Asian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cape Town
20 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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"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..."
"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..."
"Absolutely love and appreciate the service given at the waterfront branch!!! It’s unmatched!!!
The girls and guys introduced me to the Jasmine Tea..."
Faatimah Timm
"Lovely space, great service with good refreshing drinks. Bought my refreshing drink for my boat cruise and I enjoyed it!! Definitely coming back to..."
thabile seerane
"Loved the royal experience, I've always wanted to try Japanese bubble tea 🧋
I would recommend this place if you like tea as they have a variety..."
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"I love their bubble tea they are best I've had, was abit sad because I wanted the caramel bubble tea but they had no topioca pearls left so I opted..."
Raeesah
"The Food market in Cape Town is one of the most artsy and incredible places I’ve ever been in. Lots of stands of different types of food or..."
Julieta Lolet
"Tonight Royaltea V&A went above an beyond for us - after Uber Eats messed up and only delivered parts of our order we reached out to let them..."
Marli Welgemoed
"Got the passion fruit and pineapple bubble tea and the lime and lemon bubble tea ! It was very fresh and tasty ! This place is so clean and amazing..."
Sabrina Sawyers
"Royaltea prides themselves as tea 🫖 with a twist 💫 and they certainly deliver.
The V&A Food Market tends to be busy, so it’s not unusual to..."
Storm Birch
"Their milk bubble tea was good but extremely sweet and the syrup almost over powering but their fruit options are..."
Thaiba Sherriff
"Definitely great variety and awesome service. The server gave me a great drink recommendation and I liked it so..."
Refentse Lamola
"Refreshing drinks with mouth watering flavours and fruits. I recommend the passion fruit with orange drink. The packaging is smart and..."
Daniel Martin
"The Food market is incredible. Lots of stands of different types of food or beverages. I bought bubble tea with the big size. It was not too..."
Thuy Vy Le
"Royal Tea has one of the best drinks. The cream cheese tea and the bubble tea is good, the black tea is well brewed and taste excellent! The staff..."
William Chang
"The people were so nice and the boba is a bit on the pricey side but SO WORTH IT I had the taro milk..."
Melodi Buirski
"Excellent service with a great menu. The staff is friendly and willing to cater to your requests. Definitely an experience to be enjoyed with loved..."
Aisha Khan
"When I tell you RUN!!! To the waterfront store RUN!!! Batsie and Alfred are always making me feel so welcomed and at home. I love how they always..."
Faatimah Timm
"Refreshing tea. Some of them are made up of real fruit. My personal favourite is very berry without cream..."
"I really enjoyed being here. The waiter was so friendly and helpful. The food was amazing and aesthetically pleasing. They have made provision to..."
Nadia Mohajane
"Good food and great space for meetings and remote work too!
You just never want to leave.
The location of this restaurant is superb! You have the..."
Lee N
"The Yard is always a pleasant mace to visit. The ambiance is nice, the food is amazing and the service is always excellent. Obert was my waiter and..."
Helga Mpiana
"Love the breakfast. Authentic indian style. Taste so good. Would certainly come back..."
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"The Yard is an awesome dining and socialising experience. Good food, great friendly service, perfect..."
Nur Nur
"A Morning Delight at The Yard, V&A Waterfront
The Yard at V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is an embodiment of breakfast perfection. Tucked away amidst..."
Ridoh Rylands
"Not only was the food amazing but the service was also out of this world, with the manager and the waiters always popping by to ensure an..."
Lelimo Mohlomi
"My husband and I had a wonderful time at the Yard on Valentine’s Day. Great atmosphere and great service. The food was okay. My husband would have..."
Nothemba Ntabeni
"The food served here was quite good.
My review here is mainly about the service received.
Nobody spoke to us when we arrived. We eventually just..."
Joey R
"Really had a good breakfast with my colleagues. Was my first visit and will definitely be back. Fresh ingredients and meals are so colorful-..."
Tammy Malan
"An absolute gem. This resturant is a must try for all the dosa lovers. I love their breakfast dosa and mango lassi.
When you are here, do try the..."
S K
"Best food, I had the Rib-eye and it was the best steak I ever had…..and the stuff is so attentive and gave us good..."
curtis mothiba
"Had a great breakfast at The Yard. This stylish well designed place serves great breakfast meals! The service was outstanding. Highly..."
Nitzan Ainemer
"I was a bit sceptical at first - fusion food, but the food was awesome. Very nice setting. We did get a bit lost trying to find the parking garage..."
Diana Olivier
"Amazing deserts - pricey though. But stunning venue and very friendly, professional staff. Our waiter made a huge effort to chat to us and to give..."
Charné Le Grange
"The yard is a must visit restaurant at the V&A Waterfront. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing with charming candle light for night time visits..."
Muhammad Manuel
"Great food. Great location. Well arranged seating (both inside and outside). Great service. The mushroom sauce that came with the sirloin was to die..."
"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..."
"I just love this restaurant, the food is good and the staff is friendly. The place is always clean. I love their garlic naan, it's taste is better..."
Raeeza Li Li Jansen
"Our favorite restaurant never disappoints.
We ONLY eat Butter chicken from here and their Mutton Kharai is what flavor is made of.
We drove 45mins..."
Yolanda Heldsinger
"Absolutely love their food. Always going back for more..."
