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Asoka
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"The decor, music and ambiance added so much to the dining experience. Our waitress Taylor was incredibly attentive. The chili garlic prawns were..."
NikitaMA
"We visited Asoka on a Monday evening (13 January). They have a Monday madness special where you get to select 3 courses for R195 per person...."
Robin
"I have been to Asoka on 3 occasions and have loved absolutely everything from food, vibe and..."
Refilwe Sout
"Absolutely fantastic food, great ambiance, trendy vibe in a must do restaurant, donā€™t miss out on one of the best restaurants in Cape..."
Andre Kleynhans
"My partner and I visited Asoka on a date night, and what a great choice in restaurant it turned out to be. The interior is beautifully decorated and..."
Liza
"Brilliant! Their service is amazing and the waitress we had was extremely well informed and gave the best recommendations! Our food arrived in a..."
Brittany Smith
"The food was out of this world. An amazing taste sensation. The decor is perfect. The cocktails wow. The DJ was incredible. Vibe great and so was..."
Zahava Stein
"I previously missed out on an opportunity to go to Asoka for an supplier supper.The next day in the office my colleagues were raving about..."
Ricardo Bar Low
"Very cool place!! The dinner is nice, the service good and the atmosphere very characteristic. I've been there for the jazz night, and it was really..."
Beatrice
"I finally got a chance to actually sit down and enjoy the food at Asoka! When it comes to dining levels, expect the same quality as its sister..."
Vuyo Renene
"I haven't actually eaten here yet but have been out for drinks on many occasions. The atmosphere is great and it has a completely different feel to..."
Emma Divaris
"Iā€™ve been coming here for years for that ā€˜one last drinkā€™. You know when youā€™re out with friends for dinner and you want to go somewhere else..."
Aletha Jeftha
"We had an amazing dinner at Asoka. The chilli prawns was divine. The salmon was tasty as well. The cherry on the top was the chocolate fondant which..."
Hemiran01
"I used to love Asoka's old menu, however the new menu is not bad, this eastern fusion styled restaurant/lounge offers tapas and cocktails by..."
Yajna Gold
"Butter chicken curry, roti, sambal & raita šŸ˜ One of the best butter chicken curries I have ever had. Flavour and creaminess was on point šŸ‘Œ The..."
Shinade
"Really great food, and nice ambience for a night out with friends! However the setting is a bit dark, quite difficult to see what you're eating...."
Sameera Kaddoura
"Having only heard about Asoka, I am happy to day that I have finally ticked it off my list of places to go in Cape Town. What started out as a quiet..."
Richard Bower
"I have only been here twice and for drinks but so far I have loved my experience. 1st time was for the Tuesday jazz night, best to book a week in..."
D
"Best date night!!! Highly recommend this place the food is amaaaaaaaaaazing! The vibe is a bonus! Definitely worth it , can get quite..."
Alexia Nicola Smith
"Returned to this Kloof Street favourite after a few years. Really like the ambient setting which when coupled with ample drink options and delicious..."
Sereshan Pillay
"Really amazing food and drinks ! Ambience is great too, live music and a really cost interior.Perfect for those winter nights ! A bit pricy ,..."
Allison Anthea Christie Pieterse
"Food: I had pretty high expectations going in and am happy to say these were exceeded. It's a delectable tapas style menu that was simply delicious...."
Paul_broome
"I went to Asoka for a chilled Wednesday evening. The hosts were friendly, they were happy to help us find a table we were happy with. The..."
Elle Mbadaliga
"Wow, what an ambiance and what a hospitality. Live music, rhythm in the air, tangy cocktails and carefully selected cuisines. Loved it till the..."
Rajat Chakraborty
"Really loved the cocktails here!! Enjoyed drinks and bit of dancing on Friday night. Unfortunately we didn't get the chance to order food but I'll..."
Kriyanka Naidoo
"Probably one of the best cocktail bar in Cape Town. Last time I eat there was ages ago but it used to be good.Good music, nice..."
Francis
"This was my first time going to a Tapas style restaurant. I was pleasantly impressed. Their cocktail menu is to die for! I had a dish with grilled..."
Joel Paarwater
"Literally my first time at Asoka in probably just over 6 or 7 years...and it felt like coming home. Awesome vibe. Great music. Super attentive..."
Publius Ovid Naso
"Amazing food and divine cocktails. Perfect ambiance and friendly staff. The chilli prawns and the truffled beef are so worth trying out! Loved it!..."
Cg.escritorio
"Such a cool hippy place! Loved the decor with the giant Buddhas and fairy lights! Created an awesome ambiance. The Seared Norwegian salmon was..."
