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Address: 99 Sunnyside Ave, 3 Lakefield Ave, Lakefield, Benoni, 1501, South Africa
Phone: +27 77 378 6000
Website: http://www.kawalihouse.co.za/
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بنت أحمد حسين
An absolute treat from start to finish.
Starters:
The biryani balls were crisp on the outside and flavorful inside, while the tandoori wings were smoky, juicy, and perfectly spiced—an irresistible start to the meal.
Mains:
The lamb biryani was fragrant and rich, with tender meat and beautifully layered spices. The prawn curry was indulgent and full of depth, and the chicken tikka was succulent, charred just right, and packed with flavor.
Drinks:
A warm cup of chai complemented the spices perfectly, soothing and aromatic.
Dessert:
The rasmalai was soft, creamy, and delicately sweet—the perfect ending to a satisfying meal.
✨ Overall:
A beautifully balanced Indian dining experience with bold flavors, comforting classics, and a memorable finish. Highly recommended.
… moreStarters:
The biryani balls were crisp on the outside and flavorful inside, while the tandoori wings were smoky, juicy, and perfectly spiced—an irresistible start to the meal.
Mains:
The lamb biryani was fragrant and rich, with tender meat and beautifully layered spices. The prawn curry was indulgent and full of depth, and the chicken tikka was succulent, charred just right, and packed with flavor.
Drinks:
A warm cup of chai complemented the spices perfectly, soothing and aromatic.
Dessert:
The rasmalai was soft, creamy, and delicately sweet—the perfect ending to a satisfying meal.
✨ Overall:
A beautifully balanced Indian dining experience with bold flavors, comforting classics, and a memorable finish. Highly recommended.
Charlene
A math lesson and a desert masquerading as dinner.
If you enjoy eating in shifts while your friends watch you with pity, Kawali House is the spot for you. Our meals arrived in “waves”… two of us ate while the third sat for 10 minutes contemplating their life choices.
The service logic here is truly visionary. We were told mains have no sides and we must order rice. So, we dropped R120 on two bowls of rice, only for the Biryani to arrive with enough grains to solve a national shortage and feed a family of six.
The highlights:
• The Meat: Drier than a Sunday afternoon in the Karoo.
• The Waiter: Disappeared into a witness protection program immediately after serving us.
• The Manager: Finally materialized when we called for him.
To his credit, the manager did try to fix the “balls up” by voiding the rice charges and offering free dessert. It was a nice gesture, but unless the dessert comes with a time machine to fix the service and a glass of water for that dry meat, I think I’ll pass on a second round.
… moreIf you enjoy eating in shifts while your friends watch you with pity, Kawali House is the spot for you. Our meals arrived in “waves”… two of us ate while the third sat for 10 minutes contemplating their life choices.
The service logic here is truly visionary. We were told mains have no sides and we must order rice. So, we dropped R120 on two bowls of rice, only for the Biryani to arrive with enough grains to solve a national shortage and feed a family of six.
The highlights:
• The Meat: Drier than a Sunday afternoon in the Karoo.
• The Waiter: Disappeared into a witness protection program immediately after serving us.
• The Manager: Finally materialized when we called for him.
To his credit, the manager did try to fix the “balls up” by voiding the rice charges and offering free dessert. It was a nice gesture, but unless the dessert comes with a time machine to fix the service and a glass of water for that dry meat, I think I’ll pass on a second round.
Rowell Kupersamy
Feels & smells like you have entered a restaurant in the Gulf. Excellent food, great atmosphere with the music & such good service. The manager, Akhona, was able to arrange a table for us despite a fully reserved venue. Their service & assistance was exceptional.
The menu is more expensive than an average meal to dine out, but well worth it. Definitely will be returning.
… moreThe menu is more expensive than an average meal to dine out, but well worth it. Definitely will be returning.
Ayesha Yacob
The restaurant was great! Kawali was nice, Dessert was absolutely delicious and Ayesha was a great hostess.
Namaaz room and Wudu khana is also available on the property, a big plus.
Will definitely visit again!
… moreNamaaz room and Wudu khana is also available on the property, a big plus.
Will definitely visit again!
Khudija Moola
Amazing experience at Kawali house tonight. Outstanding service by Yuvi at front of house , the attention to detail, going the extra mile and making sure we were well taken care of. Victor and Vusi were also fantastic with great knowledge of the cuisine. The Qawali enhanced the experience and was such a vibe. Loved it cant wait to try the rest of the menu.
