TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Hemelhuijs

86/100 (1454 ratings)

Restaurants

European

Gluten Free Options

Cafe

Contemporary

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Cafe

Contemporary

European

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Lunch

Breakfast

Brunch

Cakes

Calamari

Cheese Croquettes with Garden Lemon

Crapes Suzette

Lamb

Calamares

Grilled Farm Style Sausage

Tea

Salmon

Cappuccino

Honey

Mocha

Cheesecake

Juice & Smoothies

Cauliflower

Burger

Chai Latte

Chicken steak

Vietnamese Coffee

Squid

Eggs Benedict

Scrambled Eggs with Bacon

French Toast

Salad

Toasts

Eggs Benedict

Bread Course

Lightly Smoked Trout

Juice & Smoothies

Salad

Dumplings with Dashi and Truffle

Cheesecakes

Duck

Mieliepap

Sit down

Contemporary

Café

European

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Reservations

Serves Alcohol

Free Wifi

Brunch

Lunch

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Best place for breakfast...lunch....coffee....food is art and flavours are incredible. Fantastic service and beautiful decor A must visit..."

Lori Thornhill

"The food is art and you can sit and eat the art. The decor is stunning and the staff knows their stuff. Love the..."

Peter Thornhill

"Had the most delicious breakfast. Not the first time . Very sophisticated. And great sercive. Well done to all staff and..."

Jomari Erasmus

"The best homely lunch place by far. The trout dish is..."

Godfrey Nkwane

"Amazing food with solid service. Interior second to none. I've been here a few times and it is now a very firm favourite. Highly recommend the veal..."

Rorisang Moseli

"I ate art. Great service from Robben. The flavors are unbelievably explosive. Great fusion ice..."

Frank Malaba

"Great food here. I'm writing this review about 8 months after I visited but I still remember being pleasantly surprised but the food. The food..."

Prevlin CR Seven Naidoo

"Had Bebotie Frikkedelle - was delish. Service is excellent and atmosphere is good. Definitely a restaurant for the cultivated foodie to tryout in..."

Christopher Dean Mills

"Favorite restaurant in Cape Town, Best food, best drinks, best..."

Kelly Withey Mara

"Sublime. Nothing else to say. Except to say I am grateful for the high standards and..."

Toby Orford

"Amazing, you must try the french toast!!!! Will definitely be..."

Ericka De Vries

"Excellent service, stylish, yet relaxed atmosphere and of course that food! Wonderful breakfast as always, popular favorites done well and with a..."

Nick Paul

"Lovely atmosphere. 5* Food and service. Parking a problem to find - R24 for 90mins; but we'll definitely be back for breakfast...."

Wendy van Deventer

"Absolutely enjoyable!!! Loved everything about it. Thank you for a great..."

Chrisoula Kavakos

"le macaron est tout simplement merveilleux, chapeaux..."

Alexander Ryan Brits

"Superb breakfast of poached eggs, hollandaise sauce and artichokes. Their Vietnamese coffee is an absolute must. Best potato rosti in Cape Town...."

Caroline

"What a stunning spot! I love this place so much because every time feels better than the last. It’s so difficult to choose favourites from their..."

Lesedi Ramonyane

"Hemelhuijs is a hidden gem in the CBD, amazing spot to have breakfast at.I opted for the French toast with salted caramel and banana , which was..."

Farzana Dalvie

"Nice location and interesting interiors. Staff were very friendly and informative. The oversized menus (they were huge) showcased a huge variety of..."

Said Kekhia

"I read about Hemelhuijs in Lonely Planet and I was very happy I came! I knew I was onto something special when I was presented with the menu, it's..."

Hangry In Dubai

"This was my first time at Hemelhuijs for breakfast and I was absolutely blown away! The decor is beautiful and creates a very calm and peaceful..."

Amy Kruger

"Undoubtedly one of the best breakfast spots in Cape Town! That's why it's got a 5-star rating from us! 🥇What can we say about..."

Tsepang & Thapelo

"Really great brunch experience! Had the honey rooibos ice tea which was sweet and refreshing as well as the bacon, avo and egg on mosbolletjie bread...."

Kposselwhite

"Great vibe - outside is buzzing with colourful pedestrian traffic while inside seating offers a more serene environment. Understated elegance (incl..."

AJG

"Extremely interesting menu and amazing crockery. Excellent service. Food is clever, layered and delicious. Great choice for breakfast and lunch...."

Wikus Du Toit

"Hemelhuijs directly translated means ‘Heavenly House’ and aptly describes a visit to this establishment. A fantastic menu, including great..."

Rigard & Jeanine

"I had really pleasant experience at this restaurant. The food is beautifully and interestingly presented. Great attention to detail is paid..."

