — Cape Town

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 menuBukhara-Menu-Oct-2025-Food-Bev

Visit 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.

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