TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Asoka

80/100 (3005 ratings)

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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, don’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

"I’ve been coming here for years for that ‘one last drink’. You know when you’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 😍 One of the best butter chicken curries I have ever had. Flavour and creaminess was on point 👌 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 . 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 a unique experience dining at Asoka's!I absolutely love the décor and 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

"Let’s just clear the air: it may be a bit difficult to get into Asoka, but once you’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. The decor is absolutely amazing and the staff is very friendly and..."

Tiaan Jonker

"Let’s just clear the air: it may be a bit difficult to get into Asoka, but once you’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 décor...."

Mohit Sureka

"The best martinez in town 😋. ..."

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 (you’ll have to duck 😂) 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

Haiku

80/100 (1728 ratings)

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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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