TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated October 2024

Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant

82/100 (1901 ratings)

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Vegan Options

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Curry

Grilled Lamb Rack

Prawns

Crispy Fried Duck Spring Rolls with Hoisin Sauce

Noodle

Char Grilled Chicken Skewers with Lemongrass and Chilli

Beef

Miso Soup with Wakame Tofu and Spring Onion

Hot Tom Yum Style Prawn and Lemongrass Soup

Spicy Beef Sizzling Hot Plate

Dumplings

Pho

Crispy Fried Seafood Spring Rolls with a Spicy Mayo

Salad

Tempura

Ice Cream with Nuts and Honey

Chili

Lamb

Crispy Ginger Fish and Basil Chicken

Duck

Fish

Fried rice

Calamari

Sushi Deluxe

Pork

Tuna

Beef Short Rib

Pork Belly

Calamares

Beef Pho

Mojito

Garlic Egg Fried Rice

Prawn toast

Deep Fried Ice Cream

Chicken cashew nuts

Ginger Prawns

Ribs

Tuna

Sit down

Vietnamese

Asian

Takeout

Reservations

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Validated Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

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Free off-street parking

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

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Mid-range

"The food at Saigon is incredibly flavorsome and the service is always exceptional. I eat from the restaurant regularly and will continue to return..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"We always have the best meals here. Such flavoursome, delicious food with attentive service! One of my favourites. Try the oxtail- out of this..."

Monique Swart

"I went to Saigon about a month ago and it was just great.The food was amazing.From the starter to the desert!The staff was friendly too and very..."

Ann-Christine Baetge

"Very good variety of food, quality was superb. Attended a private party on the roof, and the service was..."

Cheryl Sadie

"Yes I am biased and have eaten there consistently for 19 years and I can honestly say it is my favourite restaurant. Chef My is creative and a..."

Beverley Fischer

"Great food & ambience . I love Saigon I've visited the Joburg one many times & it's always a..."

Buyi Lichaba

"Exceptional food and service! I'll be back on my next visit to Cape Town in..."

Jackie Pool Thompson

"�� That meal..."

Kate Jones

"Delicious food and excellent..."

Lisa Schröder

"Amazing food, cocktails, service!!! Will be back..."

Tanja Engelbrecht

"Excellent Asian cuisine, great service. Highly..."

Neels Van Rooyen

"Love, love, love this restaurant! Even though the menu is slightly reduced during lockdown, we had no trouble finding delightful dishes to tantalise..."

Stefan De Villiers

"SAIGON CAN DO NO WRONG IN MY EYES 😍 firstly, don’t even try go there without ordering the spinach cream cheese har gau they are life changing!..."

Pcgcla001

"I seldom sit in this restaurant, but the times that I have has always been a pleasure. The food is amazing! They’re not shy with their portions...."

Micaela Beaumont

"One of the best Thai restaurants in Cape Town. Decor. Beautiful.Staff. AmazingCocktails. Really good.Food. Amazing!Really enjoyed..."

Tselane

"Had absolutely great meals. The ginger prawns and chilli cashew prawns were amazing. Just order the mild if you not a fan of the heat. 😉...."

Solovjanovdennis

"I enjoy eating here when I’m in Cape Town. The staff are friendly and helpful and very attentive. The prawn toast is good as well as the..."

Ilyaas A. Mayet

"First time here. The space made me wonder about how we are going to be seated, but was seated on nice out of the way table. Now the menu is good..."

Francois De Beer

"Ate there with the family last night. Enjoyed their delicious food. Their wok-fried calamari was a winner. Also had prawn dumpling, trio of mushroom..."

Zahrah A

"One of the best Thai restaurants in Cape Town. There is a reason it has been around for so long. The menu is large and full of options and the food..."

Phoebe Kondylis

"One of the best Asian restaurants in Cape Town! It has an extensive menu, curry and sushi to die for! Nice for special occasions or casual dinners!..."

Gabriel Hair

"Went to Saigon for my anniversary and really enjoyed the veg spring rolls! It was delish. My boyfriend had the beef basil chilli with garlic fried..."

Zee

"Second time at Saigon. This time we tried it out in the evening. Beautiful ambience. Good acoustics. We had booked a corner table so we had a perfect..."

Lia CPT

"Brilliant service followed with amazing Vietnamese styled dishes, I can definitely recommend the spring rolls. All round a great evening at Saigon !..."