Lucy McGhie
"This was my first time here, and it definitely won't be my last. The space is amazing and the music and lighting were perfect. The food was to die..."
Sarah Mcghie
"came here on a date last week (ladies and gents, thee PERFECT place for a romantic date) and oh my goodness what an evening: The restaurant and decor..."
Ceiran Megan Vd Westhuizen
"Started off restaurant week off here ;) .... always a vibe! So this place is a tapas kinda vibe - mixing and matching, sharing and caring..."
Chantelle Lamusse
"Ambience and food was great. The meze platter was huge and delicious. Loved the tree in the middle of the restaurant. Music was good and place was..."
Jill Casserley
"I've been to Asoka quite a few times for their Tuesday jazz evenings followed by local and/or deep house (depending on who's dj'ing) JanuaryOne is my..."
Mosa Mashati
"This place is a new favorite of mine in Cape Town! Can't believe I haven't been until now. Even though it can get pretty loud inside since it it's..."
The SA Food Guru
"Wow what a nice setup staff is is well trained and their tapas is out of this world. If you wish to chill and relax not to noisy please go at 5 it's..."
Ryan
"Always loved Asoka for its chilled laid back yet just enough to be trendy vibes. Attended a friend's bday for drinks on a Tuesday which us Jazz..."
The Jax Blog
"Asoka is a lovely place in Kloof Steer - great Decor and friendly service. Their calamari as well as their cocktails are great menu choices. Very..."
Francesca Favero
"Beautiful restaurant.Amazing friendly genuine service (girl with the dreads) power!Best freshest cocktails and delicious food...."
Jessie Ann Doveton
"An amazing ambience . The decorations are stunning and really feels like a palace inside . Ā We were lucky enough to visit on the Jazz Evening ...."
Jeff Fernandes
"I really enjoyed my night here. It was Tuesday which was also Jazz night so it was really vibrant. The cocktails were superb and the food was rich in..."
Robin Mahlangu
"I had such aĀ unique experience dining at Asoka's!I absolutely love the dĆ©cor andĀ lighting. It doesn't get any better than that! Situated in the..."
Natalie
"This place blew our minds!The interior is absolutely amazing - think fairy tale dining meets up-style NYC bar. They have a tree growing in..."
Rena Ellen
"Ended and eventful First Thursdays off here. Very beautiful restaurant and bar. The low key lighting and oriental decor look magnificent. My friends..."
Danieljake
"Asoka is a hidden gem, hard to find and once you do find it hard to get a table BUT...once you there you can understand why. The food is amazing!!!..."
Lisa
"Boyfriend booked us a table for our anniversary. We were extremely excited since the decor of the place and photographs of their food looked superb..."
Nicola
"I have been to Asoka several times and it was always a superb experience. The ambience is perfect, the decor is amazing and the food is very good...."
Marcelo Dauane
"I love everything about asoka! The ambiance is sophisticated and sexy and the Indian theme fits perfectly. The bar is beautiful. The komodo dragon is..."
Azele Anne Naicker
"Letā€™s just clear the air: it may be a bit difficult to get into Asoka, but once youā€™re in, then all the prior planning and hassle you underwent..."
Raeesa Naik
"I have been here a few times and it has always been a great experience. Ā The decor is absolutely amazing and the staff is very friendly and..."
Tiaan Jonker
"Letā€™s just clear the air: it may be a bit difficult to get into Asoka, but once youā€™re in, then all the prior planning and hassle you underwent..."
Raeesa Naik
"I'm not sure why this place has such average reviews. I think it is fantastic!! The service I got was phenomenal. The waitress made excellent..."
Amy Chen
"Asoka has the most unique menu. They serve bits and pieces of everything. We went specifically for dinner but it does seem like a very popular place..."
Meera Naik
"Fantastic!!! The decor is amazing, food is exquisite and service is excellent. This place has exceeded all expectations. Definately making Asoka a..."
Lady
"Even though I have heard a few bad comments on Asoka, I have never had a bad experienced. I have always enjoy the atmosphere and the food. Their..."
Ashna Dayal
"I visited Asoka this past weekend for my friends bachelorette party. This restaurant is one of a kind in Cape Town and is known for their variety of..."
Puja
"This beautiful Asian restaurant, situated on the busy Kloof street is definitely something to experience. It's a mixture of authentic Asian and..."
Chanel Candice Daniels
"We have been here on a tuesday night for the Jazz evening and had a great time. The Cocktails are delicious, the music was grand and also the food..."
Pia
"We we pleasantly surprised to arrive at 21:30 and were told the kitchen will still be open for at least another hour. The service was efficient,..."