Danieljake

"Lovely relaxed atmosphere, the staff were very friendly when interacting with us. I had a table outside to enjoy some of the good weather...."

Sihle Ck Mkhize

"Was pleasantly surprised by the warm atmosphere despite the cool black and grey aesthetic. Very modern, and the menu design is stunning. Food is..."

Didi Tsitsi

"Don't get confused, Hemelhuijs isn't actually in De Waterkant, rather on Waterkant Street in Town right by the Waterkant Bridge over..."

Asher Weinsein

"I've just been to lunch at Hemelhuijs and what an experience. The service is something you would expect to find in a Michelin star restaurant...."

Aletha Jeftha

"What a wonderful little secret café in the Cape Town CBD. I had the Vietnamese coffee, which was extremely tasty and I love the idea of drinking..."

Rachael Laura Wahl

"I really enjoyed my brunch at Hemelhuijs! An interesting atmosphere for a cafe but I enjoyed it. Had delicious food and the waiters were great ! I..."

Emma Haines

"One of the very few cafés that serve cocktails for breakfast!!Really enjoyed the kumquats and citrus infused cocktail with just a hint of vodka..."

Kriyanka Naidoo

"Really great space with excellent service. Lots of attention to detail and the Vietnamese coffee was a winner! Breakfast (potato rosti,poached eggs,..."

Chengz

"A little piece of culinary heaven. Love this quaint, stylish and quirky spot in town. Expert breakfasts that will fill you for the day, beautiful,..."

Bronwyn Esterhuizen

"Had breakfast here a few days ago. The decor is calming and elegant. The interesting display on the wall of peppers from around the world goes well..."

Steven Edwards

"Had brunch here a few days ago and what a delightful experience it was. Excellent service and delicious ,well presented food. Will definitely return..."

Kerissa Naidoo

"Righto As far as coffee shops go this place checks most boxes. There's an incredible level of attention to detail that has gone..."

Gerald Walus

"Good little restaurant with some odd dishes that are delicious. Had the burger - strangest burger I have us but fantastic. The juices were an odd..."

Stuninho

"Had lunch at Hemelhuijs for the first time last week. The service was really good and the food was absolutely delicious. I wanted the tuna carpaccio,..."

Caro Van Aardt

"This hidden gem in Dewaterkant was the best find today! The food was absolutely amazing! What stood out was the gourmet feel and the..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"We were in the mood for something different and we were not disappointed. The food was good and the service was on the ball. Spot to return to when..."

Andre Scheepers

"Finally got around to trying this gem out, and I will admit that it was well worth all of the hype. I had the winter mesclun with truffled..."

Zanenkululeko Belot

"Finally came to Hemelhuijs after hearing so much about it! It's small and fancier than most breakfast places, but the vibe is great and the food even..."

Jessica Stromin

"Few restaurants come close to the consistency and true expression of simplicity in the food they make. Words don't do justice to a Hemelhuijs..."

Reza Salie

"Fantastic surprise and a hidden gem. The service was excellent. Came for breakfast and was intrigued by what was on offer. Not the traditional slap..."

Robert Fridjhon

"The rating says it all!! Healthy, tasty, vibey, service is very good and waiters friendly. I like the decor, lots to look at. If you in town and..."

Wayne De Nobrega

"What a pleasure to go here for a brunch. The menu is always tastefully designed. The soup is really mouthwatering during the cooler days in Cape..."

Christine Du Toit

"Not your ordinary breakfast venue! The venue is very well done and despite not catching the early morning rays it is still very pleasant👍🏻 The..."

Nic Hern

"Nice little corner restaurant with minimalist and soothing decor. However disappointingly the quality of food and service has gone down significantly..."

Dipäyän

"Love this spot! I really like the size of the Resturant as well as the earthy, simple decor. Not to mention, the food is very..."

Nazneen Ahmed

"I love this place I always stop at list few times over for lunch when in town ...The combination of fresh and healthy produce combine with..."

Fabrizio Capello

"Went for breakfast and ordered the Rosti. Was extremely good, poached eggs were perfectly cooked. It was filling but not too heavy. I would come..."

Emiko

"Wonderful little gem!Great service, fantastic food, amazing coffee. Loved the urban setting too. Even doggie friendly which always tickles my..."

Rochelle Harwin

"I had the most divine Friday afternoon lunch at Hemelhuijs! The waiter was attentive and really helpful and the food was amazing! I had the..."

Rachel

"Wow this is a secret place that should be shared! Absolutely delicious! The calamari (for a Jozi girl craving fresh seafood) definately had my taste..."

