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“Authentic, affordable African cuisine”

Pahari African Restaurant
Ranked #337 of 3 352 Restaurants in Cape Town
Price range: R 40 - R 100
Description: Authentic African cuisine. Pahari provides you with a unique African dining experience right in the heart of Cape Town.
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Description: Authentic African cuisine. Pahari provides you with a unique African dining experience right in the heart of Cape Town.
Reviewed 23 July 2019 via mobile

We really enjoyed our evening with friends at Pahari...perhaps because we seek out the lesser known restaurants in Cape Town. It's not fancy and is really affordable. The (genuinely Zimbabwean) food was delicious and honest; the only dish we found a little challenging (some might say inedible!), was the beef trotters. We loved everything else, and the amazing chilli sauce. Service was excellent and the host Caleb was super friendly and informative. We took our own wine as it is not licensed.

Date of visit: July 2019
Thank jeanalfeld
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Reviewed 7 July 2019

I was looking for African food during my holiday to South Africa and found this place. We are so glad we went and will definitely come back! The owner and his staff explained everything to us on the menu, even showing us the types of grains in each dish. The food was absolutely amazing. We would recommend it to anyone visiting or living in Cape Town! The prices were great too!

Date of visit: July 2019
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Thank Taylor Owen R
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Reviewed 5 July 2019

Excellent service, short waiting time. And the food is mouth-watering, enough and filling. Will come every chance I get.

Date of visit: June 2019
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Thank Zambiti
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Reviewed 15 June 2019

Pahari a Zimbabwean restaurant is a must visit if you like traditional Southern African food. No frills, just the real deal. The damn Fine food is fast, affordable and the general energy of the whole place is warm and sincerely friendly. It feels like being back home in Zimbabwe. We will continue to eat here forever. Thanks! Bex

Date of visit: June 2019
Thank Zim_girl_1987
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Reviewed 27 May 2019 via mobile

I had a great experience at this place. Exquisite food; fresh green veges and beef stew. The food is filling & tantalizing.
However, i suggest that music will make it perfect.

I can't wait to go back.

Date of visit: May 2019
Thank tavongah
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