Keagan Lorenzo

"The ambience here is lovely and so are he martinis! I recommend the glass noodle with tofu and veg. For starters go for the prawn toast which is very..."

Yajna Gold

"Finally made it to Saigon after a whole year of driving past it! Love the interior, it’s cosy and inviting and the view of table mountain is..."

Sarah Mcghie

"Delicious food! And Great service! Driven past this so many times and at last got to taste. Restaurant was packed and we were attended to nicely. At..."

Samantha Dos Santos

"This is by far my favourite Asian resturant in terms of Authenticity In flavour. The fresh Ingredients and generous portions makes for a delicious..."

Chanel Fivaz

"Wonderful food. Prompt service. Amiable waiter. Lovely atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for something a little..."

Sineadnataliebyrne

"I was told before that Saigon can get quite expensive and my friends didn’t lie. However, all the food on our big table was utterly delicious. The..."

Catharina

"I have never had a bad meal at Saigon. The food is extremely tasty. Service is generally very good. I usually have the box calamari with cilantro..."

Cpreller02

"Food was absolutely delicious and the ambience was great. Service was excellent. Only critique would be that soft music in the background was missing..."

Bianca

"Update: returned on a hot summers day for Asian ‘tapas’. Ordered salmon maki rolls, fresh prawn salad rolls and steamed pork&prawn dim sum...."

Aletha Jeftha

"This was my second time at Saigon after I enjoyed the first so much. The spring rolls, spinach dumplings and pork potstickers were all amazing. I was..."

Gabi

"I had a wonderful dining experience from the warm service to the scrumptious dishes.Their vegetarian options were so delicious and thought out . I..."

Umai

"Really enjoyed what the Chef cooked us. Delightful ambience! Dim Sum was spectacular and the sweet and sour prawns was one of the best seafood dishes..."

Troy Horrell

"Living right around the corner from Saigon is going to be an issue in the future. Being the ultimate Asian food lover, having Saigon so close means..."

Claudia Penny

"I've been to Saigon every time I landed in Cape Town. Their menu is big enough to never seem boring. Each plate delivers taste and freshness of..."

Pusm

"Excellent food, I've eaten at the one in Johannesburg and the other sister Restuarants they are all good. Worth every penny. Authentic dishes full of..."

Jill Casserley

"I haven't been here for a few years, but damn it has gotten good! The dumplings are light and well balanced flavours with their compliments! The..."

Talia Lee Cohen

"Though I have driven past Saigon many times and always thought that it's sign's design was similar to that of an exotic porno I was desperate for..."

Karl-Luke Steinhagen

"The food was SENSATIONAL ! The best Vietnamese restaurant by far! The service was excellent and the atmosphere was vibrant and extremely comfortable...."

Kiks Eats

"From the outside you can't imagine what you are about to eat. Very cozy environment, with a very Good service. The waiter explains you every..."

Margarida Lázaro

"We managed to get a table last minute. I was really impressed by the quick service considering it was busy. We didn't have to sit around waiting to..."

Elle Mbadaliga

"Saigon is top notch. Some people don’t like trying a pan-Asian restaurant because they feel it is neither here nor there but believe me – this..."

FoodMissionary

"Wow, came here at 9pm and lucked out with finding a table. Kitchen was very quick in preparing our food, maybe because it was near closing time, but..."

Gabriel Stein

"We didn't book a table, but they did tell us that they can help with a table, but we will have to be done by a certain time, so the booked table can..."

Liezle Obermeyer

"Saigon, while a bit more expensive than other Asian restaurants has a great selection of delicious dishes. For starters, you have to try what..."

Francesca Favero

"One of best sushi I've tasted in a long time! Definitely a recommendation for an eat out or a take away. A bit pricey though and the..."

Scarlett

"Situated in the heart of Kloof street, this is the best Asian cuisine in the city. The angry duck is legendary, make sure to have it 'very angry' if..."

Karthik R (The OmegA Man)

"Looove Saigon on Kloof. It really never goes old. Love the duck spring rolls for a starter and then the angry duck for main. It is the best..."

Shauny D Foodie

"The best spring rolls in town! Our dinner was amazing, the flavours were clean and fresh and well presented. The chocolate duo for dessert should not..."

Conrad Jonck

"My uncle was in town this weekend n gave me the task of picking the resturant.ive always wanted to try PHO the vietnamese noodle soup that saigon was..."

