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South China Dim Sum Bar
80/100 (1271 ratings)
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"A Cape Town gem - not to be missed. If you want a flavor explosion and an authentic dim sum experience outside of the Far East, try this place, you..."
Chantal Pelser
"Authenticity! Love the sweet bean buns and the pot stickers.. Foodies will love this place. A must visit when visiting Cape Town. If youā€™re looking..."
Selinka Dass
"The most authentic, freshly prepared, delicious parcels of joy! The best dim sum in Cape Town by a long way. As good as some of the best dim sum in..."
Amy Catherine Ellery
"Definitely worth the visit. We just about tried everything on the menu and couldnā€™t fault any of it. Fresh, tasty & excellent. Service also very..."
Beth Keytel
"Best service and food ever! Hubby and I went without a reservation and they were completely fully booked. We were helped none the less and had the..."
Bronwyn Ruiters-Southgate
"I'd live here if I could. The dim sum was fantastic, the setting is simple but effective and the prices aren't over the top at..."
Daniel Ray Cattermole
"Great food, excellent atmosphere and vibe. Best dim sum ever! Definitely one of our new favorite..."
Lida Malandra
"Great food, simple with fresh ingredients. The best Sui mai I've had in South Africa..."
Patrick Mayer
"This is by far one o my favourite places in the whole world. The food is too class can't wait to visit this special place..."
Stuart Combe
"We loved our first visit and it will not be the last. Simple decor and surroundings and the food is served on paper plates and bowls. The most..."
Michael Coates
"This place is a reasonably priced HEAVEN. Love the no corkage and the food blew my..."
Kelly Jennifer
"Always a must for us when we in Capetown, Suggest lunch as dinner service can get very busy and food takes quite..."
Mauro D. Cariano Nave
"Great little place. The food is awesome and fresh. The owner treats his guests very well. You feel like you are at home with your friends, eating..."
Khulile Ofosu
"All their food is excellent and the atmosphere is awsome, do yourself a favor and get down to South China Dim Sum..."
Sean Thomson
"Absolutely phenomenal food. All previous reviews I'd heard were spot on. Definitely coming..."
Craig Stack
"Authentic. Delicious. Cosy. Reasonable prices. Lovely service. Perfect..."
Pom Ehrentrant
"I absolutely loved it. Food was great. Restaurant is simple but appeasing. Wouldn't want it any other way. Perfect for a date or for a group of..."
Elouise Van Wiele
"Honestly a 10/10 experience. Amazing service, amazing food, amazing vibes. This restaurant makes me feel whole again. Highly recommend anyone who has..."
Isabella
"Absolutely amazing food! Small restaurant that was completely booked out when we arrived on Saturday. Every single dish was delicious. My favourites..."
CharnƩ
"Freshly prepared food thatā€™s delicious every time! I love eating..."
Helen
"Love this spot. From the outside it doesnā€™t look like much however the inside has a cool vibe! Food is very fresh and tasty. Everything we tasted..."
Charl Pellissier
"Honestly my favourite Asian dim sum bar (the ONLY dim sum worth eating in Cape town) always fresh, authentic and great atmosphere! My favourites on..."
Jenna Arnsmeyer
"Fresh, delicious food. Cool and vibey. Knowledgable, intuitive service. Prices are very good and worth every cent. BYO wine for a small corkage...."
Diane Samantha Meyer Wiley
"Food was great. Easy portions allowing you to taste everything on the menu. Small selection on the wine list but wines are purposely selected to..."
Jayidh Hanoomaun
"A little gem of a place. Amazing food, authentic Asian favours, and great service. Loved it! A must try for food lovers. Great place to get together..."
Midhu Sunnyraj
"This is a hidden gem! I had everything on the menu. And it is so well priced! Iā€™m already planning on when Iā€™m coming back. The atmosphere is..."
Georgie Elliott
"If you close your eyes tight enough, you feel as though you are in Asian. From the music, decor, lights, seating arrangements, simple plating = an..."
Carmelita Dos Ramos
"It is truly memorable- quaint, personal and the dim sum is to die for! Definitely our new local spot.We tasted all small plates and we..."
Lauren Atkinson
"Wish I had taken more pics of the food before we tucked in, the wonton soup was delicious. The noodles and dumplings on point. I did find the service..."
