TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

"Read the reviews and decided to try it. Wonderful restaurant. Fabulous galbi cooking at the table. Great service. We didn’t make a reservation and..."

Karen Kuhel

"Great vibe, great experience, fun! It's definitely a great place for a new type of eating experience. The service was on point and the food was..."

Midhu Sunnyraj

"Went to Galbi for dinner with family and the atmosphere was great for people of all ages. Cooking your meat at your table allowed for conversation to..."

Lynne Leigh Low-Shang

"Great selection and decent price considering the expense of imported ingredients. A little smokey inside but great compared to bbq in Korea...."

Enzo Forgiarini

"Honestly one of my favorite places for dinner! It is quite pricy so it's not a weekly thing I'd recommend, but definitely for special occasions!..."

April Jou-An Yao

"Great atmosphere. Good company. And interesting meat selections. But very tasty cuts. Good starters and sides, but don’t fill up with them. A..."

Brent Thomas

"Galbi was a real treat and we just loooved being able to cook our own meat. The Safari platter for 2 could definitely feed more than 2 people so that..."

Nqobile Msibi

"Galbi... What an incredible experience. I tend to gravitate to restaurants and cuisines off the beaten path and Galbi delivers like few others. Being..."

Shalen Mohanlall

"What a great place. Such a fun-social-chatting-sharing meal experience. Great flavor combinations, really good meat quality and a surprisingly wide..."

Merwe Van Niekerk

"The food was good, as good as it can be when you and your friend who has never braai'ed before are cooking, the atmosphere was super cool, it was a..."

Paige Anderson

"Lovely little restaurant tucked away in town. I ordered the sirloin, warthog, ostrich and chicken. The warthog was super flavorful and once on the..."

Aimee Allison

"For a full African safari culinary tasting, try out Galbi's Restaurant, a korean restaurant where u get to grill your food sitting right at your..."

Food Guru Snapper

"Myself and my friend (whom I normally restaurant with) have been wanting to come to Galbi for ages so yesterday we finally managed to go.First..."

Chad Marks

"If you adventurous and looking for a restaurant that's different then Galbi is definitely worth a try. The restaurant setup is amazing for a catchup..."

Zaid

"Management is always nice, friendly and helpful here!3 words to describe my experience: fun, delicious, slow3 words to describe the place:..."

Yajna Gold

"Galbi is a nice culture experience. Went there to experience the combination of Korean and South african. Galbi reminds me of a fondue where you cook..."

Verlynn Johnson

"Galbi, albeit a little rough around the edges in terms of waiting times etc, was a really cool culinary experience. I love settings which allow you..."

Bhavini Bhagwan

"Hidden away down a rather dodgy looking alley in Cape Town CBD, this place is definitely worth a try! All the meals are South African inspired..."

Alastair Waldeck

"Galbi is a great restaurant if you are not in a rush to eat and in the mood to enjoy dinner slowly over food conversation.The experience of..."

Natalie

"The Venue is great, and the experience is quite unique, but it could do with some air conditioning - the venue was quite hot! A great evening though!..."

Damien Jack Anderson

"My favourite restaurant in Town! Love their food, and as a regular customer, if you want to taste a real Korean meal, I would recommend Galbi set !!..."

Jen

"Walk down a small alley and experience a brand new culture in the heart of CBD, The prices are not too bad and the beer selection is very good. The..."

Adrian De Graaf

"Came here with my boyfriend for dinner on my birthday.We used the entrance off Bloem Street which is up a weird little alley with Fairy..."

Sara Lohmaier

"If you're looking for a Korean BBQ experience, look no further. Order a bunch of raw meat and cook it to your liking on the grill, wrap it in a..."

Aletha Jeftha

"Had such a wonderful night at galbi, the staff was friendly, very helpful and explained everything so well. All our food was good, the warthog was..."

Michelle

"Great concept! Food took a bit long coming out of the kitchen, which is a bit surprising given that it's unprepared. Friday evening saw a well known..."

Llew Adamson

"One of the coolest eating experiences ever!! It might get a little smokey but the novelty of grilling your own food is worth it. My favourites..."

Nicolecupido2

"We final managed to visit Galbi, and we were not disappointed! This is a great place for supper, you get to have great conversation while..."

Ivanna Abigail Kemp

"New experience for me- cooking for myself at a restaurant. Hadn't ever had- didn't think I would enjoy it but surprisingly I did! Had the ostrich..."

Nel

"An great eating (and cooking) experience. The service is great and the food is amazing especially the Seoul chicken wings. I always have fun when I..."

Lyle Curry

"Love this restaurant to bits. Always have a good time and excellent service :)Whenever foreign friends come down I recommend going to..."

Mish Winterwolf

"Such an awesome experience! Venue: The venue from the outside doesn't look like much but don't let that fool you. It is beautiful inside..."

Tracy-lee Splinter

"What great place. Food was great. I like the fact that you can ring a bell on ur table and like magic a waiter appears. Wish I could so that at more..."