Rebone

"Had a lovely dinner tonight at Saigon. The crispy ginger fish and the chicken chili ginger was to die for. We had garlic egg fried rice on the side...."

Ulisha Moodley

"Walked in here looking to satisfy a food craving. My family and I were visiting and staying in More Quarters so Saigon was a natural choice...."

Iamjulienne

"Saigon is a great spot for date night 😀 I would recommend going at night because the lights are dim and its just a cozy atmosphere. They have..."

Simone Hasselbach

"One of my favourite restaurants all all time. Been coming here since I was a child and over the years the restaurant has gotten better, but still has..."

Chetna Black

"Superb meal, service and ambiance! Been here twice and not disappointed ❤️ Recommended for large and small groups or romantic outing. Coming back..."

Maria Elvira Mariola

"Their Vegetable Wrap Sensation is still my favourite starter of all times. It could be the interactive aspect or the prospect of having bites of..."

Lindie White

"I really enjoyed the food at Saigon. The dishes were fresh and delicious, and spicy as requested. I love sticky rice and really appreciated that you..."

Azele Anne Naicker

"One of my personal favourites but I am a fan of Vietnamese food 😀 Sleek interior located on the busty Kloof Street. There's an option of sushi. My..."

Celeste Tsang

"Went here last night for dinner for the first time - and what a treat! From start to finish, the service was impeccable. Our waiter was knowledgeable..."

Melanie Du Toit

"Oh my word- the speciality crystal rolls with peanut dipping sauce!! It is absolutely to die for! And if you like playing with your food (I do),..."

Angelique Smit

"Saigon was lovely. The wife really wanted Pho, and so she did. It was my first time having it so it left me satisfied. We started off with duck..."

Siege

"I've been searching for some good Pho bo for what seems like ages. I've tried many places and they just didn't cut it! But guys, this is the place!..."

Lamisa Naushin

"This was my second time to Saigon and again I was so impressed with the service and the food. Both times I went, it was really crowded but the..."

Sruti Simon

"Saigon is my regular go-to for pick-me-up Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. I am completely taken by their crispy tempura vegetables, prawn toast and..."

Raeesa Naik

"Great restaurant. 'Build your own meal' pretty cool if you like wrapping food up in leaves. The beef dishes are pretty frikken insane. Haven't tasted..."

Neil McBain

"Today was a rare day - a day I dined at a near perfect restaurant. I love Asian food, so it should be no surprise that Saigon, the well established..."

St John Grimbly

"I recently went to Saigon for dinner and was blown away by the array of flavours that I experienced. The food was definitely some of the best Asian..."

Deee

"I order exactly the same thing every single time I go to Saigon. I start with the prawn & vegetable crystal salad rolls. It's the most refreshing..."

Cindy De Bruyn

"Went to Saigon last night, and had the best eating out experience I've had in a log time. We had a lovely seat right by the window with such a great..."

Jennifer Ueberberg

"We had a lovely meal. Good atmosphere in restaurant, friendly staff. Saigon Speciality Crystal Rolls with Peanut dipping sauce (Avo, rocket, shiitake..."

Christine Du Toit

"1- three kind of cuisine...all good in the same place2- dim sum superior and pork also...big portion, nice price3- waiter with....HUGE..."

Paolo Del Greco

"One time I tried to break up with somebody at Saigon, but then the food was really good and I wanted to share a platter with them, which meant that I..."

Ben Rhys

"We went to Saigon on a Friday night, which meant it was really busy. Service was a bit slow, and the waiters not very attentive, but the food was..."

Popsi

"Asian food at its best. This restaurant has never disappointed my wife and I over the past 6 years. Vibe is always great and always busy. Attention..."

Dhrupal Amin

"Saigon is a lovely restaurant in Gardens. They have a bunch of interesting Vietnamese dishes, but I enjoy their sushi most of all. They're a little..."

I Love Foodies

"We were treated to a Sunday night supper here recently and it was lovely! I have been here before ( many years ago) and it feels like Saigon..."

Michelle Parkin

"An impromptu decision led a group of us to Saigon for a late dinner. The staff were extremely accommodating and the service was really..."

Jonathan Szoke

"After living in Vietnam, this was by far the closest I could find to Vietnamese cuisine in South Africa - and I'll have you know it was damn close at..."

Roxanne Boyes

"I have never had a disappointing meal from Saigon. They serve Vietnamese/Asain food and also do sushi. Their steamed pork dumplings are fantastic, as..."