Kev0's Food Adventures!
"South China is arguably one of the best dim sum bars in Cape Town. Warm, cosy ambience with a great buzz. Will most definitely be..."
Tamlyn Potgieter
"By far the best dim sum Iā€™ve had in SA. Try the lamb pot stickers and tell me otherwise. I pop in every time I visit the cape and have yet to be..."
Justin Le Roux
"I think that South China Dim Sum Bar is one of the CBD's best kept secrets. And if you have been there, did you know there are more tables at the..."
Reshmi Muringathuparambil
"Dim sum was nice and fresh and reasonably priced. However the braised beef with jasmine rice was somewhat very pricey for the little bit of food one..."
Serena Ho
"I wanted to take myself on a late night date for dinner, so I settled on South. I had heard such great things from so many people so I decided to..."
Lauren McMaster
"Go forth and eat! It was a little pricier than I expected but everything we ordered was good. The ice cream is definitely not to be missed. I don't..."
Ruby Bunjun
"Can't believe it took us so long to get here! We loved our meal. The food was really delicious. Prices were excellent. Service started off well but..."
Candicefkelly
"When you see my rating you may think that I have been a bit over zealous, give South China a chance and I am sure that you will not be disappointed...."
Richard Bower
"Delicious, authentic dim sum, by a chef who looks like he actually is from Hong Kong. Authentic, casual setting as well. The food was excellent, but..."
Christekooos
"I loved everything about this place .It depicts a small restaurant in downtown china .I loved the simplicity of the decor and friendly aura of the..."
Umai
"Had the most delicious dim sum and fantastic service! The food all game out really quickly and the atmosphere is nice in the small little restaurant...."
Emma
"I have to admit, I don't know a lot about dim sum. We just came here because we love Asian food in general and this place had great reviews. Now we..."
TK Boulais
"Wow! What a treat...amazing menu, only thing missing is broth dumplings to make it a proper Hong Kong experience. Must visit for phenomenal Dim Sum..."
Ravi Govender
"Despite the service being somewhat haphazard, it can easily be be overlooked with the treats that follow. Decently priced wine and beautifully..."
Kate Bassett
"Small Simple setup with great authentic food and friendly service. Ask for the specials and let them recommended a few gems. Home made ice..."
Patrick SchƤrer
"Lets start with the reason we went there - the dimsum. It was lovely, but average. Nothing specifically wrong with it, but nothing memorable either...."
Louisedeklerk
"Great food and service! Dumplings delicious with original fillings. Atmosphere lively and bustling. Only negative, a bit noisy making it difficult to..."
Karen Van Der Meulen
"Had a great evening here. Food was lovely, place was busy. Zomato says the average cost for two is R150... I disagree, it's more like R200 per..."
Dean Kayton
"I'm a sucker for dumplings, so trying out the south China dim sum bar was a no-brainer. I've been coming here for over a year, and it's one of my..."
Alexandra Krajewski
"The best Dimsum bar in Cape Town! The lamb is probably my favorite- with a hidden sauce. The vegetarian my second favorite. The vibe is fun and..."
Susan Searle
"I was initially very disappointed to arrive at south china dim sum bar to order a take away, only to find out they only do "take seats" for 30 min..."
Amy Imogen Tanzer
"Yummiest dim sums i have ever had. They have got wide varieties of dim sums. Loved the veggie one the most. Small busy place which needs reservations..."
Suchismita Simhadri
"Best ever DIM SUM!! The owner personally welcomed and assisted us to squeeze us in for an early dinner. Fully booked. Every little plate that..."
DesirƩ Crowther
"Best dumplings Ive eaten by far! Consistency in service and quality of food always keeps me coming back for more. The lamb dumplings are one of my..."
Zulfah Albertyn
"Loooove this place so much. The food is absolutely amazing, we ordered almost everything on the menu (to share) and everything is full of flavour yet..."
Blyda De Waal
"Dropped in for lunch over a weekend. Great surprise. The food was was really good. Unfortunately the kitchen was closing and we couldn't stay..."
Lourens
"Cool place, exceptional dim sum. Service was lacking a bit but that's because there was one waiter. Still worth the wait! ..."
Reema Vather
"Authentic and affordable with great service! This is easily the Best Dim Sum Bar I have ever visited with the tastiest food! We tried all the..."