… morethashil ramdhaw
An incredible experience. Loved everything about Kawali House. The vibe was awesome. The food was was amazing. And Lewis is a great staff member, he is vibey, friendly and so accommodating. Highly recommend
… morewazeer jeewa
Our recent experience at this establishment was nothing short of a disaster. As a group of 15 people, we came in excited, expecting good food, good service, and a memorable evening. Unfortunately, what we received was the exact opposite — a complete disappointment on every level.
From the moment we arrived, the service was shockingly poor. The staff were completely unorganized, rushing around aimlessly like they had no clue what was going on. Our waiter was extremely rude and unprofessional — she raised her voice at us, spoke back with attitude, and never once smiled or showed any effort to make us feel welcome. Despite asking multiple times to have the tables cleaned and rearranged for our large group, our requests were completely ignored. We were left tightly squeezed, uncomfortable, and frustrated throughout the evening.
The food? Overpriced and underwhelming. Portion sizes were embarrassingly small, especially considering we spent over R7,500. The quality did not match the cost in any way. The experience was made worse by the so-called “complimentary” nana upon arrival — they served just ONE nana for 15 people. Honestly, that felt more like an insult than a gesture. If that’s what you call complimentary, rather serve nothing at all.
There was no attention to detail — no palate cleansers after the starters, no follow-up from the waiter to check on the meal, no initiative to make the evening special. We’ve dined at many establishments both locally and internationally, and this was by far one of the worst in terms of service, atmosphere, and professionalism. The staff seemed poorly trained, disinterested, and completely detached from their roles.
We left the restaurant feeling disappointed, disrespected, and honestly quite upset. This wasn’t just an average bad experience — it was truly terrible. It felt like we were doing them a favour by being there, rather than being treated like valued customers.
We sincerely hope the owner and management team reads this review and takes it seriously. The standard of service we received is completely unacceptable — especially at this price point. A dining experience should never leave guests feeling this frustrated and let down.
We will not be returning, and we certainly won’t recommend this place to anyone. Absolutely terrible.
… moreFrom the moment we arrived, the service was shockingly poor. The staff were completely unorganized, rushing around aimlessly like they had no clue what was going on. Our waiter was extremely rude and unprofessional — she raised her voice at us, spoke back with attitude, and never once smiled or showed any effort to make us feel welcome. Despite asking multiple times to have the tables cleaned and rearranged for our large group, our requests were completely ignored. We were left tightly squeezed, uncomfortable, and frustrated throughout the evening.
The food? Overpriced and underwhelming. Portion sizes were embarrassingly small, especially considering we spent over R7,500. The quality did not match the cost in any way. The experience was made worse by the so-called “complimentary” nana upon arrival — they served just ONE nana for 15 people. Honestly, that felt more like an insult than a gesture. If that’s what you call complimentary, rather serve nothing at all.
There was no attention to detail — no palate cleansers after the starters, no follow-up from the waiter to check on the meal, no initiative to make the evening special. We’ve dined at many establishments both locally and internationally, and this was by far one of the worst in terms of service, atmosphere, and professionalism. The staff seemed poorly trained, disinterested, and completely detached from their roles.
We left the restaurant feeling disappointed, disrespected, and honestly quite upset. This wasn’t just an average bad experience — it was truly terrible. It felt like we were doing them a favour by being there, rather than being treated like valued customers.
We sincerely hope the owner and management team reads this review and takes it seriously. The standard of service we received is completely unacceptable — especially at this price point. A dining experience should never leave guests feeling this frustrated and let down.
We will not be returning, and we certainly won’t recommend this place to anyone. Absolutely terrible.
Homarya Shaik
The concept is amazing and the owner is very passionate and friendly, we just felt as though the portion sizes were small compared to the price.
The Qawali was lovely, they played the best-hits. The servers were great and very helpful. I’d suggest going and trying for yourself but be wary of ordering according to the description. The main meals don’t come with sides as a standard so everything is additional.
… moreThe Qawali was lovely, they played the best-hits. The servers were great and very helpful. I’d suggest going and trying for yourself but be wary of ordering according to the description. The main meals don’t come with sides as a standard so everything is additional.
rehana rawat
Lovely restaurant, nice experience. Price is abit high. Wait to be seated, wait for them to order, wait between starters and mains etc is all quiet long. But overall ,it was a lovely experience and the foods fantastic.
… moreNafisa Grey
Visited Kawali House this weekend and truly enjoyed every moment. I went with the owners menu recommendations, and loved each one! The service was attentive, and the warm atmosphere perfectly complemented the entire experience.
Will definitely return again
… moreWill definitely return again