Jamie Whitson
"Finally had a chance to check out the infamous "Asoka Tuesday's" and I am very much sold on their Gin cocktails (particularly the Gin smash). The..."
Junior
"Asoka offers something different than the usual Cape Town restaurant, and is a memorable experience whether it's drinks or dinner or both. They don't..."
Jaynisha Patel
"Good ambience, pleasant waitresses, efficient without crowding you. Music good, a little too loud for my liking, but after a couple of glasses of Red..."
Big Al
"Last night myself and 2 of my friends went for dinner. As I made a reservation for 3, when we arrived and was escorted to our table there was only..."
Maddy Brown
"Great place for Friday after work cocktails! The Pornstar Martini is my absolute favourite.They have a great selection of bar snacks and..."
Nix
"One of my favourite cocktail spots, absolutely obsessed with the porn star martini, it's all I ever order. I tried some of their food at a..."
Ulisha Moodley
"One of the nicest experiences on Kloof street. Make sure you book the place in advance over weekends! Service is one of the best so is the dƩcor...."
Mohit Sureka
"The best martinez in town šŸ˜‹. ..."
Stacy Scott
"The atmosphere at Asoka is absolutely amazing... Such a nice, sexy and yet chilled experience.. The Asoka Porn Star martini is the best cocktail I've..."
Lisa Nyoka
"Tuesday night is Jazz night currently at Asoka. Booked out when we arrived (silly us for thinking people don't go out on Tuesday's) but we could have..."
Sharon Malan
"The best cocktails in Cape Town by a million miles - interesting, well executed and generous. The Salmon spoons are a tasty accompaniment. Great as a..."
Coral Le Roux
"Asoka is always a good night out, they never disappoint. I wouldn't say Asoka is a dining experience -not that that's their aim though (I drink, so..."
Tiyaarah Cloete
"Went for a friends birthday, and the atmosphere is comfortable and relaxed. The food menu options is however a bit limited, so no real choice..."
Kurt Erasmus
"Asoka is one of the more upscale bar/lounges on Kloof. Definitely busy on Tuesdays, it's a go to for professionals when in Cape Town. They do a vast..."
Robert Lutece
"Nice decor, great ambience. We went there for a birthday. Had to make a booking in advance for a group, and even for a weekend because of they dj..."
CPT2016
"Absolutely loved the decor and the vibe... My friends and I had a wonderful time there on Friday night. We had good service although it was busy and..."
Nicola
"Not only is the ambiance of this place wonderful (with a fireplace, beautiful decor, skylight, ambient lighting, and a dj playing great music) but..."
Mika
"I quite enjoyed the food here. The calamari starter was very nice. The cocktails were on point and I would especially recommend the 'tree of life'..."
Naima Njagala
"Great for drinks and a bit of a classy vibe on Thursdays and weekend nights. Yummy cocktails, beautiful ambience with lovely music and generally good..."
Monicca Masetloa
"Only popped in for drinks but the food being served looked amazing. Our cocktails were well prepared. They seem to be popular birthday party venue..."
Frantisek Pour
"This venue has been around for many years, unlike many others ventures that sadly did not make it, the quality of food, service and ambience has..."
roland chemelli
"I had been coming here frequently since late last year until April this year mostly on Tuesday nights for a good time, starting of with a live jazz..."
Naledi-Talya Hashe
"The cocktails were good, espresso martini is exactly how I love to finish a dinner. Started with a Manhattan which was well made. The mezze plate was..."
D P
"We went to this amazing restaurant on a Sunday and had incredible food to share. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly. I recommend..."
Anton Rothe
"Asoka is lit! In fact, it is so candlelit that an inexperienced observer may be tempted to call the fire department. I am secretly regretting 90% of..."
Hein De Vries
"Really loved this place. From the candles and incense, the wonderful, helpful staff eager to alter the menu to make it gluten-free friendly to the..."
Nigel Denning
"A really busy vibe and fantastic tapas. The decor is cool but watch out for the low hanging branches in the restaurant!! Service was attentive, and..."
Jake Miller
"This place offers a unique experience, a hip concept and ambiance. Our choice included three tapas each and we sampled some cocktails. Overall, Asoka..."
Martha-Theresa Borst
"Very cute, hip restaurant! Has a live tree growing in the middle (youā€™ll have to duck šŸ˜‚) Small plates (tapas) and we shared quite a few...."
Teri Naiser
"Food was incredible. Drinks were good & ambiance was beautiful! Tree in the center is 180 years old and the building was built around it. Tons of..."
Emma LeMasters