Catherine

"Food was very flavorful and unique in Cape Town. It was my first time here, and I would suggest to share some starters and I realize now you can..."

FoodieC

"In my humble opinion, one of the best restaurants in Cape Town: consistently incredible food with mind-blowing flavours, great service and..."

Ceiran Megan Vd Westhuizen

"What a mission to find parking... luckily the great food and awesome service made up for this unpleasant start to a great evening. Loved everything..."

Carlétjie Van Eck

"Really tasty food but quite pricey. I ordered the honey ribs which were divine... Service was good and the food came quickly. Decent ambiance as..."

Amy Chen

"After drinks at Asoka (across the street) we were starving and popped in! Restaurant was fairly full for a Tuesday eve but we were seated asap...."

Sharon Malan

"Very fancy place is great food. Service was excellent. The portions are quite large but some of the items are rather pricey... also its not that..."

JdP

"Delicious food. In my opinion this is where the best dim-sum is in Cape Town. Service is excellent too. Be sure to book otherwise you won't get a..."

Irishman

"Arrived at Saigon on a busy Saturday night. Service was brisk and attentive. We settled down opened a bottle of wine and ordered starters from an..."

Stuart

"It's a bit pricier than some other restaurants in the area, but the BBQ duck is life-changing. Everything we ordered was very delicious and the..."

Diné

"Had a lovely meal with my family, first visit to this restaurant in a long time. We got excellent service and wonderful food from start to finish...."

Alexis Aronson

"I'm giving Saigon a 5 / 5 because it is my style of food and they do it perfectly. It is a restaurant where I could eat everything on the menu and..."

Nicole Vrede

"One of my favorite Asian spots in town, the sushi is good but in the expensive side so I usually stick with the other Asian dishes. The crystal rolls..."

Carla Whitehead

"My word was that meal delish! We shared a bit of everything between 3 of us and trust me, if I had had my way, I probably would have eaten it all and..."

Kelly Rae Gifford

"I have been to most restaurants in Cape Town and there is no other restaurant that I will rate as 5, but Saigon deserves it. We have visited there..."

Coral Le Roux

"What a fabulous place with good food and service. Thank you to our Waiter, Christian for serving us in such a professional manner and explaining in..."

Elzette van Tonder

"HOLY F One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Cape Town!! Service was slow but the tasty food made up for it. The drinks are very reasonably..."

Natasha Jacobs

"Saigon Restaurant truly impressed me with its exceptional dining experience. The pho-bo soup and sushi rolls were delicious. The attentive service..."

Marina Tikhai

"Delicious food, great service. I enjoyed the vast menu and the different tastes. It was an overall great..."

Prishanta Pillay

"Had wonderful taste like home 🏡 💕 my friends and I really really enjoyed the food, we had pho traditional, eel sushi was the best 👌, bao,..."

Steffi Asisi

"What a feast. There is so much delicious food to choose and so many things to try. Your mouth salivates as you read the menu. So order with the size..."

Azania Mosaka

"Another great visit .. still renovating the place but the food was still amazing . Had the fillet in soy .. so tender and juicy . Friends had great..."

Clydell Heidrich

"One of the best Asian restaurants in Cape Town!! Make reservations as the place gets busy. The food is very authentic and delicious and the..."

Happy Space

"Thoroughly enjoy them every single time! Friendly parking assistant, with more than enough parking allocated to Saigon, amazing staff and beautiful..."

Marieske Basson

"Not sure how authentic it is,but food was fairly good. Good service. Bit on the pricey side but that is to be expected in Town. The deep fried ice..."

Gideon Rademeyer

"Saigon certainly did not disappoint! We were very lucky to be able to get a table as it's very busy lunchtime. The sushi was delicious! The beef..."

Michelene Arendse

"Excellent and friendly service, delicious food. Definitely..."

Simona Marinkova

"Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Great for lunches. Had a lunch date with my siblings and sat for about four hours. Our waiter was kind and very..."

Lady Kensley

"A meal at Saigon is always delicious. I always try something new for a starter but one main dish keeps bringing me back! The service is great - and..."

Monique Meder

"A delightful find in Cape Town. We were looking for any Vietnamese restaurant and our hope was low. We arrived late with three kitchen closing in..."

N Pham

"Always wanted to try out but haven't had opportunity until now. Food was great. So many options it's hard to commit. Starter and main course were..."

