TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in South Africa - Updated November 2024

Beluga Cape Town

82/100 (5808 ratings)

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"Had a lovely waitress last time ! Very friendly man there other times as well. Divine Dessert and too die for cocktails 🍹 Loved the freshed sushi..."

Zoe Tyropolis

"Their sushi specials and quality is sublime. Their dim sum specials and cocktail specials amazing. And the ambience is great..."

Faith Lb51

"If you're into Sushi and Cocktails, look no further. I went to Beluga with a group of friends while visiting Cpt, and we left satisfied...."

Style Mania

"I attended birthday celebrations and how wonderful that children as well as adults were catered for. The portions served to the children were big and..."

Rhonel Stoltz

"AMAZING!! The kingklip and buttered mash was probably the most amazing meal I had in CPT this far. The Beignet was so melt in your..."

Shae

"This is one of my favourite restaurants in Cape Town. I cannot visit Cape Town and never eat here. The Crayfish was beyond my..."

Donovan Chimhandamba

"We had our date night at Beluga last night and it was really amazing.The staff and waiters are very friendly and attentive.I..."

Imtiyaaz Hart

"Excellent service from all the staff. Delicious food. The staff were very helpful. Would definitely come back for the amazing sushi and dessert...."

Gabriella_21

"Excellent service! Despite being very busy it was a wonderful experience. Seafood platter delicious and the sushi great value for money.One of..."

Ilinda Du Preez

"Fabulous meal and amazing atmosphere. We could not have enjoyed it anymore. The chicken salad starter was Devine and all of our party loved their..."

Stephen Duggan

"Superb seafood! 3 of us shared some sushi, dim sum, a platter for 2 (it was quite big), and 2 desserts. It was very filling. In fact, I think the..."

Onodia

"I had my first sushi experience at this very restaurant and I am now hooked 😍😍 Also their service and scenery is something I’ve never seen..."

Ché Rodrigues

"Friendly staff. Received a nice gift as well. Two thumbs up & will definitely return. Already telling people about my experience. Keep up the great..."

Stacey Lee English

"We sat outside and the ambience was amazing. Their king prawns were full of flavour. Definitely satisfied my prawn cravings. The server was very..."

Apol

"Stunning place for a Saturday afternoon. They had a live band playing last Saturday and it was fantastic! We sat outside, enjoyed some Sauv Blanc and..."

Amy Wardle

"What a stunning place! Went for a friend’s birthday celebration with a group of friends. Service was great. Made it just in time for the 12am-6pm..."

Hlonipho

"A great place to have sushi if you’re in Green Point, the traditional sushi and deep fried sushi was both really good. The duck dumplings are a..."

Kev0's Food Adventures!

"Beluga has had a little update on their menu, but I am pleased to say that the food and service are still good and it’s still one of my fav sushi..."

Nicholas_Jon_D

"A consistently good restaurant. Warm welcome, efficient but unobtrusive service, and a great ambience. She had seared crusted tuna and I a fillet..."

Fried Onion

"I feel as their sushi quality has been downgraded however they’re have price sushi is always a win for the price and amount is definitely value for..."

Raeesah Ebrahim

"This place never disappoints in terms of its cuisine.Happened to visit on a Sunday and managed to get the half price special comprising of..."

Stuart M

"Big props to Beluga for having so many vegan sushi dishes on their menu and for clear marking them as such. Even bigger props for serving them with..."

Popsi

"Couldn’t ask for better vegan sushi! Tofu tempura with vegan mayo. It was really delicious and always friendly service. I find the brick courtyard..."

Sam Corcoran

"An absolute gem! Service is top notch, and food is out of this world! Especially their sushi. Ambience is amazing, with a real summer feel to it...."

Alex Ottley

"Welcomed by friendly staff to a cosy environment with impeccable service. The sushi and oysters were on special yet they never sacrificed the..."

Rish

"Best sushi in town! My absolute favourite place to have dinner at👌Be sure to catch their half price special for some good value for money..."

Nina

"This has to be my favorite restaurant in Cape Town. They serve the best dim sum and don't even mention the sushi. The waiter recommended the snow..."

Dhanshree Bramdav

"Love this restaurant! The sushi, dim sum and cocktails are always amazing! The sashimi salad is my fav ❤️ highly recommend it when you feel like..."

Lauren Laa Hebbs

"Beluga ❤As a regular here I can honestly say I don't think I've had a single bad experience. The setting is wonderful, the service is..."

Lauren Angela Jeffrey

"The daytime lunch and early evening sushi and dim sum specials are fantastic and great value for money. I highly recommend their sushi platter for..."

Joash Narainsamy

"Beluga is always good. I love their sushi and dim sum special so often come on Sundays though they run it everyday. Their mains are good, not great..."

Bame Modungwa

"I have been to Beluga a few times and Beluga is currently my "go to" for sushi of great quality. There's always a romantic atmosphere and I have..."

Darryn

"Best of the best! You can never go wrong at this place, food are out of this world! Prices are cheaper than the Spur for a 3 course meal. What more..."

Liezel Johnson

"The sushi special is good value for money. Fresh seafood and quenching cocktails. Service from our waiter was friendly and quick. He made sure our..."

Jenisha Govender

"As far as Sunday shushi specials go, Beluga makes for great place to ease out of the weekend.With sushi, more is actually less. Especially..."

Asher Weinsein

"I've been to Beluga a few time and I've never had a bad experience.They have a winter menu, 2 or 3 course - good value for money, delicious..."

Liani

"What made the whole experience enjoyable was the service. The sushi is really fresh and the dim sum was delectable. I also had a cranberry Long..."

Khanya Kay Nondabula

"Excellent Sushi. Service was a lil bit sloppy, slow and with some errors. Despite that...great dinner. I strongly recomend some of the fusion sushi...."

