Japanese cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town
10 restaurant menus in South Africa, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"We just had the best dinner at Ding Dong! If you’re looking for Asian fusion, this place is phenomenal. We ate the JFC wings, the prawn bao (not on..."
Shilpa Koshy
"If you're looking for Bao, stop looking. This unassuming bao-house in a hidden alcove on a quiet street amongst pastel coloured Portuguese buildings..."
Jonathan Dutton
"Without a doubt the best burger I have ever had. Super friendly staff and a great overall vibe. Would definitely..."
Jarryd Phillips
"Absoloutely amazing. Munched our way through the menu one delicious plate at a time. Quirky sidewalk deliciousness at its best. Love love love. Our..."
Tom Harvey
"What a little gem. Friendly and efficient service and absolutely delicious food. Would highly recommend. Best bao I’ve had in Cape Town. Best to..."
Joshua Weiss
"Great little place. The pork belly bao was fantastic and the service was..."
Andrea Oxenham
"This little place is super cute! The food was mostly incredible - aside from the pork ramen which tasted overwhelmingly fishy (not in a good way)...."
Salomé Teuteberg
"This, is by far the best little corner in Cape Town (because yes I do a lot of corners nudge-nudge wink-wink). We asked the chef to serve us as he..."
Paul Smit
"Phenomenal food from this little “hole in the wall” style restaurant. This was previously called Lucky Bao, just in case you go searching around..."
Spencer Horne
"Went here for a cheeky late night dinner, and the wagyu burger was beyond..."
Tom Rigodanzo
"I’d give them another star if I could. One of the secret, but best spots in Cape Town. We had 6 of their dishes and I honestly can’t say which..."
Simonè Griessel
"Amazing! Been meaning to go here for lunch for a while and so glad we did! Such amazing food and friendly service. We’ll definitely be back soon..."
Steve Larter
"Such a cute little spot for a coffee in the..."
Brent Spilkin (Spillly)
"The chicken bao with crispy ramen noodles was exceptional. Can't wait to go back and try more of the..."
Cath Brennan
"Amazing food, amazing chef ( Weekly Mwase junior) amazing service (Hilton).... You guys
Rock!!!! And your food!!!! Omgoodness!!!!!!!!! I love..."
Jessica Greene
"Tasty food in a tiny restaurant. Well worth it, but you may have to ask for drinks multiple..."
Logan Fleur
"So damn good!
Had the chicken katsu, pork and chicken bao’s and the pork ramen! The ramen both was..."
Monty Montanari
"Great service and good food, very nice setting. Not quite authentic Japanese,..."
"Allium left me speechless. The location is perfect and the restaurant has a lovely calming energy to it. The staff are amazing, friendly and..."
Nicole Jansen
"The standout Asian restaurant in Cape Town. This Korean restaurant offers a simple, elegant menu that is beautifully executed.
An exclusive venue..."
Sean Riley
"If you enjoy Japanese food. You will enjoy this little gem in Woodstock. The Kimchi dumplings and fried spicy chicken are amazing. The Kimchi..."
Jann Robertson
"What an absolute experience at Allium. The Korean BBQ set for 2 was fantastic (make sure to book in advance). Moru and Sepial made our anniversary..."
Kevin Hua
"Brilliant unique experience. Beautifully presented and tasted so fresh. The team were happy to also accommodate dietary requirements and food..."
Nino Haasbroek
"A location with lots of charm and food with lots of love. Selection is limited for now since the restaurant is very new , but we look forward to try..."
Marco Capo (Marco)
"Great night out. Fantastic food. Attention to detail. Simple small delicious menu. Beautiful location. Highly recommended. I will certainly be..."
Christan Boshoff
"I have no words enough to say how much I loved her cousin. Definitely my place in Salt River. I booked in advance Light tasting menù for my dinner..."
Alessandro Tarallo
"We had such an amazing kimchi cooking experience. Thank you Sepial. We will definitely be back. Loved it so..."
Renier Lombard
"Wonderful in-person experience. The meal was great and what made it even more special is being able to gain insight into the History of the meal and..."
"Asian come visit Cape Town, missing Asian food so come and grab some sushi.
They serve food fast, the shop is clean & staff is so nice, experience is..."
phoebe yiu
"Order the Fusion Box. Do it now. You won’t regret it. You’re welcome. Apparently I also had the very last miso soup they sold, as they’ve now..."
Leon Schnell
"Great atmosphere, even better sushi and such friendly staff (thank you Thando!) - we’ll definitely be coming back to Sushi..."
Jen Stone
"absolutely loved everything about this place. the look, the vibe, the service (thank you to nothando) and they were so fast with our..."
aaliyah hassim
"I am a student from Germany, and I've been in Cape Town for three months. I have frequented the Sushi Box quite often. The food is incredibly..."
Tim Salzberger
"Our family came for a delicious lunch. We all had the Spicy Tuna special.
Highly recommended.
Ps. Ask for Thando. She’s the best!..."
Charlton Bryce Reimers
"The Best Sushi In South Africa..
Still Can Taste It In My Mouth ..It Tastes Like Some More..The Staff Were Incredible. Definitely Will Be Back..."