Blake W

"Amazing Vietnamese restaurant with a great tasting Pho. I highly recommend it. The pork belly was so well made and everything was just perfect. Staff..."

Larry Liu

"What a pleasure to finally have dinner at this iconic restaurant. It was busy so booking is strongly recommended. Per the waiter’s recommendation,..."

Stefan De Villiers

"This place keeps us coming back. On a cold and rainy Friday evening in October we visited one of our favorite eateries in Cape Town. The service was..."

Wikus Fourie

Haiku

80/100 (1728 ratings)

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Hot Pot

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"Got spoiled for Mothersday!!! Mom wanted asian food and that's what she got. BUT we got more than just asain food. We got best waiter - Talent. Mr..."

Collette Julyan

"Amazing Sushi, best I have ever had, lovely waiter. Definitely..."

Lindsey Caine

"Delicious food. Service great. Well done. We loves this place..."

Galina DI

"Top! One of the best asian food I ever..."

Bernd Veith

"Delicioso y el servicio..."

Maria Gutiérrez Rodríguez

"Amazing food coupled with amazing..."

Glen Hunt

"Asian food done right. Cannot wait to go back and eat..."

Kieran Pearce

"Best ever prawn toast and prawn popcorn... I go back for the same dishes once a..."

Justine Leigh Jackson-Fraser

"One of my FAVOURITE restaurants in CT..."

Mikaela Pace

"Amazing! Not just good but a whole dining..."

Elena Chods

"Best restaurant in Cape Town, if not South..."

Megan Frances

"The..."

Petrus Steyn

"What a great place!Anniversary treat where we had prawn toast, delicious and ordered the spicy szechan chicken which was really spicy but good..."

Amit Bhana

"Yonela was one amazing server! He ensured we have the most authentic and delicious meal in Cape town. The food was amazing especially the 'Fish in..."

Amey Kaval

"Food was great.. I mean everything.. from the calamari to the sizzling veg, boa and prawn toast.. looking forward to going again and trying a few..."

Nic Primich

"Very friendly staff, best dim sum I have ever had. Beautiful decoration mixed with good music and warm atmosphere. Loved it and hope to get back..."

Rita Matias

"What a wonderful restaurant! The ambience is dark and sensual hi lighting the food beautifully. The service is amazing and the food expertly crafted...."

GoGo Meamito

"This establishment is somewhat unique in that it has 4 kitchens all preparing different regional Asian fare labeled as "tapas". The food was very..."

Burton Allen

"My favorite restaurant in Cape Town without a doubt and it’s halal friendly so there’s many options to choose from.This establishment serves..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Haiku is expensive, but worth it. The service was fantastic. We tried a variety of dishes, but my favourite was the spicy lamb potstickers, peking..."

Danika

"Insanely expensive but so worth it. Top notch food and wine with service that keeps your meal ticking over. We arrived at a busy time but that..."

Dahowlett

"Food is great. Service makes it even better. Great selection of Japanese and Chinese classical food. We had a rainbow roll, har gow, hot pot lamb and..."

Sandy Salerno

"This was a spur of the moment decision to eat at Haiku as most of the highly rated restaurants in Cape Town were fully booked ! I have had a few..."

Shamin

"Wow wow wow ! This place is great! The food is incredible. Their dim sum were to DIE for and the sashimi was delicious and..."

Nikita

"Absolutely love this place. I have been there twice, second time for my birthday. Pricey but lovely for a treat and if you like Asian food. Recommend..."

D

"Food: This was about my fifth time at Haiku. I went out for a light dim sum lunch. Like all the times before my food was delicious. Haiku seems to..."

Paul_broome

"Very unassuming as you enter. The restaurant is very dark with decor to match. Don't let this deter you though. With a huge menu, go with a huge..."

Irfaan

"I was very impressed with this foodie find. The four kitchens offer an impressive selection of beautifully presented asian cuisine and the setting..."

Neil Smith

"Cape Town is so much better because of you!! The food .. the service.. it's an experience full of yum!! My fav being the tuna tacos, prawn toasts,..."

ZedVee

"The food was of an excelent quality, service was superb and the attention to detail was fantastic. I would definitely go back for the..."

Ecstutor

"Great dim sum, sashimi and woks, service is quick and very welcoming and friendly. Really enjoyed our lunch, will definitely be back again. Thank you..."