Nuno Nunes

"Lovely restaurant and setting. The lighting is a bit low down though, I struggled to see my dinner date! The food was AMAZING. She ordered Beef..."

Rayne Alexander

"I'm not really a sushi fan, but the Tuna Crunch was amazing! Their sushi is great, and the atmosphere as well. I had the chocolate truffle cake which..."

Nabeelah Valley

"Always love going for half price sushi and cocktails as the sushi is really gourmet and reasonably priced. We opted for the volcano rolls and snow..."

Uressa Chetty

"***Update 2***Tonight I get to update my review of Beluga to include some of their plated items. In the past Beluga has been my go to place..."

Chris Rafael

"Love this place. Been here a couple of times. They always have specials running. Love their sushi-tuna crunch, salmon roses, carin's roll (half..."

Lenita Johan

"Still one of my top 3 sushi spots to go to in Cape Town. Was a trend setter and the place to be. Great location, perfect ambiance. Was very..."

Jonathan Thomas

"Went for the half price sushi special that is everyday from 12-7pm. Even being half price, the sushi was still pricey, averaging R75 for 8 pieces. I..."

Tanweer

"If you like quality food, friendly staff and good wine... you cant go wrong. Tried the #summermenu and the two course meal was perfect. The #vegsushi..."

Nadia Janse Van Rensburg

"Beluga is a fantastic spot with delicious food. We arrived as a large group on a Saturday at 5pm to take advantage of their half- price sushi,..."

Catherine

"Beluga is on of my favorites , great service, great food with a great price! Fresh sushi all the time that melts in your mouth! I love there white..."

Ashley

"I did not regret my decision to come here for a date night on Saturday. We were seated quickly, our drinks came within 5 minutes and even though it..."

Amy Mcwilliams

"The sushi special is amazing. Some good good sushi! And the cocktails too! The service was great.. will definitely go back for more sushi and drinks..."

Rony Azegele

"Beluga is one of my favourite spots for sushi and cocktails especially when it's a hot summers day. The friendly staff and awesome vibe outside sets..."

Herman Coetzee

"When ever I am in Cape Town I always find any excuse to go to Beluga. From the staff to the management you see on the odd occasion to the food and..."

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"The food was great, but I have never been to a place were glasses are dropped oh so much by the staff. The waiter was rather non existent but the..."

Annie

"The service was great and food came quickly - love the sushi it is still top notch. The Snowdragon roll was divine, something a bit different from..."

Jo Burger

"I had heard that Beluga had degraded in quality...so I came expecting the worst.... I was pleasantly surprised to be found wrong. The..."

Gabriel Stein

"I've only ever had great sushi here. The courtyard outside is perfect for an afternoon or warm evening meal. Inside is alive with people chatting...."

Steven Edwards

"Pretty vibey and I love the fact that I got a free shooter and dessert for my birthday. The food is pretty great but honestly I did expect it to be..."

Cay Jay

"Beluga is a always a solid choice. We normally go for sushi and cocktails, which when half price is relatively affordable and definitely value for..."

David Metelerkamp

"I really enjoy being at beluga, they've done a really great job of having TVs showing you sports games while still maintaining an upmarket feel, the..."

Mbaki Wotho

"We came through for the half price special which is available in the evening every day, as well as the whole day on Sunday. The menu is pretty much..."

Charné

"I've never really quite understood the Beluga hype. The only time I decide to eat here, is for their sushi, cocktail and dim sum specials.For sushi,..."

Nicol Miller

"Wife and I went to Beluga for date night and we were thoroughly impressed. We opted for the winter tasting menu. I had the risotto balls and she had..."

Carl Thomas

"Great venue, especially in summer, catching some rays in the outside section. Sushi always fresh and yummy, and a great selection of cocktails and on..."

Cynthia

"We had a staff lunch at Beluga yesterday. Not gonna lie, got a but lost trying to find the place. Buuuuut, once you know, you know. The restaurant..."

Steven Manuel

"Wow!👌 thank you, Beluga. We had our year-end function yesterday with you guys, and what an amazing experience. Firstly, thank you to our amazing..."

Meriska Burger

"Been a while since I went to Beluga since they moved to the new location, overlooking the port. I was surprised to find that the food was just as..."

Melissa Naidoo

"Absolutely beautiful the view the service the atmosphere and just everything about Beluga is amazing the Shusi is Amazing the Steak is amazing the..."

Marisa Botes

"Really great food and atmosphere. Went over the weekend and was a bit loud to have a conversation, around 85 to 90dB and it peaked just over 90dB..."

Dr. Emmanuel Dufourq

"It's literally the best steak I've ever had ! It melted in my mouth, absolutely devine🤤👌 we had a 3 course meal, the starters were amazing and..."

Marisia Wood

"Last minute decision to go to Beluga for dinner in CBD after Decorex yesterday. Decided to visit Beluga despite some mixed reviews I have seen..."

Carl Thomas

"Beluga is a very nice restaurant. The service is impeccable, and the food is absolutely divine. I only have one complaint: the music was so..."

Bonnie van Esch

"The old Beluga was my absolute favorite place to have sushi and cocktails for many, many years. Unfortunately, I don't quite feel that the new Beluga..."

Lee-Anne Curtis-Cox

"A lovely venue, sophisticated restaurant, excellent service from Faith, eclectic menu ..... Sadly, they had no sirloin steak even though it was on..."

Charles Pretorius

South China Dim Sum Bar

80/100 (1271 ratings)

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"A Cape Town gem - not to be missed. If you want a flavor explosion and an authentic dim sum experience outside of the Far East, try this place, you..."

Chantal Pelser

"Authenticity! Love the sweet bean buns and the pot stickers.. Foodies will love this place. A must visit when visiting Cape Town. If 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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