Najwa Adams Haywood
"It's one of the best places if you are looking for Indian/ Bangladeshi food in Cape Town. Tandoori Tikka Chicken is so authentic. As an Indian food..."
Nihal Abubacker
"Boneless Mutton breyani with extra meat Tops as always. Always going back for..."
Ra-Iz Salie
"Best place for Indian cuisine, I like there butter..."
Muhammad Siddique Awan
"Went here for the 1st time and the food was great as recommended by who accompanied me. Tasty Tikka options, seafood and meat dishes ordered all..."
Majdah Hendricks
"Ordered quite a few things today and every dish was perfect. Full of flavor especially the garlic Naan omg...quality food. Attention to detail when..."
Alexan Lee
"Food was delicious and peaceful, clean restaurant. They should offer the entire menu, including daily specials to all guests. If you don't ask, you..."
Soeraya Goezaar
"Food is amazing
Very spacious
Good environment for children and elderly..."
Radiyah Khan
"Serving presentation good.. and nice and quiet sit down and if on the run a take way availability. Recommend to visit and try out..."
"You think Durban has good curry? Think again! Best butter chicken curry I have managed to find in the entire Cape Town! Super friendly staff , great..."
Ross Ireland
"Third time we ate at this restaurant. Food is devine. Prepared in true Indian style. Owners are very nice and also up for a bit of a..."
Elmo Scheffer
"What an amazing experience! Came for a quick bite and definitely coming back for more! Food is so delicious and great..."
Werny Moolman
"The Food was delicious. Thank you for the pleasant surprise. We will see you soon..."
Illana Van Niekerk
"This is the second time that we have dined at this restaurant on our holiday from the UK and again we were not disappointed. The restaurant is small..."
Ron Cowper
"I had the best butter chicken and yes was blown away by the taste. We ordered for the first time from them but they really are authentic Indian..."
textail tread
"Absolutely delicious curry that puts authentic durban curry to shame. The restaurant has not been open for long, so some work is to be done on the..."
THE HOUSE OF JET
"Good curries, I've only ever had take away but it's always filling and worth the..."
Hristo Mitev
"First time trying Indian food in the area. I am usually skiddish since its very overwhelming when you don't know what anything on the menu is. This..."
Johann Venter
"The food was absolutely delicious, curry's are extremely flavoursome and aromatic. The authentic Indian deserts are a delightful exploration of..."
Julius Kisielius
"Took my wife here for our wedding anniversary. It was our first time and we were really impressed! Awesome waiter who served us, he was very..."
Russel Aitkenhead
"What an opening ! Really needed a place like this. Portions are great ! I am a lamb eater and the Lamb Bhunai was the best. The Biryani no one..."
George Gyasi
"Had an excellent meal here last night yet again! The Durban fish curry was delicious and although the restaurant is small the ambiance is very homely..."
Sandra Cowper
"The place has changed its Decor with chic furniture and they have taken all precautions. The tables are distanced. Food as always to the notch. Our..."
Bhavesh Chavda
"We order take away butter chicken curry, lamb madras and garlic Naan from you guys today it was AMAZING, so comforting and tasty in this rainy..."
Anita van Rensburg
"Excellent options of Traditional Indian curry, from vegetarian to chicken and lamb, offered in a range of dishes and strengths. There are unique..."
Neal AltonSA
"The best Indian places to eat out in Durbanville. The staff and the owner, Ajit, is very friendly. They help you to choose your meal from a variety..."
Reza Marvasti
"Closest to my mom's curry that I've had since moving to CT. And I've been looking for almost 2 years! Lol.
Good vegan options as well. Try the dhall..."
"Fresh, healthy, tasty springrolls: what more do you need?Its not hard to understand why this place is doing so well, they stick to one core..."
Julia Quinne
"looked amazing, textures were great. Taste however was bland. ..."
Reema Vather
"I tried the prawn as well as the chicken. Both contained interesting flavours but the prawn was by far my favourite. The spicyness that the dipping..."
Iman Bawa
"Dozens of food stalls selling variety of food and drinks. Some stalls offer testers, it's recommended to walk around before you settle on what to..."
S K
"They have different options to choose, from Sushi to Pizza, Fish and chips, Baked goods, Coffee, Raw juices to Alcoholic beverages etc. Lua Poke were..."
Liebe Bester
"I really enjoyed myself at this food market theres a wide range of food to choose from , I went to a fish and chips shop and I have never tasted a..."
Zamokuhle Gina
"About twenty small shops serving all types of food like a good court. There is an upstairs area with plenty of seating. Make sure you try the..."
Yen
"Wicked waffles has the best waffles i ever tasted!!! Love it! And the guy there is super friendly and excellent, his name is
Innocent, perfect..."
veronica allen wildeman
"Very refreshing selection of food items. Variety on point. Fantastic vibe..."
Angel Waterson
"A place slightly reminiscent of Singaporean food hawkers, but without the noise. There are many vendors offering a decent variety of..."
Regina Fugat
"I really love this place, I won't leave cape town until I make a stop here. I do however rate it 3 because the variety is not that wide, and it..."
Aaminah Mullah
"Lovely market with huge selection of interesting restaurants. Really nice vibe. I went twice and tried different things and both were delicious! Good..."
Rhonal
"This place will surely stimulate your culinary senses. It is a market full with foods from around the world. From fresh Sushi to Italian bakes. Take..."
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