Soraya - Adventurous Foodie

"Phoned last minute on a Sat night and got a table for 8pm. And in middle of long weekend! Lucky! It was a great meal. The food comes from four..."

Jill Nudelman

"The food was actually good and very complementary of the Japanese cuisine. However the service was what put me off. The waitress had such an attitude..."

Raphael Bueno

"One of my favourite Asian restaurants! The food is always amazing. The best thing to have is the Thai rice bowl, it's delicious. The Thai stir fry..."

Uressa Chetty

"ONE WORD "AMAZING" Great tasting food, really taking you on a journey to the Far East. Had the Penang curry we swapped the lamb for fish so Devine...."

Fahd Said

"I live dining out in Cape Town. Seems like good chefs want to live there. Haiku has great ambience and easy location. Waitstaff is snappy, and the..."

Cory

"Very good Asian cuisine option, good service, dimmed lighting, good service. Singapore noodles were very good. Dessert are okay but not..."

Chevalier Noir

"Food was spectacular, presentation was elegant. Comfortable environment for amazing asian food.If I have to nitpick, I would say the menu..."

Gray Handcock

"Best japanese tapas restaurant for me in cape town ! Try ginger beef fillet and shezwan prawns! It costs a little bit more but it's worth it...."

Markus Feurle

"What an amazing experience! Had the Haiku tasting menu, was a great selection from each kitchen and a lot of food! The waiters we friendly and..."

Tania

"Loved loved Haiku, from the bar service whilst waiting for a table to the actual restaurant. The lighting was a tad dark for me, I like to see my..."

Thandi Mpanza

"Great food here and very tasty. Awesome and cosy setting. Great value for money. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about food and they create..."

Siya

"We had the best sushi and dim sum at Haiku! As it was our first time we were really well introduced to the concept by out waitress. We definitely..."

Fee Hilbert

"the setting is really amazing (minimalist yet exquisite). it gets a bit loud but i really enjoy how the lighting and the colours offer an authentic..."

Mbaki Wotho

"An amazing atmosphere with exquisite Food! My companion & I absolutely love Haiku. The mint lamb chops, the Korean Chili chicken, the dim sum, &..."

Era Ace

"Food was beyond amazing... Very well run restaurant. The only tiny downside was the height of the lights above the table - kind of felt like it was..."

Murray Lovemore

"delicious!!! the dim sum are tasty and paired with exquisite sauces, I recommend the Haiku sushi (it's a platter style with tasters of all the..."

Melissa Marengo

"Absolutely stunning. The vibe and the food are amazing. We ate the dim sum, sushi platter, crispy beef. All were superb. Chocolate fondant desert is..."

Asi Peretz

"Wow! What an amazing experience. Came here as a party of 4 plus a toddler. They were very welcoming of the toddler, even though the vibe is..."

Tiffany Lara Elliott

"Haiku proves just how slick well run CBD restaurants in Cape Town are. The decor is cosy but minimalist and clean and the service is impeccable but..."

Shannon Van Wyk

"I have been here twice. The food never disappoints. The menu is huge and really hard to choose if you aren't very familiar with Asian cuisine but the..."

Lukeconorbolton

"Haiku has some amazing dim sum, sushi and Asian fusion dishes. The service is always fast and the waitrons display impressive comprehensive knowledge..."

Rebecca Shiel

"What a fabulous place..the atmosphere, setting and food absolutely loved it..had the chilli prawn dim sum and steak dim sum as a starter yum yum yum..."

Fatima Kamrudin Mamod

"What a gem! Was referred to Haiku by the concierge at the One And Only after finding out that Nobu was fully booked. Had a wonderful experience-..."

Simone Naicker

"The haiku rolls were a great sampling of the sushi rolls on offer and each was uniformly good. The scallop suimai, spicy prawn hargau and prawn and..."

Aparajita

"Haiku is an experience for the senses! From the dimly lit, intimate and exotic asian decor, to the absolutely fantastic food, this restaurant is a..."

Nihaad.jacobs

"A wonderful decor,that's what mesmerises one's mind just after entering this restaurant,a luxury, very seating arrangements,with proper amount of..."

Veronica Saha

"Probably my favorite food in Cape Town. Best thing is that it's halaal! So my favorite dish was the chicken lettuce wrap. Cooked to perfection, with..."

Aalia

"I had three different experiences at Haiku as my first was so good I had to come back for more.My first and third night there I was served..."