Theo Van Zyl

"After teaching in Korea you will never be quite the same and your taste buds have matured in a sense getting use to flavours you never thought..."

MellaB

"I would highly recommend Galbi! We joined our friends for dinner and had the most delicious food. The staff were also friendly and helpful. Can't..."

Kirsty Allen Probert

"I love this place with a passion. I have been wanting to try Korean cuisine for a long time and I finally did. The food is beautiful. The kimchi..."

Unopa Mazwigwila

"An interesting Korean -African fusion restaurant , just off Long street. The alley you have to go down can feel a little dodgy at night time, but..."

Francesca Favero

"The term nou gaan on braai is so south African . So what do you get when you combine a good old fashioned south African barbeque with Korean..."

Craig Shalekoff

"Galbi is down an alleyway along Long Street, which immediately gives it a hidden feel and makes for a quieter evening away from the hustle of the..."

Claudia Penny

"I have been keen to come try Galbi for ages and when my brother was in town this past weekend, I thought what better time. Walking down the alley way..."

Zanel

"Oh my gosh this was amazing. There wasn't anything we didn't love. I have to say though, we tried the spinach side as part of the Galbi set and it..."

Ruby Bunjun

"Fun fun fun! The only time I've ever had a braai with my other half and he's allowed me control of the tongs! The hostess/ waitress was..."

Sheryll

"My first K-BBQ experience and I was not at all disappointed! Opted for the traditional Korean Galbi Set which was delicious! The ingredients were..."

Rrbex Noms

"A different experience for those who really want to try something new.The food was sumptuous and the menu quite large so I ended up sampling a bit of..."

Mwinji Siame

"Was very excited to visit Galbi, only had good recommendations from friends. I really enjoyed the experience. Got confused with the menu but other..."

Jessy Da Silva

"Great to experience something new for a change, braai your own food Korean style! Helpful staff, nice music and an interactive eating experience,..."

Neil Moll

"I liked this place a little to much. It must be the Afrikaner in me but damn what a smart concept. Braai your own food and the sides are amazing...."

Wez_Undercover

"Yum, yum, yum! Galbi is a South Korean fusion restaurant, and is a great spot for dinner. The ambience was great and there was a good mix of..."

Catherine

"If you like asian BBQ and craft beers this is the place you would want to be. Very nice vibe with copper air vents for all the tables. The price is..."

Dennis Chiang

"This place is a must try for all! If in Cape Town ever.... please visit this place!The service is so amazing, they have a bell, yes a bell..."

Juanita Rene Stears

"Truly a unique and amazing experience! The only palace I have ever visited where you are the 'chef', basically braaing your own food using the very..."

LeMarc Gouws

"I thoroughly enjoyed myself here. I was a bit hesitate firstly because of the location of the restaurant, it felt a bit dingy. But once I..."

Vuyo Renene

"Galbi, where have you been all my life? I've been looking long and hard for a fun place like this that serves great food. (However, in this case, you..."

Coral Le Roux

"What a fun and yummy dining experience! I've been really into Korean food lately, so I was super excited when Galbi popped up on my Zomato when I was..."

@MzansiGirl

"Had a birthday party at Galbi and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Preparing your own meat and the wide variety of venison was a treat and kept the..."

Gustav Neethling

"Great for an interactive night out with a group of friends. Think it's also best suited to visit in winter time as it gets quite hot in the small and..."

Grant Lange

"Galbi is awesome!Concept: self-cooking. Each table is equipped with a little cooker inset into the centre and you basically grill your own..."

Jaclyn Woods

"Went here for dinner and had quite a good time. The open.fire place with the food to grill on yourself was great fun and very social. Some of the..."

Pia

"Fantastic experience! My friend found this place down an alley in town which she said did Korean food. We entered and found a bright and busy..."

Kelly Frielinghaus

"Off the bat, the only problem with this place is that I can't go back too soon - you really just can't have too much fun and because I really want to..."

Asher Weinsein

"From the moment you enter Galbi's, it's an experience. Situated in the centre of town in a dingy alley, the entire atmosphere is completely..."

Trinka Mynhardt

"This was one of my favourite restaurant experiences I have had in a long time. Walk through an alleyway and enter a restaurant that has a grill in..."

ROBERT ELLIS

"Perfect little hidden gem in the middle of all the chaos of long street night life. Intimate and cosy great for a date night with a twist. Do it..."

Zeenat Noordien

"I love Galbi! You don't just come here for great food. The whole Korean bbq experience is just awesome! The best way to do it is with the platters as..."

Kirsty Donald

"This really is a little hidden gem - such a nice spot for a date or to go with a group of friends. It is a very interactive dinner and a nice way to..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"The term "fusion" may be starting to become overused in the restaurant industry, but Galbi is truly a fantastic one of Korean BBQ and South African..."

Klara Aizupitis

"The galbi restaurant is tucked away in a little shopping complex on long street. The entryway was decorated with fairy lights and looked beautiful. ..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"Such a cooool experience! I highly recommend this place to anyone in Cape Town who is looking for a different dinner and want to entertain friends...."