Samantha Hunter

"One of my favourite CBD lunch spots. Centrally located on the fanwalk, this popular (make sure you have a reservation) upmarket restaurant's eclectic..."

Ryan Goodman

"Really special little place. Had a lovely breakfast with the fam. Definitely going back! Great juices, decor and eggs benidict. Little bit of advice,..."

Helena

"Wonderful experience Every time! The food is delicious, a wonderful flavour twist on breakfast classics and a whole new world for mains. And the..."

Lvanmellek

"Surprised to have arrived to breakfast to be asked if we had a reservation. Having gobbled up a delicious artichoke eggs benny, two delicious..."

Mike Varney

"From the moment you step in the door, Hemelhuijs is perfection. The waiters are dressed to a tee, the menus looks like a page out of one of Heston..."

Michelle Matzdorff

"Amazing amazing and flavour burst food! Beautiful menu, beautiful decor! Service are so quick! More then enough food on a plate! Will definitely..."

Stephanie Louw

"I've been here twice for breakfast and this becoming a favorite Saturday brunch place. The service is warm and friendly from when you enter to when..."

Glen Hunt

"Hemelhuijs really lived up to its amazing reputation! The food was so delicious. To start I had the beetroot and pear salad, which was..."

Leila Osato

"Very classy restaurant in a great central city location on a pedestrian only street. Very welcoming. I popped in for a late lunch salad and had their..."

Anne Chappel

"Excellent food - best sago in the world! I like the ambience and decor. Good music and company. Service is also very good. I'll be back for the lunch..."

Vaughan Coulson

"We had lunch at this wonderful place - the menus are amazing and we spent a while just reading them...such a hard choice as everything looked and..."

Debbie Coulson

"We recently visited Hemelhuijs to try out their new winter menu and it was everything we expected it to be, and so much more. Situated in the heart..."

MelbourneLops

"I had my birthday lunch here and it was wonderful. The staff are so hospitable and the food is as usual- unbelievable. I had the peppered calamari..."

Gabrielle Meyers

"Pretty expensive but the food was delicious. I had the poached egg with potato rosti and cream freche. Was so amazing. James had the benedict which..."

Erin Coe

"So far this is the best eggs benedict in town since the river cafe has absolved it's responsibility to create the best breakfast the world has yet to..."

Kieran Pearce

"Easily one of my favorite lunch spots in Cape Town. What a place! We went on a cold rainy day, and were fighting against the wind as we walked..."

Leah Feiger

"This place exemplifies a certain kind of chic. One of the best all-around restaurant experiences I've had anywhere. Would eat here every day if I..."

Sean M. Kennedy

"Hemelhuijs is a lovely upmarket trendy restaurant in CBD. Love the ambiance of the place and the food is delicious. They serve a scrumptious french..."

Dirk Van Zijl

"Wow! Now this place has something special. Quirky arty decor, amazing fusion food with strange combinations that just work! I had the veal with..."

Adrian Kaplan

"One of my favourite spots to go, cosy indoor on a winter's day and lovely outside seating for a sunny summers day. Stunning menu and great food!..."

Ilse Nel

"If there were a place to epitomise the glories of food, that will have to be a small bistro found on Waterkant Street in the bustling inner circles..."

Carla De Klerk

"I like going to places that have fun decor. There was an artwork made entirely out of toast. So cool and chic, loved the food too. If you want to go..."

Adri

"This quaint restaurant is tucked away in the waterkant accessible only via a pedestrian street. The chic decor blends with the unique cutlery and..."

Ashleigh Fynn

"Highly recommended! Hemelhuijs is a small nook situated in a pedestrian street, making it's location rather unique. The food is well..."

Louise Van Wyk

"I think this has to be my top favourite restaurant in Cape Town. Not only is the food aesthetically pleasing in my plate each time I have eaten..."

Mademoiselle Nomad

"I'm crazy about the interesting menu at Hemelhuijs. The coffee is great, egg breakfasts amazeballs and the sago porridge - oh em gee - is worth dying..."

Jenny Sarah Coulson

"This is one of the best if not the best eatery's in town , satisfy absolutely all my senses . The consistency in creativity and service are..."

Dawid Kriel

"Great little place . Nice find . Really great atmosphere and decor. The food is amazing. Try the onion soup in the cold weather, amazing. Had the..."

Bradley Pieters

"Definitely above average for a breakfast experience... my best part is the decor & crockery, diffs to the norm. Dig these black mugs the coffee is..."

Michelle Flynn

"Wonderful spot for breakfast! The gorgeous interior changes through out the year but always manages to inspire and delight!The service is..."

Toomuchloveliness

"Just had a very late and very delicious breaki with my better half Hemelhuijs. They serve all day breakfast! Brilliant, fresh, simple food prepared..."