Kirst Talbot
"Really amazing cuisine and restaurant experience. Very laid back environment to sit and enjoy some of the best food the city has to offer. Great date..."
Raz Siphelele Mseleku
"Tucked away toward the end of long street this place is an absolute hidden gem! The restaurant itself is decorated with posters from Asian movies and..."
Jessica Armstrong
"This cute little restaurant on Long Street is extremely plain at first sight, but the simple decor is reminiscent of an authentic, simple family-run..."
Claudia Penny
"Love this place and it's amazing food. Great for sharing with friends, we got a few items to share as a group. The is limited space so I would book a..."
Jessy Da Silva
"Very cozy vibe inside, I liked it because the wind is a little strong in Cape Town every now and again. I really loved the Dim Sum, I tried it all...."
Wez_Undercover
"I love, love this place. It's quirky trendy and busy! I have been twice. Each time I thoroughly enjoyed everything on offer. The menu isn't..."
Cheryl Niks
"We came here as a last minute decision on a Friday night. The service was good but the food better! The only problem we had is that we got a..."
Simira
"This place is hard to get into - itā€™s just that good. I resorted to reserving a table two days beforehand (I know very un-Capetonian) to be sure of..."
FoodMissionary
"If you are looking for dim sum, this is the place. The restaurant has a certain simplicity that is synonymous with the southern China way of dining...."
Kieran Pearce
"Yum yum yum and a bowl of dim sum! Really delicious! Would've given a 4.5 rating, but service could have been better - had to reorder dishes that..."
Anja Immelman
"10 out of 10, love, love, love this place, a hidden gem on long str, not too visible from the street, awesome decor of Bruce lee pics inside the..."
Gina De Castro
"Hungry for some dim sum, we popped by this popular spot. The bao and pot stickers were extremely delicious, tasting fresh and with complex Flavours...."
Meg Ringdal
"The best meal I've had in Cape Town in a long time. I tried the chicken, lamb, beef, prawn and veg options all mind blowing. The sauces that..."
Iman Bawa
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at South China! Very friendly wait staff and prompt service. I tried all the dim sum (lamb, beef, prawn, pork and..."
Kirstie Rose Heynes
"I think Dim Sum is such an underrated cuisine. I love these small pockets of flavor bombs. We decided we were in the mood for Dim Sum and heard so..."
Glen Hunt
"I really enjoy how intimate the place is. The service is quick because of how small the restaurant is so I love that. The dim sum is AMAZING. I've..."
Vuyo Renene
"What a great place for Dim Sum! The place is small and the dƩcor very simple, with wooden tables and benches and old-school Asian posters on the..."
Sharese Hunt
"This place is a firm favorite...they never disappoint. We keep going back again and again. Har gau is always amazing... Yum!..."
Shamen Raja
"There's no ambience worth speaking about - the unpainted walls with Jackie Chan posters, the paper plates with plastic cutlery and the wooden..."
Aparajita
"No pretensions and nothing snazzy. All you can expect is good genuine dim sums albeit not at a great price. I thought it was tad overpriced when..."
Ritesh Bhattacharya
"Yet another outstanding and super-delicious meal at South China Dim Sum Bar. Moist and tasty little morsels. Brilliant noodles and fantastic,..."
Dee Muller
"I don't know where the vegetable pot stickers have been all my life, but I count on making up for lost time. On a regular basis. And I'm making sure..."
Diane Moretti
"Absolutely adored this restaurant! When you're walking down Long Street, make sure you don't miss it. The dim sum is incredible and the service is..."
Mikaela
"Our new favorite lunch spot by far! With daily specials on the menu, friendly service and delicious home made food, what more would you want? We..."
The Cape Town Glutton
"The best dim sum around! This place swarms so either get there early or be prepared to wait! We ordered a portion of each one just to taste a variety..."
Mandy Jones
"Casual dim sum bar serving what is probably the best dim sum in SA. Lots of variety, with something for everyone. The food is freshly prepared and..."
Nishela Ramgoolam
"What a winner! Went with a large group and tried nearly every dish - wasn't disappointed in any of them. Be sure to book or go very early as they..."
Bronwyn Esterhuizen
"Best dim spot place in town. Be sure to book as they are always busy. The parsnip veggie dim sum is my all time favourite. The chicken and lamb pot..."