The Greek Distributors
"The food was delicious and Sandra was so friendly nd hopefully great service from her. We definitely coming back from..."
Simamkele Putuma
"Wonderful place with lekker sushi and a very friendly waitress Northando. Thank you, we‘ll come..."
Anna Katzenschläger
"Such a great vibe straight from when we arrived! Staff was super nice and kind. Our waitress Thando was super sweet and kind, making sure we were..."
Julio Tozetto
"For someone coming from a city outside of Japan that is nevertheless known for it's great sushi, I am always a bit skeptical trying sushi in other..."
Justin Chinfen
"We came here for a quick bite. Faith was our server and we had a great experience. The sushi was amazing. Definitely..."
Deanndra Watkins
"Amazing experience. The food is tasty. The staff is friendly. It's worth every penny. Make a stop at sushi box Kloof street, you will not regret..."
Nomfundo Zondi
"Farai was amazing and the sushi was great! Would definitely recommend this to..."
Brad Cadieux
"Amazing staff once again. Food is fresh and warm when you receive..."
jordan williams
"The food was nice. And our waitress Farai was very with us and she is very patient and..."
Gamuchirai Sisanda Mkandla
"The tuna special is out of this world! The staff is friendly and helpful. Special thanks to..."
Steven Shiraz Scheffler
"Great food and great location. Thank you Thando for the great..."
Dustin Follett
"Had a great dinner here. Sushi tasted fresh and was really enjoyed. Staff were attentive and friendly, and the only complaint would be road noise as..."
"It's a really great place with an awesome vibe. I think it would be great for a first date or a friend's catch up as you can order a bunch of dishes..."
Vuyiswa Lupuwana
"Love love their 3 small plate special. Service a bit erratic and not consistent visit to visit. Food delicious and beautifully presented. I love it..."
Zara Langford
"This restaurant would fit in well in New York. Stylish, great vibe, good food and ambiance. They run a special which allows you to order 4 dishes pp..."
Nanaz Mashhood
"Just amazing food, I loved it. Creativity, beautiful plates and tasty. In my top 3 restaurants. Buddha cocktail is sick..."
Séb G
"I’m French and it’s my favorite food place in Cape Town! This restaurant is the best for me and God said that I love this special and amazing..."
Amandine Brki
"Amazing gem! Delectable dining experience filled with flavours. Good service & great set menu..."
Brigitte Brooks
"What a gem of a find. This place was insane. The food was absolutely delicious. Loved all the flavours. Worth going just for a cocktail too!! ..."
Kelly Lees (UmoyaFitness)
"Spectacular food, great setting. Truly a bit of a secret spot but Uber can find it so go..."
Johan Vd Merwe
"Authentic Japanese restaurant experience in a relaxed setting with subdued lighting, impeccable service and delicious selection of carefully prepared..."
Mehraj Dalwai
"Best Japanese Restaurant in the city. Authentic mouthwatering dishes in stunning setting. We will be back for..."
"This is the most delicious Asian restaurant. dumplings with shrimp 😍 melts in your mouth. Tom yum soup 👍🏼 is very tasty and atmospheric..."
Anzhelika Petrova
"The venue inside a mall/office node is somewhat disappointing as it is an ambience killer for any restaurant. We had the Restaurant Week 3-course..."
Don Richter
"I'm blown away!!! I was apprehensive at first, trying something new is always a gamble but jeez guys, R400 bucks was worth it. Everything you see in..."
Dolan Sequera
"Very intimate well decorated restaurant. The staff are very friendly and prices for sushi platters are affordable.
I have been here twice; besides..."
Nosipho Mthembu
"For about 4 years now my husband and I have ordered sushi take aways via Ubercart on an almost weekly basis from Ben Wei. We rated their sushi in the..."
Lee-Anne Curtis-Cox
"Great restaurant, the food was very good and very well priced. The portion sizes were fair and the good service helps cap off the entire..."
Adrian de Graaf
"Delicious and variety of Sushi 🍱 dishes,they have friendly staff members at a secure location inside Wembley Square..."
mpumelelo pinky
"Great Asian fusion restaurant, you can enjoy any type of Asian food from the sushi to the noodles.
A place to try fresh and good portion for the..."
Matthieu JONCOUR
"This is one of my favorite Asian cuisine place in Gardens. Love their food and that their portions are decent. The dishes are reasonably priced and..."
Nontando Mposo
"Great sushi at competitive prices . We often dine in or get takeouts, never disappointed. Friendly staff, no complaints
3 March 2023. Still the best..."
Riaan Hitge
"Really nice place, very chill environment. Nice stuff, good price, and good portions..."
Juliana Aguiar
"I enjoy this place there food is amazing the and the decor is great perfect place for a date night awesome..."
Mubyayi Eric
"Delicious food and great service. Staff are extremely accommodating and the food is very quick to..."
Lee Kruse
"Great tasting food in a quiet, beautiful..."
Kimone Pillay
"The food was delicious but the service while attentive, was lacking in personal essence. E.g. doggiebags are packed by customers. Dishes not cleared..."
Robert Schenck-Gouws
"Excellent sushi and spring rolls. We tried a few different sushis and would definitely recommend all of them. The food was quick as well which was..."
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