Daniel Buys

"This little gem in the city is the ideal spot for a quiet lunch with a dear friend. You must try one of the cocktails, unusual combinations yet well..."

Grant Shippey

"Absolutely rocked my little foodie world. From that delicious mosbolletjie bread to that mindblowing calamari it was a superb experience - I'll be..."

Rachel Myra

"What a breakfast and lunch spot. I keep returning because it never loses its touch. Scrambled eggs are amazing, creamy and light. Mossbolletjie toast..."

Ian Burrows

"What can I say other than I plan to be back! The coffee and breakfast were excellent. The black salt was a interesting touch. The restaurant also..."

Travis

"Such a beautiful restaurant. The chef is also an artist and changes up the look of the restaurant every few months as well as making his own..."

TheJoburgFoodie

"Absolutely love Hemelhuijs - it has unbelievably good food with flavours and ingredients seldom found anywhere else; good service and a location that..."

Nina Brooklyn Brown

"One of my favourite lunch restaurants in Cape Town. The food has fantastic flavour with interesting sauces. Their juices are also a..."

Nicole Vrede

"Wow, wow, wow! You can taste the love in the food! Amazing options, flavours and presentation. The pineapple combo juice was so refreshing too...."

Danielle Kruger

"It's a hidden gem... my 1st impression when I walked, was this is fancy as the tables are neatly set up with glasses, knives, fork and beautiful..."

Schanees Burgess

"Wonderful lunch spot. The food is amazing. It’s a small restaurant, so it gets really full during lunch hours and the waiting time is too long. But..."

Silvia Raninger

"My Birthday on Monday 16th October 2023 was our last day in beautiful Cape Town and we found this absolute gem of a place to have my Birthday..."

Gillian Stolworthy

"Quaint establishment with beautiful interiors. Hemelhuijs has some splendid menu options. The starter veg wrap is quite memorable as well as their..."

Melanie N-P

"Gorgeous little place tucked away in a side street in town. Small and cosy with friendly staff. Perfect for..."

heather williams

"This beautiful, quaint Cafe is a perfect gem of an eatery located in the city bowl on Waterkant Street. A true bistro in every sense of the word,..."

Gill A

"I tried their version of eggs benedict, deliciously laid on a soft brioche bun. Full of flavour. The interior is simple and cool, makes a very good..."

Marco Capo (Marco)

"A Cape town institution that still has an exceptional standard. We live the bruch menu and cocktails. Decor and service on point. They also have a..."

Eat like a local Cape Town

"The ambiance was warm and inviting, instantly making me feel at home. As I perused the menu, I couldn't help but notice the attention to detail that..."

Grey Stopforth

"Yummmmsss! This a must when in capetown. Want a delicious & organic food with a homemade style feel ? This is it! Wonderful staff, friendly and..."

RAM IMAGERY

"We were lucky enough to have Sunday brunch in this beautiful artistic place. You need to make a reservation before you go. The food is great. What..."

Kholoud Altalhi

"Out of this world... big surprise. Decor, menus, food, the personell: amazing. We had breakfast... what an experience. Very quiet and cozy place and..."

CADS

"Very kind personal, seems they rushing over but they was so friendly! The main thing is better to clear all ingredients in menu because Mesclun salad..."

Anisa White

"Great spot for la good lunch experience in Capetown, everything was so tasteful, we really enjoyed..."

Valery T

"A really smart place which manages an effortless blend of lovely food and smooth service in a wonderful ambiance. I would go back any time, if it..."

Ric VAN WEELDEN

"Wow - friends had been recommending this place for some time. I had a.combo of breakfast and lunch and it was fantastic. Vietnamese coffee was..."

Lisa Heilbronn

South China Dim Sum Bar

80/100 (1271 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

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Vegetarian Friendly

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Dinner

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Beer

Hoisen Sauce and Chilli Oil

Noodle Soup

Vietnamese Coffee

Costilla de ternera

Potstickers

Char Siu Bao

Noodle

Salad

Beef

Dim Sum

Dumplings

Beef Main

Dim Sum

Prawn Laksa Noodles

Prawns

Lamb Pot Stickers

Chicken Wontons with Szechuan Soy Sauce

Laksa

Har Gow with Spicy Szechuan Soy Sauce

Lamb

Siu Mai with Mustard and Hoi Sin Sauce

Pork

Braised Beef w Jasmine Rice

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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 you’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 couldn’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..."

Charné

"Freshly prepared food that’s delicious every time! I love eating..."

Helen

"Love this spot. From the outside it doesn’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! I’m already planning on when I’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 I’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 Schärer

"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..."

Desiré 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 - it’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 décor 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. 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 paired 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..."

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