Phoebe Kondylis
"Fantastic little quirky place with food that smacks of freshness. Excellent dim sum, pork buns and wonton soup. Well worth a visit. Staff are super..."
Wikus Du Toit
"Cosy and casual, I loved the set up of this dim sum bar, which is perfect for dates or small groups.Ā The decor is Asian retro pop, if that..."
Kezia Swanepoel
"Best dim sum in Cape Town. I've been to China and this even beats some of the dim sum there. I don't eat meat and still found there enough of a..."
Carla Whitehead
"Great sushi and priced just right for Cape Town, we ordered a platter which lots of different Sushi.The service was brilliant, only slight issue..."
NeloCassie
"I absolutely love this place, I find myself quite often going out of my way to be close to this little gem come lunch time :)The decor is..."
Tracy Poulter
"Nick Du Toit and I had the most amazing Dim Sum tonight! As a first timer to the restaurant, we didn't know to book - this is a must! Will definitely..."
Jessica Maguire
"Loved the South Chine Dim Sum Bar! Food was delicious, great ambience, the deco takes you back to Chinese-themed cinema. The blonde duo deserve a..."
Micah Fineberg
"Ah best dim sum in cape town. I love the vibe, great service affordable drinks. Going there tonight! So excited. Green tea mojitos are..."
Jessie Doveton
"Awesome little spot you might easily walk past. But enter, and be taken straight to what I imagine an old Vietnam cafe must feel like with crates to..."
Storm Farrell
"As my friend didn't sleep well due to the all night din of Long Street (grr) she didn't join me for lunch today. I saw that this..."
Simon Lee
"Authentic and vibey. Order everything on the menu, it's all bloody good. Service is on the money (of which you don't need much). Will be a..."
Mike Varney
"This place was amazing!! Such a chilled atmosphere and loved the vibe of the chalkboard menu, open kitchen and few tables. Our waitress was divine as..."
Jani Schnehage
"Dim Sum-MoreSouth China Dim Sum bar is easily missed hidden in a nook at the top of Long Street, although not easily forgotten.A..."
Under5foot
"so much deliciousness in one small establishment.dim sum for days - variety is perfect and the pairedĀ flavours are to die..."
Lauren Arendse
"I love dim sum. I grew up in Hong Kong, and as a result I seek out good dim sum in every city I can find. Of Cape Town's dim sum, South China Dim Sum..."
Leah Feiger
"What a great cosy spot! its a quaint dim sum bar that has an authentic feel about it. Everything about it is cool, the wine in tumblers, the..."
Megan Bellinger
"Best Dim Sum in town. Small and rustic, that this is made up for in big tastes. Food can take a little long to come out, but it's worth the wait...."
Rob Mulholland
"This is such a quaint little spot. The food is absolutely delicious. Unfortunately we had a rather rude waitress, which marred the experience, but..."
Magriet
"Love this place, dim sum is absolutely amazing! Been a number of times and never bern dissappointed. Innovative Asian fusion with new items on the..."
Candice Van Der Walt
"One of my favourite Asian restaurants by far! I only started liking dim sum after going to this place. I've tried the noodles and other dishes but..."
Lauren Waller
"Absolutely love this place! So quaint and such good dimsum made fresh as you order! The only recommendation I would make to the owners is to consider..."
Chad Rayner
"This is without a doubt the best dim sum restaurant in Cape Town. Well priced, simple approach to food. They also have a phenomenal salty caramel ice..."
Nicholas Haralambous
"Delish dim sum! Cute little venue! Great cocktails! Happy vibe! Lovely staff! ..."
Justine Lawrenson
"An impromptu lunch. Really enjoyed the venue and experience. Nice and quaint with delicious food and friendly service. Will definitely go back...."
Tamsyn Parkins
"A solid little spot for some shared Asian dishes, complimented with sharp little dipping sauces and a decent selection of booze. Don't be fooled by..."
Nick BG
"Super delicious dim sum and wonton soup a must! Great vibe and awesome service! Highly recommended... One improvement I could suggest is a improved..."
Mauro D. Cariano Nave
"Awesome little spot. Great dim sum . Would highly recommend. Had the chicken wonton soup as well... Amazing. Will..."
Bradley Pieters
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