WonderGuest

"The food at Haiku is absolutely unreal. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Worth every penny. Especially the dumplings! And chocolate..."

Tiffany

"Good meal but not as good as past experiences in this restaurant- I think they are trying to do to much and not specializing in a cuisine. The..."

Tracey Smorenburg

"Great evening, food and service was simply fantastic. Been there a few times, but this time was just at another level. Highly recommended if you like..."

Paul Spagnoletti

"Haiku service is absolutely amazing. Waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable on menu. The food was superb. We had a variety of dishes as we..."

Carin

"This is a gorgeous dining option to satiate your Asian food cravings. Situated in a more modest section of the bustling CBD, you will definitely..."

Raeesa Naik

"Haiku has been a favourite for a couple of years. The menu has changed but the food is still full of flavour. Favorites include the Peking duck,..."

Nishela Ramgoolam

"Authentic, delicious, full of flavour, hot and fresh. Loved our experience here. Highly recommend the Peking duck, Thai chicken stir fry, crispy..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Amongst the best Jap cuisine in SA. Interesting combos, fiery hot sauces and attentive staff make for a wonderful experience.The spinach..."

Avi Mistry

"What a fantastic evening! It was my third visit to Haiku and as always the experience was nothing short of spectacular!👍🏻 The food is always..."

Nic Hern

"Awesome asian food, very trendy.. Service was excellent, me and bf ordered different plates and shared, so got to try a few dishes, highly reccomend..."

Gina De Castro

"On Valentine's Day my friend and I ordered Bukhara and Haiku for take-outs after a heavy night out! Our order was confused, and when we drove back we..."

Gabriella_in_paris

"Fantastic restaurant. The service was incredible, thank you Angelo. Food was spectacular, perfect place for date night as ambience was lovely. We..."

DM

"Brilliant food. Comfortable, den like atmosphere. It is in my top 3 restaurants in the cbd. I usually eat as many dumplings as possible, a bit of..."

Max Hayes

"This is one of the best places I have ever dined at! In the last 2 months of my stay at Cape Town I have come to this place numerous times; and the..."

Neeraj Vaswani

"I really enjoy the Asian tapas idea it's unique. The tom yum soup was really flavorful and so was the dim sum. It's refreshing to find good dim sum..."

Iman Bawa

"This is a personal favourite. Decor is beautiful, with a great ambiance - everything from the lighting to the music is well thought out. The menu is..."

Marc Bernitz

"Wow, where to start. This place has me hooked on tuna tacos! I crave them, which is a difficult craving to satisfy when you live in..."

Kalay Maistry

"Excellent service (Zee is fantastic), food never disappoints and just one of those restaurants in Cape Town you always have to go back to! Big Fat..."

Italian_Chick

"Haiku must be the best kept South African secret, it's been 10 years that I have been coming and never ever have I been disappointed, the prawn toast..."

Big Fat Italian

"My boyfriend and I visited Haiku last night as a result of about 10 recommendations from different people and we were not disappointed. The ambiance..."

Shana Mouton

"Got taken to Haiku on date night, and wow what a lovely evening filled with amazing food and wine. I am definitely a girl who likes being wined and..."

Ulisha Moodley

"Haiku has always been on my list of Cape Town favourites. The service and food at Haiku is consistently phenomenal, and last night was no..."

Mikaela

"Ever since Dr Sabi Sabharwal opened the first Bukhara in the Cape Town cbd in the nineties his group's foodie endeavours have kept regulars coming..."

PSN

"Went to this place after a full day's work. I wasn't sure what to Expect when going there. We then met #Zee the amazing service extraordinaire. What..."

Tshidi Khunou

"If you are looking for tasty tapas Haiku is the place to go. Their crispy duck is really something. They have three kitchens that serve different..."

Zimkhitha Sulelo

"I've always been a fan and it has been a while. I prefer the space for couples as the acoustics aren't great (we sat in the far corner and the music..."

Nicole Sochen

"Definitely for those who like spicy food. A large tapas based menu of the best dishes from the East. The setting and ambience is smart, elegant, and..."

Glen Loxton

"Wow! One of the best restaurant experiences I've had. I have nothing bad to say about this place. The food is exquisite and your tastebuds are in for..."

Jarrod David Allies

"Absolutely stunning and out of the box - great place for date night (as we did) or even for a group as all the food is "tapas" style and therfore..."