Nicole Vrede

"Galbi was so lovely and really something different. This restaurant is so warm and intimate which is perfect for cold winter dates or a night out..."

Nicole Forbes

"Love the idea of cooking your own meat at the table! Very cool! Not for the faint hearted as there are a few different types of meat on the menu...."

Justine Lawrenson

"Have been to Gabli a few times, I always enjoy the food and try something new every time I go! The DIY part of the experience makes it very memorable..."

Leila Osato

"Always an enjoyable night out. Venue better suited to small bookings, as their grill system can only really comfortably cater to four people at a..."

Sue-Ann Fourie

"I absolutely love this place! Not only is the food tasty, it's a unique and interactive experience. Each table has their own little "braai" and you..."

Jenna Manthé

"Celebrated my 21st birthday at Galbi as well as took my BF there for his birthday!! Great staff especially Bridget!! Tempura veg and the Rustic mash..."

Michelle Moller

"On arrival you notice a miniature braai built into the tables and look at the menu. A few glances in I had to get the warthog steak on the grill with..."

Msomi

"We went to Galbi on a whim, with very little expectations. Was nervous for all of two seconds as I walked through the alleyway off Long street..."

Reshmi Muringathuparambil

"We were recommended to Galbis and weren't disappointed. Having lived in Asia we are always on the hunt for some true flavours and hubby's kimchi..."

Debbie Bergmann-harris

"We went to Galbi to celebrate my husband's birthday. We wanted to experience Korean cuisine. Out total bill - 4 adults - with soft drinks came to..."

Food Ninja

"My first taste of true Galbi (North Korean style cooking) and enjoyed it thoroughly.Decide to try this exciting new (to me at least) style..."

Piglet

"First place I've been to where I pay to prepare my own food. This Korean style restaurant has got it right with a unique experience and in the heart..."

Cptboytjie

"As far as authenticity is concerned Galbi gets close. For those who have no idea what Galbi is, in Korea it is like an indoor braai. They provide..."

Dylan Thomas

"Fun evening at Galbi in Cape Town. Definitely a recommended group dining experience. The cooking of your own food makes this Korean Barbeque..."

Emily Kate Smith

"Loved Galbi! Loved the vibe and that you can braai your own meat to your liking. It is always a great evening when you socialize with friends around..."

SvN_lovedining

"Got 2 free glasses of wine because I booked with Feastfox between 5 - 6 pm and ordered a tasting menu for 2 (great value for money, the pork is..."

Fernanda

"Great experience, this is something different and different is always good. Great drink selection and the food is yummy. Basically it is a fancy..."

Wessel van Deventer

"Interesting experience where you have the option to order raw meat/fish and grill it yourself, complimented with precooked sides or hot pots. The..."

Vikash Parbhoo

"This place is a hidden gem, if you want to try something different especially as a group you have to try this! You basically recieve your food raw,..."

Michael De Wet

"Galbi is Korean BBQ restaurant. They serve good quality food . They have good variety of meat . spending time around 1:30 to 2 hours at the..."

Yasser BinSaeed

"Brilliant atmosphere. It is a unique way to dine, grilling your own food, at your table. They have a wide variety of game meats, from kudu to zebra...."

Nicolene Hellstrom

"I am so glad I discovered this little place! It is tucked away in one of the small streets leading to Long street. We enjoyed having a little private..."

Bianca Lucas

"Walk down a small alley and experience another culture while being here in South Africa. The prices are not too bad and the beer selection is very..."

Adrian de Graaf

"What a cool experience! And definitely we'll priced, although not cheap. The staff are very friendly, and the tables are equipped with a call button..."

Claire Owen

"Really great restaurant and experience. Reasonably priced. It would help if they gave you cooking instructions though, especially for the more exotic..."

Leanne “Lakshmi” Phillipson

"It was quite a wonderful experience to cook your own meat as you were eating at your own table. The wide selection of meats was great (the zebra was..."

Genevieve Chetty

"Asian style menu with local offerings to mix it up. Cook your own meats on the grids to your liking. Have a zebra loin, Wildebeest sirloin or a..."

Dylan Allison

"One of those hidden gems, in Cape Town. Great for a group of 4+ to have a leisurely long dinner. The range is great, from Tempura to Wildebeest..."

Sharon M

"Very good staff. The food was delicious. You have to order the banchan unfortunately. The South African twist was cool with the different meats. The..."

Tiffany Son

"Great intimate place for couples or small groups, prices are beyond reasonable and a fun experience. Definitely worth the..."

James Oliver

"I absolutely love this restaurant. Had my first semi korean food experience here and have been back 5 times already, will definitely be back again..."

Diandra Damonze

"We went early so it was rather quiet. The service was good and the food well priced too. It is a completely different dining out experience from most..."

Abrie Traut

"Great place, delicious food, friendly and quick staff. It is so much fun to “braai” your own food!! There’s a lot of choice in meat and side..."