Ifeedmyboyfriend

"What an absolutely stunning evening! Despite the struggle to locate this tucked away little goldmine, we were eventually welcomed through doors of..."

Danica Astra Prout-Jones

"Best tasting tuna Tacos in South Africa. Sizzling dishes are great..."

Skylar Vander Jacobs

"Haiku definitely has the best range of Asian tapas in Cape Town- their tuna tacos were incredible, as well as the spinach and cream cheese dim sum...."

Steven Lardner

"I've had the privilege of dining at Haiku as a guest on three separate occasions. Each experience has been identical - good service, intimate..."

Bryan Vally

"On Saturday night we had some Really delicious Asian style tapas at Haiku. The menu is quite large so we had a lot to choose from, we decided to..."

The Cape Town Glutton

"Perfect date night spot. Definitely out of my price range, but that's why I say date night spot (just kidding... or am I? Holler at me boys). Our..."

Klara Aizupitis

"This restaurant never disappoints. The food is always excellent, full of flavour and the service excellent. A good place to go for a treat as it can..."

Sapna Naik

"We are here tonight on the 31 st July ... This food is the best I've eaten in Asian cuisine ever in South Africa ! The like chili prawns and crispy..."

Shazia Essa

"Absolutely love this place. The food is exceptional and has been consistent over the years. Don't get better than the dim sum her whilst the salmon..."

Foodhunter

"I had dinner at Haiku on Saturday with my boyfriend and it was amazing.We had ordered several dishes including prawn toast, spinach and..."

Chanel Pillay

"The tuna tacos omg they were so good! Sushi is good too and I have yet to try the Chinese cuisine. But the tapas and atmosphere is great for date..."

Keith M

"Visited this restaurant on a Saturday at 6.30pm. I did reserve a table but it was not busy at this time. Drinks: Ordered 2 espresso martinis and 2..."

Hong Tran

"The most amazing evening with the most delicious food. The service is next level and the attention to detail from the staff is..."

Savannah Breakey

"Ate here for the first time and was blown away. We ordered sushi and sashimi which was good but the highlight was the mains. The crisoy fried..."

Silky Silky

"Delicious, delicious, delicious. If you visit be sure you have their signature dish, Peking Duck. It is worth every 5 star review. So much flavour..."

Trace Lund

"Loved it. The quality of food was wonderful and fresh, every bite was tasty and well presented. Service was very good and attentive, we enjoyed the..."

Steff

"Our waiter "Washington" was just splendid. He could share ample information on meals, the ingredients and how it's prepared. The Hors d'oeuvres was..."

Dyan Erispe

"What a taste explosion. Beautifully presented food, unique taste. I loved every bit and the waitress was extremely..."

Beaulah Red

"Fantastic evening. I mean, to try fault, this gem of a restaurant would be impossible! Every time I go back, I have such great memories that keep me..."

Julia Chaplin

"What a fantastic experience. Arriving late after an underwhel experience in the Waterfront. We were accommodated without rush., super friendly and..."

Andrea Coetzee

"Excellent Asian food, in particular I’ve appreciated the Chicken Curry, very well prepared and tasty. I recommend to everyone who visit Cape Town..."

Rbrt Prt

"Great service, amazing food. I had the red curry fish, absolutely divine. Nice wine selection too. Edit: recently went to the reopened Haiku, service..."

A N

"This place!!! Haiku is definitely my happy place.... their preparation of food is an art. It will literally transport your taste buds to a magical..."

sumayah goolam rassool

"Interior was moody. Staff were helpful. Food was good and spicy. Was an overall good once off experience..."

Priyadeshni Govender

"WOW🤩! This place has been making the best food for many years, I have been going here since 2007. It has always been brilliant. But recently I..."

Mark Adams (MoggyMaps.explore)

"A great place too share amazing food. Each dish is authentic and full of flavour. When we ordered champagne and wine, none of our first choices on..."

Claire Owen

"If I could give this place 10 stars - I absolutely would! Every single bite of food was sensational!! ✨ The service was excellent too. An absolute..."

Chante Cheriese Crawford

"Beautiful place with an eclectic style. Food amazing. My standout was the Peking duck. Prawn toasts and tuna tacos. The tastes of each item was..."

Mercia Solomons

"We came through the wooden door on Saturday night past, and it was absolutely amazing. Love the decor, loved the relaxed atmosphere. We didn't even..."

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